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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
Posted in church, refuge
Tagged AGING, change, church attendance, confession, consistency, COVID, forgiveness, God, Hope, Refreshment, wisdom
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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
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Creation, encouraement, God, Inspiration, wisdom
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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
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, God, Inspiration
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, writing
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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
Posted in aging, Family, wisdom
Tagged AGING, birthdays, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, humor, Inspiration, laughter
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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
Posted in Father's Day, parenting, wisdom
Tagged AGING, FAITH, FAMILY, Fatherhood, flaws, God, Jesus, life lessons, parenting, perfection, wisdom
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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
Posted in aging, death, wisdom
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Heaven, Inspiration, life & death, riches, wisdom, You can't take it with you
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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
Posted in aging, anticipation, courage, Encouragement
Tagged Anxiety, do-over, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Mondays, Optimism, positivity, wisdom, work
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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
Posted in aging, sin, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Creation, encouragement, FAITH, forgiveness, Gardening, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Sin, Weeds, wisdom
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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
Posted in aging, art & inspiration from the Boechers, history, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, death, decay, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, forgiveness, God, history, Inspiration, Jesus, life & death, Love, time, wisdom
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WHO ARE THE REAL HEROES?
Memorial Day provides us with another to honor our military, but this particular one gives us the opportunity to thank God for those who were willing to lay their lives in the ultimate service of their country. Memorial Day usually … Continue reading
Posted in America, Sacrifice
Tagged America, celebrations, death, FAITH, God, Holidays, Hope, life & death, Memorial day, military, Sacrifice, wisdom
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BATHED IN NEW LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Painted at the roaring Vermillion at the mill in Hastings, MN – May 24, 2013.) Soon water will be falling from the sky in the form of refreshing rain. This gift from … Continue reading
Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Faith, praise, wisdom
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, cleansed, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, living water, seasons, washing, wisdom
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THE BALLAD OF BONNIE & CLYDE
I had this all written today, when I realized I was a day late. However, I think the story has merit. Bonnie and Clyde were famous outlaws in the 1930s. They both died on the same day, May 23, 1934. … Continue reading
Posted in death, life after death, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged crime, days in history, devil, evil, God, Heaven, immortality, murder, Salvation, Sin, wisdom
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I CAN SEE . . .
About a year ago, I had cataract surgery. I was amazed at the clarity of my sight almost immediately. Prior to that I was struggling with my vision and failed my annual vision test. I never had to resort to … Continue reading
WAGONS HO!
“Our long journey thus began in sunshine and song, in anecdote and laughter; but these all vanished before we reached its termination…. A trip to Oregon with ox teams was at that time a new experiment, and was exceedingly severe … Continue reading
Posted in aging, God, perseverence, wisdom
Tagged America, danger, determination, FAITH, God, history, perseverence, protection, trust, wisdom
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MAY 20th – FIRST LEVIS PATENTED
I borrowed the image from another blogger. The evolution of blue jeans during the days of the Gold Rush in California, to the pants on the ground of those who wear them today would probably cause quite a stir to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, fogiveness, God's promises
Tagged AGING, blue jeans, Eternal Life, FAITH, gifts, God, God's provision, Gold Rush, Inspiration, Levi Strauss, Love, Salvation, Sin, wearing out, wisdom
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MAY 15 – NATIONAL FAMILY DAY
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley Today has been designated as National Family Day. The picture above is my wonderful family. We are an amazing tribe. The originals are … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Family, parenting, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged Blessings, celebration, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Inspiration, Joy, National Family Day, parenting
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PASSING DOWN MOTHERHOOD
I come from a long line of dedicated mothers. Those ancestors have passed their devotion to the craft on to their daughters and so on and so on. Being a mom is probably the most wonderful experience a woman can … Continue reading
Posted in Mother's day, parenting, trust
Tagged AGING, children, FAITH, generations, God, motherhood, parenting, pay it forward, wisdom, work in progress
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DAY TWO OF MAY . . .
“TAKE ME AWAY” – Art & Poetry by KATHY BOECHER© The world is not the place for me. I long to be in heaven. When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven. God didn’t make me … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, Heaven, inspiration.
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, life & death, wisdom
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