Tag Archives: Inspiration
ONE GLIMMER OF HOPE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the heart of the forest, what is it you see, The death of the brush or the loss of each tree, They die for a while, and rise up again, Spring … Continue reading
DITCH YOUR RESOLUTIONS
It’s only January 17th and already there’s a holiday whereby you can ditch your New Year’s resolutions. It’s been a while since I’ve shared one of those weird holidays with you. There is one for every day of the year … Continue reading
YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN’T HIDE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When life gets tough we sometimes feel we have to run away. We look at things much differently with every passing day. It seems too complicated to stay and go the course. … Continue reading
LIFE IS JUST A BREATH
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My life on this planet is merely a breath, There isn’t enough time it seems, No work that I do here will help me face death, The love of the Christ … Continue reading
KEEP ON KEEPING ON
“I’m not confused, I’m just well mixed.” Robert Frost As I go through this “wonderful” stage of my life, there are times when I feel like I’m losing it. One of my greatest fears is that I will do just … Continue reading
ADAPTATION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© His hands are open to the world. He reaches out to heal. He touches and His will is done. He knows just how we feel. He took on human flesh to be … Continue reading
JESUS, LEAD ME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You never cease to hold me safely in Your hand, When everything my body does so blatantly demand, You guide my steps, You hold me tight, You strengthen me with all … Continue reading
RUGGED ROAD
WOOD SCULPTURE & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A child just turned a woman, became the chosen one, To hold the Son of God within – to be her firstborn Son. She wasn’t someone special – a lowly servant … Continue reading
CALL OF THE WILD
We just experienced a winter snowfall of about ten inches. Fortunately my children came to the rescue with their snow blower and cleaned out my driveway. The first heavy snow of the winter is always so beautiful because it … Continue reading
THANKSGIVING FRIENDSHIP
A great Thanksgiving story about two men in search of their own goals, comes together in the most difficult of situations and become lifetime friends in spite of it. John Candy & Steve Martin were perfectly cast for the film. … Continue reading
ALONE TIME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A quiet place where life stands still – an instant safety zone, A place for sweet reflection, a place to be alone, Where waters blue surround you, where peace is everywhere, Where … Continue reading
RED SKY IN THE MORNING
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The piercing rays of crimson red, cut through the morning sky, The hand of God has painted it – a treasure for the eye, Some say that we should be aware of … Continue reading
JUST PRAY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayer We just don’t have the words to share? The struggles still continue on, Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but … Continue reading
DON’T LET IT BE FORGOT …
The photograph was taken as the funeral procession made it’s way towards St. Patrick’s Cathedral. With a little prodding from his mother, John Kennedy, Jr. made the final salute to his father and the Commander in Chief of the United … Continue reading
BELOW THE GROUND
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The wind and winter’s chill worm through the thickness of inner earth, Weaving in and out of the good spaces, Infecting, infesting, destroying, … Continue reading
AN AGING EDIFICE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© (This painting was inspired by an old photograph of the family farm of my husband’s family tree.) Right outside the city, stands a house that’s very old, Built to fight off danger … Continue reading
THE PRESENCE OF GOD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The gift of love lay quietly upon a mound of hay, His throne above was left behind so He the price could pay, The King of Heaven came to Earth to wash … Continue reading
A FUNNY BIRD, THE PELICAN
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Clouds go dancing through the sky – painted for our pleasure, Elephants and angels fly – on canvas without measure, The great expanse can turn to dust – its face will fill … Continue reading
WRITTEN ON THE WIND
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, swirling, pulsated by the turbulence of energy, The long, leaf lavished limbs of mature trees, Undulate under the rhythm of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, … Continue reading
TRUST IN GOD’S PLAN
Being strong isn’t always about the amount of weight you can lift or the size of your biceps. Strength can be determined by your dedication to a project – your ability to encourage another person – your willingness to tackle … Continue reading
