Tag Archives: Hope

IS THERE A GOAT GENERATION?

The chart unfortunately doesn’t go back far enough, but most of those living today, will fit into one of these categories. Yesterday I posed a question and would still love to hear from you regarding the generation gap. The years … Continue reading

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HE LEADS ME ON

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading

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THE WORLD CONTINUES TO TURN . . .

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading

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IT’S OK TO SAY NO . . .

There are days when we simply must learn to say “no.” The actual word is a negative response, but there comes a time in life when we can no longer accomplish the things we did 20, 30, 40 years ago. … Continue reading

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WE CAN NEVER LOVE LIKE GOD DOES

The very idea that God loves us without conditions is impossible to comprehend. When you add to the fact that His forgiveness is a reflection of that love and even when we were sinners, He loved us more than we … Continue reading

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WHAT DOES GOD SEE?

Smiles are wonderful ways of expressing your joy, excitement, contentment, approval and love, but sometimes a smile can just be a mask for what’s really going on in the mind of the face behind it.  Even the supposedly strongest among us, … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TRUE PEACE?

As we begin another week, it’s a good time to take stock of what’s really important in our lives. It’s a chance to write a “to-do” list and plan the rest of the week. It is an opportunity to look … Continue reading

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BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Bridges are part of our infrastructure. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to connect with those on the other side. We couldn’t easily transport goods from one place to another. In daily … Continue reading

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TBT – 2020

Since today is Thursday and there is an opportunity to look back, I’ve decided to repost this one from 2020. Most of us are trying to forget about that year and the chaos, loss and change it inflicted upon so … Continue reading

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OPEN YOUR EYES

In our age of technological advances, it hardly seems necessary to use our minds.  Our information is right at our fingertips.  Wouldn’t it be interesting if we all eventually wind up like E.T. with our line of communication being our pointer … Continue reading

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DEM BONES DISEASE

My topic for discussion this week has been aging. Not because I’m particularly fond of the subject. It seems there’s a whole lot of people in my age group. I recently heard that the fastest growing group in America today … Continue reading

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NEW LIFE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Pushing through the smallest spaces, reaching to the sky above, Drenched in sunshine and in splendor, nurtured by God’s own pure love, As blood flows through each dark vein, bringing life … Continue reading

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IT’S NOT COMPLICATED

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The simplicity of the Gospel often boggles the mind. We are expected to believe something extraordinary – inconceivable – impossible. We delude ourselves into thinking there has to be more to it … Continue reading

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THEY ALL FALL DOWN

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sassy winds of autumn swirl through wilting trees of gold, The life is being sapped from things including young and old. The brilliance of each final growth is now exposed to … Continue reading

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THROUGH THE HAZE . . .

INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER© The beginning of a new week allows us to shed the past – to look ahead – to feel God’s light in our waking moments = to share that light with others. Each day should be … Continue reading

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BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .

“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading

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DEATH CANNOT OVERPOWER US . . .

A year ago, we were beginning to experience what Palliative care is. It is defined as treatment for those with terminal diseases of a chronic nature, which continue until death. In a way, each step closer becomes more and more … Continue reading

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WHEREIN GOD DWELLS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow sad – for strength we … Continue reading

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A MILLION DREAMS . . .

My dreams leave me wondering about the contents of my brain. They’re vivid, almost real, sometimes a reflection of something memorable and often disconnected. Dreams are things we might wish for, as the world would like us to believe. Walt … Continue reading

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A DELICATE BALANCE

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. We’re experiencing some wonderful weather here in the Midwest.  Days are growing shorter, but each moment … Continue reading

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