Tag Archives: Jesus
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TAKE HIS HAND
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© When the way is cluttered with the fog of uncertainty, take his hand. His hands are open to the world. He reaches out to heal. He touches and His will is done. He knows … Continue reading
THE CENTURION
I was simply following orders. I’d done this many times before, but this was different. Now an innocent man, stood before an angry mob who demanded His death. As I raised the lash for the last time, He was … Continue reading
HE TAKES MY HAND
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© His hands are open to the world. He reaches out to heal. He touches and His will is done. He knows just how we feel. He took on human flesh to be the … Continue reading
THE SCOURGE
39 lashes was the limit. More than that would have probably caused death. The object of lashing was to inflict severe pain and humiliation. It was part of the ritual of crucifixion – a means to cause the criminal … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© I had no gift to offer on the morning of His birth. My voice had no great songs to sing. The gifts I could give had no possible worth? My words were not worthy to bring? … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – SERENITY
Watercolor by Paul T. Boecher© For the Lord takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with salvation. Psalm 149:4 Where does your peace come from? Is it in a quiet place in nature or a moment free from … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – THIRST
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© “The Ghost Ship” Even in the heat of summer and the depths of despair, God provides living waters for all things. He nourishes the soil, replenishes the lakes and rivers, supplies thirst quenching relief … Continue reading
RANDOM THOUGHT – PURIFIED
Original art by Paul T. Boecher© When spring comes and the ice disappears from lakes and streams, we can’t wait to clean all the grime of winter from our cars and other vehicles. It’s kind of a purging of all … Continue reading
MALCHUS
There are many minor characters in the Passion story. One of them was a servant of the high priest Caiaphas, named Malchus. Most of us remember him being the victim of Peter’s sword and having his ear restored miraculously by Jesus, … Continue reading
