Tag Archives: God

DEVIL’S HIDING PLACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The devil is not limited to one place on our planet. He is free to make his bed in all sorts of habitats. We tend to think of certain landmarks, like the … Continue reading

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WHAT DO I SEE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This season of my life is giving me pause. I am finally realizing that I cannot do the things I used to do. For a couple of years now, I’ve been pushing … Continue reading

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WHERE IS GOD?

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan.  We often wonder where He is during massive destruction.  We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent … Continue reading

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CAMPING VACATIONS . . .

When we were a young married couple with two children, our vacations always included some adventurous place which would take us as far away from home as possible without breaking the bank. Usually that meant some campground in the Northwoods … Continue reading

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18 MONTHS, BUT WHO’S COUNTING . . .

It’s the first of June. Flowers are blooming all over the place. Plein air painters are enjoying all the beautiful sights of creation. Eighteen months ago, he was called to heaven. My one and only love. My best friend forever. … Continue reading

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NOT BORN TO BE WILD . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Changing things up a bit for today. Last week I posted about surprises I’ve found in my garden. Since the heat of the week kept me out of the garden for a few days, … Continue reading

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HOIST THE SAILS . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul had the joy of spending his childhood summers at the lake. His grandparents owned a “cabin” which was more of a year-round home. He learned how to fish, to swim … Continue reading

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SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer has definitely hit the ground running in my neighborhood. For the past couple weeks we’ve been treated to temperatures in the 80s and above. The ground is filled with all … Continue reading

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WHAT, ME WORRY?

The image of Alfred E. Newman is probably not familiar to most of my readers. I am a relic, after all. This was common in the middle of the 19th century somewhere. I should be at a point in life, … Continue reading

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HIS EYE IS ON US . . .

Yesterday, as I was digging through some flower beds, I interrupted two of these beautiful creatures. By the time I got my camera out, one had escaped into the air. A Polyphemus moth with the most beautiful colored patterns was … Continue reading

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COME, HOLY SPIRIT . . .

It’s hard to envision what happened on that first Pentecost day. It had been seven weeks since Jesus rose from a dreadful death to a new, perfect, living body. The disciples had begun spreading the news about this miracle which … Continue reading

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CATCH OF THE DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the beginning of a long weekend of welcoming summer. Docks will be put into the lake. Boats restored and buffed up for the coming season. The grill will be lit, and … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING THE COST . . .

I’ve been watching a lot of television lately. I’m at the age of “BINGING,” which means, I have history at my fingertips. Finding that many of the series with episodes that would fill a huge tome of stories, I’ve found … Continue reading

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GO ON WITH THE SHOW . . .

Is life just a moment when we pass through time – when our hopes and dreams lead to amazing adventures or fall by the wayside and get trampled deep into the ground? Are we placed here for a purpose, as … Continue reading

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JUST AROUND THE CORNER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In just a few days, the beginning of summer unofficially occurs. Memorial Day comes a little early this year, but kids are eager for school days to end. Graduates are saying goodbye … Continue reading

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HIDDEN IN THE TREES . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I can almost feel myself in this location right now. It is a quiet spot, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The carved stone creates a stunning background, … Continue reading

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BUILD, ADD, LIVE, REPEAT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It never fails to amaze me how God protects all of His creation and gives them the tools to survive. A mother Osprey carefully covers her eggs with small twigs from the … Continue reading

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AGING CHEESE GETS MOLDY . . .

“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou – Beside me singing in the Wilderness. Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!” Omar Khayyam The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.6. … Continue reading

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A HIDDEN SANCTUARY . . .

Art & inspiration by Paul & Kathy Boecher© What seems to be a broken-down cabin, in fact holds many memories and stories. It could have been a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. It may have been … Continue reading

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MY MOTHER . . .

Don’t you just love it when there’s a little voice trailing behind you saying, “Mom – mom, mommie, mother, ma, mom, mom, mom?  Little ones are constant sources of questions, needs, demands and wants.  “I want a cookie,” “I want a new … Continue reading

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