Tag Archives: Inspiration

RANDOM THOUGHT – LIGHT

“Golden Moment” acrylic on canvas 20×16 by Paul T. Boecher© Ask any outdoor painter when it’s the best time to create art and they will undoubtedly say – in the morning or at twilight.  During these brief moments, God has … Continue reading

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LOVE WITHOUT EXPECTATION

In this season of Lent – repentance is the key thought – humbling ourselves before our God – asking for His forgiveness for our sinful ways – giving thanks for His gift of salvation.  Because of these things, we may want to sacrifice … Continue reading

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LOVE IS …

  Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.  So says the dictionary. Patience also means putting others needs ahead of our own.  It should be so easy, but our natural inclination … Continue reading

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TEN GREAT BIBLE VERSES ON LOVE

Song of Solomon 4:10 How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices! Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also … Continue reading

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SUPER SUPER HERO

Another Super Bowl has come and gone and men who are simply much larger, stronger, physically capable than most can now rest on their laurels.  Isn’t it amazing how willing some are to place their hopes and dreams on such qualities?  … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – NOSTALGIA

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The ravages of winter have all but covered the once fertile fields of this beautiful, old barn, but life still exists within and without.  The memories emanating from my grandparent’s farm continue to remind … Continue reading

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RESTORATION

There are some reality shows on TV that deal with restoring old things into their former state.  As you walk through a neighborhood of restored Victorian homes, it’s easy to imagine the kind of lives the residents lived.  You may have … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – WINTER

   ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER© Winter has finally demonstrated its rage in the normally snow covered hills and valleys of Minnesota.  The fresh white blanket caresses roof tops and has reached every nook and cranny of the landscape.  Our … Continue reading

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OUT OF THE OFFICE

   As most of you know, I rarely miss a day of blogging, but this weekend I’ll be taking a brief hiatus to concentrate on my family of drama students as they perform.   I ask that the Lord be … Continue reading

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JUST A BABY BOY

He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one. He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son. People came to see the King and found Him in a place Unlike all other … Continue reading

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A HERO DOESN’T KNOW HE IS ONE

As we celebrate another Veterans Day, we take time to look up to those who have given a portion of their lives to serve their country.  We’ll hear inspiring words concerning their unselfish and heroic deeds.  Many of them will … Continue reading

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DATELINE, OCTOBER 30, 1517

Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 10-30-14 The man lay motionless in his bed, wondering if what he was about to do was even remotely logical.  His mind had been plagued for years on thoughts of obtaining a place in heaven.  He … Continue reading

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TRUE PEACE

  ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© When life engulfs you with   anger and rage – when you struggle with fear and temptation, Turn your mind to the glory of God’s written page – He will heal you and give you salvation. Though … Continue reading

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FAMILY ROAD TRIPS

Gone are the days when we’d pack three children, a dog and half  our worldly belongings into the car and take off for a family vacation.  Oh the joys of the open road – where you can leave all your … Continue reading

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AMERICA

Samuel Francis Smith wrote the lyrics to “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” in 1831, only 55 years after the Declaration of Independence had been signed.  Marian Anderson performed the song at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939.  Martin Luther King, Jr. recited the … Continue reading

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SANCTUARY

Where do you go to escape the noisiness of life, the frustrations, the fears and worries?  When I was a kid, I always retreated to my closet.  It was a dark, quiet place where no one could hear my words of … Continue reading

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OUR TIME OF GRACE

If Jesus defeated the devil, why is he still allowed to walk the earth?  This is a question that many folks ask of us Christians.  It’s a question we Christians often ask too, especially when we see the way our … Continue reading

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