Tag Archives: Fear
LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER
Do you pray on a daily basis? Maybe you pray before meals or upon going to sleep each night. Maybe your prayers are sporadic and often forgotten. Did you know that even calling out God’s name is in effect a … Continue reading
DON’T RUN AWAY
You’re born into an ordinary life to people of little means. You’ve barely gotten to know your mother’s face when she’s forced to give you up in order to save you from persecution and death.Your life changes drastically as you’re … Continue reading
THE DARKNESS OF DEATH
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A few years ago, on our way to Bible study, we took our regular route over the river through the north side of town. The trees dipped in the light of a … Continue reading
I WALK IN DANGER EVERY DAY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Psalm 56:2 “Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.” Every day we’re set upon by the enemy. It can be … Continue reading
THE WORLD IN DARKNESS LAY
Can you imagine a world in complete darkness? It may seem that the haze covering our earth and intermingling with our thoughts, fears and dreams has shrouded our thinking and even our way of life. When God plagued Egypt in … Continue reading
WE WILL NEVER FORGET
Hidden in the ashes, trampled by the steel Lay the sons and daughters of that day. In the years that follow, our hearts may never heal. We mourn their loss – We try to deal – We turn to God … Continue reading
MUST I DIE TO HAVE PEACE?
Are you in search of peace? The world seems to have been looking for it for a very long time, yet wars continue – tempers flare – hatred, anger and power all add to our daily lives causing us to … Continue reading
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
READ JOHN 11:5-16 How many times have we Christians had our doubts? Be honest about this question, because humanly, it is impossible to believe what God has laid out as the plan for our salvation. Poor Thomas, the Apostle of … Continue reading
TRICK OR TREAT?
I read somewhere that parents should carefully check the candy their children obtain begging door to door. Someone shared candy that must’ve been in the pantry for several years and there were worms in it! Others fear drugs might be laced … Continue reading
UNEXPECTED MIRACLES
Most miracles don’t come like a flash of lightning or words written in the sky. However, we know that Jesus performed some pretty amazing ones during His ministry – like walking on water – changing water into wine – and giving … Continue reading
FEAR NOT!
We often tell our children not to be afraid. We say the same to our spouses, friends, relatives, even those we barely know. There are so may times we’re told to reach out to someone when we’re troubled or … Continue reading
BLOWING IN THE WIND
We have yet to be able to control the weather. We can predict when a storm will come, but altering the course of the natural world is beyond our comprehension. As with all things we don’t understand, it somehow becomes part of “Mother … Continue reading
THERE IS NO DOUBT
When Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning, His body was restored and glorified. Yet some scars of His suffering remained. I’ve often wondered about that, but as is always the case, there was a reason for the remnants of … Continue reading
WHY?
An image difficult for any parent, grandparent, teacher or law enforcement officer to see. Children, not yet knowing what their future holds for them – innocents who are supposed to feel safe in their schools – victims of the whim … Continue reading
FEAR OF DEATH?
When I was a young woman of 21, the furthest thing from my mind was dying. I was just beginning to live. In a few months I’d be getting married. I’d be loosening the apron strings of my youth and … Continue reading
FEARFUL
I have a fear of heights. I’m also uncomfortable in small spaces. I’ve had dreams about dying on the ocean. These are not unusual phobias, but did you know there is a fear of going to bed? Some people are … Continue reading
GIVE IN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Spinning out of control, Dropping to depths below, Falling into the unknown Unsure, lost, alone, darkness surrounds you, There is nothing you can do, Nothing, Nothing! Stop fighting, Let go, Relax, … Continue reading
FEAR NOT!
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should … Continue reading
DO NOT BE AFRAID
Someone once stated that the phrase, “Do not be afraid,” is noted in the Bible 365 times – once for each day of the year. Though this is a nice sentiment, it isn’t really true, but the point is, we … Continue reading
PREPARE THE WAY …
We’re living in terrifying times. Fear grasps our throats and we choke on it. We’re slowly and cleverly being devoured by evil. It’s a problem old as time. In my lifetime alone, I’ve experienced the fear of invasion from foreign … Continue reading
