Tag Archives: Inspiration

INVESTING IN YOUR CHILDREN

I have a tendency to try and fix things.  When people are sick, hurting in any way, lacking confidence, wanting to succeed – I feel responsible for taking care of all of that.  I often overload myself with these cares … Continue reading

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THE LOSS OF A CHILD

My maternal grandmother was one with a true pioneer spirit.  All that she did in life was done with gusto as well as perseverance.  She, along with my grandfather, raised 8 children, built a dairy farm, tended the chickens, baked fresh … Continue reading

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TWO TREES

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Two majestic trees stretch their mighty limbs, Acting as guardians for those who dwell in the house between them, Like parents, One man, one woman, united, Standing together, Working alongside one another, … Continue reading

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WHERE’S YOUR STRENGTH

One of my favorite sources of comfort when I’m fearful or anxious is Psalm 91. These beautiful words have been converted into exquisite poetry and hymns throughout the centuries. The picturesque language shows just exactly how much our God protects … Continue reading

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WINTER

  The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon clinging icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality that each day only adds to their … Continue reading

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HEAVEN WAITS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A great expanse of brilliant blue, Interspersed with misty clouds of purple, mauve and gold, Within the space beyond our imagination, Heaven waits, Time passes, We live, We flourish, We make … Continue reading

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HEAR ME ROAR!

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© On the days when I feel useless, when I simply cannot move, When my heart is full of energy, but I can’t get in the groove, That’s the time I need my Savior, The … Continue reading

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COME ON – SMILE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Shriveled skin without elasticity, Tiny eyes embedded in a sea of flab, Bags and creases uncommonly placed between, Hair coming from places it has never before been, Loss of hair in other … Continue reading

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YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE 

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die – whether it is our spirit, our creativity or … Continue reading

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MY LIFE – THE SEQUEL

“Last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice.”  T.S. Eliot Several years ago I wrote an autobiography called, “Stages – a Memoir.”  The book was written mainly for my family as a record of my … Continue reading

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START FRESH

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I blame you, You blame someone else, They blame another, The web becomes entangled, And eventually it comes back to me, Maybe it would save a lot of time and trouble, … Continue reading

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REVOLUTIONARY RESOLUTION

Someone once made the following New Year’s resolution – “This year I will gain a big checkbook and lose a lot of weight. I just hope I don’t mix them up again.” How true this is, especially in my case. … Continue reading

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SILENCE

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A memory from this past year, A safe harbor filled with sailing vessels, Masts empty, Anchored, Resting, Only the sound of an infrequent wave, Splashing against each moored craft, If we could only be … Continue reading

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FORGET ABOUT IT OR FUHGEDDABOUTIT

“Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future.” … Continue reading

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NO PLACE TO HIDE

As a performer, I have had to assume many characters.  In so doing, I’m hiding my real identity behind a mask for a time and can be judged for the part I play rather than the person I really am.  … Continue reading

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MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS

I was engaged to a man named, Joseph.  Our marriage was planned long before we even knew each other.  Both of us were from the lineage of King David, but those days of glory were long gone for our people.  … Continue reading

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A MOTHER AFFECTED BY THE PRAYERS OF HER HUSBAND

My name is Hephzibah, which means “my delight is in her.”  This same name would be assigned to Zion by the prophet, Isaiah. My husband, Hezekiah, was a great king in the line of Judah.  He was a very just man, … Continue reading

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TAKE A TIME OUT

In my day, a time out required sitting in a corner, facing the wall and thinking about the naughty thing I had done. It followed my bad behavior and a spanking.  It wasn’t really called a time out.  It was referred to as … Continue reading

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PERSISTENT MOTHER

I came from a long line of military men.  My father, Eliam was one of David’s mightiest soldiers.  My grandfather, one of David’s trusted advisors.  It was only natural that I would marry into that lifestyle. I loved my husband, … Continue reading

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COME, THOU LONG EXPECTED JESUS

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Live in my heart forever, Lord.  Light up a darkened world. Bestow on us your gift of love, through Jesus, Christ our Lord, A peace that lasts forever- A light that always shines, He will … Continue reading

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