Tag Archives: God
GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD
Today is Thanksgiving, 2023. It’s time for us to stuff ourselves beyond capacity – to fill every empty cavity with carbs and sugar – a time to forget about calories and just let ‘er rip. After that, it’s a time … Continue reading
HARVESTING BLESSINGS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER – Watercolor grapes by Kathy Boecher & Acrylic grapes on the vine by Paul Boecher Colors of autumn – scarlet, amber and gold, God’s palette enlivens the fields we behold, Each seed … Continue reading
COUNTDOWN TO THANKSGIVING
In just one week our South Carolina family will arrive to celebrate Thanksgiving with us. One of their sons is now living in Illinois, so he will drive to get here in time for the festivities as well. The Thanksgiving … Continue reading
WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The old flour mill stands as a fortress, beside the rambling Rum River, An icon, once thriving, once useful – a place where industry grew a small town into a big city, … Continue reading
PAST SINS
There are times when old mistakes come back to haunt me. Even though I know that Jesus has paid for every one of them, they still live in my mind like a smoldering ember. I think that even believers in … Continue reading
BEFUDDLED
To be confused is a state of mind when things don’t always add up. You might be facing an illness – a relationship breakdown – a financial issue – a family struggle where all the facts point to a solution … Continue reading
GNARLY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Trapped beneath the rugged surface of gnarly bark and battered limbs, Roots reaching out to grab a drink for a thirsty trunk, Hidden within the depth, Faces sullied by nature, yet … Continue reading
QUIESCENCE
The word, “quiescence,” is one we don’t use very often. Its meaning refers to a state of dormancy, inactivity, idleness or suspended animation. Going to sleep has never been a problem for me. I can hit the pillow and find … Continue reading
GOD IS NOT DEAD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER ‘One nation under God,” is what our founders said, But something happened on the way. They now say God is dead. I know our God lives on. He stands at heaven’s gate. … Continue reading
TIME MELTING AWAY . . .
I’m not a fan of Surrealistic art, but in 1931, Salvador Dali painted the above image, called. “The Persistence of Memory. The painting created quite a stir and tested the intelligence of everyone who viewed it. What was the deeper … Continue reading
FACELESS FRIENDS. . .
When you’re a blogger, there are so many people to interact with. I’ve never met any of them. I know only what I see of them in their postings. Their writings are often thought provoking. They become friends through those … Continue reading
TO CELEBRATE THOSE IN HEAVEN
Today, the church celebrates those who have preceded us in heaven – the saints, as they are referred to. This includes all those who have passed away, believing that Jesus redeemed them and prepared a special home for them in … Continue reading
WHAT’S HAPPY ABOUT HALLOWEEN?
Ah, the joys of the season – the holiday celebrating the living dead – the ghosts that go bump in the night – the fear filled movies that are intended to scare you to an early grave – the spirits … Continue reading
SINGING & DANCING IN THE RAIN
For some reason, I’ve become kind of hung up on old barns and beautiful autumn color lately. Maybe it’s because of our special drives this year. Maybe it’s because the character that abounds in those rugged buildings that have seen … Continue reading
MAKING ART . . .
My husband is an avid wood carver. His love for chiseling on a chunk of wood probably dates back to his younger years, sitting around a campfire and whittling. He made a living doing wood sculptures for restaurants, individual residences … Continue reading
MY QUIET PLACE
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This time of year, used to be reserved for hunting deer, squirrel, pheasants. I remember coming home one day to find recently besieged and already rigamortised pheasants staring at me from the … Continue reading
WHAT IS TICKY TACKY ANYWAY?
My husband and I have been on a journey this year. It started almost three years ago as his body went through some difficult changes because of a cancer that was treated and supposedly in remission. It came back this … Continue reading
WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES?
Our priorities often change over time. When we’re young and life is staring us in the face, we can take it on with little fear of failure. As we grow older, we see that life is fickle and things we … Continue reading
DOES GOD HEAR US WHEN WE’RE ANGRY?
Is it alright to pray when our hearts are full of anger? I think it’s probably a really good idea. God is fully aware of what’s going on inside of us. We shouldn’t be afraid or embarrassed to approach Him … Continue reading
TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA OR A GAME OF CHESS?
It is a typical Friday, the thirteenth. The sky is filled with grey clouds, spilling moisture we could’ve used a month ago. The wind is spiraling through partially emptied trees, whisking away the remainder of dried leaves. The limbs of … Continue reading
