Tag Archives: God
COLDER THAN COLD
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Frigid, Arctic air penetrates the skin like icy tendrils, Unforgiving, blustery winds seals the cold deep within, Each bone cries out for relief, Each joint groans, Each sinew tightens, Alone within the … Continue reading
HE CAN’T BE OUTDONE
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL KATHY BOECHER© On the days when I feel useless, when I simply cannot move, When my heart is full of energy, but I can’t get in the groove, That’s the time I need my Savior, The … Continue reading
LESSONS LEARNED?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The tempestuous waters pushed up from the earth and gushed forth, The skies opened at the direction of God’s voice and poured upon a once rainless earth, Cutting a path of destruction – … Continue reading
GET SMART
It was the 1960s – a time when our country was in the midst of assassinations, violence, protests. In the throes of this chaos, Americans did what they did best. They looked for other things to occupy their minds. James … Continue reading
A FORTRESS UNENDING
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A fortress carved from stone, stands rigidly against raging waters, A refuge from the relentless waves threatening to intrude, God alone has created that place, Cut through the massive rock with His … Continue reading
A TASTE OF HEAVEN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The majesty and glory of an ancient city, Robed in beauty, filled with scents, tastes, sounds, textures and sights, All tempting us with their shades of light and color, Reaching our … Continue reading
SOME THINGS GET BETTER WITH AGE
As time goes by, our bodies move slower; our minds need to take a while to digest things; our friends are dying or becoming disabled; the world around us seems to be taking on a totally different bend and we … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my … Continue reading
CONSISTENCY
The air chokes with death and the smells of it. Deep in the bowels of the earth, the demons dance for joy, Hatred, twisted minds, overtly wounded souls disperse the winds of time, Life is snuffed out like a waning … Continue reading
IT’S ALL ABOUT HIM!
There are days when I wonder what on earth I’m still doing here. I spend hours trying to figure out some new technology when I could have completed three loads of laundry. I wake up early only to spend that … Continue reading
FOUR HOURS OF SILENCE & AWE
I knew my state was not in the path of the solar eclipse which occurred across the United States yesterday, yet we did experience a couple minutes of semi-darkness and silence. At the same time, I had my television tuned to … Continue reading
WHAT DO WE TELL OUR CHILDREN?
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan During this time … Continue reading
REMOVE THE PLANK
As we prepare for the coming solar eclipse, we’re being warned not to focus directly on it. If we do, we’re allowing for damage to the retina and possible blindness. I wonder if it would make any difference to our … Continue reading
IMAGINE
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and … Continue reading
A HOUSE WILL BE A HOME IF …
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A solid base with bones yet strong, A place where love and peace belong, A fortress from the outside gives, A buttress where time still forgives, The inner walls are cracked and dry, … Continue reading
DADDY
Neither of us was prepared for the birth of our first child. I think it takes a long time to fit into the title of parent and usually through years of challenges and exciting adventures. Who would’ve known the woman … Continue reading
GREAT HUSBAND
When I met this man, we were just kids of 15, starting our first year of high school. We became great friends and by the time we were seniors, we decided we liked each other a lot more than just … Continue reading
CARRY ON
We often underestimate our own personal worth. If we’re able to breathe and move, we have value. If we wake up each day with a sense of purpose; if we take time to listen; if we lift others up with … Continue reading
BEAUTY WITHIN
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What does a plein air artist do when the weather simply won’t allow for outdoor painting? It’s too hot, humid, cloudy and even a little windy. They retreat to the recesses of … Continue reading
DISTRACTIONS
A red herring is the description of a smoked fish that turns red and becomes very smelly during the process. The red herring was used to divert the attention of hunting dogs from the scent of an animal to the … Continue reading
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