Tag Archives: God
JUNETEENTH
Way back in 1865, America was reeling from the effects of the Civil War. Texas, however, had no part in the conflict. In fact, many slaves moved to the Lone Star State to flee the battle. When the Emancipation Proclamation … Continue reading
MY HUSBAND, THE DAD
“In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.” Ephesians 5:28 To conclude my series of father’s who had a profound effect on me, I’m choosing to write about … Continue reading
MY DADDY, THE FOREMAN
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes.He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledgeof our fourth floor apartment.He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I had stolenand apologize … Continue reading
MY FATHER-IN-LAW, THE MORTICIAN
MY FATHER-IN-LAW – ROBERT HENRY BOECHER – 1909-1965 When I was first introduced to my future father-in-law, I was surprised to discover him a man of many hats. He had followed his own father’s footsteps by going into partnership with … Continue reading
FATHER’S WEEK
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” Billy Graham It’s only one week until Father’s Day. I agree with Billy Graham on this subject. Fathers … Continue reading
LIGHT IN THE DARKEST HOUR
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A tender shepherd walked this earth with love within his touch,His words could calm the troubled sheep, His hands led them through much.He chased away the predators, He brought them safely home.He … Continue reading
FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN THE SPRING
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© “A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in–what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.”― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables Ancient days, Tranquility and peace, Time to … Continue reading
FRIDAY IS A STATE OF MIND
Well, here it is Friday. The end of the work week. The beginning of the weekend and then it’s back to the same old same old. Or is it? What did you accomplish this week? I got up this morning … Continue reading
THROW BACK THURSDAY – ORGANIZED CHAOS
SINCE TODAY IS THROW BACK THURSDAY, I’M DOING A RERUN OF ONE ORGINALLY WRITTEN ON 5/11/17 As we travel this road called life, we will encounter chaos. It is not the way God intended our path to be. He created … Continue reading
MONDAY MUSINGS
It’s Monday again. The only reason I know that is because yesterday was Sunday and the third Sunday in a row, we’ve been able to attend church in person. Getting the week started has always depended on that event. Physically … Continue reading
WHEN WORDS AREN’T ENOUGH
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When the words you speak don’t cut it, when the pen can’t write them down, When you depend on other things to repair the thoughts you’ve sown, When your attempts to make … Continue reading
SUMMER VACATION – FAMILY STYLE
Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming at the lake, long walks, lazy days, fun times with family. I remember one family vacation in particular when our two oldest were in high school and our youngest just entering her … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY 105
Today, I’m looking ahead to the future and can only speculate on what the world will be like. Ever since man was created, there has been this passion to compete with God – to be a creator, divine, perfect in … Continue reading
FIRST BLOOMS OF SPRING
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Wallowing in the quietness of God’s beautiful creation, Breathing in the scent of flowers and freshly mowed grass, Observing wispy cloud formations, trying to make something of them, Lost in the peace of the … Continue reading
NATIONAL NASCAR DAY
Today is National NASCAR Day. Though I’m not an avid fan of NASCAR, I feel like I’m living on a racetrack right now. We live on a major highway – well we don’t physically live on the highway, but lately … Continue reading
ROOTS
Art by Paul T. Boecher© A tangled mass of long spindly fingers, reach out desperately, Longing for the life-giving, thirst-quenching desire to go on, Roots, once deeply entrenched, now surface and meander through the muck, Facing obstacles unknown, yet pushing forward, yearning for … Continue reading
A STORM TO REMEMBER
It was the first time the world had ever experienced rain. Up until this time in history, the earth had been covered with a canopy of moisture to nourish and sustain it. When God finally lifted it, it was as if … Continue reading
MOTHERS OF ALL SIZES & SHAPES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Two lonely hearts once met and at that meeting found, That God already knew new life would soon abound, The two began a quest to build a monstrous nest, They scavenged anything that … Continue reading
FINAL EXAMS
This week many college and/or high school students will be taking final exams. I can relate to the pressure they’re under. I never liked taking tests. I would often wait until the last minute to cram every ounce of information … Continue reading
GOD’S MAJESTY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Within the mountain’s early dawn, His majesty is seen,The skies fill up with brilliance, and glorious golden sheen,His breath is seen in morning mist, His voice through eagles’ song,His power displays in … Continue reading
