Tag Archives: Heaven

THE LORD IS MY ROCK . . .

My husband has carried a small rock in his pocket for as long as I’ve known him. It isn’t a lucky charm. It has nothing to do with superstition. It has no magical qualities. It’s just a small rock. I … Continue reading

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WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS . . .

“Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust;I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? All day they twist my words; All their thoughts are against … Continue reading

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MY HEAVENLY FATHER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The mountains might become a refuge, a hiding place, a fortress, Or they could be a place to get lost, To retreat, To blend in. When you try to hide from God, where … Continue reading

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SUMMER VACATION – FAMILY STYLE

Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming at the lake, long walks, lazy days, fun times with family. I remember one family vacation in particular when our two oldest were in high school and our youngest just entering her … Continue reading

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FLAWED

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” Jeremiah 17:9 ESV We don’t know how long Adam and Eve walked through the Garden of Eden before sin entered their hearts. We do know that … Continue reading

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GOD’S PERSONAL NOTE TO YOU

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Do you know how precious you are to me?Do you not feel my presence every second of every hour?Do you know that I want to take your problems, your worries, your fears and place … Continue reading

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ONE WEEK CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

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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WHAT PRICE FOR ART?

I didn’t post yesterday, because we ventured out to church in the morning and then spent the rest of the day on a date together. Usually I post some of Paul’s art on Sundays along with some poetry of mine. … Continue reading

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NEVER TOO OLD . . .

We are never too old to learn. Our journey on earth is usually a brief number of years, filled with discovery. Think of what it would be like to live for hundreds or thousands of them. Our brains would be … Continue reading

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IT’S JUST A SENIOR MOMENT ….

The majority of my posts this week have dealt with aging. I’ve tried to interject some humor into the whole thing, but there isn’t really anything funny about growing old. Our bodies have passed the expiration date, our senses have … Continue reading

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TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO DREAM

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©  When we search for distant places, When we walk uncharted lands, Our hearts are filled with wonder, Our minds hold no demands. A trail that leads to winter, A path beside the … Continue reading

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HEAR THE WORD OF THE LORD

Since today is Throwback Thursday, I thought I’d share an old post from 08-24-15. This story from the Bible has always amazed me. To imagine bones coming back to life creates visions of Stephen Spielberg’s creative mind. It seems an … Continue reading

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FRIDAY WISDOM FROM C.S. LEWIS

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LIFE’S JOURNEY

This series of paintings was done about eleven years ago, by Paul Boecher. The poem by Kathy Boecher was written about four years later. I discovered these paintings recently and realized I hadn’t shown them before. Always finding treasures at … Continue reading

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LOOKING FOR THE SILVER LINING

Look for the silver liningWhenever a cloud appears in the blueRemember, somewhere the sun is shiningAnd so the right thing to do is make it shine for you A heart, full of joy and gladnessWill always banish sadness and strifeSo … Continue reading

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YOU ARE VALUED

In this final installment about self-worth, it’s important for us to look at Satan and his lies. He would have us believe that we are not worthy of God’s attention. He sneaks into our soul and creates doubt and fear. … Continue reading

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I WANT MORE . . .

All he wanted was a little more. The orphan, Oliver Twist, had been sentenced to an orphanage at a young age. To ask for seconds was a big “‘no, no!” He was lucky to get what he got. At least … Continue reading

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FRACTURED FRIDAY

There’s something about Peter Pan that always rings true for me. I never wanted to grow up. It’s not that I’m irresponsible. In fact, I’d consider myself quite responsible. Yet the idea of remaining childlike has always appealed to me. … Continue reading

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HAPPY EVER AFTER

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER – ARE THERE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS? If every day held fairy tales and happily ever afters,Our lives would soon grow boring. We’d be hanging from the rafters.So, God gives us all challenges through every single dayTo … Continue reading

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EASTER MEMORIES

I recall the times when we would get all dolled up for Easter. Even the term, “dolled up,” is kind of telling. We put on our best. We wore brand, new clothes, shoes, hats, gloves and other adornments to celebrate … Continue reading

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