Tag Archives: Jesus
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
WEATHERED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Scuffed by the constant thrashing of the elements, Exterior somewhat battered by overuse, Sitting quietly in the peace of the harbor,, Waiting for another chance, Like us, clothed in … Continue reading
OVERLOAD
This has been quite a week. We’re in the midst of a garage sale, downsizing our living space, getting rid of a lot of unnecessary clutter in our life and looking forward to more organization in our lives. Add to … Continue reading
WHITEWASHED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The white picket fence has seen better days, a bucket of whitewash will do, To cover the shadows and darkness of life, to make it look better and new, But time once again will take over … Continue reading
BUMPS IN THE ROAD
So, you’ve got it all figured out, do you? You’ve made a blueprint for your life and expect everything to fall into place. You begin to put things into action and suddenly reality sets in. Your child needs braces – the … Continue reading
DAY BY DAY
There are days when we simply wonder if we will be able to make it through. This hymn gives strength in those moments. 1 Day by day and with each passing moment, Strength I find to meet my trials here; … Continue reading
SO, WHAT’S THE PLAN?
OK, I give up. What’s the plan? It’s so easy to get discouraged when looking at what lies ahead, because of the unknown. If only everything was spelled out in simple language. For centuries people have wanted to know what their … Continue reading
INTO THE LIGHT
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© A world shrouded in darkness, enveloped in an everlasting haze, Closing in with its heavy cape of weight and anxiety, Never ceasing to control us, Holding tightly as we sink further into the bottomless pit, But even in … Continue reading
EARTHLY TREASURE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The broken-down feed mill stands firmly aside the riverbank, Like a noble guardian, staunchly overlooking the water, Once filled with treasure of the harvest golden, It now stands as a tribute to its … Continue reading
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