Tag Archives: fears
WHAT, ME WORRY?
Many years ago, a now familiar character appeared on the cover of Mad Magazine. He was created by a versatile commercial artist named Norman Mingo. This man had worked for many years in the comic book industry. His name isn’t … Continue reading
I DARED TO SHOP
We were down to the last leaf of lettuce, no juice, and getting low on canned goods and meat. The stores in my neck of the woods have been open for seniors from 6-7AM each day, so we ventured out … Continue reading
AND SO WE WAIT …
On March 7, 2020, the first case of corona virus was reported in Minnesota. Immediately people went into panic mode and started to hoard such things as toilet paper and water. When the virus turned into a worldwide pandemic, other … Continue reading
HIGH ANXIETY
There are so many things that cause us to be afraid and anxious. It could be a health issue. It might be a family problem or work is causing you to stress out. We, as human beings like to be … Continue reading
TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO DREAM
I recall going to sleep as a child and my mom would tell me to have sweet dreams. The thought of having sweet dreams was comforting, because the real world wasn’t always that kind of escape. In your dreams you … Continue reading
TAKING FLIGHT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Psalm 91:4 He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. A steely eyed hawk spots its prey, He swoops … Continue reading
LOOK TO THE CROSS
Our days on earth are really very few when you think about it. As I grow older and closer to the end of mine, I’ve begun to realize that. It seems only yesterday that the ground was covered with a white … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – THOMAS, THE DOUBTER
Thomas was the doubter. He wasn’t always sure of what Jesus’ mission was. He had to see for himself, the wounds Jesus sustained in order to be convinced it was really Him. We all have doubts from time to time. … Continue reading
HE WILL CATCH ME WHEN I FALL
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Butterflies tickle my insides each time I try something new. I worry and fret and often forget how Jesus knows just what to do, He’s always around when I need … Continue reading
MY PRAYER LIST
My prayers list seems to grow longer each day. As we age that happens I guess. Many of our friends are reaching that time in life where intercession is needed. Their health is failing, their eyes and ears aren’t working … Continue reading
SO, WHAT’S THE PLAN?
OK, I give up. What’s the plan? It’s so easy to get discouraged when looking at what lies ahead, because of the unknown. If only everything was spelled out in simple language. For centuries people have wanted to know what their … Continue reading
CATCH ME WHEN I FALL
This morning I opened my computer and forgot why. I was about to take my pills for the day and couldn’t remember if I had already taken them. I looked in the mirror and saw the reflection of my mother and almost … Continue reading
KIDS
Kids – you’ve gotta love ’em. It doesn’t take long for parents to realize that children have to be taught how to be good. They aren’t naturally born to be the angelic little creatures we meet for the first time … Continue reading
THOUGH FEARS ASSAIL ME …..
The room begins to close in on you. You feel suffocated in your inner most being. Your heart begins to race – your mouth is dry – your hands begin to tremble – your breathing becomes heavy and almost chokes … Continue reading
UNFORGETTABLE
I’m certain my parents never forgot the day when the news came over the radio that Pearl Harbor had been bombed by the Japanese. I am also convinced that the memory of 9/11 will live vividly in my mind until I … Continue reading
I’M CONFUSED – WAIT, MAYBE I’M NOT!
We have so many things in our lives which cause confusion. We try to decide which college to attend – who to marry – how many children to have – where to live – what our goals are. Everything can become … Continue reading
WHY SUICIDE?
Yesterday we were all shocked to hear that funny man, Robin Williams, took his own life. The man that spent most of his energy making others laugh finally succumbed to his own sadness and depression. There are a number of … Continue reading
SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL
My dreams are often full of creativity and unusual thoughts which don’t usually manifest themselves in my daily life. Sometimes they become part of a play or story I’m writing. I had a whopper last night and I don’t think even Joseph, the … Continue reading
I PLANNED ON DOING THAT TODAY, BUT . . .
Each day brings good intentions, but it isn’t long before all of our noble hopes take a hit as reality sets in. You stumble out of bed – stub your toe on the night stand – limp to the bathroom … Continue reading
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A MOM?
Proverbs 31:26-27 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. When I was in my early … Continue reading
