Tag Archives: Inspiration

WHY ARE WE SURPRISED

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON THE ISAIAH 53:5 PROJECT BY KATHY BOECHER 6-13-16 Have we become so glossed over – so apathetic – so politically correct, that we can’t see this coming?  A man on the Homeland Security watch list commits mass … Continue reading

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MY HUSBAND, THE ARTIST

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© You hold my hand my heart goes all a flutter. Each time in our lives that you continue this simple yet intimate gesture. I feel safe – loved – comforted … Continue reading

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I’M SORRY!

Even through our heartache and failures, God peppers our lives with humor and joy.  He spices up the mix by providing us with embarrassing situations which bring us off our pedestals.  He shows us His love when He gives us … Continue reading

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TEN WAYS TO BE A GOOD DAD

There are many experts on fatherhood and the best ways to approach the job, but it seems to me that God gives us all the answers we need in His Word. Parenting is mentioned countless times in this book and the … Continue reading

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I DIDN’T MEAN TO SAY …

  Someone once said, “Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time.  You won’t havea leg to stand on.”  There have been times when I’ve said something without thinking about the consequences of those words and how … Continue reading

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WOE IS ME!

When it comes to being depressed, all you have to do is look at A.A. Milne’s character from “Winnie the Pooh,” Eeyore. That poor guy really had it bad – right? His biggest concern was making sure that his tail … Continue reading

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MY PRAYER FOR YOUR WEEK

Life can be but a mere whisper or it can also be a consuming fire. The way we approach it will define who we are and where we’re going. If we go through life without any focus, If we don’t … Continue reading

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WHAT IF?

What if you held the secret to a successful life hidden in your back pocket?  What if you possessed the cure for Cancer?  What if you knew the way to live forever, without pain, anxiety, depression, or fear? What if you … Continue reading

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BE QUIET

This has been whirlwind of a week. A couple of things I had planned on doing were accomplished, but I was also faced with some things I had absolutely no control over. It got me thinking that no matter how … Continue reading

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WEEDS

We have a huge hill in our front yard.  When we first moved into our house 24 years ago, we still possessed the vigor of youth.  Each week my husband would get out the lawn mower and tackle that hill.  … Continue reading

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WEATHERED

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

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HEAVY LOAD

Have you ever had days when you feel you just can’t carry another load?  Do you feel overwhelmed by the burdens you’ve laid upon yourself?  When Jesus invites us to come to Him for rest, He isn’t just talking about our … Continue reading

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THE SHADOW OF DEATH

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Our lives on earth are temporal – a whisper hushed and still, We’re placed here by the Father’s hand and through His mighty will, He guides us through the depths of pain, He takes our … Continue reading

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OVERLOAD

This has been quite a week.  We’re in the midst of a garage sale, downsizing our living space, getting rid of a lot of unnecessary clutter in our life and looking forward to more organization in our lives.  Add to … Continue reading

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CHARACTER

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Leathered face, lined with a roadmap of living and experience, Personal treasures – measures of accomplishment and survival, Years of experience, emotions, decisions, disappointment and rejoicing, Life shapes us into who we become, God … Continue reading

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OMNIPRESENT GOD

The idea that someone can be in all  places at the same time, defies reason  but then again, so does a virgin birth, resurrection from death, the triune God and just about everything having to do with Christianity.  There is … Continue reading

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SSSHHHHH!

Sure, the Bible says, “be still and know that I am God.”  I know that, but the world is spinning out of control.  The main focus of the news today has to do with which bathrooms are acceptable to use, … Continue reading

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MY PRAYER LIST

My prayers list seems to grow longer each day.  As we age that happens I guess.  Many of our friends are reaching that time in life where intercession is needed.  Their health is failing, their eyes and ears aren’t working … Continue reading

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WHITEWASHED

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The white picket fence has seen better days, a bucket of whitewash will do, To cover the shadows and darkness of life, to make it look better and new, But time once again will take over … Continue reading

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KATHY RANT

There are times when Maxine has wisdom beyond her years.  Good heavens, did I really say that?  I must be about the same age so I guess I’m allowed to express my opinion occasionally.  Lately I’ve found myself sitting down … Continue reading

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