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AUTUMN CRUD
This is my favorite time of year. The trees are splendidly dressed in their most brilliant colors, the air is crisp and clean, and I even got married in September. One of the side effects of this season for me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, forgiveness, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged allergies, death, illness, Inspiration, Sin
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TWO CHOICES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Relief carving on two panels. Two trees stood in the garden there, Their beauty filled with fruit to spare, Conditions went along with each, The fruit from both was in their … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Today is September 23, 2017 – a day that should be the ending of all the strife in the world, all the evil, all the pain, every last person and the elimination of planet Earth. So say the astronomers. Their reasoning … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, End times, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, end times, Fear, Inspiration, Peace, prophesy, Salvation
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OLD RAGS
I’ve been sorting through crates of costumes that were packed away in our garage for the past year. Before we moved, I didn’t realize I would have no further use for these things, so they were sealed up and made … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, forgiveness, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement., filthy rags, forgiveness, Hope, Inspiration, repentance, Sin
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RIGHTEOUS BLOOD
Faces and heads shrouded in black, Too cowardly to show themselves, Thoughts of waging a righteous war, Against those who don’t believe as they do, Brainwashed into thinking they are doing this for their god, Misdirected, searching, groping … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Christian Poetry, forgiveness, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness, Inspiration, Poetry, righteousness, Salvation
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MUTED
Colors subdued, perfunctory, underwhelmed, Yet in the palette of unimportant hues, We are held captive to the beauty, Our lives can be ordinary, uneventful, mundane, But still the array of light, shadows, darkness and aloneness, We can be held captive … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian devotions, Christian Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, beauty, encouragement, Inspiration, life
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WEDNESDAY RAMBLINGS
I, like many, had my doubts when I went to vote last November. I wasn’t convinced in my heart of hearts that my decision to vote for Donald Trump was the sagest idea I ever had. He was brash, earthy, condescending … Continue reading
Posted in America, Inspiration, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged America, encouragement, Inspiration, opinion, Politics, presidency
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BEST SELLER
Over thirty years ago, I wrote a play for my high school drama team. I’d written before, but never a full length play. The necessity for me to write was because the material out there for young teens was not consistent … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, Christianity, encouragement, God's Word, Inspiration, motivation
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THE KOI POND
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Carving out a path in shallow waters, Hardly enough to wade in, These tiny creatures of God find delight, Surrounded by a landscape of lush vegetation, A gentle water feature tumbling over rock … Continue reading
THE DISCIPLINE OF WRITING
“Writing is the painting of the voice.” Voltaire What does it take to be a writer? No it isn’t the flashiest computer money can buy. It has little to do with your opinion. It’s really nothing more than a discipline. So, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized, writing
Tagged arts, blogging, discipline, encouragement, Inspiration, motivation, writing
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DESTROYING OUR HISTORY
“The most effective way to destroy people is to deny and obliterate their own understanding of their history.” George Orwell We can tear down our monuments; eliminate offensive art depicting wars of the past from public buildings; try to whitewash … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged America, encouragement, history, Inspiration, knowlege, the past
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BACK IN THE SADDLE
When we grow older, learning isa process that stays with us until our final breath is drawn. Yesterday I began another after school adventure with several. I decided to return to this for one more session, not only because I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Children, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, children, encouragement, Inspiration, rules, teaching, usefulness
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CHANGING THE WORLD
The Lutheran Reformation will soon be celebrating its 500th anniversary. Tonight PBS airs “MARTIN LUTHER: THE IDEA THAT CHANGED THE WORLD,” the story of the Protestant Reformation and the use of means at hand to change the world with its teachings. On October … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, God's plans, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, encouragement, Inspiration, internet, Luther, reformation, technology
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WHAT REMAINS?
Within the last few weeks our country has been devastated with deadly hurricanes, flooding and fires. All these natural disasters could make the average guy wonder what God is trying to tell us – if there is a God and … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, Christian daily devotion, country, Uncategorized
Tagged 9/11, America, God's Word, honor, Inspiration, Patriotism, prayer
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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© GALATIANS 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Fruit, luscious, ripe and sumptuous, A result … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Christian Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, forgiveness, fruits of the spirit, Inspiration, Sin
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SOLID FOUNDATION
“Storms of every sort, torrents, earthquakes, cataclysms, ‘convulsions of nature,’ etc., however mysterious and lawless at first sight they may seem, are only harmonious notes in the song of creation, varied expressions of God’s love.” John Muir I feel like … Continue reading
Posted in America, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged America, encouragement, FAITH, God's consistency, Inspiration, restoration, solid foundation
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I CAN’T HELP BUT WONDER
As I sit here in a sunbathed room, I can see the colors beginning to change. Squirrels have been actively storing up black walnuts from the tree in our front yard. They’re so busy, it makes me wonder if they … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, prayer, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, Corruption, Depression, encouragement, eternity, Inspiration, repentance, sign of the times, weather
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WHERE IS GOD?
Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan. We often wonder where He is during massive destruction. We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent people are wiped off the face of the … Continue reading
Posted in America, Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, prayer, storms, Where is God
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FINAL DAYS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Reflections fill the waters still, the path is strewn with mist, The trees take on an Autumn glow, by sun they have been kissed, The grounds will soon be closed and … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian devotion, Christian Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, eternity, Hope, Inspiration, life after death
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MOTHERHOOD GUILT
The vision of a Jewish mother, holding every form of guilt over her child’s head, has become stereotypical. Since Eve was the first woman, and obviously Jewish, let’s blame her. I feel women are formed with guilty consciences and it … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged children, FAMILY, forgiveness, guilt, Inspiration, parenting
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