Tag Archives: Heaven

MAY 9TH, ASCENSION DAY . . .

Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the ascension of Jesus into His heavenly realm. Forty days after His resurrection and a time leading His followers to spread the word that He had conquered death, He ascended into heaven. So, … Continue reading

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GROWING PAINS

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”― Mark Twain When we embark on this thing called life, we have no idea where we’re going or what we’ll … Continue reading

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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART 20

MIRIAM & JOEL – A STABLE OWNER & HIS WIFE I am Miriam, the wife of a stable owner. My husband, Joel, owns a small herd of donkeys. We’re under the thumb of the Roman empire and must continue to … Continue reading

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BLESSED ASSURANCE . . .

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Majestically standing in rows just like soldiers, With arms reaching up to great heights of the sky, The trees tower over the rocks and the boulders, They almost touch heaven and don’t even try, … Continue reading

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FACING INTO DEATH . . .

I’ve talked about my “Jewels of deNial” group in the past. This is an acting troupe which deals with the issues of aging. We’ve covered topics like technology, medical problems, memory issues, traveling in the golden years, physical maladies and dependance … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS YET TO BE . . .

All the festivities has slowed to a snail’s pace. The stockings have been emptied and the presents are being used. All that remains of the Christmas feast is a refrigerator filled with leftovers and Christmas cookies galore. So, we hunker down with … Continue reading

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WHAT DOES ABUNDANCE MEAN TO YOU?

Webster defines abundance as “the state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness.” In other words it means a huge amount of material things or talents. From a Biblical standpoint, abundance may refer to having joy and … Continue reading

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TO CELEBRATE THOSE IN HEAVEN

Today, the church celebrates those who have preceded us in heaven – the saints, as they are referred to. This includes all those who have passed away, believing that Jesus redeemed them and prepared a special home for them in … Continue reading

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THE SKY IS FALLING . . .

If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world is in a terrible state, our own country is a mess and … Continue reading

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MY MOM . . .

For some reason my mother slipped into my mind today. She was a beautiful woman both on the outside and inwardly. Today we heard about the parable of the great banquet. Invitations were sent to many guests to attend a … Continue reading

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ANOTHER ROAD TRIP

PHOTO SNAPPED YESTERDAY ON OUR LATEST SHORT ROAD TRIP TO WISCONSIN For a few months now, we’ve been taking to the road for short road trips into the countryside. We spent our honeymoon driving through the fall colors 59 years … Continue reading

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THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH

I wrote this post ten years ago. Nothing much has changed in our world today. If you are familiar with God, you know that he never changes. He is more than patient with us. I thank him for his consistency … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US PART TEN – THE WAITING CONTINUES . . . .

Then and now. 59 years have passed, and time has put us in a similar situation. When we started out, we were waiting. Today, we continue to wait. Our waiting is for different things today, but the fact that we’re … Continue reading

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THE WORLD IS VERY EVIL

I’m quite sure that Lincoln wasn’t the only man in history to make this statement. Through the history of our world, evil has been rearing its ugly head. Each generation seems to become more and more corrupted. We can’t help … Continue reading

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FUZZY VISION

Days like today, when the sun is shrouded by a heavy haze, when the air is filled with smoke from other parts of the world, when no amount of washing will eliminate the dirt and grunge that fuzzes up our … Continue reading

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EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE

Almost seven years ago, we were holding garage sales to downsize for a move to a smaller house – about half the size of what we were living in. Both my husband and I are artists and have collected many … Continue reading

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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

Since it’s TBT, I’m sharing a post from 2014. Jesus has been my family’s shepherd for a lifetime. Even when it seems that we’re getting close to the end of our journey here on earth, we can draw comfort from … Continue reading

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TIME FOR AN UPGRADE?

This week has been filled with re-runs of past posts. I often use this process to regroup – to heed my own advice – to find a topic of interest. This post was written at the beginning of the COVID-19 … Continue reading

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IS AGING REALLY LIKE FINE WINE & CHEESE?

The idea of growing old never occurred to me until I became part of the silver haired generation.  It still doesn’t hold much interest.  In fact I’m trying to avoid it completely.  Age isn’t particularly where anyone in our society wants to … Continue reading

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OUR WEEK IN REVIEW – WORKING THROUGH ANOTHER CHALLENGE

We grew up together. We explored life together. We raised a family. We loved each other. We grew up some more. We got lost in each other’s arms. We made mistakes. We danced and held hands. We supported each other’s … Continue reading

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