-
Recent Comments
Tag Archives: Inspiration
I SURVIVED VBS
Our new church only has VBS for one day, but the day is jam packed with outdoor activities, crafts, lots and lots of music, sweet little ones, art, games and time to spread the Gospel. As for the leaders, it … Continue reading
SET DESIGNER MAN
Paul designed and painted this set for “Such a Time as This,” the story of Esther. When I was directing my children’s theater and wanted to be sure that the background for my actors enhanced their acting abilities, I called … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Family, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, encouragement, Inspiration, Paul, renaissance man, story telling
Comments Off on SET DESIGNER MAN
THE OLD GREY MARE…
I hope I look as dignified as this old, grey, mare. After a long rest, I’ve decided it’s time to get back in the saddle again. My last physical indicated that I’m in pretty good health for an old lady, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Bible, Christian devotions, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, motivation
14 Comments
SUMMER TIME
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Not so long ago, The ground was frozen and Covered with a blanket of snow, Now an early summer sun beats ferociously, Upon the landscape, Humidity fills the air, Hovering like … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, ART & POETRY BY THE BOECHERS, encouragement, Inspiration, seasons, summer
Comments Off on SUMMER TIME
GOT SPUNK?
After seeing “Gone With the Wind” as a young girl, my heart was set on moving south so I could talk like they do and live the life of serendipity. I’d sit on veranda of my country mansion sipping mint juleps … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged courage, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, spunk
7 Comments
SPECIAL GIFTS
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When you’re married to an artist, life is full of wonderful surprises. I’ve forgotten the occasion, but many years ago, when income was meager and there was no room in the budget for … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, encouragement, Inspiration, Love, marriage
4 Comments
THE WORD NEVER GETS OLD
“Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” ― Ronald Reagan The older I get the more I realize how little I know. You would think with maturity and age, along would come … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, Bible, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, manual for life, times of trouble
2 Comments
IN A FOG
There are days when things just don’t make any sense. In fact every day seems to become enveloped with a thick fog that could eventually consume us and leave us hopeless. We look for answers, we strive for contentment, we … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, Faith, hope, Uncategorized
Tagged Depression, encouragement, Inspiration, The Light of the World
Comments Off on IN A FOG
ADVERTISING MAN
A while back, a television series about the advertising business hit the screen. I watched one episode of this and that was enough. Unfortunately it brought up some seriously bad memories. The three hour martini lunch was played up, but … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, Uncategorized
Tagged advertising, careers, encouragement, ethics, Inspiration, storytelling, temptation
3 Comments
ANYTHING GOES!
“History isn’t just the story of bad people doing bad things. It’s quite as much a story of people trying to do good things. But somehow, something goes wrong.” C. S. Lewis This weekend, my husband and I enjoyed our local … Continue reading
Posted in America, Christian devotion, God's plans, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, History repeats itself, Inspiration, Living God's way
Comments Off on ANYTHING GOES!
DON’T GIVE UP
Sunday – a day which starts a new week. What better way to begin, than to go and worship the One who created this world. He has His finger on the pulse of our land. He knows what we need … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, Christian devotion, hope, Uncategorized
Tagged Church, encouragement, facing our fears, FAITH, Inspiration, Walking with Jesus
2 Comments
JESUS, MY BROTHER
When we are in the throes of despair, When we think that all hope is gone, When our hearts feel empty and hopeless, That is when Jesus is the closest to us. He knows how we feel. He endured emotional … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, forgiveness, Salvation, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, family of God, Inspiration, Jesus, redemption, Trinity in unity
2 Comments
INSIDE OUT
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Scuffed by the constant thrashing of the elements, Exterior somewhat battered by overuse, Sitting quietly in the peace of the harbor,, Waiting for another chance, Like us, clothed in … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian devotion, Christian Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, death, forgiveness, gospel, Inspiration, Sin
Comments Off on INSIDE OUT
OPEN HEART SURGERY
Returning down memory lane, my husband had many interesting moments when he was in the advertising business. He did almost everything, from a trip deep into the Wind River Mountains on horseback to flying into a remote lake in Alaska … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, healing, humor, Uncategorized
Tagged advertising business, creativity, humor, Inspiration, storytelling
2 Comments
DISTRACTIONS
A red herring is the description of a smoked fish that turns red and becomes very smelly during the process. The red herring was used to divert the attention of hunting dogs from the scent of an animal to the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, God, Inspiration, peace of mind, Politics, questions, skepticism
7 Comments
SURVIVING CHILDHOOD
My husband, as I mentioned in his story yesterday, lived above a funeral home. In order to create a more ordinary environment for their children, his parents would take them to spend weekends at the family lake home. It was a lovely … Continue reading
Posted in Chrstian daily devotions, Family, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAMILY, growing up, Inspiration, parenting, story telling
7 Comments
BE A LIGHT IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 7/12/14 Edith Wharton was a writer from the late 18th to the early 19h Century who came from a life of privilege. One of her contemporaries was Theodore Roosevelt. The fact that she came from a wealthy … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions and Reflection, Inspiration, light, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, Happiness, Inspiration, Light of the world, Peace, wealth
Comments Off on BE A LIGHT IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS
TOMORROW
This picture was taken a few years ago, when my granddaughter appeared in “Annie, with a Twist.” The story was an adaptation of the famous Little, Orphan Annie and Oliver Twist, who in my version turned out to be lost relatives. Through … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotions, depression, Encouragement, Uncategorized
Tagged Anxiety, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration
4 Comments
DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ARTIST
Paul Boecher, carving the Mermaid for the Newsroom Restaurant in Minneapolis, MN. My husband has had a number of careers in his 75 years. After losing his successful advertising agency back in 1991 he had to look for new ways to make … Continue reading
Posted in art, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, creativity, diligence, Inspiration, story telling, tales of an artist, work
13 Comments
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” Julie Andrews The world is full of a lot of unhappiness and many people aren’t even sure they will have enough money to make it to the next pay check – … Continue reading
Posted in anxiety, armor of God, Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Depression, encouragement, God, Hope, Inspiration, troubles, Worry
Comments Off on WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
