Tag Archives: Jesus

GOD IS AWESOME . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The word, “awesome,” is rather over-used today. When we wish to express amazement, surprisingly stunning, miraculous are words that display this kind of feeling or outcome in our lives. To say you did an awesome job, … Continue reading

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GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISE . . .

Thanksgiving is a special day assigned to give thanks for all our blessings. Maybe you don’t feel your life has dealt any your way. You might even wonder if God is real or if He was just made up to … Continue reading

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GOD IS KINDER . . .

When I think about God’s compassion and kindness I am overwhelmed. There is no amount of earthly affection that can come close to what He gives. The gift we give others through our kindness will encourage and inspire them. Often, … Continue reading

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GOD IS STRONGER . . .

When we think of wings, we usually visualize the body part of some kind of bird, an angel or something we order as an appetizer. We don’t usually imagine great strength in those wings until we see a bird in … Continue reading

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WORRISOME, WEAK, WASTEFUL, WHINY WEDNESDAY – NO WAY!

Well, here it is another Hump Day.  We’ve made it halfway through the work week with only two more days to go. How many humps can a camel possess anyway?  I’ve seen some with two humps, but three or more might … Continue reading

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FEELING GRATEFUL . . .

I love the wisdom of Piglet.  He always seems to know the right things to say.  “Our hearts may be small, but they have the capacity to hold great amounts of gratitude.” Yesterday, the women of our church held a … Continue reading

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HAVE YOU MET JESUS?

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today are the youngsters who … Continue reading

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THE 11th HOUR, 11th DAY, 11th MONTH . . .

Over time, the thought of going to war has been argued, protested and many times been placed on a level of disagreement, yet without our military, where would we be? In the last year alone, our National Guard has been … Continue reading

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OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT . . .

Apparently, putting a foot in our mouth isn’t anything new. We’ve just come off an intense political battle – one filled with promises and sometimes vicious words. What a relief to have all those ads deleted from our TV screens. … Continue reading

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THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT

There was a news story a while back of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday and was rejected by every single one.  Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents?  … Continue reading

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WE ALL MATTER . . .

When we grow older, our self-worth tends to decline. Unfortunately, when we pass retirement age, there’s a certain amount of discrimination in our country. People who have amazing life skills and experience often have little value in a society of … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TRUE PEACE?

As we begin another week, it’s a good time to take stock of what’s really important in our lives. It’s a chance to write a “to-do” list and plan the rest of the week. It is an opportunity to look … Continue reading

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BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Bridges are part of our infrastructure. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to connect with those on the other side. We couldn’t easily transport goods from one place to another. In daily … Continue reading

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OPEN YOUR EYES

In our age of technological advances, it hardly seems necessary to use our minds.  Our information is right at our fingertips.  Wouldn’t it be interesting if we all eventually wind up like E.T. with our line of communication being our pointer … Continue reading

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SUNFLOWER SEEDS . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The sunflower seeds have blossomed and the fields of yellow and brown, fill the land with glory and majesty for all who come to enjoy their beauty. These locations have been the perfect place … Continue reading

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DEM BONES DISEASE

My topic for discussion this week has been aging. Not because I’m particularly fond of the subject. It seems there’s a whole lot of people in my age group. I recently heard that the fastest growing group in America today … Continue reading

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AGING EAR DISEASE – OR SELECTIVE HEARING

All kinds of diseases beseech us as we grow old. One that has caused me a lot of problems lately has to do with hearing loss. As Maxine says, “I’m not hard of hearing. I’ve just heard enough.” This loss … Continue reading

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ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When it seems that there is no answer, when we come to the end of our rope, when all else fails, we often turn to prayer. Wouldn’t life go so much easier … Continue reading

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PLANK IN EYE DISEASE

When you get even the smallest speck of dust or pollen in your eye it can cause a ton of discomfort. In Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus says, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and … Continue reading

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NEW LIFE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Pushing through the smallest spaces, reaching to the sky above, Drenched in sunshine and in splendor, nurtured by God’s own pure love, As blood flows through each dark vein, bringing life … Continue reading

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