Tag Archives: Inspiration
DEVIL’S HIDING PLACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The devil is not limited to one place on our planet. He is free to make his bed in all sorts of habitats. We tend to think of certain landmarks, like the … Continue reading
WHERE IS GOD?
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan. We often wonder where He is during massive destruction. We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent … Continue reading
OH, THOSE FAMILY VACATIONS . . .
Who can forget the adventures of the Griswolds as they took their first major vacation together. Movies are supposed to imitate real life, and, in this case, I can attest to some of the same kinds of difficulties that family … Continue reading
STAYCATION . . .
Traveling comes with a lot of baggage – pardon my pun. Especially when you are in your golden years. The staycation was designed for those of us who find relaxation right in our own backyards. There’s no packing required. You … Continue reading
NOT BORN TO BE WILD . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Changing things up a bit for today. Last week I posted about surprises I’ve found in my garden. Since the heat of the week kept me out of the garden for a few days, … Continue reading
SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer has definitely hit the ground running in my neighborhood. For the past couple weeks we’ve been treated to temperatures in the 80s and above. The ground is filled with all … Continue reading
WHAT, ME WORRY?
The image of Alfred E. Newman is probably not familiar to most of my readers. I am a relic, after all. This was common in the middle of the 19th century somewhere. I should be at a point in life, … Continue reading
HIS EYE IS ON US . . .
Yesterday, as I was digging through some flower beds, I interrupted two of these beautiful creatures. By the time I got my camera out, one had escaped into the air. A Polyphemus moth with the most beautiful colored patterns was … Continue reading
COME, HOLY SPIRIT . . .
It’s hard to envision what happened on that first Pentecost day. It had been seven weeks since Jesus rose from a dreadful death to a new, perfect, living body. The disciples had begun spreading the news about this miracle which … Continue reading
MONDAY RAIN . . .
We’ve been longing for some substantial rain to bring springtime up to its full potential. Last night, we finally got some. As I look out my window this morning, I see a sky of grey, trees with soaked branches drooping … Continue reading
JUST AROUND THE CORNER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In just a few days, the beginning of summer unofficially occurs. Memorial Day comes a little early this year, but kids are eager for school days to end. Graduates are saying goodbye … Continue reading
BUILD, ADD, LIVE, REPEAT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It never fails to amaze me how God protects all of His creation and gives them the tools to survive. A mother Osprey carefully covers her eggs with small twigs from the … Continue reading
AGING CHEESE GETS MOLDY . . .
“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou – Beside me singing in the Wilderness. Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!” Omar Khayyam The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.6. … Continue reading
A HIDDEN SANCTUARY . . .
Art & inspiration by Paul & Kathy Boecher© What seems to be a broken-down cabin, in fact holds many memories and stories. It could have been a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. It may have been … Continue reading
THE BLAME GAME . . .
Taking responsibility for our actions is not a new concept. In fact, it’s one of those events as old as time when you come right down to it. It started shortly after the creation of the world. A perfect habitation … Continue reading
ANOTHER FIRST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s May 1st – another turn of the page on my calendar – a day to celebrate new beginnings, springtime, flowers and love popping up all over. It’s also been 16 months … Continue reading
SHE SANG ‘TIL THE COWS CAME HOME
I’ve been using AI at times to create an image for my blog posts. This one really hit the mark. My maternal grandmother was one of my heroes. She’d rise with the sun to welcome each day. She was a … Continue reading
CONSIDER THE ANT . . .
“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.How long will you lie there, O sluggard?When will you arise … Continue reading
SHOW ME YOUR WILL, LORD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s creation is one of many places where we can feel His presence and know that He is with us. As we begin this week, let’s never forget that He alone is … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN DARKNESS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The peacefulness just before sunrise – not many critters moving around yet, but in this watercolor, you can see what Paul witnessed in the woods on many occasions. He was an avid … Continue reading
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