Tag Archives: Inspiration
DAY 6 OF JANUARY, 2026
Five years ago (January 6, 2021) as the COVID19 Pandemic continued to rage, we were witness to the storming of the U.S. Capitol building by protestors who had been attending a rally. Five years later, the shock of that day … Continue reading
OBSERVATIONS . . .
We start a new year with thoughts of looking forward, by setting goals for new adventures with the hope that we’ll be able to reach them. Within a few hours all of that can change. Our positive outlook for the … Continue reading
HEALING WINGS . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Many of the paintings I’ve shared with you this past year include scenes of nature and how God provides for all creatures great and small. He has healing in His wings. … Continue reading
SPREAD YOUR WINGS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul always had a sketchbook with him in the car so that he could quickly draw an image that attracted his attention. Most sketches remain in that book until they’re ready to … Continue reading
WALKING INTO A NEW YEAR . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My great grandson has been walking for a while now. He’s getting better at it every day. At first, he had to be watched and somewhat sheltered so he wouldn’t hurt himself, … Continue reading
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Waiting can be so hard. We plan, we ponder, we wonder, we seek, we anticipate with longing the coming of the Savior, the Messiah, the King of Kings. He came many years ago … Continue reading
CAN WE BECOME STUCK IN TRADITION?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When an artist does a sketch, it’s usually a forerunner of a future painting. The painter sometimes needs to take a photograph without using a camera. These sketches aren’t finished art, … Continue reading
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Do you have all your Christmas shopping done? Are your travel arrangements made? How about cookies, fruitcake and other special goodies? Are you in charge of hosting the celebration this year? Is … Continue reading
AND A CHILD WILL LEAD THEM . . .
Original art & Poetry by Paul T. Boecher & Kathy Boecher© This pencil sketch was done in 2010 by Paul somewhere in the mountains. As I look at the detail in this drawing not only do I see Paul’s craftsmanship … Continue reading
SILENCE OF WINTER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Over the meadow and through the woods to Bethany we go. Today my granddaughter will graduate from Bethany College in Mankato. The trip takes about an hour and a half, so we’ll … Continue reading
LIFE & ETERNAL LIFE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The mountains are a perfect location to view God’s majesty. This painting shows how those mountains were precisely carved by His own hand. The sky is filled with His breath as it … Continue reading
LIVING IN THE PAST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© How many times have you looked back over your life and wondered why memories are so important? Today I am thankful for them. Memories can be a blessing or a curse. Most … Continue reading
GOD’S BOUNTY . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This still life shows some tasty looking fruit, but what really stands out to me is the setting in which it is placed. The movement going on behind the fruit shows … Continue reading
THE GIFT OF SURRENDER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My favorite blooms of summer are the magnificent hydrangeas. While they continuously bloom for most of the summer and into fall, they hang on to their beauty even after all the others … Continue reading
NOVEMBER MEMORIES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER November brings memories of father and son getting ready for the big deer hunt in Wisconsin. Son was only three years old when dad took him on his first excursion in the … Continue reading
TURNING THE PAGE, AGAIN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The black walnut tree outside my window is nearly completely barren of foliage. She is usually the first to bloom in the spring. I wonder how long she has stood, so … Continue reading
SLEEPLESS IN ANOKA . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Had my post hospital stay appointment yesterday. Another round of antibiotics and prednisone were prescribed, but things were looking good. Picked up the new prescriptions and started the antibiotic immediately. As I … Continue reading
FADING FAST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting has nothing to do with sailing, but I thought it might bring some sunshine on this rainy day. Summer has turned quickly into autumn and there may still be a few … Continue reading
OPENING UP OUR EYES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s Sunday – a day of rest for some and toil for others. It is definitely one day of the week we can set aside to praise our Creator for all His … Continue reading
OUT OF FOCUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As each day passes, I’m amazed at the body of work my husband created within a 25 year period. A new painting pops up almost every day; This one silhouettes a scene … Continue reading
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