Tag Archives: Inspiration
AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Bathed in a buttery softness of golden light, Touched ever so lightly with God’s own breath, A powerful creature pads across the horizon, Burnished antlers glistening, Exhalation visible in the early … Continue reading
PURE LOVE
This is the week of my 55th wedding anniversary, so I’m devoting at least one post each day to the complex subject of love. The purest of love comes from our Creator, God. He created one man and one woman … Continue reading
IS IT GOOD TO GET ANGRY?
From a very early age, I was taught that we shouldn’t succumb to anger. Not only was it a negative way to behave, but it had serious consequences. As my life progresses, I keep hearing that voice in the back … Continue reading
LOVE YOUR ENEMIES
One of the most difficult commandments from Jesus during His time on this planet is for us to love our enemies. Of course it’s easy to love those who love us in return, but those who hate us and hurt … Continue reading
WE ALL HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS
Yesterday our church had a guest speaker. His ministry is devoted to bringing the good news of the Gospel to children and young people with special needs. The fact that he is also a parent of a special needs child … Continue reading
QUIET AFTER THE STORM
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© We search in vain for a place empty of confusion, All the trappings of the world bring no relief, The noise of life overtakes us. We run to the mountains for serenity, … Continue reading
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
There is something about finishing a theatrical production. It leaves you with a feeling of loss, excitement, exhaustion, extra time and a feeling of accomplishment – especially when you have achieved what you set out to do. For the past … Continue reading
ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW
“Acting is the most personal of our crafts. The make-up of a human being – his physical, mental and emotional habits – influence his acting to a much greater extent than commonly recognized.” Lee Strasberg I can’t remember how … Continue reading
A DAY FOR THE ARTS
Yesterday was a gorgeous day in Minnesota. The sun was casting a golden glow everywhere and surprisingly there were few mosquitoes (our state bird.) There was no humidity, the flies and gnats were nowhere to be seen. Temperatures were in … Continue reading
WILL GOD’S PATIENCE EVER RUN OUT?
In preparing to write my post for the day, I’ve spent the last hour fighting with my computer. I sometimes believe the devil resides within this communication icon. It was only an hour before I lost my patience. Our patience in … Continue reading
HOW DID YOUR DAY START?
Yesterday was a lovely day. I made it through the first day of my 78th year on earth – received many good wishes – spent time with my granddaughter and topped it off with a visit with a dear friend … Continue reading
RAISE THE FLAG
Originally posted 06/14/2018 A country’s flag is a symbol of what that country stands for and believes. The American flag is no exception. With its stripes, we’re reminded of the thirteen original colonies which fought for her independence from a … Continue reading
THE FRAGILITY OF LIFE
A normal day in the life of me, usually consists of writing my daily blog at 6 AM. A few household chores follow. Yesterday I ventured out to do my weekly grocery shopping, which has become less than a fun task. … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOM
This time of year there are many platitudes floating around regarding motherhood and the fact that these wonderful people should be exalted to a pedestal. Being a mom is a life-changing, life-lasting and life-giving experience. It doesn’t end with the … Continue reading
SHE TOUCHED HIS HEM
Read Mark 5:25-34 For twelve years she ‘d carried the burden of her disease. Not only was she wasting away because of the loss of blood she shed each day, but her finances were being eaten away as well. She … Continue reading
I FEEL LIKE CINDERELLA!
Every young girl dreams of someday finding her Prince Charming – of being magically transformed into a vision of loveliness – of finding true love and living happily ever after. On our wedding day, we feel like a princess, dressed … Continue reading
FRIDAY PRAYER
(In response to Julie Cook’s call for prayer and Citizen Tom’s answer.) This has been a week filled with more and more slander, back biting, unethical behavior, the slow but sure death of a country turning further and further away from … Continue reading
FAMILY FIX
This is my family – not a recent photo – but it remains the same today as it was two years ago when this picture was taken. We were celebrating Christmas and all of us were together for the first … Continue reading
MANNA FROM HEAVEN
“ But now our strength is dried up, and there is nothing at all but this manna to look at.” Numbers 11:6 Ever since I was a little girl and first heard about manna, I related this heavenly food to snow. … Continue reading
EACH ONE UNIQUE
This year all the snow we generally receive over the course of winter, has dropped more than sufficiently in just one month – which has just begin. Winter in Minnesota lasts for about six months, so we need to find … Continue reading
