Tag Archives: Inspiration

SURPRISE!

Yesterday we were invited to attend a baby shower as a family. The new arrival is expected at any time. Anticipation for this event had been highlighted by a quick visit from our South Carolina and Illinois family. Little did … Continue reading

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THE FAMILY BOND . . .

When I think of family, I think of happy times, anxious moments, days of stress and sometimes even anguish. Still there were times of hope and being sure that we were all tightly woven into a patchwork of threads that … Continue reading

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BUILDING FAITH ON THE UNSEEN . . .

Faith is impossible if you rely on reason or logic. Faith means giving up control. Faith is taking for granted a truth that you can’t make sense of. It requires surrender. When we are tested in this world of ours, … Continue reading

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PRAYER FOR THE WEEK . . .

This familiar painting once had a prominent place in our home. It was a constant reminder to take all our cares to Jesus in prayer. Prayer was taught to us at an early age, not because it was a tradition, … Continue reading

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THEY ALL FALL DOWN

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sassy winds of autumn swirl through wilting trees of gold, The life is being sapped from things including young and old. The brilliance of each final growth is now exposed to … Continue reading

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TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY . . .

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther What if there was no tomorrow? What if the world ended today? What if – what if – what … Continue reading

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GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .

“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.”   Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading

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THROUGH THE HAZE . . .

INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER© The beginning of a new week allows us to shed the past – to look ahead – to feel God’s light in our waking moments = to share that light with others. Each day should be … Continue reading

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TINY BLESSINGS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Filtered light kisses tiny petals,Morning mist embraces each leaf,Golden rays enliven,Breathing,Inspiring,Giving hope,Fear and anxiety drowned by the beauty,Bringing peace,Lifting up,We start anew,We gasp for fresh air,We believe,We know,We are convinced,We can look forward,Little faces … Continue reading

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FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer days are quickly fleeting,  Soon the air will shift and blow, Heat gives way to colder weather, and we’ll see the white of snow, While we wallow in the beauty of these … Continue reading

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THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .

Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading

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BRIDGING THE GAP OR REBUILDING THE BRIDGE?

I love this quote by Ronal Reagan, because it gives us hope for future generations. Every step brings new knowledge along with wisdom. Bridging the old and new can reach one end of the bridge and allow them to merge … Continue reading

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BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .

“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading

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PEACE I LEAVE YOU . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Water calmed by the silence and absence of wind, Glasslike in the brilliant sun, Quiet, tranquil, away from the maddening crowds of interfering life, For a brief moment, the world stands still, and … Continue reading

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A MILLION DREAMS . . .

My dreams leave me wondering about the contents of my brain. They’re vivid, almost real, sometimes a reflection of something memorable and often disconnected. Dreams are things we might wish for, as the world would like us to believe. Walt … Continue reading

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THE GOD OF PEACE . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER “FINDING PEACE” Where can you find some peace of mind, when all around seems lost,In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost,In valleys green where water pours through rivers pure and clean,In shadows of … Continue reading

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OUR FATHER GOD . . .

Parenting can be rewarding, a little stressful at times, somewhat frustrating at others, but always an adventure. When God blesses us with children it’s our obligation as good and loving parents to make sure that child is cherished and cared for, but … Continue reading

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LAST BLOOMS OF SUMMER . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A bouquet of vibrant colors, slowly fading in the hand, Picked fresh this very morning, plucked from the moistened land, Our lives are like those flowers – they slowly wilt and die, We want … Continue reading

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GOD’S PRESENCE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© 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 … Continue reading

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LIFE’S MARATHON

“Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.”   Charles Lindbergh There’s nothing wrong with setting goals.  By planning … Continue reading

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