Tag Archives: Inspiration

IT’S MONDAY – AGAIN . . .

Mondays are kind of like Ground Hog Day reruns. You wake up and it’s the same as it was last week.  I guess you could say that for Tuesday, Wednesday and the rest of the days, but Monday is a … Continue reading

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SUNDAY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The Como Conservatory in St. Paul, MN is a location that Paul enjoyed painting plein air. The building itself is beautiful inside and out. Flowers and plants fill the area and transform … Continue reading

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WALKING ON THIN ICE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread,The tines of life like wildfire spread,We even wish that we were dead,Yet God would not release His hold,He held us tightly in the fold,To … Continue reading

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ANIMALS FIT FOR A KING . . .

My name is Miriam. I’m 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 pay taxes, feed ourselves and provide for our … Continue reading

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ENJOY THE VIEW . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A great expanse of brilliant blue, Interspersed with misty clouds of purple, mauve and gold, Within the space beyond our imagination, Heaven waits, Time passes, We live, We flourish, We make … Continue reading

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THE WAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through this season of Lent, let’s never lose sight of the great cost it took to purchase our salvation. Jesus took on human form and came to earth to … Continue reading

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WHAT’S NEXT?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I found this watercolor, hidden away in a box. It’s always a surprise to find another one I’ve never seen before. In a way, it’s sad to find these works inside of … Continue reading

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JEREMIAH, A HOMELESS CHILD . . .

I made a habit of running away. It was the only way I could feel alive. My father deserted his family and my mother wanted nothing to do with me. She said I was just a constant reminder of my … Continue reading

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THE LITTLE BOY SHE CARRIED . . .

(FROM MARY’S POINT OF V IEW) We made the arduous trip to Jerusalem each year for the Passover celebration. Our family with many other relatives formed a caravan of sorts and traveled over rough terrain to pay homage to our … Continue reading

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THE FINGER OF GOD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER His hand controls the planets, the stars, the moons and sun He made them for the pleasure of each and every one, He separated earth from sky, made lakes and streams and … Continue reading

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MEMORIES THAT TUG AT THE HEART . . .

A few weeks ago, I took on the task of cleaning out my closet. I filled a large trash bag with unwanted items to be taken to the Good Will store. It’s still sitting there, waiting to be dropped off. … Continue reading

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SATURDAY REFLECTIONS . . .

I became a mom when I turned 24. I was blessed to experience the same feelings two more times. Parenting has taught me so many lessons about things I thought I knew when I was that age. How to forgive … Continue reading

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HAPPY CURMUDGEON DAY . . .

Today is Curmudgeon Day. Who knew that we’d come to this. Actually, raising a glass of good cheer for those who have turned into the grumpy Muppets complaining in the balcony, seems common in these times. I don’t get out … Continue reading

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HIS WORD IS TRUTH . . .

Those of us who call ourselves writers, cannot compete with the oldest book in time. There is nothing like it. It’s the inspired Word of the One who created time and eternity. It’s His Spirit being penned by human hands. … Continue reading

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HE HAD A DREAM . . .

Today we honor the man, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work he accomplished in the 1960’s.   I remember viewing his “I have a dream” speech on television as a young woman. I especially recall his words about looking forward rather … Continue reading

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IN THE DARKNESS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I came across another box of watercolor paintings recently – surprise, surprise! Paul’s many years of creating art seem to pop up just when I think I’ve seen them all. What a … Continue reading

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POWER OF PRAYER . . .

“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost to the busyness of every day, we may forget to pray … Continue reading

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A NEW DAY, A NEW WEEK, A NEW YOU . . .

The afterglow of the holiday season might have let you a little down in the dumps. January starts out with the bang of fireworks, resolutions to do better and then what? The month lacks celebrations, mostly because it’s too cold … Continue reading

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HE CREATED TEARS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Mountainous clouds entwine in a sky of black,Filling with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we … Continue reading

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JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS . . .

“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive … Continue reading

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