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New hydrangea bush, planted yesterday – still blooming and so am I. “Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man’s idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a … Continue reading

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LITTLE BOXES

Right now I’m up to my ear lobes in boxes of all sizes.  Actually I’m doing much better than I was.  Last week they were over my head.  I thought we’d downsized, but guess what?  We’re going to have to … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU PACK THIS?

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER – Wood sculpture titled “A Little Off the Top.” There’s a lot to be said about the baggage we carry.  We sometimes wonder why we accumulate so many things during the years.  As I get closer in the … Continue reading

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LIKE A DEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Last night as we drove home from the country, I half expected to have a deer jump out into the darkened roads.  The sun goes down much earlier now and deer have been known … Continue reading

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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!

We’ve had our share of rain this past week in Lake Woebegone – or at least in the surrounding areas of Minnesota.  As we pray that none of it seeps into our now “sold” house, nor into the one we … Continue reading

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PURE LOVE

When we give something of ourselves to benefit others, God tells us to do it with a loving heart. If there is any malice in the doing or giving, we aren’t doing it His way. His love is an example … Continue reading

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THE UGLY SIDE OF LIFE

Every day there is one shocking news story after another.  We’re bombarded by tales of inhumanity murder, greed, lust, idolatry, treacherous acts of violence and hatred.  Occasionally we’re treated to a “feel good” story, but it seems they’re few and … Continue reading

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TAGS

This familiar tag can  be found everywhere.  My mother did everything by the book and nearly had a heart attack when my husband ripped a tag off of a pillow.  She was certain  the police would be there in an instant to arrest him … Continue reading

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GET ME OUT OF THIS!

Some days,  I just want to scream and holler at God.  I want immediate answers to my prayers.  I pray that life would go smoother.  The nagging voice of the devil uses this weakness to tempt me into simply giving up. I seem … Continue reading

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PRAYER FOR HEALING

The ugly “C” word has consumed my circle of friends lately.  My husband also has undergone treatment for this degenerating, disheartening malady.  I often wonder why God choses some to suffer through these things and others go unscathed. When Job … Continue reading

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MY BEST FRIEND

ORIGINALLY PAINTED BY KATHY BOECHER, WITH THE HELP OF MY BEST FRIEND, PAUL BOECHER© From the day we first met, there was something about you that made my heart smile, We enjoyed each other’s laughter and sense of humor all … Continue reading

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I NEED HIS STRENGTH

There are so many times when I simply need God’s strength.  I cannot go through difficulties without it.  He sends His Spirit to give me comfort when I waiver.  He lifts me with His mighty hand when I feel I … Continue reading

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FRUIT OF THE HARVEST

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Golden fields of grain, Wave freely in the hot August breeze, Soon it will all be gathered, Before the fields freeze, The fruits of the harvest will soon grace our table, The grapes … Continue reading

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MY PRAYER FOR TODAY

Dear, Heavenly Father,  As time on earth ebbs, it’s easy to fall prey to the devil’s claim that our lives are over, that our lifetime of building has come to an end.  As I get older, I often feel those things happening.  My … Continue reading

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POKIE WHO?

I guess diversion is good once in a while.  We all need a little change from the fast pace of life.  We often become so involved in the rat race that we forget why we’re in it.  We run around like ants … Continue reading

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LION OF JUDAH

Originally posted by atimetoshare.me on 7/19/14   Daniel was thrown into a pit filled with lions and was able to survive with the protection of God. David killed a lion with his bare hands to save a lost sheep from destruction.  There … Continue reading

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ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE

Life around is has become engulfed with anger, hatred and rage. Riots, protests, demands, wars, terrorism, Jihad, ISIS, bombings have all become commonplace in our language.  We could easily become depressed if we continually look at the dark side of life. … Continue reading

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BEAUTY OR BEAST?

Weeds begins quite small, but quickly grow into a thing of beauty or take advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms its way through fertile soil and takes hold of each and everything in its … Continue reading

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AMERICA IS BROKEN

I’d decided not to write a politically based post today, but I happened on this one from a year ago today.  It struck me that things haven’t changed much in that time, so maybe it’s important for me to add my … Continue reading

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GOLDEN MAJESTY

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Clouds ripple across brilliant orange skies, Gigantic cumulus tower over the others with majesty and power, Below them lie clouds  resembling a flock of reluctant sheep, They gather together in as if … Continue reading

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