Tag Archives: Lent
OLDEST PROFESSION FOR WOMEN . . .
My name is Ahava, which means “love.” The work I do is devoid of love, but it brings in the necessary means to provide for myself and my family. I am a prostitute. I began this journey at the age … Continue reading
A HOMESPUN, SEAMLESS ROBE FOR A KING . . .
My name is Hannah. My family has survived because our men are shepherds and the women spin the wool from the sheep. We then weave it into cloth, thus providing clothing for sale in the marketplace. It’s not an easy … Continue reading
THE NETS ARE FULL . . .
ETHAN, THE FISHERMAN My name is Ethan. I live in the city of Galilee, and I make my living from the beautiful waters of the sea outside my humble home. When the sun rises each day, I begin my work. … Continue reading
THE WAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through this season of Lent, let’s never lose sight of the great cost it took to purchase our salvation. Jesus took on human form and came to earth to … Continue reading
MARCUS, A ROMAN PRISON GUARD . . .
I am a soldier, first and foremost. I serve Rome as part of the military, but my main job is to make sure that the prisoners remain alive until they come to trial. Most of them are thieves. Some have … Continue reading
PURVEYOR OF OILS & HERBS . . .
In Jesus’ time, there was little regard for women. The traditions and laws of the Jews were extremely hard on them. They were allowed to be in the Outer Court of the temple, so they could see and hear what … Continue reading
THE SINLESS SON OF GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is the first Sunday of Lent. We’ll hear about the temptation of Christ after He had fasted for 40 days in the desert. The fact that He never succumbed to the lure … Continue reading
RELIGION IN THE TIME OF JESUS . . .
I went to a Lutheran high school many years ago. One of the subjects was “Classical Culture,” which dealt with religion and culture before and after Christianity. The Greeks and Romans had countless gods and goddesses. It seems as though … Continue reading
SHE GRABBED A MIRACLE . . .
For twelve years I’d been labeled as unclean. Entering the temple courts was forbidden. Anyone I touched would also become unclean. The Levitical laws were clear about uncleanness. I was an outcast, just like those with other infirmities. The blind, … Continue reading
ASHES, ASHES, WE ALL FALL DOWN . . .
Then Job answered the Lord and said: “I know that you can do all things,    and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. ‘Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?’Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand,    things too wonderful … Continue reading
THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH . . .
DAMIEN – THE BLACKSMITH I’m a Roman citizen. Roman soldiers were a commonplace on our streets. Even those of us who were considered part of the infrastructure of the city, were enslaved in a manner of speaking. The Romans taxed … Continue reading
A WITNESS . . . NATHANIAL
This a fictional series of stories, based on the history of the Bible along with historical writings about the time when Jesus walked on the earth. These characters represent the melting pot of people who made their living in various … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN SIMPLICITY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting depicts a simpler lifestyle. There’s something about growing up on a farm that puts a certain balance in life. Competition isn’t an option. Hard work and integrity are. Putting in … Continue reading
GIVE UP YOUR RICHES . . .
The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is rich in events of everyday living. Some stories are in the Bible, some are made up, but through this series I’m simply trying to imagine what it would be like … Continue reading
WAITING FOR THE SON TO RISE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & P9OETRYBY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© His bruised and smitten body lay quiet in the grave, In His holy precious blood, the whole world He would save, There are no words to thank Him, to give love in … Continue reading
MARCH MARCHES IN LIKE A LAMB
So much going on in the merry month of March. It’s a good thing it contains so many days. In March, our family celebrates many birthdays. The month also brings St. Patrick’s Day, where everyone becomes Irish for a day. … Continue reading
HAPPY FEBRUARY 2024
Here we go again. Time to flip the page on your calendar. This is the shortest month of the year. This year we’re getting an extra day. I never quite understood the whole concept of leap year. So, do we get out our pogo … Continue reading
ON THE BACK OF A DONKEY
Before His birth, Jesus traveled on the back of a donkey. He was safely protected from the bumps and crevices on the rugged road. Tucked away in His mother’s womb, it wouldn’t be long and He’d be born to set … Continue reading
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