Tag Archives: Freedom
ANGELS AMONG US . . .
This time of year is filled with lights of all kinds – festive events – beautiful choral music – gifts – anticipation – excitement – stories – and angels. The Bible talks about angels being present from the beginning of … Continue reading
FALL IN LOVE WITH JESUS
We daily walk through the wilderness of life. We are tested at every turn – surrounded by danger and fear – Swallowed up by loneliness – devoured by doubt. We are on a pilgrimage towards our final destination. Days are … Continue reading
THE COST OF FREEDOM
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER © What is the price of liberty? Where lies the victor’s prize?Is it in bodies laying still, beneath the cold, dark skies?The cost to win our freedom cannot be seen in life,But in the brave … Continue reading
ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .
I realize the fourth of July doesn’t come around until next Tuesday, but this is holiday that holds the key to the foundation of our country. In just over two hundred years, we might not recognize the America of 1776. … Continue reading
JUNETEENTH
Way back in 1865, America was reeling from the effects of the Civil War. Texas, however, had no part in the conflict. In fact, many slaves moved to the Lone Star State to flee the battle. When the Emancipation Proclamation … Continue reading
AM I MY OWN WORST ENEMY?
As Christians, we’re told to trust God in all situations – to carry our burdens to Him – to be still and know that He is God. That sounds almost like a copout – like the easy way out of … Continue reading
LABELS – TRUE OR FALSE?
Many of us remember reading this book in our teen years. I’m not sure why it was required reading. Maybe it was a way of discouraging promiscuous behavior. Maybe it should be put on the reading list again. The book … Continue reading
WHAT IS FREEDOM?
Freedom is the ability to walk the streets without fear, To enjoy the beauty of our country and all its majesty, To live away from the bondage of a sick society that dwells on self, It is the means by … Continue reading
PARENTING WITH A SMILE
This image may be a bit extreme, but, believe it or not, a pastor who was friends with my father in law, actually wanted to arrange a marriage between Paul and his daughter. I’m eternally grateful that he didn’t carry … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE SIGNING?
Fifty six men were signers of the Declaration of Independence. They represented the thirteen original colonies. That small group of patriots would cause a great reaction when it was released to the world. What kind of men were these? Some … Continue reading
WE THE PEOPLE …
Three documents comprise the founding of our nation – The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Declaration relates a list of differences between the United States and Great Britain and expresses the reasons for separation. … Continue reading
BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE . . .
Memorial Day is almost here and with it thoughts of summer, vacations, picnics and fun. In the same breath this day was intended as a celebration of those who gave their lives in the service of their country. The National … Continue reading
FREEDOM!
The cry for freedom has been shouted for centuries. I wonder if William Wallace, a Scottish knight who fought for Scotland’s Independence in the thirteenth century, ever had thoughts that he would someday be portrayed in an epic performance. His … Continue reading
LET FREEDOM RING
To soar with the eagles no matter how high,To reach all my goals or at least I can try,To try and to fail but never give up,to turn to my God to fill my cup,To speak what I feel without … Continue reading
MELTING A FROZEN HEART
That which once streamed freely from the mountains, Crashing endlessly over pebbles and rocks, Catching a glimmer of sunlight, Feeling the warmth as it winds through nooks and crannies, Until it reaches its final destination, In time, temperatures fall below zero, … Continue reading
MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE WORLD
A hiding place – a temporary refuge from the daily grind – From the madness of the world and the noise of angry voices. My heart sometimes breaks at all that’s happening in my world and then something wonderful happens … Continue reading
SONSHINE
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Paul is taking his plein air painting group to a sunflower field to paint today. One of my favorite flowers to paint – not only because of their beauty, glory and delicious color, but … Continue reading
OUR REDEMPTION IS FREE
We’ve all been slaves to something or other in this life. The greatest burden we carry is is our long list of wrong doings towards others. There is nothing that strips us of our freedom more than forgetting what the … Continue reading
AMERICA – MORE THAN A NATION
We have come through another year of birthday celebrations for our nation. This one was not the usual party. Our nation has been in the midst of more growing pains as the corona virus struck all of us, giving us … Continue reading
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Freedom is a word being catapulted about like a ball of fire lately. This being a day celebrating our independence from England will lack fireworks, but the celebration of our nation will not die. For almost 250 years, this fledgling … Continue reading
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