Tag Archives: God

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

  I’m reminded of Charles Schultz and his character Lucy. Her definition of team work went something like this, “These five fingers, individually they’re nothing but when I curl them together like this into a single unit, they form a … Continue reading

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PASSIVITY

“Technology teaches passivity. Absorbed in our devices – at any age – we are absorbed in someone else’s perspective.”   Julia Cameron Hiding our heads in the sand when the world is out of control is not the answer. I’ve been trying … Continue reading

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L’CHAIM

Today I’m blessed to have survived 75 years of life.  As many of you know, I am at an age where many of my friends are already in heaven or are facing the near possibility.  For some reason, God has … Continue reading

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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?

Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over the past 30 or 40 years and I would like to address that today.  Somehow, maybe as a result of the feminist movement, men have been lowered in value and the role of father has … Continue reading

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DIVIDED WE FALL

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading

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INTO THE LIGHT

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER A ghostly darkness weaves its way through the forest of your mind, Creating shadows as it dispenses a feeling of hopelessness, The murkiness envelops you with a brazen embrace, Leaving you … Continue reading

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WONDROUS WOMAN

Today being a woman (especially a mom) requires great courage.  Generations from the sixties and on have been hammered with thoughts that they must be strong role models for their children, work hard in the workplace and at home, bring home … Continue reading

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INDIANA KATHY

When I was growing up, I thought it would be so cool to be an archaeologist.  Imagine spending your workdays discovering unknown civilizations and peering into tombs of former kings. Later on in life, the Indiana Jones movies came out and … Continue reading

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SET SAIL

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ THOUGHTS FOR THE GRADUATE Up until now, Stuck within the pack, Held tightly from the fray, Others watched your back, Protected you did stay, But now the day has come, It’s time … Continue reading

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BEAUTY IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Swirling shades of mauve, azure, mossy green and brilliant yellow, Interlaced with contrasting purples, browns, deep crimson, Knotted and gnarly, Ridged, impenetrable, stoic, Trees can hold secrets from centuries before, They listen, but never … Continue reading

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THE BATTLE OF TWO WOLVES

I’ve always been interested in Schizophrenia.  My mother in law suffered from it.  She established a second personality, with a different name, to stand in when she couldn’t take responsibility for her own actions.  It seems to be a genuine inner conflict … Continue reading

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SING TO THE LORD

I spent weeks at my grandparents’ farm in the summer and am reminded of the crackling sound of the radio whining out some of those ancient spiritual songs of woe. I guess you could call them the blues of the country. Grandma … Continue reading

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LITTLE SINS

Dawn Jones at INSPIRATION with an ATTITUDE had an interesting post today about tolerance.  It got me to thinking how the devil works and what he’s done slowly sifting through humanity with his minions.  His ideology would seem to be spreading … Continue reading

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HE MADE IT!

Oh come, let us sing unto the Lord … Today is Earth Day.  Words will be spoken about man’s responsibility to take care of it.  There will be those who expound upon how we’re accountable for climate change, pollution and overpopulation.  Those … Continue reading

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SILENT SATURDAY

Last night, as we said these words in church, the voice of Jesus was so apparent to me.  How could those who placed Him on the cross not have known that this indeed was their promised Messiah?  The words had been … Continue reading

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BEAUTY IN DARKNESS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Through a still, and temperate morning, light is hidden by the clouds, Yet the dawn of hidden treasures, trickle through the darkened shrouds, In the solitude of daybreak, life renewed and life … Continue reading

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HE WILL RETURN IN GLORY

Jesus was carried in His mother’s body on a simple beast of burden – a donkey – only 33 years prior to His entry into Jerusalem.  He came into the world in humility and left it in the same way, but He … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – JESUS

This is the final biography of the characters that appeared prior, during and after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Christ.  Those I’ve talked about over the past few weeks define who Jesus was and still is today.  His story is … Continue reading

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SOME DAYS JUST DON’T GO WELL

Some days nothing goes right. You’re late for an appointment because you’re stuck in traffic. You left your cell phone charging at home, so can’t call to let them know. Your hair wouldn’t cooperate this morning and you look like … Continue reading

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GIRLY DAY

Yesterday I had the entire afternoon with my fourteen year old granddaughter.  I know the day will soon approach, when being with Grandma is no longer cool, so I will relish these moments before she moves onto that chapter in … Continue reading

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