Tag Archives: Inspiration

THE LORD OF ALL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mountainous clouds enshroud a sky of black,Filled with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we can … Continue reading

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THE ROAD HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our journey through this life is filled with tangles, obstacles and messes along the way. This pencil sketch depicts the many roads we can take. Our choices can be burdensome or smooth … Continue reading

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A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading

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A MASTERPIECE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Minutes turn into hours, hours into days, days to weeks and on we go. Life has ended for some, for others it’s just beginning. When life ends, we rejoice for those who … Continue reading

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EDEN

God made the first garden, He planted it with care,He breathed new life within it for all the world to share,The colors were so brilliant, and beauty blossomed forth,He cultivated carefully and gave each one great worth,When sin made its … Continue reading

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LORD, TEACH ME HOW TO PRAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayerWe just don’t have the words to share?The struggles still continue on,Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fearThat God’s … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE GET WISDOM?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mark Twain once said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be … Continue reading

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GRAFTED IN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A vine will truly flourish if more are grafted in, The main root still does nourish the weaker ones within, We all like sweet additions can gain and also give, When Christ … Continue reading

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CROSSING BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Each day we cross a bridge or two, without a bridge to cross, Our journey often takes us through some fears and pain and loss, The goals we set, the dreams we … Continue reading

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ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Trees stretch their limbs up to the clouds Reaching almost high enough to touch the face of God, Swaying gently in the summer breeze, Or brilliantly bathed in a palette of warmth, Eventually … Continue reading

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WALKING WITH JESUS . . .

COLORED PENCIL DRAWING BY PAUL BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A life once filled with loneliness, a heart that seemed like stone, Has turned to Christ and all at once, that life is not alone, To walk without the … Continue reading

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CLOTHED IN MAJESTY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Never wanting, never needing, everything for them is there, Clothed in majesty and beauty, life’s perfection they do wear, Standing staunchly like brave soldiers, knowing He will soon appear, As they wait … Continue reading

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WHERE CAN I HIDE?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In times of deep frustration, when all seems lost and gone, When tears of tribulaltion, become our daily song, Our Holy God, Almighty, provides a perfect spot, A quiet place of refuge, … Continue reading

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DON’T RUN AWAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When life gets tough we sometimes feel we have to run away. We look at things much differently with every passing day. It seems too complicated to stay and go the course. … Continue reading

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LIFE PRESERVER. . .

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MY LORD AND KING . . .

On January 1, 2025, my artist, my best friend, my soulmate and husband of 60 years, Paul Boecher went to be with his Savior. Over his lifetime he found time to talk with thousands of people. He was an encourager, … Continue reading

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LOOK TO HEAVEN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where can you find some peace of mind, when all around seems lost,In city streets so dimly lit, at an expensive cost,In valleys green where water pours through rivers pure and clean,In … Continue reading

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INNER PEACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Times of turmoil and confusion, peace may seem aloof or gone, Yet the Lord of all creation, stills the waters and the storm, He will calm the rumbling seas, He can give … Continue reading

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A WRINKLE IN TIME . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was created from a photograph from long ago.  We think it may be the farmstead of Paul’s matriarchal family.  A different time when life was much simpler, yet full of … Continue reading

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AULD LANG SYNE – ONCE UPON A TIME

It’s time to kick out the old and welcome the new. As we approach the ending of another year, we tend to look back at all the icky stuff that happened during that time. We hope that a new beginning … Continue reading

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