Tag Archives: God’s Love

GOD’S LOVE VS. MINE

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

These two verses in Isaiah 55, encapsulate the difference between man and God.  As soon as we think our ways are better than God’s, we’re setting ourselves up for a gigantic fall.  It happened at the beginning of civilization, when … Continue reading →

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SUPER HERO OR HUMAN BEING?

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

We all remember the Bible stories about David and his rise to power.  As a young teenager, he killed the great giant, Goliath, with a single stone and slingshot.  He had many occasions to take the life of King Saul, … Continue reading →

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PROVISION FOR EVERY LIVING THING

Posted on January 24, 2018 by

“A wonderful bird is the Pelican. His beak can hold more than his belly can. He can hold in his beak Enough food for a week! But I’ll be darned if I know how the hellican?” ― Dixon Lanier Merritt  … Continue reading →

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WHAT GOES ON BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Posted on January 17, 2018 by

“In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Nothing is covered … Continue reading →

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DIAMONDS IN THE SKY

Posted on December 27, 2017 by

© ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Stalactites of ice hang from barren branches, Frigid winds, encircle a forest of cedar, Tall sentries, guarding the enchantment of beauty, A place where dreams seem to be made, Yet are … Continue reading →

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GIVE THANKS

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

It was October, 1929 when the stock market crashed, causing the Great Depression in America.  Just short of a hundred years ago, my mother was 8 years old, lived on a farm with her parents and siblings.  My dad was … Continue reading →

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JUST ASK HIM …

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

Last night, as I restlessly made it through the night, my mind slipped in and out of prayer.  I’ve been battling a virus that won’t give up and causes coughing streaks that interrupt anything going on around me. I guess … Continue reading →

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A MAN OF SORROWS

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”         Isaiah 53:3 Why did God allow this to happen?  … Continue reading →

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WHAT IF …

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

Repost from 7/8/16 ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What if humanity was more like the animal kingdom, Carefree and unconcerned about where to find their next meal, What if we lived in harmony without prejudice, violence, hatred, … Continue reading →

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LOVING SHEPHERD

Posted on May 8, 2017 by

Yesterday was Good Shepherd Sunday.  When I started blogging three years ago, someone posted this beautiful poem so if it was you, come forward and take credit.  It defines our Savior, Jesus to perfection.  He laid down His life for … Continue reading →

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FIND YOUR BLESSINGS

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

There are days when nothing seems to go right.  If there is one good thing, it’s totally hidden by the garbage of all the yucky stuff.  Sometimes we simply have to take time to search out our blessings.  Too bad … Continue reading →

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EASTER MEMORIES

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

I grew up in a time when Easter and Christmas were celebrated with days off of school, Easter bonnets, pretty new clothes, Easter egg hunts, lots of special food and going to church at 6 in the morning.  Some of … Continue reading →

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GOD USES THE ORDINARY

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

There are times when we feel attacked from all sides. Trouble continues to plague us or the world we live in. When we can’t possibly handle another test, another one comes along to add to the mix. There are so many examples … Continue reading →

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TEACHER OF PRECIOUS SOULS

Posted on February 16, 2017 by

MARY’S JOURNEY BY KATHY BOECHER© Mary remembered how her Son loved children.  He was the oldest child so often had to look after His siblings.  He never seemed to mind caring for them.  He looked like a little shepherd, tending His sheep.  … Continue reading →

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WHEN WILL THE SUFFERING END?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

“I see the world being slowly transformed into a wilderness; I hear the approaching thunder that, one day, will destroy us too. I feel the suffering of millions. And yet, when I look up at the sky, I somehow feel … Continue reading →

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WHAT LOVE IS THIS?

Posted on December 15, 2016 by

A child is born – it happens every day. But when our Lord, Savior, Messiah, Baby, Jesus, King, Emerged from Mary’s womb, lt was more than extraordinary, God chose to come to us, to live among us, to be human … Continue reading →

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GOD’S WORD

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Your Word, Lord, is perfect. Its teachings are true, By faith we accept it, not by what we do, Your words can give strength to our weak minds each day, Our path … Continue reading →

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RICHEST TREASURE

Posted on December 11, 2016 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I once in poverty did lay, my heart was full of need, You came and took my sins away and now I’m rich indeed, You gave your richest treasure – your one … Continue reading →

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OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

Days of yore may long be gone, but memories linger on, Of Christmases of yesterday, of years that since have gone, My youth no longer dwells in me, though memories stay strong, Of times we spent together with caroling and songs, … Continue reading →

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THE CURSE OF THE CROSS

Posted on March 18, 2016 by

Many years ago, a group of our church members were putting the finishing touches on our newly built sanctuary.  My husband had the honor of constructing the cross which would be placed at the front.  It was made of railroad ties … Continue reading →

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