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THE WORLD IN DARKNESS LAY
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the darkness of night, but remembered that he had not filled it the night before. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, God, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, blindness, darkness, encouragement, Fear, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus
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TRANSITIONS
I’ve come to the conclusion that part of God’s wrath came down specifically on women in the form of hormonal imbalance. There are some changes as men age, but women get the brunt of it. In the teen years, our … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christian daily devotion, Family, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, change, encouragement, Hope, hormones, humor, Inspiration, women
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INTO THE LIGHT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER A ghostly darkness weaves its way through the forest of your mind, Creating shadows as it dispenses a feeling of hopelessness, The murkiness envelops you with a brazen embrace, Leaving you … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, darkness, Depression, encouragement, God, Hope, Inspiration, light
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OPEN DOOR – OPEN ARMS
We’re loving our new “old” house more and more every day. In the past few weeks, we’ve been tinkering around in the yard, establishing a few new gardens and clearing out some of the old ones which have overgrown. It … Continue reading
Posted in Body of Christ, Christian daily devotion, church, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God's house, going to church, Hope, Inspiration, place of rest, welcoming
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FAILURE FACE
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Charlie Brown. He is the ultimate failure – according to Lucy, who of course knows everything. The reason I like Charlie so much is that he reminds me of me. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, depression, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged courage, failure, Goals, graduation, Hope, integrity, life, Success
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INCONSUMABLE FIRE
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Like a whirlwind, Cutting a path in its wake, A fire that rested, On those who would serve, Inconsumable fire, Like the burning bush, On Mt. Sinai. The Holy Spirit, Part of … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, holy spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Pentecost, spreading Gods word
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EXPRESSING THOUGHTS WITHOUT WORDS
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 5/29/14 BY ATIMETOSHARE.ME A mixture of saline and water which appears during a specific episode. It can occur when a foreign object enters the area. It can be produced through irritation, emotion, a strong odor or taste. … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged deepression, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration
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RELIEF
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A lush, heavy laden. damp, spring morning in South Carolina The weight of grief upon this lovely town does lay, A life was taken from another yesterday, A man who gave … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, death, eternity, FAITH, Hope, loss, Salvation, tragedy
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GETTING YOUR SMILE BACK
Today we continue our journey to S. Carolina and a long awaited visit with our children and in celebration of grandson #2s graduation. We’ve had a great visit with my sis and her husband. Got to take a wonderful tour … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Depression, FAITH, Hope, Joy, laughter, Love, sadness
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NEVER GIVE UP
We all experience our own hell as we walk through life. Some days are worse than others – some are completely free of it – while others seem to hold absolutely no relief. Winston Churchill spoke these words when in … Continue reading
Posted in armor of God, Christian daily devotion, Hell, Uncategorized
Tagged eternity, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, perseverace, Religion
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ROAD WARRIORS
We arrived safely in Nashville, TN last evening after two days of pretty intensive driving. I guess we now qualify as road warriors. Each day seemed to be filled with clouds, which made it easier to travel, but those clouds … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christian daily devotion, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged anxious moments, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Hope, Inspiration, marriage, perseverence, Rpad trips
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ANOTHER ANGEL IN HEAVEN
Today, my best friend went to heaven. It’s been a long journey for her and her loving family as Cancer invaded her body and finally overcame her. I wrote about this amazing friend a while ago. She and her husband … Continue reading
Posted in Body of Christ, Chrisian daily devotions, Friendship, Uncategorized
Tagged angels, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, Friendship, Hope, Inspiration, life & death, walking with God
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PEACEFUL RIVER TOWN
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where do you find contentment when all around seems lost, In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost, In valleys green where water pours through rives pure and clean, In waters deep, … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, Peace, tranquility
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LIFE GIVING REFRESHMENT
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Root bound and parched, Replenished only by the restorative, Power of water, Each tendril pushing, Burrowing into the, Coolness of life sustainment, Lapping up, Refreshing, Renewing, Thirst quenching, Provision of God, Our … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Life giving water, shepherd, thirst
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WHICH ONE ARE YOU?
A stereotype is defined as an over-simplified or standardized conception of a culture, profession or group. How often do we categorize people? For example, everyone knows that cops and donuts go together – right? The Italian people are all members of the Mafia. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Inspiration, judgment, Uncategorized
Tagged CATEGORIES, CHRISTIANS, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, judging others, MISCONCEPTIONS
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MIGHTY FORTRESS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A fortress carved from stone, stands rigidly against raging waters, A refuge from the relentless waves threatening to intrude, God alone has created that place, Cut through the massive rock with His finger, … Continue reading
NO MORE DARKNESS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A world shrouded in darkness, enveloped in an everlasting haze, Closing in with its heavy cape of weight and anxiety, Never ceasing to control us, Holding tightly as we sink further into the bottomless pit, … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, darkness, depresson, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, light
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WHY BLOG?
When I started blogging three years ago, I never dreamed it would become such a time consuming endeavor. I’ve always felt strongly about certain issues, yet never felt comfortable confronting them face to face with others. Writing has allowed me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Faith, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged blogging, encouragement, God's Word, Hope, Inspiration, internet, opinion, Salvation, writing
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WHEN WORDS GET IN THE WAY
“The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking.” A. A. Milne It … Continue reading
Posted in America, daily walk, Encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged America, government, Hope, Inspiration, negativity, Patriotism, Politics, positivity, rhetoric
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HOW’S THAT EASTER THING GOING?
It’s Wednesday – three days after our risen Savior proved His divinity and overcame the power of the grave. Good news – yes, awesome news! Three days into the week and you receive news that a relative has passed into … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, Jesus, Uncategorized
Tagged afterglow, Anxiety, Depression, Easter, encouragement, Hope, Inspiration, life
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