Tag Archives: Jesus

STILL WATERS

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Though fears assail and haunt me, my Jesus will be there, He knows my every weakness, He feels my every care, Through valleys dark He leads me, He’s always at my side, To waters … Continue reading

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BLUE HAIRED WOMAN

There are things that happen when you age that I never expected.  Your memory fades.  You can leave a room on a mission to do something, but forget it completely when you arrive at your destination. Your body sags in … Continue reading

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DREAMS

The story of Joseph, the young interpreter of dreams, has intrigued people of all ages for centuries. Joseph didn’t always make friends when he related the meaning of  dreams, but he continued to do so.  I’ve been known to have some very weird … Continue reading

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MEAT & POTATOES

After another holiday of stuffing ourselves with all kinds of good things to eat, calories and sweet treats, I can’t help but think about how important our diets are.  I’m not talking about the stuff we put into our mouths, … Continue reading

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RIPPLES

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Water remains stagnant until life comes into it, When it does, the water becomes full of endless movement, Swirling, tumbling, flowing, ebbing, descending, spreading, Taking it to a totally new dimension, Life is like that … Continue reading

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I’M NO GOOD!

  Martin Luther spent the greater part of his young life trying to live up to his father’s expectations of him, his peers’ opinions of him and the church’s requirements of him.  He thought if only He was a better … Continue reading

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COME UNTO ME

  There are days when I wish I could simply walk into heaven and know that God would be waiting there with open arms.  There are other days when I feel there is still so much I should do here … Continue reading

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NOW WHAT?

Their world had been torn apart.  The tomb was empty.  Jesus was dead and now someone had stolen His body.  It was more than they could bear.  The early morning revelation must’ve been one of the most exciting part of … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, JESUS

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© I cannot imagine life without him.  He has filled me with confidence when I had none. He has bound my innermost wounds and caused their healing. He makes each moment of life important even … Continue reading

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HE IS NOT HERE. HE IS RISEN!

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© He died that I could live. He suffered pain and loss. He gave all He could give, upon that rugged cross. But on that awesome day, so many years ago, He for my sins … Continue reading

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BELIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE

There are days when I wonder what on earth I’m still doing here. I spend hours trying to figure out some new technology when I could have completed three loads of laundry. I wake up early only to spend that … Continue reading

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ANGER AND RAGE AND HATE, OH MY!

He tells it like it is and even though he’s not the average politician, he’s followed by those who have held their anger with the government within.  They yearn for new leadership without the ties to an overly corrupt body of administrators.  … Continue reading

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I AM

Original mural painted on wall of our Christian elementary and Middle School in Golden Valley, MN by Paul T. Boecher© Jesus told us, through His writer John, who he was.  He was sent to earth to fulfill a promise made … Continue reading

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RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION

Each year for 30 some years, this man and His family travelled to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast.  It was as much apart of His life as studying the scriptures.  His mission was about to be fulfilled. When He entered … Continue reading

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MY LORD, MY KING

Original art by Paul T. Boecher©   You are my Lord and King. Without you I am lost. My praise to you I bring, for paying the great cost. You died upon the cross to save a wretch like me. … Continue reading

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TRIUMPHAL ENTRY

   He knew it would be there waiting for Him when He sent the disciples to  find it – the foal of a donkey, never ridden by any human body.  Imagine that donkey’s reaction when they placed the blankets on … Continue reading

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THE TOMB

According to Jewish custom, burial of the dead had to take place on the same day of death.  His body had been turned over to Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.  The women followed and watched as Jesus was carried to … Continue reading

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HIDDEN

Original Art by Paul T. Boecher© As hard as we may try, we cannot hide from God’s eyes.  He knows our every sin, our every need, our every desire.  He knows the outer shell that He created when our parents … Continue reading

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REDEMPTION

Original art by Paul T. Boecher©   Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness and wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness we … Continue reading

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THE CURSE OF THE CROSS

Many years ago, a group of our church members were putting the finishing touches on our newly built sanctuary.  My husband had the honor of constructing the cross which would be placed at the front.  It was made of railroad ties … Continue reading

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