Tag Archives: God

WHO IS MOTHER GOOSE?

As my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table, we started talking about these old verses and stories and how they impacted our childhood. I’m sure some of them are still being used today, since they were pretty … Continue reading

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I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .

B I’ve been thinking a lot about surrendering these past few months. When I think of battle, the thought of surrender is usually a last resort. I’m learning that it should have been my mantra for a long time. Raising … Continue reading

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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

One of my recurring dreams is not having my children’s lunches packed for school. My kids have since flown the coop and packing lunches is no longer a part of my daily routine, but for some reason that dream keeps popping … Continue reading

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A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A misty, early morning, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in each day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading

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HAPPY LABOR DAY

I officially retired when I was 75. After a year, I discovered that something was wrong. I no longer had a routine. No more getting up at 6 AM. I could sleep until noon if I wanted to. No more … Continue reading

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ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSEUP?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Are you ready to reveal yourself to God? Do you know what that means? Have you given thought to the future, beyond death? Where do you think you will spend eternity? Does … Continue reading

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WHAT AM I TRYING TO PROVE?

We buy the latest fashions, even though we really should stick to something that looks and fits better.  We expect our children to be perfect, forgetting they are human and so are we.  We plan elaborate vacations in hopes of having a … Continue reading

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END OF SUMMER

POETRY & PHOTO BY KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn in the air, Leaves slowly lose their grip and fall gently to the ground, Acorns pile up and seeds of all kinds are nestling into the earth, Regeneration of life to come, The … Continue reading

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FROWZY FRIDAY

“Frowzy,” is a word that originated in the seventeenth century, but no one seems to know where it came from. The definition of the word means to be scruffy or unkempt. The picture above is of a frowzy me, taken … Continue reading

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TUESDAY TRANSPARENCY

TRANSPARENCY means to be completely honest – to wear your heart on your sleeve – to show responsibility and respect for others – to create a feeling of trust with another person. These are all definitions which apply to me … Continue reading

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BACK TO SCHOOL FEARS

Many schools are already in session. Some will wait until after Labor Day. For many it will be their first adventure into the unknown as they enter kindergarten. For the seasoned college students, there are still anxious moments concerning class … Continue reading

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WHAT GOD ORDAINS IS ALWAYS GOOD . . .

Whether we’re facing life or death situations, climbing the ladder of success, raising and guiding a young family, beginning a new school year, we can be sure that we are not alone in it. We may think that following God’s … Continue reading

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DON’T STOP BELIEVING

When the heat index exceeds the actual temperature, we become slaves to our air conditioning. When our allergies are in full bloom, yet we long to be outdoors, you think about a road trip. You may not make it from … Continue reading

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THE ANGELS AMONG US

Do you ever feel that God has deserted you? When I start thinking that way, I need to remember all the times when God’s angels interceded in my life. There was the time I worked at a loan company and … Continue reading

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RELINQUISHING CONTROL

Last night, we topped off our Friday with a visit to our favorite pizza place. This has been a mainstay for us and holds many memories of good times, good conversation and good food. Yesterday, was another of those chapters … Continue reading

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YELLOWSTONE MEMORIES

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER THE ROAD TO HELL When you’ve hit the bottom of that dark and lonely road, When your mind is troubled and you’re ready to explode, When the days seem endless and the … Continue reading

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SIGNS

There are signs all around us, to lead us, to warn us, to create interest, to sell something to us, and yet the signs that really matter don’t always really matter to us. We read the speed limit signs, for … Continue reading

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EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE

Almost seven years ago, we were holding garage sales to downsize for a move to a smaller house – about half the size of what we were living in. Both my husband and I are artists and have collected many … Continue reading

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EXPERIMENTATION- GENETICS – CONSPIRACY -BRAINWASHING

When life slows down and you are moving closer to the end of it, you spend a lot of time in front of the tube. For us, it’s old movies – either cowboys and outlaws – soldiers and war – … Continue reading

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MISTY

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Shades of grey, crimson and yellow dot the landscape with a magical mist, Covering a multitude of sins, I wonder if this is how we look to God? Covered with a veil of … Continue reading

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