Tag Archives: Grace

WALKING WITH JESUS . . .

Posted on May 4, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Footprints in the sand pressed deeply by two sets of feet. They have a purpose in walking side by side. But when one set disappears it easy to see, by the weight carried by those lone … Continue reading →

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THE NEXT STEP . . .

Posted on April 23, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

It’s been almost eight years since we downsized into a home half the size of where we were living for 24 years before. So, I guess we’ve accumulated enough junk to make another move. When age catches up with you … Continue reading →

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART ONE

Posted on February 26, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

I’m beginning a series of stories, based on the Passion History of the Bible. The characters are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how … Continue reading →

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REDEFINED

Posted on January 22, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

I’m not a big fan of Picasso, but obviously a lot of people are. Art is in the eye of the beholder, I guess.  However, the above quote from him, does make sense to me. In a time when the world wants … Continue reading →

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WHO IS THAT?

Posted on January 12, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

I have to admit, I feel this way almost every morning when I get a first look at my reflection in the mirror. Who is that old lady? How did she get into my bathroom and why is she here looking at … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS – SCROOGE

Posted on December 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The image of the child, Charles Dickens, is so precious. A young lad from the Victorian Period of history grew up to become a famous novelist with stories based on many of the people he interacted with throughout his young … Continue reading →

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REFORMATION THOUGHTS

Posted on October 29, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

At the time of the Protestant Reformation, the Renaissance was creating many new ideas, machines that would further progress and the questioning of the reigning church of the time, the Roman Catholic Church stood with many reigning kings in various … Continue reading →

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JUST PRAY . . .

Posted on October 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayerWe just don’t have the words to share?The struggles still continue on,Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fearThat God’s too … Continue reading →

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WHAT A WEEKEND!

Posted on June 19, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

My family means everything to me. This past weekend was filled with high emotions, tears, love and family – which can be overwhelming – but through it, I saw strength, faith, love, respect, honor and so much more. It was … Continue reading →

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LIGHT IN THE DARKEST HOUR

Posted on June 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A tender shepherd walked this earth with love within his touch,His words could calm the troubled sheep, His hands led them through much.He chased away the predators, He brought them safely home.He … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SUNDAY

Posted on May 21, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

It’s Sunday again. Seems like the weeks pass by like minutes these past few years. One day runs into another, but Sunday is special in so many ways. Especially today. We are going to church. We haven’t attended in quite … Continue reading →

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HOW DID YOUR WEEK STACK UP?

Posted on April 28, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I love these old dudes from the Muppets Show. They would sit in their private balcony and review whatever was being presented at the time. Of course, their reviews were always negative and left me thinking “Is this as good … Continue reading →

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SUFFICIENT GRACE

Posted on April 16, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The following is a story of how we hang on to things that we learn as and how they carry over to adulthood. I was about nine or ten, I guess.  We had just moved to the lowest level of … Continue reading →

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ONE WEEK CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Posted on April 14, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Last Friday we meditated over the crucified Son of God as His arms stretched painfully upon a cross. His human life was being sucked from Him with the burden of our sins weighing heavily on His back. His final breath … Continue reading →

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CHOICE & CONSEQUENCES

Posted on April 8, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Every day we’re faced with choices. When you think about it, most things we do are based on our choices, but we often fail to look ahead to the consequences. If Jesus, the man, had a choice in the matter … Continue reading →

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RABBIT HOLES

Posted on March 15, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

In 2020, we were in the beginning throes of a worldwide pandemic. Things have changed since then. We’re more attuned to the necessary alterations to our lifestyles. We still wear masks in certain situations. We’re leery of government yet have … Continue reading →

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THICKET

Posted on November 12, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A mass of weeds and undergrowth, beclouds the path ahead, Broken limbs and fallen branches, left for naught but the dead, Slippery slopes where water danced, now are dried and barren, Yet … Continue reading →

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FALL ON YOUR KNEES

Posted on September 9, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

When we first moved into our new, old house, I discovered I was spending a lot of time on my knees. The old farmhouse we chose to inhabit had been restored and most of the interior structural work was done. … Continue reading →

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IN THE IMAGE OF GOD

Posted on July 21, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and … Continue reading →

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HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF?

Posted on July 20, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

In continuing this series on self-esteem, there’s something to address that most of us don’t think about when it comes to our value. As Christians, we’re expected to live with humility – not focusing on the good things we do … Continue reading →

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