Tag Archives: God

BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting depicts a simpler lifestyle. There’s something about growing up on a farm that puts a certain balance in life. Competition isn’t an option. Hard work and integrity are. Putting in … Continue reading

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I FELL ASLEEP COUNTING MY BLESSINGS . . .

I’m posting one more today, because yesterday was one of those days I simply have to share. My journey over the past few years has been one of many tests, many joys, a huge amount of memories and the loss … Continue reading

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ICONIC SIGNS OF THE CITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting of the iconic Gold Medal Flour signs, which are visible from the Mississippi River, stand as a beacon of sorts for those nearing the town of Minneapolis.  One of the … Continue reading

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IF TREES COULD TALK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Today might be a nice day for a drive or walk through a park. The sun is getting warmer and even a slight breeze would invigorate the soul. It seems we … Continue reading

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PEACE IN THE VALLEY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It seems at times that there is no place to go when life is throwing brick after brick at you. We scurry through this life trying to figure things out – trying to … Continue reading

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GOD’S INTRICATE DESIGN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s design is so amazing. Just take a moment to feast your eyes on it. The indigenous people of America were very much aware of this. This painting is an example of … Continue reading

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SIGNS OF SPRING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A gentle breeze winds its way through a treed canopy,Taking a trip along the water’s edge,Clouds begin to collect in angelic form above the lake,A peaceful setting, filled with people walking … Continue reading

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JESUS MY KING

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our God is inconceivable in every aspect of life. He is the King of Creation, Lord of Lords, the One and only True God. His love is beyond our human comprehension. He … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING BRUCE . . .

The picture above is of my brother-in-law, Bruce Bloom. On Christmas day of 2024, he went peacefully into his heavenly Father’s home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. This was a man who made great strides in the business world, raised two … Continue reading

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MATED FOR LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There are many creatures that mate for life. The magnificent trumpeter swans are in that category. Swans often decide on their partner before they’ve completely matured. They spend all their time together. … Continue reading

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THE PEACE OF GOD IS THERE . . .

This lovely little watercolor displays Paul’s ability to capture light with the use of little color. These wonderful sketches are the heart of who Paul was. He loved God with a servant’s heart. He saw beauty in the little things … Continue reading

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SPRING THAW . . .

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed… Convince me that you have a seed there, and … Continue reading

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WINTER’S GRIP . . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Trying to find the beauty in an endless winter is like looking at your reflection in a mirror and hoping to recapture your youth. It seems that new life will never surface … Continue reading

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LIKE SHIPS PASSING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Spring seems so near yet so far. The ice has melted, the temps are rising, but still the shadow of winter hovers like a menacing cloud over the harbor. Soon buds will … Continue reading

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THE GREATEST GIFT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through the season of Lent, I can’t help but think of the greatest gift that God has given us. There is no way to repay him except to follow … Continue reading

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A FIRM FOUNDATION . . .

Paul was always fascinated by different types of architecture – from the old brick edifices that were built in the 1800s, to Frank Llyod Wright, to an old broken-down barn, to a cabin in the woods. He was commissioned to … Continue reading

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A LOVE NOTE . . .

Today I am foregoing the artwork and focusing on the artist. On December 7, 2011 Paul made an entry in one of his sketchbooks. You can see by reading the words how much he loved his Creator. He considered himself … Continue reading

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TRUSTING GOD FOR DIRECTION . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our lives are like a thin, frayed thread, Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread, The tines of life like wildfire spread, We even wish that we were dead, Yet God … Continue reading

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STORY POLES – TOTEMS – OR IDOLS?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Many folks have special sculptures that enhance the garden space. They choose cherubs small and angels tall to decorate the place, In my backyard it’s not that way.  Art adorns with sculpted … Continue reading

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WHEN SLEEP WON’T COME . . .

ORIGINAL WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The wood sculptures Paul created during his lifetime are filled with a bit of whimsy, a hint of Northwest Coast Native American influence and fanciful colors. He studied this art form at the … Continue reading

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