Tag Archives: God

IN THE DARKNESS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I came across another box of watercolor paintings recently – surprise, surprise! Paul’s many years of creating art seem to pop up just when I think I’ve seen them all. What a … Continue reading

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A DIFFERENT TIME & PLACE . . .

ART & POETRY & PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Taking a trip back in time has been in the back of minds for many years. The thought of erasing all the ugliness and evil of current events is naturally appealing. This watercolor … Continue reading

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POWER OF PRAYER . . .

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost to the busyness of every day, we may forget to pray … Continue reading

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A CENTURY OF CHANGE . . .

Looking back over the last century might be a real eye opener. Especially for those born in the 21st century. In the 1920s the automobile industry was getting underway with the Model T Ford. A crank was used to get … Continue reading

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JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS . . .

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive … Continue reading

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DAY 6 OF JANUARY, 2026

Five years ago (January 6, 2021) as the COVID19 Pandemic continued to rage, we were witness to the storming of the U.S. Capitol building by protestors who had been attending a rally. Five years later, the shock of that day … Continue reading

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LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE . . .

“Let nothing dim the light that shines from within.” Maya Angelou ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© As 2025 begins to fade into oblivion, it’s time to recharge our batteries and get our light shining once again. Light is … Continue reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Waiting can be so hard. We plan, we ponder, we wonder, we seek, we anticipate with longing the coming of the Savior, the Messiah, the King of Kings. He came many years ago … Continue reading

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CAN WE BECOME STUCK IN TRADITION?

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When an artist does a sketch, it’s usually a forerunner of a future painting. The painter sometimes needs to take a photograph without using a camera. These sketches aren’t finished art, … Continue reading

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OUR GREATEST TREASURE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another painting of one of God’s amazing creatures. The hawk has been found to be one of the most intelligent birds. They have great strength in their wings. They are considered … Continue reading

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BRANCH OF DAVID . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The watercolor sketch was painted several years ago, when Paul’s vision was still clear and bright. The colors were more brilliant in those days. As macular degeneration invaded those dark brown eyes, the colors … Continue reading

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WINTER’S PROMISE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Tomorrow is the last day of November and the first Sunday of Advent. As I come to the close of the many things I’m thankful for, it’s time to look ahead to … Continue reading

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LIFE & ETERNAL LIFE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The mountains are a perfect location to view God’s majesty. This painting shows how those mountains were precisely carved by His own hand. The sky is filled with His breath as it … Continue reading

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THE GIFT OF SURRENDER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My favorite blooms of summer are the magnificent hydrangeas. While they continuously bloom for most of the summer and into fall, they hang on to their beauty even after all the others … Continue reading

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NOVEMBER MEMORIES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER November brings memories of father and son getting ready for the big deer hunt in Wisconsin. Son was only three years old when dad took him on his first excursion in the … Continue reading

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CRACK OF DAWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is Friday, November 7th. Like most days, I look forward to each morning. The sky is just beginning to open. The sun slowly kisses the tops of autumn trees and … Continue reading

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THROW BACK THURSDAY – NOVEMBER

We’ve been blessed with some lovely weather so far in November. Today is one of those gray days that can easily turn a smile into a frown and steal our joy. Since it’s also throw back Thursday, I thought I’d … Continue reading

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THANKS FOR THE ROADBLOCKS . . .

ART POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The above Artist’s Proof shows a cobblestone road, filled with bumps and obstacles. Much like our lives, we trudge through each day, meeting one thing or another that might get in our way. … Continue reading

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MAJESTIC WILDLIFE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today we change the calendar to November, the month of thanksgiving and counting our blessings. It is the time of the year when special holidays get underway and plans are being made … Continue reading

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TURNING THE PAGE, AGAIN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The black walnut tree outside my window is nearly completely barren of foliage. She is usually the first to bloom in the spring. I wonder how long she has stood, so … Continue reading

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