Tag Archives: Inspiration
A CITY IN ASHES
Our granddaughter was not yet born. The grandsons were little boys, now young men, unaware of the tragedy that struck. I remember pouring a cup of coffee and preparing to sit down and watch the news when it happened. In the … Continue reading
PLEASE COME TO CHURCH
Did you know that 70% of those who do not attend a church have never been invited? Well, today, I’m inviting you. Church is not a place for righteous, outstanding people, with no problems. You might even consider it a … Continue reading
ELECTRONIC CHAOS
Every time a computer glitch occurs, I can count on being tied up for at least eight hours. This amazing device, which normally can save hours has the capacity to make a sweet old granny very cranky. This morning I … Continue reading
I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
“Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see. C. S. Lewis The word, “MIRACLE” has a few definitions, but … Continue reading
TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO ….
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman Once I dreamt I went in for surgery and … Continue reading
A SUMMER PLACE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill. The light touches the edges of trees and buildings in the distance, creating patterns dancing from one place to another . The deep … Continue reading
EGG DROP CHALLENGE
Almost everyone has heard of the “egg drop experiment. This simple test allows the student to construct a container that protects a raw egg from cracking as it’s dropped from a certain height. What is the actual purpose of this? … Continue reading
BECOMING YOUR PARENT’S PARENT
The parenting role never changes. Once you become one, you are one for life. As your children grow and start new lives, they may be gone, but not forgotten. Their safety, their freedom from problems and worry, their joys and … Continue reading
FLYING PENGUINS
“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” ― Leonardo da Vinci I think man has always had an … Continue reading
BREATH OF GOD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Fourth in a series of plein aire paintings, painted on window shades. This one depicts wind. Life is but a whisper in the scheme of things, We take our first inhalation of air … Continue reading
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
We’re probably all familiar with Jesus being compared to the Good Shepherd who gently cares for His flock. Choosing to depict us as sheep wasn’t just a matter of chance, by our Savior. Being familiar with the agriculture of His … Continue reading
PRAISE THE LORD, OH MY SOUL
Today as we face the week ahead, let us remember that new life comes from the Lord, God, Almighty. Nothing we can do will change that. With Him at our side, we can do great things. With Him as our … Continue reading
IN GOD’S HANDS
When tomorrow seems uncertain – when all our fears mount up within our hearts – when even our faith is put to the test – we can be sure of God’s enduring, unchanging, undying and all consuming love. He has a … Continue reading
WHAT DO THEY SEE?
When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they’re hurting. When they get older, the mask and … Continue reading
AM I A DOUBTING THOMAS?
I have a confession to make. There are times when my faith is overtaken by doubt. I know that kind of thinking shouldn’t come out of the mouth of a staunch Christian. The truth is, doubt has been a weakness … Continue reading
AN EMPTY CHAIR
It was a lovely Tuesday morning. The air fresh and clean, the sky blue – a perfect day to tackle some of my pruning chores. As I walked down our driveway, I was met by a street full of emergency … Continue reading
GRANDMA & GRANDPA TIME
Picture taken last year at Joshua’s high school graduation. He’s in the middle. Jordan graduates from college next weekend. He’s the handsome dude in the white shirt. Our bags are packed and I’m so ready to go. The call of … Continue reading
STILL WE STAND
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The old flour mill stands beside the rolling Mississippi River, An icon, once thriving, once useful – A place where industry grew a small town into a great city, A testament to … Continue reading
INSPIRED
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, stirring, … Continue reading
THERE IS NO DOUBT
When Jesus rose from the dead on Easter morning, His body was restored and glorified. Yet some scars of His suffering remained. I’ve often wondered about that, but as is always the case, there was a reason for the remnants of … Continue reading
