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THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART ONE
I’m beginning a series of stories, based on the Passion History of the Bible. The characters are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how … Continue reading
LUKE THREE – MAKE WAY FOR THE LORD
READ LUKE THREE Luke opens this chapter by telling us who was ruling at the time, where this was taking place and the prophesy that was being fulfilled through it all. John, the Baptist was now 30 years old and … Continue reading
WOULD YOU HIRE HIM?
He wasn’t your usual preacher. This man had taken a vow at the beginning of his life, to serve God. He would separate himself from society – not indulge in things of the world – live alone as a hermit for … Continue reading
WITH GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE
Elizabeth was no spring chicken. In fact she was well beyond menopause and her prayer for a child had never been answered – a stigma for women of her time. She probably had given up. When given the news that she would bear … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – HEROD ANTIPAS
Having come from a long line of sociopaths, Herod Antipas relished in the shock and awe of his domain. The more outlandish the behavior, the better. Like his father, Herod, the Great, he was much a chip off the old … Continue reading
CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION STORY – JOHN, THE BAPTIST
This begins a series on the characters of the Passion of Christ for Lent An empty cradle sat collecting dust in the quiet home of an elderly couple. The woman prayed for many years to have children, but that hope … Continue reading
JOHN BAPTIZES JESUS
What a sight he was, this man who was preaching repentance and washing sins away through baptism. This was the son of Elizabeth and Zechariah – born in their old age – promised by the Angel of the Lord to … Continue reading
RIPPLE EFFECT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© From the icy mountain, Through crevices in the face of granite, Water flows to the Jordan River, Fresh, vibrant, clean, restorative, John, the teacher of repentance, Calls, Reaches, Touches souls, Cleansing … Continue reading
THOSE HORRIFIC HERODS
Our people had been subjected to foreign rule for as long as I can remember. The Herods considered themselves to Jews, but they were deeply rooted in the traditions and laws of Rome. Each day was filled with challenges. Women … Continue reading
PREPARE THE WAY . . .
My relative, Elizabeth had a child shortly before my Son was born. It was quite astounding since she was way beyond child bearing years. However, this was all part of God’s amazing plan for the world. When her son, John … Continue reading
ALL IN GOD’S TIMING
An empty cradle sat collecting dust in the quiet home of an elderly couple. Carved many years ago, by anxious hands – filled with soft blankets of lambs wool. Time passed and still the cradle remained empty. A sad scenario for many … Continue reading
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