Tag Archives: Inspiration

AND THE RAINS CAME

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© READ GENESIS 9 FOR GOD’S COVENANT WITH NOAH The current devastation in Texas and the Gulf region has been said to be of historic proportions.  Never before has there been such destruction.  The … Continue reading

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START SPREADING THE NEWS

The first and last time I was in New York City was on a Labor Day weekend several years ago.  My sister had purchased my ticket and met me there.  It was the perfect time to visit, since the usual … Continue reading

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NATIONAL DOG DAY

PHOTO OF OUR DOG “GAGE” A RATHER SNOOTY LLEWELLEN SETTER I’ve written much about our dog Gage, but this is a special day, dedicated to doggies and I thought a good time to let you know how we’ve grown to … Continue reading

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HE LEADS ME BESIDE STILL WATERS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Within the mountain’s early dawn, His majesty is seen, The skies fill up with brilliance, and glorious golden sheen, His breath is seen in morning mist, His voice through eagles’ song, His power … Continue reading

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BACK TO SCHOOL

School supplies covered the shelves for weeks and trendy new fashions beckon to be purchased.  Kids need more expensive tools to go to school.  When raising our own children, I never really looked forward school shopping, because of the huge chunk it took from our every day … Continue reading

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BACKYARD THEATER

  I cannot even begin to comment on the above picture.  I was born in 1942 and most of my childhood occurred during the 40s and 50s.  We didn’t even have a television set until I turned ten.  It was … Continue reading

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WALKING THE WALK

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A life once filled with loneliness, a heart that seemed like stone, Has turned to Christ and all at once, that life is not alone, To walk without the Son of … Continue reading

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MEMORIES

I came across this old photo of my sister and I cutting up, just for laughs, at my Aunt Muriel and Uncle Jake’s home in Wisconsin.  It brought back so many memories of the fun times we shared, not only … Continue reading

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ECLIPSED

Genesis 1:16  “God made two great lights–the larger one to govern the day, and the smaller one to govern the night. He also made the stars.” ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BYN PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Two orbs, Placed in their own … Continue reading

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HAPPY SENIOR CITIZENS DAY

Today has been designated Senior Citizen Day.  This forgotten element of our society is slowly growing into oblivion.  The young folks have lost respect for the elderly, when they are really a mountain of information and deserving of  attention. When I turned … Continue reading

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SHELTER FROM THE STORM

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECH When life engulfs you with anger and rage – when you struggle with fear and temptation, Turn your mind to the glory of God’s written page – He will heal you and give you … Continue reading

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PLEIN AIR IN HUDSON, WI

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today, Paul is beginning a three day paint out in Hudson, Wisconsin.  A group of talented artists from the area, will be painting a picture a day on site.  Each painting … Continue reading

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REMOVE THE PLANK

As we prepare for the coming solar eclipse, we’re being warned not to focus directly on it.  If we do, we’re allowing for damage to the retina and possible blindness.  I wonder if it would make any difference to our … Continue reading

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IMAGINE

 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and … Continue reading

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NOT OF THIS WORLD

“Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali 1931 Abstract shapes and distant thoughts, Engraved within the troubled mind, Given to hallucination and Freudian thinking, This man used his beliefs to create, What is considered a masterpiece. What if we could turn back … Continue reading

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SO LONG AGO

A dream was hatched by a man, A dream which allowed him to see the future, Which gave him a glimpse of black and white co-existing, Without complication, Without hatred, Without malice, It was a dream which God gave to … Continue reading

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SIGNS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The end of summer will soon draw near, Plans are made for a new school year. Crops are ready for the harvest, Tons of colors for the artist, Bounty ready for collection, Birds … Continue reading

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PERSEVERE

We are living in terrifying times.  The possibilities of nuclear disaster has become a political chess game.  The rhetoric of our government and the lives of our citizens are being threatened by a health care plan that has turned into a … Continue reading

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ARTIST IN THE MAKING

The dapper, young man had finished his basic training, twenty pounds heavier than when he went in.  All twenty pounds were muscle.  He had always been handsome in my eyes, but there was a difference – a confidence and assurance … Continue reading

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HEY, AIRMAN!

My mother always said, there was nothing more handsome than a man in uniform.  I find that amusing, since her husband never served in the military and never wore any kind of uniform.  When my man decided to fill his … Continue reading

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