Tag Archives: God

AGING IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY

I am of the age when cookies were things you put in the oven and then in your mouth. I know about the Internet, although I haven’t even begun to explore all it has to offer. I’m aware that clicking … Continue reading

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AI VERSUS GOD

 ” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5 I am not … Continue reading

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WHERE EAGLES DARE . . .

The remnants of spent fireworks can be found in backyards and on city streets. The sounds of celebration have diminished. Old Glory may still wave, but has anything changed? Chances are the sounds of liberty and freedom have dwindled over … Continue reading

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LET FREEDOM RING . . .

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” John F. … Continue reading

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GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE LAND . . .

Independence – a word that indicates freedom from the oppression of a government or from serving others. It indicates our ability to be self-reliant. This week we celebrate our country’s independence as presented in our founder’s words seeking independence from … Continue reading

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IT’S JUST A TEST . . .

This life is full of tests.  So much depends on how we deal with them.  I’ve always been one of those who sailed along comfortably and when things started to get choppy, I’d give up.  Whether it was looking at … Continue reading

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ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “SHOW ME YOUR WILL, LORD“ You can almost imagine the sound of a babbling brook, Trickling rapidly over rocks, winding over obstacles, but still persisting, Each turn in that flowage, touches something along … Continue reading

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I’M SORRY . . . AGAIN!

Saying, “I’m sorry,” can seem meaningless to the one who is asking for forgiveness. Lately I’ve been saying that phrase a lot. I’m sorry for the pain that someone is enduring. I’m sorry for the anxiety of making multiple decisions … Continue reading

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DOES ATTENDING CHURCH SAVE YOU?

There is a common misconception floating around that going to church is the only way you’ll get to heaven. Let me assure you that what saves you is the love of the Holy Trinity, the sacrifice made to cleanse you … Continue reading

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FULL OF LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What started as a single seed reclining in the earth, Is now a giant masterpiece with monetary worth, The time it took to grow this tree encompassed many years, It suffered many … Continue reading

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BREATH OF GOD

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER What inspires writers to write? Each of us has a story inside our brains. Maybe by using that story, we may inspire someone else with the words. Does it matter? There are … Continue reading

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ANOTHER DAY OLDER & . . .

It’s that time again. Another day, another birthday. Who would’ve thought I’d ever live this long? I still own the baby dish from which my mother once fed me. I’ve collected lots more stuff over these 82 years. Of those … Continue reading

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ARE YOU A PERFECT DAD?

Part of being a good father is all the funny things they have to tell their children – like the ones you see in the image I’ve chosen for today. How many times have you used phrases like, “I had … Continue reading

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THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE . . .

This is Father’s Day week. A time in which we celebrate dads and how important they are to the family unit. I’ll be sharing several posts about this person whose dignity has suffered greatly over the last decades. The family … Continue reading

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INDIANA OR LOUISIANA . . .

I always thought it would be exciting to be an archaeologist. The idea of wearing an Indiana Jones hat might have had something to do with it. My husband has one of those hats and at one time resembled a … Continue reading

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LONG AGO AND FAR AWAY

“Four days will quickly steep themselves in nights;Four nights will quickly dream away the time.”   William Shakespeare As time goes by, we tend to dwell on the past. We have fond memories of a time when we fell in love, … Continue reading

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TGIM. . .

We don’t usually relish the idea of another Monday coming around. Especially when you’re still active in the workplace. Mondays have earned the term “manic,” because no one likes returning to the mundane = the routine – the boredom, etc. … Continue reading

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SPRINGTIME BOUNTY . . .

Today is the beginning of National Garden Week. I’ve included some photographs of the blooms that have made their way into my garden this season. The beauty of having a garden is like waking up to a new surprise every … Continue reading

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LIVING IN THE WILD

ART & POETRY by PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The city life has strangled you, in every single way, You pack the car, the wife and kids and make your getaway. You fight the traffic and the heat, you long for … Continue reading

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NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN

Events in history on May 30th 1431 Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for heresy 1498 Christopher Columbus made his third journey to America 1539 deSoto brought 10 ships that landed in Florida 1806 Andrew Jackson fought a … Continue reading

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