Tag Archives: Jesus
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
ARE YOU READY?
An open grave awaits the arrival of a new owner. Pall bearers gently remove a casket from its temporary home and set it upon a waiting bier. After tears and prayers it will be lowered into the dark, freshly dug soil and eventually … Continue reading
MERGING TRAFFIC
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Like ships that pass upon the open waters, We sail through life effortlessly, or so it seems, Under the surface there are tangles and weeds that strangle, Above, prevailing winds determine the journey, There are perils … Continue reading
GOOD SHEPHERD
Yesterday we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday in our church. The image of Jesus as the shepherd of a wayward flock has always been of great comfort to me. We used the 23rd Psalm as the focus of both of our mothers’ … Continue reading
SPRING©
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Droplets blend together from remnants of ice and mountain snow, Trickling over rocky crevices, dancing together in a timeless waltz, Soon they meld into a cascade of raging energy as the dance becomes intense, … Continue reading
I KNOW HOW SHE FEELS
Entering one phase of life to another can be daunting. My thirteen year old granddaughter is struggling with this now as she hangs on to her childhood years while wanting to be grown up. Suddenly you’re expected to shed off the … Continue reading
CAMOUFLAGED
ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© Entwined with brush and branches, a refuge holds you tight, The world is far away, you’re hidden from its sight, The fear you hold inside, adrenaline excites, But comfort still you know. It takes away your … Continue reading
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