Tag Archives: Inspiration

BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES

This favorite old gospel song was written in 1874 with Lyrics by Knowles Shaw and music later added in 1880 by George Minor.  It is based on the following Psalm verse. “He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for … Continue reading

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WASH ME CLEAN

“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Jean Valjean – “Les Miserables” A gentle constant rain has covered our city overnight.  Each drop washes away the dirt which has settled outside and over the house.  It … Continue reading

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RULES OR SUGGESTIONS?

The Ten Commandments were not given as suggestions or options, but as definitive laws which we must obey. The laws of our land are also intended to be kept, and if not they will have penalties. The penalty for not … Continue reading

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AUTUMN SKY

The heat of summer has passed away, Giving way to gorgeous color everywhere, God’s paintbrush caresses the trees, Casts brilliant hues throughout the landscape, Fills the sky with burnt orange, crimson and gold, Autumn reminds us of the coming winter, … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE BROWN

A revised post from 10/2/14 It’s Charlie Brown’s 64th birthday today.  In 1950 he made his first appearance as a cartoon character.  Just think – he can now collect Social Security and start living the dream like all the rest of us Baby … Continue reading

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HOW DO YOU PACK THIS?

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER – Wood sculpture titled “A Little Off the Top.” There’s a lot to be said about the baggage we carry.  We sometimes wonder why we accumulate so many things during the years.  As I get closer in the … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TRUTH?

I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king.   Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense.  Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading

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DOES CHURCH MAKE YOU PERFECT?

  Many think that they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church.  Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside.  Some even use church as a place to compensate for the sins … Continue reading

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WAG THE DOG

A POST FROM MY ARCHIVES A COUPLE YEARS OLD, BUT STILL PERTINENT TODAY In 1997 a film was released which was filled with espionage, media hype, a war, a scandal, a movie producer with exceptional PR skills and lots of … Continue reading

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RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!

We’ve had our share of rain this past week in Lake Woebegone – or at least in the surrounding areas of Minnesota.  As we pray that none of it seeps into our now “sold” house, nor into the one we … Continue reading

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PURE LOVE

When we give something of ourselves to benefit others, God tells us to do it with a loving heart. If there is any malice in the doing or giving, we aren’t doing it His way. His love is an example … Continue reading

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NOTE TO YOUNG AND OLD

 PROVERBS 2:29  “The glory of young men is their strength,     but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.” I’ve talked about how important it is for kids to know they have value.  The same is true for us old … Continue reading

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HARVEST TIME

Our world is a mess.  Life has little meaning anymore.  Terror strikes fear into the minds of all.  We worry and fret over who are leaders will be.  Church attendance is at an all time low and humanity puts its … Continue reading

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GOING HOME

ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© A little house is all we need to knit our lives with love, A place where we can simplify, with God’s help from above, He found this place just for us, prepared it with His … Continue reading

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STOP THE INSANITY 

Another act of violence occurs daily shattering lives and injuring minds and hearts.  I generally don’t like to take a political stand, but when our high government officials take a shot at gun control every time something like this happens, … Continue reading

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TIME PASSAGES

It seems we spend most of our lives in a hurry.  s We often race through life without really taking time to enjoy it. We’ve been in this quandary for so many years, it’s become habit.  Now we have the opportunity … Continue reading

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THE CHASE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The circle of life can seem cruel at times, We’re pushed and chased by fear each day, Either by people, circumstances, natural disaster, whatever, Where do we turn when we just … Continue reading

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THE UGLY SIDE OF LIFE

Every day there is one shocking news story after another.  We’re bombarded by tales of inhumanity murder, greed, lust, idolatry, treacherous acts of violence and hatred.  Occasionally we’re treated to a “feel good” story, but it seems they’re few and … Continue reading

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RAGING WATERS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A mighty torrent of raging water gushes through the mountain passes, Tumbling over granite, Seeping through the tiniest cracks, Forging a path of energy on its way, Life hits us like that … Continue reading

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TAGS

This familiar tag can  be found everywhere.  My mother did everything by the book and nearly had a heart attack when my husband ripped a tag off of a pillow.  She was certain  the police would be there in an instant to arrest him … Continue reading

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