Tag Archives: forgiveness

MY DAD

Posted on June 16, 2018 by

My dad lived through the depression.  He was the father figure in a fatherless home.  He was a hard worker from the get go.  He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY BLESSINGS

Posted on June 3, 2018 by

Sunday is noted as the first day of the week on our calendars.  It’s also the last day of the weekend.  To most Christians, it is a day of worship and rest.  My oldest grandson even used that as an … Continue reading →

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TRY TO REMEMBER

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

A song from a sweet little musical, “The Fantasticks,”tells the story of a girl and boy who fall in love, but they are neighbors and their fathers have been involved in a feud for some time.  A wall separates their … Continue reading →

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ONCE LOST, NOW FOUND

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A town was once alive and bustling with activity, Abandoned, but still built on solid ground, We trudge through time with hearts held in captivity, Our walk in life may keep us earthly bound, But when … Continue reading →

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WHAT LIES WITHIN?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© We can try, but we can’t hide from God’s eyes. He knows us inside and out, No matter where we go, He is there, We can go to the darkest places and … Continue reading →

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BFFS

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

How many friends do you have?  Do you become overjooyed when you can add another friend to your list of Facebook buddies? Are you a charismatic person who seems to simply attract friends like flies to flypaper? Do you judge your … Continue reading →

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REACH FOR THE LIGHT

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The world is filled with darkness, the sky encased in clouds, The grip of sin enfolds you,  the weeds surround like shrouds, You feel like God has left you, and doesn’t hear your prayers, You question His existence when life … Continue reading →

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FORGIVEN

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Sin, Like a web of deception, That weaves within and out of our souls, A network of threads Intermingled with thoughts, Words, Deeds, Designed to deceive, To lead us away, To engulf … Continue reading →

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STORY TIME

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

“Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in.  Aim at earth and you get neither.”         C.S. Lewis Telling stories is what we do as writers.  We use words to create interesting situations, to draw in our audience, to share … Continue reading →

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SUPER HERO OR HUMAN BEING?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

We all remember the Bible stories about David and his rise to power.  As a young teenager, he killed the great giant, Goliath, with a single stone and slingshot.  He had many occasions to take the life of King Saul, … Continue reading →

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DOES GOING TO CHURCH SAVE YOU?

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

Many thin they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church.  Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside.  Some even use church as a place to compensate for the sins they commit … Continue reading →

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HE TOOK MY PLACE

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You walked the path of life for me – You suffered for my loss. You sacrificed Your own dear Son, upon an ugly cross. You did this for a worm like … Continue reading →

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GETTING RID OF THE GARBAGE

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

One thing we think about as a new year arrives, is getting rid of some of our past baggage.  Even in a day, we accumulate a bunch of it.  We don’t just wake up, eat, take care of our personal needs and … Continue reading →

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BRIGHT MORNING STAR

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

He was one of the most dazzling of God’s creation. He was called, Lucifer,  the son of the morning; the day star.  He was there at the beginning – he’s been around through history and still exists today.  He has charisma – … Continue reading →

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HEY, ANGEL OF THE LORD!

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

This is a repost of an article from 2015 atimetoshare.me If you’ve ever read, “The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever!” by Barbara Robinson, you’ll remember how the nativity was portrayed by the five Herdman children –  the worst kids in town.  … Continue reading →

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INNOCENCE REGAINED

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

When we look into the face of a baby, all we see is sweetness and innocence. The angelic countenance of a newborn could not possibly be imperfect in any way. As they grow into toddlers, we wonder who replaced our darling child … Continue reading →

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TWO CHOICES

Posted on September 24, 2017 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Relief carving on two panels.   Two trees stood in the garden there, Their beauty filled with fruit to spare, Conditions went along with each, The fruit from both was in their … Continue reading →

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OLD RAGS

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

I’ve been sorting through crates of costumes that were packed away in our garage for the past year.  Before we moved, I didn’t realize I would have no further use for these things, so they were sealed up and made … Continue reading →

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RIGHTEOUS BLOOD

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

    Faces and heads shrouded in black, Too cowardly to show themselves, Thoughts of waging a righteous war, Against those who don’t believe as they do, Brainwashed into thinking they are doing this for their god, Misdirected, searching, groping … Continue reading →

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HOPE ON A HILL

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Sumptuous views from an old stone bridge, meeting the dawn of day, Crossing the waters on the river’s edge, wishing that you could stay, A quiet town from days gone by … Continue reading →

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