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BASTILLE DAY . . .

Today is July 14th. A day like any other, but in France, 1789, the sound of cries for liberty rang through the air. Much like the USA, the common people were sick of being ruled by a wealthy monarch while … Continue reading

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NO REGRETS . . .

Yesterday it was too hot to go outside. Melting wasn’t an option, so I stayed inside and watched TV. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately. I can tell, because my recliner leans to the right. I … Continue reading

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EIGHT YEARS OF WAR . . .

The American Revolution lasted from 1775 to September of 1781 when Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington in Yorktown, Virginia. It officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. What began as an actual civil war between those who were … Continue reading

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OUR PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What is the price of liberty? Where lies the victor’s prize?Is it in bodies laying still, beneath the cold, dark skies?The cost to win our freedom cannot be seen in life,But in the … Continue reading

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OUR MOST PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .

The big day of America’s 250th anniversary has come and gone. A day that lives on in the hearts of her citizens, giving them hope for a brighter future. I’ve written about this in the past few days, but my … Continue reading

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COMPLETE DARKNESS . . .

His hand reached for the oil lamp in the blackness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading

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WHERE IS GOD?

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan.  We often wonder where He is during massive destruction.  We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent … Continue reading

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GOD US EVERYWHERE . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Recently, I picked up my watercolors and started painting flowers. It was not yet time to get into the garden and I’m still struggling with a cough acquired from pneumonia. There are times when … Continue reading

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WALK IN MY SHOES . . .

In December of 1962, Harper Lee’s novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” was released as a black and white film starring Gregory Peck. It was a time when racial inequality was at its height. Riots were going on across the country. … Continue reading

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WHAT IF?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading

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GOOD GRIEF . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This intricate watercolor was painted by Paul shortly after winter left and what remained was the start of new life. As we travel this world there will be ups and downs. Situations … Continue reading

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THE SKY IS FALLING . . .

So, today is National Chicken Little Awareness Day. How will you celebrate? If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world … Continue reading

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THE EGGS AND I . . .

This year I brought my hand painted Easter eggs to the church breakfast. I believe the price of eggs last year was like $7. a dozen. They would’ve been considered golden eggs. My watercolor paint box was open, so I … Continue reading

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APPLYING EASTER TO EVERY DAY . . .

The beautiful music still resonates in my mind. The pews will not be as full at least until Christmas, but still the good news of salvation has reached the ears of many.  The flowers slowly droop and wilt and are eventually … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR ETERNAL LIFE . . .

His mission on earth is accomplished. He has conquered death and removed sin and guilt. His precious blood was the payment. He lives within our hearts and is with us forever through His Holy Spirit.. He will come again to … Continue reading

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HE IS RISEN INDEED . . .

Sun kissed treetops show the glory of our heavenly Father. They also demonstrate the resurrection of His Son, Jesus as life returned to His risen, perfect body. The movement in the sky is the whisper of the Holy Spirit as … Continue reading

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GOD WITH US . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He was just a little baby, but like no other one,He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son,People came from miles around unto this unknown place,Unlike all other kingly homes, … Continue reading

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SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE . . .

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CROSS OF GLORY

The cross in this photo is a prototype for a commission Paul was called on to sculpt many years ago. It’s an empty cross, but the darkened shadows depict Jesus’ blood – shed for the redemption of all mankind. The … Continue reading

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SO, WHAT EXACTLY DOES MAUNDY MEAN?

Maundy is derived from the Latin word mandatum, which means command. Other words like mandate and mandatory also come from this word. In the context of Holy Week, Jesus would spend His last meal on earth with His disciples. The … Continue reading

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