Tag Archives: FAITH
MALCHUS
There are many minor characters in the Passion story. One of them was a servant of the high priest Caiaphas, named Malchus. Most of us remember him being the victim of Peter’s sword and having his ear restored miraculously by Jesus, … Continue reading
MY QUIET PLACE
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Where is the quiet place that you are longing for? Is it in those empty times when waiting to do more? Can you find contentment in the solitude of living? Or does is come … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS – PATIENCE
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER After a long winter, we yearn for the warmth of summer. In summer we long for the cool of winter. When we wait patiently, everything comes in its due time. Be patient and wait … Continue reading
CAIAPHAS
He was the chief priest of the temple. The one who would enter the Holy of Holies each year to make the sacrifices of the people to God. He came by the job after marrying the daughter of Annas, but he was also … Continue reading
ANNAS, THE HIGH PRIEST
At the time of Jesus’ unjust arrest, Annas was no longer the acting high priest of Judaea. He had originally been appointed by Quirinius for the position, when the Romans took over rule of the Jews. He served for ten years, … Continue reading
YOU LOVE ME, A SINNER
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© You beckon me before your throne. I have no plea to give. My sins are far too many. I don’t deserve to live, But still you call to me. You tell me it’s all right, You … Continue reading
WRINKLES
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 2/17/15 Each day seems to etch a new line onto my face. With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune. I prefer to refer to my wrinkles … Continue reading
GUIDE MY WAY, LORD
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© With every passing day, I feel you close beside me. You watch each step I take, and perfectly you guide me. And when my feet should stray – when things get in my … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – TRANSITION
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© We all go through times of transition throughout our lives. Isn’t it good to know that we have the Creator of the Universe leading us to that new destination – beside us to support … Continue reading
WHO DO YOU TRUST?
Have we become a nation of skeptics? How many of us really trust our government? In the past few decades, I’ve seen a once strong nation, with strong patriotic and moral values, succumb to the lies of career politicians, stand back … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – HUMILITY
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Statue of St. Francis of Assisi in the St. Paul Conservatory – Como Park, St. Paul, MN Humility can only be accomplished by letting go of everything and turning to God for His steady hand. … Continue reading
GOD WITH US!
My mind overflowed with memories. There was day when I was first approached by the Angel of the Lord. “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – MOTION
Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© When the earth was perfectly formed, God was there in the action. When mankind disobeyed God, they couldn’t hide from Him. When He determined the payment for sin, He was the one who provided … Continue reading
MIRACLES
Miracles don’t happen every day, but my boy was proving that to be wrong. He took a small amount of food and turned it into enough to feed five thousand – and that didn’t even include the women and children. There … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – CLARITY
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.” Some days become so diluted with every facet of living, that we forget what it all means. God allows us … Continue reading
THEY CAME TO HEAR
There were those who left their jobs and families behind to follow Him. They gave up everything to be a part of it. Some of them became His inner circle of workers and would someday continue to share the words He … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – SIMPLICITY
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Hebrews 13:5 “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Setting goals for the future … Continue reading
THOSE HORRIFIC HERODS
Our people had been subjected to foreign rule for as long as I can remember. The Herods considered themselves to Jews, but they were deeply rooted in the traditions and laws of Rome. Each day was filled with challenges. Women … Continue reading
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
His wisdom and knowledge of the scriptures surpassed many of the most religious leaders of the synagogue. As He traveled the coast of the Sea of Galilee, many were amazed at His words – His healing – His parables His … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – MORNING
Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© Job 38:12-13 “Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place, that it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of … Continue reading
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