Tag Archives: FAITH
I MISS HIM SO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It’s been almost a year since we celebrated Paul’s life here on earth. It was a day much like today, with the sun shining brightly. The church fellowship hall was filled with … Continue reading
THE SKY IS FALLING . . .
So, today is National Chicken Little Awareness Day. How will you celebrate? If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world … Continue reading
THE EGGS AND I . . .
This year I brought my hand painted Easter eggs to the church breakfast. I believe the price of eggs last year was like $7. a dozen. They would’ve been considered golden eggs. My watercolor paint box was open, so I … Continue reading
GOD WITH US . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He was just a little baby, but like no other one,He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son,People came from miles around unto this unknown place,Unlike all other kingly homes, … Continue reading
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE . . .
CROSS OF GLORY
The cross in this photo is a prototype for a commission Paul was called on to sculpt many years ago. It’s an empty cross, but the darkened shadows depict Jesus’ blood – shed for the redemption of all mankind. The … Continue reading
WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT IT?
There doesn’t seem to be anything good about Good Friday. Streets lined with an angry mob demanding the death of three men. Two deserved to die, the other didn’t. Hidden in that crowd were a few of Jesus’ followers, anguishing over … Continue reading
BE WITH ME, LORD, JESUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul’s painting shows a beautiful piece of nature. A quiet place for contemplation and prayer. Jesus chose such a spot to pray on the night before His death. These last few days … Continue reading
HOLY WEEK . . . TUESDAY
Jesus knew the time had come. This was His final week on earth. The mission that seemed impossible was drawing closer. Still, He would pack as much as He could into these final days. Lessons in the form of parables … Continue reading
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION . . .
It only took a day for the crowds go silent and turn against Jesus. Only a day ago, He had been honored as the promised Messiah – the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The next morning, He was … Continue reading
THE STONES WILL CRY OUT . . .
It was a day of rejoicing because Jesus had won the hearts of the people and they were convinced that He’d come to bring the Hebrew nation victory over their oppressors. The Messiah, promised in the Old Testament had come to … Continue reading
THE OUTDOOR ARTIST . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This painting shows the majesty of springtime. Even in the darkness of dawn’s early light, there is beauty to be found. God’s attention is awake at all hours. Whenever we … Continue reading
MIRACLES, PARABLES & ENDURING LOVE . . .
In the short period of Jesus’ ministry – three years – He accomplished a lifetime of experience. He left His throne in heaven to become fully human but remained fully God. He was born into poverty. Yet, He owned everything … Continue reading
POSITIVE THOUGHTS ON SPRING . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The awakening of spring is upon us. As I was wakened by the flash of lightening and the boom of thunder, I knew it. These watercolor paintings, depicting blooming Irises were painted several years ago … Continue reading
MASTER STORY TELLER . . .
There were countless stories that Jesus used to illustrate something He was trying to teach those who came to hear His words. He was a master storyteller, because He has been with humanity from the beginning when the world was … Continue reading
A LATE NIGHT ENCOUNTER . . .
Even if we feel grounded in our beliefs, our faith is constantly being tested. There will be things that we simply cannot understand in God’s Word. Tests in life make us wonder if God hears our prayers. Faith doesn’t just … Continue reading
LIFE RESTORED . . .
Here was a family that frequently invited Jesus into their home in Bethany. We’ve probably all heard the events leading up to an amazing miracle that Jesus did when He raised Lazarus from death. We also have been told the … Continue reading
THE WEEK BEFORE PALM SUNDAY
The weeks and days leading up to Holy Week were filled to the brim with lessons, miracles, sermons, traveling, preparing meals for huge crowds, parables, raising Lazarus from the dead. Those things filled some of the last hours with the … Continue reading
GREY SKIES ARE GONNA CLEAR UP . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “Storms of every sort, torrents, earthquakes, cataclysms, ‘convulsions of nature,’ etc., however mysterious and lawless at first sight they may seem, are only harmonious notes in the song of creation, varied expressions … Continue reading
SIGNS OF SPRING . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This lovely Sandhill Crane is a sure sign of the entrance of spring. Their noisy call can be heard throughout the woodlands and near wetlands. These birds almost became extinct due … Continue reading
