Tag Archives: Jesus
MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS
I was engaged to a man named, Joseph. Our marriage was planned long before we even knew each other. Both of us were from the lineage of King David, but those days of glory were long gone for our people. … Continue reading
BITTER OR BETTER
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I was recently reminded that our attitude often needs an adjustment. The bitter things in life, Sadness, Illness, Loneliness, Trials Indifference, All lead to, Anger, Frustration, Fear, Emptiness, But when our hearts are … Continue reading
WHAT LOVE IS THIS?
A child is born – it happens every day. But when our Lord, Savior, Messiah, Baby, Jesus, King, Emerged from Mary’s womb, lt was more than extraordinary, God chose to come to us, to live among us, to be human … Continue reading
SARAH – MOTHER OF NATIONS
You can’t imagine what it was like. I was scorned by friends and neighbors. My husband even made me feel responsible for my not producing an heir – a bloodline which would eventually lead to the birth of the Messiah. … Continue reading
IN A LOWLY MANGER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© You could have come in glory, in purple robes and crown, You chose a life of poverty instead, Your bed was once a feeding trough, your palace now a barn, A perfect place … Continue reading
A CHILL IN THE AIR
Winter has officially arrived in my neck of the woods with the snow filled skies opening on our “new” old house. I love the frosty, fluffy, white stuff as long as I don’t have to go anywhere. The fresh blanket … Continue reading
RIPPLE EFFECT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© From the icy mountain, Through crevices in the face of granite, Water flows to the Jordan River, Fresh, vibrant, clean, restorative, John, the teacher of repentance, Calls, Reaches, Touches souls, Cleansing … Continue reading
UNWED MOTHER
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 12/4/15 A young girl of about 13 is about her duties in the house. She’s possibly weaving cloth or sewing items for the humble trousseau she would bringing to her pre-arranged marriage. She was used to working hard. … Continue reading
LITTLE BOXES
Right now I’m up to my ear lobes in boxes of all sizes. Actually I’m doing much better than I was. Last week they were over my head. I thought we’d downsized, but guess what? We’re going to have to … Continue reading
HOW DO YOU PACK THIS?
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL BOECHER – Wood sculpture titled “A Little Off the Top.” There’s a lot to be said about the baggage we carry. We sometimes wonder why we accumulate so many things during the years. As I get closer in the … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUTH?
I wonder if Pontius Pilate had any idea what Jesus was saying when he heard the accused firmly state that he indeed was a king. Here was an ordinary criminal declaring His defense. Pilate probably was trying to engage our Lord … Continue reading
RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY!
We’ve had our share of rain this past week in Lake Woebegone – or at least in the surrounding areas of Minnesota. As we pray that none of it seeps into our now “sold” house, nor into the one we … Continue reading
THE UGLY SIDE OF LIFE
Every day there is one shocking news story after another. We’re bombarded by tales of inhumanity murder, greed, lust, idolatry, treacherous acts of violence and hatred. Occasionally we’re treated to a “feel good” story, but it seems they’re few and … Continue reading
GRAFTED IN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A vine will truly flourish if more are grafted in, The main root still does nourish the weaker ones within, We all like sweet additions can gain and also give, When … Continue reading
BEAUTY OR BEAST?
Weeds begins quite small, but quickly grow into a thing of beauty or take advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms its way through fertile soil and takes hold of each and everything in its … Continue reading
SAY PLEASE & THANK YOU
Two of the first words we learn as toddlers are please and thank you – rather than demanding and expecting to get an immediate response. If we look at our relationship to God in this way, things might go a lot … Continue reading
TROUBLE!
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 7/06/14 Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, … Continue reading
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
BREAKING POINT
The top things that cause us stress in life have to do with our environment, our relationships, our work and our social lives. Each of these things should also be rewarding, but when you think about it, the most … Continue reading
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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