Tag Archives: God
AULD LANG SYNE . . .
I’m not sure that the song, “Auld Lang Syne,” by Robert Burns ever made the Hit Parade, but I do know that Robbie Burns didn’t actually compose the lyrics. It’s right there on Wikipedia and of course the Internet knows everything, … Continue reading
TIME MARCHES ON . . .
SHADOWS OF THE PAST – ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was at the height of its opulence, this city from of old,It commanded respect and attention, its streets were paved with gold,It shone like the brilliant … Continue reading
CHANGE & DECAY . . .
As we come to the end of another year, it’s natural to look back at the past and think about all the ugliness that happened during that time. It’s time for a fresh start – a second chance or a do-over. In … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS YET TO BE . . .
All the festivities has slowed to a snail’s pace. The stockings have been emptied and the presents are being used. All that remains of the Christmas feast is a refrigerator filled with leftovers and Christmas cookies galore. So, we hunker down with … Continue reading
COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS
Final exams are done. It’s time for a well-deserved Christmas break for students and teachers. The excitement for the big day is growing. People scurry about looking for the perfect Christmas gifts and carols are filling churches across the country. Christmas … Continue reading
A NAME DECLARED BY GOD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Sweet Jesus, Your Son came and died … Continue reading
DO WE MATTER?
In these days leading up to Christmas, there are many out there suffering greatly with depression. All the hub-bub of the holidays can often add to that. The world is so focused on not offending others, that we might think that our … Continue reading
OH TANNEBAUM
The beauty of a freshly cut Christmas tree has been a tradition for many years. During the Victorian Era, candles were woven into the branches to be lit on Christmas Eve. Families would dance around the decorated arbor, singing festive songs. There … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PRESENT 3 – IGNORANCE & WANT
“The Christmas Carol,” by Charles Dickens seems to resonate from generation to generation. It is filled with ghosts, memories, poverty, illness, ignorance and want. Dickens was speaking from experience as he wrote this story of a stingy old man named Ebenezer … Continue reading
THE LITTLE SHEPHERD BOY
A SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER It was an amazing night of wonder and miracles. The little shepherd boy hugged the little lamb in his arms as he looked at the tiny baby in a manger. How could it be? … Continue reading
I CAN’T WAIT . . .
This time of year brings all kinds of expectation and anticipation. As we age, our ability to be patient has just about worn out completely and sitting in a waiting room can be as tough as waiting for something exciting or … Continue reading
I DON’T WANT TO BE A SHEEP
I’ve had the opportunity to direct several Christmas pageants over the years and one thing is for sure. No one wants to be a sheep. Sheep are stubborn – they stray from the flock and get in trouble – they … Continue reading
MY SHEPHERD IS MY KING . . .
This beautiful relief carving was installed in January, 2003 at Bay Pines Lutheran School, in Bay Pines, Florida. A friend recently sent photos of it so I’m sharing it with a poem I wrote to go along with it. Paul … Continue reading
JOSEPH, A MAN OF FAITH & HONOR
Nazareth was an insignificant small-town set in the hill country just a few miles from the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 400 people who were mostly Jewish in heritage. Everyone knew everyone else. Any news would … Continue reading
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
GOD CAME DOWN TO EARTH
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He was just a little baby, but like no other one,He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son,People came from miles around unto this unknown place,Unlike all other kingly homes, … Continue reading
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
Yesterday was my first day of Christmas shopping. I visited Hobby Lobby in hopes of finding some crafts I could make instead of investing in high buck gifts this year. I remembered how I used to make beautifully decorated ornaments … Continue reading
FEAR & ANGER CAN LEAD TO HATE
I watched a devotion from Time of Grace Ministry this morning that really made sense to me. It was about how grief can easily transfer into fear and fear into anger. We get angry when someone leaves us behind – … Continue reading
BY MY SIDE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Through troubled waters, you are there, You watch my every move, You know my thoughts, you hear my prayer, my way you will improve. The storms of life will come and … Continue reading
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