Tag Archives: FAITH
RANDOM THOUGHT – WINTER
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER© Winter has finally demonstrated its rage in the normally snow covered hills and valleys of Minnesota. The fresh white blanket caresses roof tops and has reached every nook and cranny of the landscape. Our … Continue reading
WHO DO WE TRUST?
For over a hundred years, many Americans have been relying on a rodent to predict how long winter will last. For the past forty eight years we gather together for parties to celebrate the top two football teams in … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – MAJESTY
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© There is nothing more majestic than the beauty of God’s glorious landscape. It gives one pause to realize what it must have been before sin entered the world. In spite of man’s disobedience, … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – CONTENTMENT
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Contentment can be achieved when we’re alone in the quiet moments of life or we can be the calm in the turmoil of everyday living. I guess it depends on where your priorities … Continue reading
TEAM WORK
One of the best ways for a leader to understand his team is to get into their shoes. In the show Undercover Boss, the boss takes on the tasks of his employees to get a closer look at what or … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – PRAYER
Should prayer be reserved only for quiet contemplation or should we feel comfortable calling on God any time and anywhere?. The answer is YES!
RANDOM THOUGHT – TIME
Have you ever noticed how slowly the sands in an hourglass move at the beginning of their descent? Somewhat like life – things start out full and as time slips away, the sand rushes to its demise. Our later years … Continue reading
HOW’S MY PRAYER LIFE?
As a redeemed child of God, I should have no problem communicating with Him, but as a child of the world I often put off or dismiss my need for prayer. I don’t always want to bother Him with my … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – DREAMS
I wonder where dreams come from. Are they a cacophony of our daily lives or simply stirrings in the heart of our imagination? Do they serve a purpose? When ever a creative person dreams, he’s taking all those elements … Continue reading
DO YOU FEEL LIKE A FAILURE?
We all have days that start out with plans to take on the world only to have them dashed the minute we take one step out of bed. Who knew there would be a Lego underfoot? No matter how strong we … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – GOD’S WILL
One of the hardest things we do in life is surrender to the will of God. We can never be like Him. The separation was made in the Garden of Eden. We can, however, find peace in letting go and … Continue reading
THE DEVIL MADE ME DO IT
In the early 70’s, Flip Wilson coined the phrase, “The devil made me do it,” and created the character, Geraldine, who often said, “What you see is what you get.” His popularity grew at a time when racism was running rampant, … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT SUMMER
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Those long, hot and steamy days of summer, raging with triple digit temps – all the boats moored in the marina, too tired to fill the sails with nonexistent wind. All the crew … Continue reading
MOVE FORWARD
This quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. exemplifies the true American spirit. This man, life cut short by an assassin’s bullet, made it his goal in life to move his race forward – but his goals are applicable for … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT HIDING PLACE
Original pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher© God created every crevice and crease within the mountains of stone. He brought life forth from the rocky places. He sustains and nourishes every living thing. What makes us think we can … Continue reading
MY SURE DEFENSE
If you’re a defense attorney and you have doubts about your client’s innocence, it will be difficult for you to come up with a convincing defense. Even if there is a tiny amount of circumstantial evidence, that’s all you have to … Continue reading
NATURAL BORN SINNERS
Children aren’t taught to be naughty. It’s as natural as a dog chasing its tail. Teens aren’t molded into bipolar Dr. Jekyls and Mr. Hydes. It’s part of the hormonal imbalance of that age. College students aren’t just naturally rebellious know-it-alls, who think … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHTS OF SUMMER
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© On these particularly cold, winter mornings of below zero temps and frosted window panes, it’s nice to look back at the beauty of emerald grasses, wildflowers and brilliant blue, clear water. I am blessed … Continue reading
ON BEING A WINNER
I’m originally a Wisconsin girl, so my heart was happy when the home team, the Green Bay Packers won yesterday. Spending most of my adult life in Minnesota, I was sad to see the Vikings lose by such a close … Continue reading
