Tag Archives: Joy
MAKE ROOM FOR LAUGHTER
It’s not easy to find humor in the events of today, but I think it’s mandatory. Laughter has always been good medicine. Even the Bible talks about how important it is for us. Proverbs 17:22 says, “A joyful heart is … Continue reading
A DAY OF UNREST
It was the Sabbath day – a day dedicated to rest and meditation. Jesus’ body had been interred in the tomb of a rich man. Time would not allow for preparing the body for burial, because the Sabbath required no … Continue reading
FOR UNTO US . . .
Isaiah 8:6-7 “For to us a child is born,to us a son is given;and the government shall be upon his shoulder,and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God,Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Of the increase of his government and of … Continue reading
RING THOSE BELLS
When my husband was a young lad, he was responsible for ringing the church bells for Sunday service along with other special events as weddings and funerals. His small frame grew big muscles as he tugged on the rope designed … Continue reading
THE WHOLE STORY IS INCONCEIVABLE
I might be the only one who has made this comparison, but the entire Biblical Christmas story reminds me of the word Vizzini kept repeating over and over in “The Princess Bride.” It is more than inconceivable, it’s unbelievable, miraculous … Continue reading
I’M SO EXCITED!
June has always been a special month for me. I was born in June, so I’ll be turning 79 this year. My second grandson was also born in June and will graduate from college this year. In a little more … Continue reading
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THEIR LIFE?
Did you ever stop to wonder what might be going on in someone else’s head? They could be a complete stranger, but their actions are speaking volumes. For example, the lady at the deli counter, who apparently doesn’t like her … Continue reading
SPIRITS OF CHRISTMAS – PART ONE
It seems that some of the world’s greatest literature includes a ghost or two. In Shakespeare’s work, the protagonist is often confronted with ghosts. Spirits are sometime seen as evil or forces from the devil. Some might be portenders of future events. … Continue reading
WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS
A couple of weeks ago, when it was still in the 50s, our granddaughter came over and retrieved our Christmas decorations from the attic in our garage. Both of us have resigned ourselves to not do any ladder climbing now … Continue reading
WHAT HAVE WE GOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR?
It certainly would seem that this Thanksgiving doesn’t give us a lot to be thankful for. We’re basically going into lockdown again. We’re not being permitted to gather with our families and loved ones. We’re seeing an economy slowly dying … Continue reading
THE EMPTY CHURCH
Three generations of our family eight years ago. Taken at the front of our church in Minneapolis. The thought of not celebrating Easter in church is almost impossible for me to imagine, but this year will be a first for … Continue reading
PLEASE, DON’T STEAL MY JOY!
Every mother who sees her first born child experiences a myriad of emotions. For most of us the word “joy” comes to mind. She counts fingers and toes, holds the baby close to her breast and experiences the ecstasy of … Continue reading
FAMILY FIX
This is my family – not a recent photo – but it remains the same today as it was two years ago when this picture was taken. We were celebrating Christmas and all of us were together for the first … Continue reading
THIS OLD HOUSE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A solid base with bones still strong. A place where love and peace belong, A fortress from the outside noise. A buttress which retains our joys, The inner walls are cracked and dry. Like … Continue reading
PEACE ON EARTH
The world was a much smaller place than it is today, when Jesus was born in the tiny town of Bethlehem. In fact a geographer named, Strabo had mapped out as much of it as he possibly could at the time. There … Continue reading
STOP THE WORLD
About a year ago, I started posting cartoons pertaining to writers. I did this as a means of taking my mind off of the negativity going on prior to our last election. Laughter can be good medicine, but so often … Continue reading
CHOICES
“We are not living in a world where all roads are radii of a circle and where all, if followed long enough, will therefore draw gradually nearer and finally meet at the centre: rather in a world where every road, … Continue reading
GETTING YOUR SMILE BACK
Today we continue our journey to S. Carolina and a long awaited visit with our children and in celebration of grandson #2s graduation. We’ve had a great visit with my sis and her husband. Got to take a wonderful tour … Continue reading
THERE IS NO SHAME IN CRYING
What will heaven will be like? Will we all be sitting on white puffy clouds singing and playing golden harps? When someone we love departs this world, it’s natural for us to wonder. As Christians, we have the joy of … Continue reading
DON’T TAKE AWAY MY JOY !
The Easter message has been preached. There were lots of folks in church that usually only come for this one special time. The music was fantastic, the words gave great inspiration and the closeness of church family radiated like sunbeams. What a … Continue reading
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