Tag Archives: Inspiration

MY PLATE IS FULL

  “No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you … Continue reading

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LIFE CYCLES

\ ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Life flows just like a river, winding twists and turns, We rage against the current, until our body burns, The waves can pull and drag us down, but also lifts us up, It cleanses all the … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – JOHN

John and his brother, James were disciples of John, the Baptist.  They were fishermen, like many of the other apostles and the sons of Zebedee and Salome.  They made their living fishing on the sea of Galilee as did their father, … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – SOLDIERS WHO CRUCIFIED HIM

Who were these men who crucified Jesus?  Many soldiers are mentioned in the Passion stolry who carried out the job of execution.  It was their duty to do so.  These soldiers had worked their way up through the ranks, exhibited great … Continue reading

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ZAP, POW, BAM

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 12/11/14 He was one of the most dazzling of God’s creation. He was called, Lucifer,  the son of the morning; the day star.  He was there at the beginning – he’s been around throughout history and still exists today.  … Continue reading

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EAGLE’S NEST

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Nestled in a grove of trees, just beyond the road, A mother sits as dad descends to fetch a bit of food, The mammoth nest will soon give rest to hungry baby … Continue reading

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FIRMLY I STAND

Who would have thought one of Jesus disciples would betray him?  How could those who followed Him and leaned on His every word, run away when things got tough?  How could His rock solid Peter deny Him three times when He … Continue reading

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THE WRITTEN WORD

“Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by His hand that made all things of nothing, and gives being to all things that are; and, as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here … Continue reading

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LIFELESS – LIFE FILLED

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©   This place that we have loved, this lonely withered space, Has faltered with the winter snows and cannot rise again, Without that inner life, that comes from heaven’s place, Our lives … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – PONTIUS PILATE

Pontius Pilate played a pivotal role in the crucifixion of Jesus, even though he had no reason to declare him guilty.  The evidence brought against this criminal had nothing to do with Roman law.  The only possible reason Pilate could … Continue reading

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PATH TO ANGELS’ WINGS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© After Paul found out he had macular degeneration, I was concerned that his paintings might be affected.  I WAS WRONG.   A blue-grey sky, rolls swiftly by, the clouds enwrap its glory, The … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – SIMON, THE LEPER

There is a lot said in the Bible about Leprosy.  Today the disease is referred to as Hansen’s Disease and easily curable if caught soon enough.  The laws concerning Leprosy are laid out in the book of Leviticus 13.  The disease is thoroughly … Continue reading

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MY LORD & KING

ORIGINAL WOOD CARVING BY PAUL BOECHER POETRY  BY KATHY BOECHER You are my Lord and King. Without you I am lost. My praise to you I bring, for paying the great cost. You died upon the cross to save a … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – HEROD ANTIPAS

Having come from a long line of sociopaths, Herod Antipas relished in the shock and awe of his domain.  The more outlandish the behavior, the better. Like his father, Herod, the Great, he was much a chip off the old … Continue reading

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WRITERS’ FUNNIES

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BE A CLOWN

“If by chance some day you’re not feeling well and you should remember some silly thing I’ve said or done and it brings back a smile to your face or a chuckle to your heart, then my purpose as your … Continue reading

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SOME DAYS JUST DON’T GO WELL

Some days nothing goes right. You’re late for an appointment because you’re stuck in traffic. You left your cell phone charging at home, so can’t call to let them know. Your hair wouldn’t cooperate this morning and you look like … Continue reading

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DEATH WITHOUT STING

“To die: to sleep; No more; and by a sleep to say we end The heart-ache and the thousand natural shocks That flesh is heir to, ’tis a consummation Devoutly to be wish’d.”  William Shakespeare, “Hamlet” Today we’re attending another … Continue reading

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SOME DAYS ARE LIKE THAT …

When you come to the end of a day, do you ever wonder why you bothered to get up?  Nothing seems to go right.  If you’re a parent with young children, you are inundated with little people’s needs throughout the … Continue reading

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GIRLY DAY

Yesterday I had the entire afternoon with my fourteen year old granddaughter.  I know the day will soon approach, when being with Grandma is no longer cool, so I will relish these moments before she moves onto that chapter in … Continue reading

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