Tag Archives: God

DON’T RUN AWAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When life gets tough we sometimes feel we have to run away. We look at things much differently with every passing day. It seems too complicated to stay and go the course. … Continue reading

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LIFE PRESERVER. . .

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MY LORD AND KING . . .

On January 1, 2025, my artist, my best friend, my soulmate and husband of 60 years, Paul Boecher went to be with his Savior. Over his lifetime he found time to talk with thousands of people. He was an encourager, … Continue reading

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LOOK TO HEAVEN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where can you find some peace of mind, when all around seems lost,In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost,In valleys green where water pours through rivers pure and clean,In … Continue reading

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INNER PEACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Times of turmoil and confusion, peace may seem aloof or gone, Yet the Lord of all creation, stills the waters and the storm, He will calm the rumbling seas, He can give … Continue reading

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ANOTHER CHRISTMAS IN THE BOOKS . . .

For many the Christmas season is over – to be packed away for another year – to be forgotten for another 300 or so days and then revived with the buying of more gifts, more parties, more over-indulgence – to extend … Continue reading

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CHAOS, CONFUSION & CHRISTMAS, OH MY!

Getting ready for Christmas is a task much more difficult now that I’m 82 than it was when I was thirty.  However, if I look back to when I was thirty, I had three children, no money for gifts and … Continue reading

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JUST A TINY BABY BOY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one.He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son.People came to see the King and found Him … Continue reading

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LIFE & DEATH MIRACLES . . .

Anyone sitting at the bedside of their child gazing at the perfection of that new life, will tell you it’s a miracle – a gift from God.  When a parent spends the last few days of their child’s life in a hospital … Continue reading

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WONDROUS MIRACLES. . .

It was the Christmas of 2019. Our children from South Carolina were coming to home to share in this wonderful holiday with us. All the decorations were in place. Our little tree was filled with ornaments we’d collected over the … Continue reading

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UNDESERVED MIRACLES . . .

In Bible times, miracles were nothing new. The entire story of creation was nothing short of a miracle from God. Moses led the children of Israel out of bondage by the strength of God’s miraculous deeds. Jesus showed His divine … Continue reading

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UNEXPLAINED MIRACLES

It was a bleak December.  Snow covered the ground, but had been soiled by the salt on the road.  The skies held ominous clouds.  Another storm was on the horizon.  In my heart, December had always been a time of … Continue reading

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GLITZ, GLITTER AND BLING . . .

It’s that most wonderful time of the year. At least that’s what the song says. Store windows are filled with sparkles, lights and glitter galore. The tree stands in the center of your living room, filled with more lights and … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM . . .

Memories of my maternal grandparent’s farm in Wisconsin, brings back all kinds of special thoughts for me. Christmas was not only an event, a celebration or time of wonder, but there were so many connections to that first Christmas so … Continue reading

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THE DAYSPRING FROM ON HIGH . . .

“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the … Continue reading

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BEST LAID PLANS . . .

The children are bundled in their warmest clothes. Mom has filled the thermos with hot chocolate. Dad has warmed up the car and it’s off to the tree farm. When they arrive, everyone sprints out in wild anticipation. All of … Continue reading

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WAITING FOR JESUS . . .

As we await the return of our Savior, Jesus, we wonder how long it will be. Will He return to judge the world during my lifetime? Will I have to wait to actually meet him when I go to heaven? … Continue reading

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GOD IS AWESOME . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The word, “awesome,” is rather over-used today. When we wish to express amazement, surprisingly stunning, miraculous are words that display this kind of feeling or outcome in our lives. To say you did an awesome job, … Continue reading

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GOD UNDERSTANDS . . .

Through every great blessing God bestows on us; for all the messes He’s repaired, for all the broken hearts; for providing relief from all our physical, spiritual and emotional needs, we give thanks today and every day. God understands. The … Continue reading

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GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISE . . .

Thanksgiving is a special day assigned to give thanks for all our blessings. Maybe you don’t feel your life has dealt any your way. You might even wonder if God is real or if He was just made up to … Continue reading

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