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ABSOLUTION
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The world is filled with darkness, the sky is filled with clouds, The hold of sin entwines you, the weeds encase like shrouds, But in that deepest sadness, one light remains unmoved, His arms reach out to … Continue reading
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Tagged absolution, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, forgiveness, Inspiration, light, repentance, Sin
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OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB
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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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, forgiveness, God, Jesus, repentance, Salvation, Sin
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CAN WE CARRY THE BURDEN?
MARY’S JOURNEY By Kathy Boecher© Jesus’ beaten and wounded body was exhausted from continuous beatings. His flesh was a mass of blood and torn flesh, along with the spit spewing from His accusers mouths. His trek along the Via Dolorosa … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Lent, Life of Christ, Uncategorized
Tagged cross, forgiveness, Lamb of God, Lent, Passion of Christ, priceless treasure, Simon of Cyrene
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SIT DOWN, YOU’RE ROCKIN’ THE BOAT
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of directing a high school production of “Guys & Dolls.” The story is about an itinerate gambler who makes anything into a bet. He has been challenged to approach Sergeant Sarah Brown, from the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Heaven, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, forgiveness, Heaven, Inspiration, motivation, repentance, Sin
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FORGET ABOUT IT OR FUHGEDDABOUTIT
“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, New Year, resolutions, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, forgetting, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Jesus, repentance
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MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS
I was engaged to a man named, Joseph. Our marriage was planned long before we even knew each other. Both of us were from the lineage of King David, but those days of glory were long gone for our people. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Christmas, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Christmas, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Inspiration, Jesus, Mary
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PERSISTENT MOTHER
I came from a long line of military men. My father, Eliam was one of David’s mightiest soldiers. My grandfather, one of David’s trusted advisors. It was only natural that I would marry into that lifestyle. I loved my husband, … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Christmas, encouragement, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Sin, Woman in the lineage of Jesus
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THE FINGER OF GOD
ORIGINAL ART AND POETRY BY THE BOECHERS His hand controls the planets, the stars, the moons and sun He made them for the pleasure of each and every one, He separated earth from sky, made lakes and streams and seas, … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Art, Christmas, Creation, forgiveness, Inspiration, Original sin, Poetry
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THE MOTHER OF HUMANITY
This series pertains to Jesus’ lineage and the women who played a part in it. I do not claim to be a theologian, but as a dramatist and writer I believe that the Bible is full of stories about average and … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christian Devotions and Reflection, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness, paradise, Salvation, Sin, Women of the Bible
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REMEMBRANCES
ORIGINAL WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL BOECHER For most of us, memories of past misdeeds are things we’d rather not remember. We’d rather tuck them away in the deepest recesses of our minds and never bring them to the light of … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Body of Christ, Christian daily devotion
Tagged Art, encouragement, forgiveness, Inspiration, memories, Sin
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DIVERSION
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A day free of anger and hostile aspersion, The peaceful relief comes in simple diversion, Turn back to the simple the sweet and the kind, Release all the wrath that is … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, forgiveness, Inspiration, Peace, tranquiliy
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WASH ME CLEAN
“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Jean Valjean – “Les Miserables” A gentle constant rain has covered our city overnight. Each drop washes away the dirt which has settled outside and over the house. It … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, Salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, forgiveness, Inspiration, redemption, Religion, Salvation, Sin
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LIGHT IN DARKNESS
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Inspiration, motivation
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BY GRACE ALONE
Good works are a result of our love for Jesus, Christ and the work that He has done in us. If for one minute, we deceive ourselves into thinking that we have anything to do with our salvation, we are … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged confidence, encouragement, forgiveness, good works, Grace
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CARVED OF STONE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The tempestuous waters seeped up from the earth and gushed forth, The skies opened at the direction of God’s voice and poured upon a once rainless earth, Cutting a path of destruction – … Continue reading
Posted in art, Faith, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, Corruption, forgiveness, God, Poetry, Sin, The Flood
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WEEDS
We have a huge hill in our front yard. When we first moved into our house 24 years ago, we still possessed the vigor of youth. Each week my husband would get out the lawn mower and tackle that hill. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Inspiration, Salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Gardening, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, Salvation, Sin, unconditional love, Weeds
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WEATHERED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Scuffed by the constant thrashing of the elements, Exterior somewhat battered by overuse, Sitting quietly in the peace of the harbor,, Waiting for another chance, Like us, clothed in … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, encouragement, forgiveness, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, pilot of my soul, Poetry, Sin, strength
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WHITEWASHED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The white picket fence has seen better days, a bucket of whitewash will do, To cover the shadows and darkness of life, to make it look better and new, But time once again will take over … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, FAITH, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Jesus, motivation, Peace, Poetry
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HOLD ME TIGHT
Each day of our lives has already been planned according to a divine plan – God has it all figured out – He’s got our back – He’s got our future in the palm of His hand. We naturally want … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Armor of God, Bible, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, motivation, persistance, Sin, soldiers of Christ, world
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NO CHURCH SUNDAY
Going to church for me has been a part of Sunday for as long as I can remember. When I don’t go, I feel something is missing. Today is one of those days. I’ve been aggressively attacking my garden and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, church, falth, Uncategorized
Tagged church attendance, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Inspiration, Religion, sinners, Sundays
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