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HEAR ME ROAR!
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
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, power
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MY LIFE – THE SEQUEL
“Last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.” T.S. Eliot Several years ago I wrote an autobiography called, “Stages – a Memoir.” The book was written mainly for my family as a record of my … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, New Year, Uncategorized, words
Tagged begin again, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, New Life, New Year
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FORGET ABOUT IT OR FUHGEDDABOUTIT
“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, New Year, resolutions, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, forgetting, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Jesus, repentance
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NO PLACE TO HIDE
As a performer, I have had to assume many characters. In so doing, I’m hiding my real identity behind a mask for a time and can be judged for the part I play rather than the person I really am. … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, God, resolutions, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Inspiration, New Life, New Year
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POWER
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Yellowstone Falls at Yellowstone Park God takes the ice and squeezes it with His strong hand, A particle of power – a mere whisper of that which the Creator is … Continue reading
PERSISTENT MOTHER
I came from a long line of military men. My father, Eliam was one of David’s mightiest soldiers. My grandfather, one of David’s trusted advisors. It was only natural that I would marry into that lifestyle. I loved my husband, … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Christmas, encouragement, forgiveness, God, Inspiration, Sin, Woman in the lineage of Jesus
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ANGEL OF THE LORD
Another one from last year. Originally posted 12/15 If you’ve ever read, “The Best Christmas Pageant, Ever!” by Barbara Robinson, you’ll remember how the nativity was portrayed by the five Herdman children – the worst kids in town. The only … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, angels, Christian Devotions and Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Religion
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ARE WE WHAT WE DO?
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” Benjamin Franklin achievement – noun – something that has been done or achieved through effort : a result of hard work Are we shortchanging our children, by … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged achievement, encouragement, God, Inspiration, motivation
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THE END!
OK it wasn’t the best movie ever, but the title was catchy. The funniest part about “The End,” was when Burt Reynolds tried to make a deal with God – promising to give Him a certain percentage of his income … Continue reading
Posted in America, Christian daily devotion, Religion, Uncategorized
Tagged election, encouragement, God, Inspiration, Politics
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CONSCIENCE
Conscience is defined by Webster as an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior. Martin Luther spoke of his conscience as being captive to the Word of God and that he … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, politics, truth, Uncategorized
Tagged conscience, elections, encouragement, God, Inspiration, president, voting
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CONTENTMENT
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
Posted in Christian daily devotion, peace, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, contentment, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration
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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
Posted in Christian daily devotion, goals, God, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, limitless
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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
Posted in armor of God, art, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, encouragement, God, Inspiration, Jesus, moving, protection, Religion
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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
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, Fear, God, problems
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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
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, storms, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion
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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
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Inspiration, love, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Religion, true love
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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
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Sin
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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
Posted in Christian devotion, christianity, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Inspiration, Labels, Religion
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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
Posted in anxiety, armor of God, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged ., Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, unknown
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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
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, God, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, encouragement, FAITH, God, healing, Heaven, Inspiration, Religion
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