Tag Archives: Jesus
THE PERFECT ROLE MODEL
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Do we place upon a pedestal the heroes of our time? We sometimes make them idols. Do we think they are divine? When they show that they are human, they quickly tumble down. … Continue reading
I COULD NEVER DO THAT
They stood by Him for three years. The One who called them was like none other they’d ever known. Following Him left no question. He was charismatic yet gentle. His voice held confidence. His mission seemed so important to them. They … Continue reading
I WON’T GROW UP
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we didn’t have to grow up – if we didn’t have to go to school – if we could do whatever we want without following the rules? In John Barrie’s, “Peter Pan” the author created a place … Continue reading
AT THE DOOR
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© His life was a mess. He was tattered and torn; still he slowly approached the door, He had lost every hope. He was broken and worn. Yet he felt there had to be more, With all … Continue reading
IN THE SCHEME OF THINGS
Our world is a sea of people. I often wonder where I fit in, in that massive expanse. Little old me, is like a speck on the radar. Sure, there’s a heartbeat and blood flows through my veins, but it’s … Continue reading
IMPOSSIBLE? NOT WITH GOD!
Do you ever have days that you wish could just forget happened? Does your life look like it’s headed for the darkest, smelliest sewer? Has your faith suffered because of it? When things seem their worst, that’s the time to … Continue reading
BURDENS CARRIED
Jesus’ beaten and wounded body was exhausted from continuous beatings. His flesh was a mass of blood and torn flesh, along with the spit spewing from His accusers mouths. His trek along the via dolorosa included carrying the instrument of … Continue reading
GOD WINS!
The Bible has lots of references to lions. Daniel was thrown into a pit filled with them and was able to survive with the protection of God. David killed one with his bare hands to save a lost sheep from … Continue reading
RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS DAY
This is one wacky holiday we can all sink our teeth into. It doesn’t take a lot of work. It can be something as simple as paying someone a compliment, helping them carry their groceries to the car, make a … Continue reading
LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION
40 days without nourishment – living in a vast emptiness – alone, weary, hungry, weak, easy prey for the adversary. Jesus was about to begin His ministry as the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the … Continue reading
THE VALENTINE BOX
Whatever happened to the Valentine boxes we made as children? Are schools still doing that or is it no longer politically correct to be friends and show your love for your fellow students? Have we become so afraid to show … Continue reading
LIGHT IN MY EYES
I’m getting started late this morning. Usually our dog Gage is tugging on an arm or leg in hot pursuit of getting outdoors by 5 AM, but for some reason he let us sleep this morning. Maybe he knows we … Continue reading
WORKS OF ART
MY HUSBAND PAUL DOING A PLEIN AIR DEMONSTRATION IN THE PARK LAST SUMMER I’m blessed to be married to an artist. I knew it way back in a high school art class. All the students were going to try three … Continue reading
A FORK IN THE ROAD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You walked the path of life for me – You suffered for my loss. You sacrificed Your own dear Son, upon an ugly cross. You did this for a worm like me, … Continue reading
THE PROMISED LAND
In April of 1968, I had two toddlers, was a stay at home mom, and was living in small town Wisconsin. We were far away from the riots raging in Milwaukee in the sixties, but were well aware of them. … Continue reading
THE PERFECT LOVE STORY
His love is like none we have ever experienced here on earth. His love is beauty beyond our wildest dreams. His love is precious, merciful, compassionate. His love is given freely without question. His love doesn’t look at our past mistakes. He … Continue reading
HUMILITY
Humility can mean modesty, subservience, giving up your rights, being last taking on a task that no one else wants. These attributes are slowly being eaten away in our current society. Somehow we no longer feel we can be successful … Continue reading
GETTING RID OF THE GARBAGE
One thing we think about as a new year arrives, is getting rid of some of our past baggage. Even in a day, we accumulate a bunch of it. We don’t just wake up, eat, take care of our personal needs and … Continue reading
SECOND CHANCE, AGAIN!
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” T.S. Eliot “The more we let God take us over, the more truly ourselves … Continue reading
PEACE CAME TO EARTH
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
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