Tag Archives: INSPIRATION

NO MORE TEARS

I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my friends are being released from their pain here on earth and have passed into heaven.  It’s tough to see those we care about leaving this life.  It not only … Continue reading

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GOD’S CRAFTSMANSHIP

ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© My husband and I were high school sweethearts.  We took an art class on sculpture together.  Everyone had a chunk of plaster which we were to form into something – everyone except my husband.  He stood before … Continue reading

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GUILT

Guilt hangs on us like a heavy weight.  Sometimes it manifests itself in the way we live, think and relate to others.  Here’s an example – though not a serious offense, it crept into my dreams and convicted me. We had … Continue reading

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MIXED MESSAGES

It seems that every day we’re inundated with mixed messages.  Liberals and Conservatives – anti-gays and gay rights – follow the law or do your own thing – pro-life and pro-choice – talk radio and TV shows which have their own agenda (usually … Continue reading

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YIKES! ANOTHER KATHY RANT

The internet is amazing tool.  You can find information in the blink of an eye.  You can spend hours absorbing information and drawing your own conclusions . It also has  a dark side – when a news item can be blown … Continue reading

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WOMAN OF THE NIGHT

It wasn’t unusual for men to knock on my door in the middle of the night.   It had become a welcome mat for as long as I can remember.  I wasn’t proud of my lifestyle.  It ate away at me both day … Continue reading

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LADY IN WHITE

   Art by Paul Boecher© A murky expanse of vegetation – branches arching and bending to fill themselves with nourishment – the morning dew glistens as fingers of light pierce through the emerald temple. Shades of yellow and gold mingle … Continue reading

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THE LIFE OF AN ARTIST

An artist is a unique human being, often spending years learning their craft, perfecting and making a living at it. Unfortunately, the artist is up against much competition and most of them aren’t acknowledged for their work until they die. You must continue to … Continue reading

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TEN MANNERS TO TEACH YOUR CHILDREN

I’m going to preface this post with the fact that I’ve lived seven decades and I’ve not only seen a moral degeneration over the years, but I’ve seen some of the most basic manners  disappear from society.  Most children are … Continue reading

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LIFE SAVER

Originally posted on 8/13/14 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 grope, To … Continue reading

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AMERICA IS BROKEN

Acts of civil violence, leadership that has taken away the voice of the people, city streets full of anger and hatred, an anything goes society, loss of spiritual involvement by the citizens, a people that has lost sight of God, … Continue reading

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STAY THE COURSE

This past week we had visitors from Utah, Oklahoma and Wisconsin – cousins I’ve not seen in over 30 years. We’ve all become older, and the hair that remains has turned gray.  A few laugh lines have appeared (in my case an … Continue reading

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SHOVEL READY

Being shovel ready has a lot of connotations today, but here’s one I’d like you think about.  Our job as Christians demands that we dig in to the Word of God for knowledge on how to pray – how to relate … Continue reading

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AGE = A STATE OF MIND

Fairy tales can come true – it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart … Old, blue eyes, Frank Sinatra made that dream seem possible when he released “Young at Heart” in 1963. It was the same year that Camelot fell … Continue reading

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HEAL OUR LAND – HEAL US!

Over the past weekend, I thought about what it took to establish this great nation.  Within its short history, we’ve seen a steady decline in morality, a lack of trust in God and a change in attitudes towards a government that was built through … Continue reading

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WE THE PEOPLE …

  Please forgive my reposting this post from 4-3-14.  My garden is keeping me busy so I’m cheating and using an old one.  It’s still pertinent in light of all thEchaos in our country. I am very concerned about the state … Continue reading

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OLD GLORY

  I am proud to be an American! 

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GOD IS NEAR

Originally posted 3-11-15 I need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings. Each pinion gently lays over me – cuddling and nurturing. The softness and strength are overwhelming. He breathes His presence upon me and gives me life. He … Continue reading

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CHIEF OF SINNERS

I’m tired. I need to be renewed.  My strength is waning.  The world is making me faint.  I feel I can’t take another step. Then I realize that I can’t take a single step forward until I acknowledge that I … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE AVOID THEM?

The world has been evil since the first act of disobedience in the Garden of Eden.  Every generation since has become imbedded with Satan and his minions and become more and more corrupt and degenerated.  I don’t like being the gloom … Continue reading

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