Tag Archives: Jesus
FEARS ASSUAGED
Lying prone upon this desperate land, With the weight of sin upon my back, Enormous rocks – the weight I cannot stand, To take away my breath below the stack. Each slab weighs more than the one before it, … Continue reading
WAITING FOR THE STORM
It seems that just a day ago, small buds of green appeared, The signs of spring were everywhere, then quickly disappeared, A winter storm with lots of snow comes roaring into town, The cloak of white is beautiful, but it’s … Continue reading
IT WAS AN EPIPHANY
I’m a lot like my mom when it comes to telling jokes. She’d often forget the punchline as do I, but she relayed a good one several years back, regarding the wise men of the Epiphany. When on vacation in the … Continue reading
WHAT FACE WILL YOU WEAR TODAY?
I must admit – I have a face that can be more like a mask than reality. I have a number of different profile pictures on my facebook page. Many look like a normal, ordinary old lady. Some are filled … Continue reading
PIERCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Black, acrid smoke rises from a recently snuffed candle. It weaves its way through the light, causing darkness to prevail. But is that darkness eternal? Will the light return again? Will the endlessness of obscurity win … Continue reading
LIFE’S MARATHON
“Life is a culmination of the past, an awareness of the present, an indication of a future beyond knowledge, the quality that gives a touch of divinity to matter.” Charles Lindbergh There is nothing wrong with setting goals. By … Continue reading
DON’T WORRY ABOUT TOMORROW
“Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? … Continue reading
BUT MARY PONDERED
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” When I was a young child, I thought the word “ponder” meant to pound. In a child’s mind it made perfect sense for Mary to treasure the things … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS PROMISE
Children stare in awe at the ornaments and lights,Each sparkle puts a twinkle in their eyes.The cookies are in the oven, such tantalizing bites,The gifts of Christmas come in every size. The special clothes and widened smiles are evidence complete,That … Continue reading
FOR UNTO US . . .
Isaiah 8:6-7 “For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Of the increase of his government and of … Continue reading
RING THOSE BELLS
When my husband was a young lad, he was responsible for ringing the church bells for Sunday service along with other special events as weddings and funerals. His small frame grew big muscles as he tugged on the rope designed … Continue reading
GOD IS WITH US!
We travel this life talking to, relying on and trusting God, but the thought of actually meeting Him face to face is often inconceivable. God loves us so much that He took on human flesh – went through the trauma of … Continue reading
BREATHLESS
Shepherds fending off their sleep, while they tended all their sheep. Suddenly were startled by the hosts of angels in the sky. “Do not fear,” was said to them – “We bring good news and peace to men.” They followed God’s bright star above … Continue reading
WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?
Brilliantly colored ornaments hang tight to the Christmas tree, Stockings are hung on a mantel while a roaring fire we see, Packages look so festive in colors of red, gold and green, With ribbons they’re bound, and secrets within, makes … Continue reading
THE ARSENAL OF THE OPPRESSOR – BITTERNESS
This week my posts have to do with ways we can find ourselves under the thumb of the evil one – the real oppressor, the devil. Many may conclude that our greatest enemy today is our own government – the … Continue reading
WORDS OF TRUTH
Aslan says, “though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, there is a magic deeper still which she did not know. Her knowledge goes back only to the dawn of time. But if she could have looked a little further … Continue reading
LIFE & DEATH
When we’re born, we come into the world screaming our little lungs out. When we leave it, many of us will do the same. Neither birth nor death is easy. We spend nine months safely tucked away in … Continue reading
THE DEVIL’S TOOLBOX
I know that my Redeemer lives and that I will inherit His kingdom some day. I believe that His resurrection from death is in truth what will happen to me when I die, but for some reason, that nasty old … Continue reading
LIVING WITHIN A BUBBLE
Do you ever feel like you’re living in a bubble – a vacuum – and encased shelter that was designed to keep all the evil from ever getting to you? Over the past couple years, we’ve been forced into … Continue reading
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