Tag Archives: inspiration & encouragement
THE WEEK IN REVIEW . . .
Looking back and looking forward both bring challenges and joy. My problem is that I often lose sight of the highlights of the past week and the good things that lay ahead. Many times, we get lost in the mundane … Continue reading
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
AND THE WINNER IS . . .
The Olympic games of 2024 are finished. All the years, months, days and hours, devoted to a particular sport have paid off with the awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals. To be honest, I did not tune in this … Continue reading
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER
My sister came into this world almost five years after I had established myself as the number one grandchild on both sides of the family. I was the chief kingpin and I was not about to let her take over … Continue reading
EYES WIDE OPEN
We’ve had a taste of feasting our eyes on other people’s eyes in the past three years. Masking has made it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what a person is actually thinking, but our eyes tell … Continue reading
WHERE GOD LEADS US
With every passing morning, through every dawning light,Time flits from here to there each day, and withers into night,If it would just stand still again, like golden days of yore,We might enjoy the little things, that make us love life … Continue reading
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?
There are days, when we really have to look hard for things that make us feel good about ourselves, our lives, our futures or our past. Those are the hardest days to get through, because we often find ourselves dwelling on … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF?
In continuing this series on self-esteem, there’s something to address that most of us don’t think about when it comes to our value. As Christians, we’re expected to live with humility – not focusing on the good things we do … Continue reading
WEDNESDAY WISDOM
Have you checked yours stats lately? How do you rate in the public eye? How many Facebook or Instagram friends do you have? Have we all grown a little crazy about ourselves with social media and blogging? I have to … Continue reading
TIME FOR SOME SERIOUS GROVELING
There’s a whole lot of groveling going on in the Old Testament. The Children of Israel continued to make the same mistakes over and over and over again. It’s easy for us to see where they blew it – how they strayed from … Continue reading
DOWNWARD SPIRAL
“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next … Continue reading
THE HANDS OF MY SAVIOR
I often think about the hands that reached up to his mother from the manger. Those tiny, dimpled hands were perfectly formed by His Father before His birth. As He grew, those little boy hands undoubtedly got scuffed and bruised … Continue reading
READY, GET SET . . .
My eyes open to the first morning light. My mind fills with many thoughts, yet the chaos within is a driving force, Pulling me to give up before I even start.. A new day, filled with obstacles, detours, roadblocks. A … Continue reading
THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true. In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
CAN’T SEE THE FOREST?
I’ve recently been trying to hide from the events of the world by not tuning in the news. My thinking is that if I don’t have that extra weight hanging on my shoulders, it will free me from the burden. … Continue reading
NOVEMBER SKY
There is nothing like getting out in nature to clear away the cobwebs and dust of every day living. Problems that are left behind are soon forgotten as you traverse through God’s beautiful creation. I’m beginning to understand why my … Continue reading
AUTUMN PURGE
Actually I’m crazy about this time of year. At least I can breathe again for a week or two. The air is crisp and fresh and mold spores haven’t yet taken hold. Unlike Maxine, I enjoy a blanket of leaves … Continue reading
RAISING CHILDREN CAN BE RISKY
I have vivid childhood memories. Some of them have been delected from my memory bank, but there are some that stand out more than others. There were the years living in a four story apartment building on the top floor. … Continue reading
FORGOTTEN LUNCHES AND LOST SOCKS
As the mother of three adult children and the grandmother of three adult children, you wouldn’t think I’d be thinking about forgotten lunches and lost socks. The truth is, these things have haunted me for most of my existence. Now … Continue reading
