Tag Archives: Lent
DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
What was going on in his mind? A follower of Jesus for three years – keeper of the treasury – trusted disciple – led by the devil himself to betray the One and only Son of God. How could he? … Continue reading
START OF A NEW WEEK
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My eyes open to the first morning light. My mind fills with many thoughts, yet the chaos within is a driving force, Pulling me to give up before I even start. A … Continue reading
UP A TREE
He was the chief tax collector of Jericho. He was also a descendant of Abraham. His own people despised him because tax collectors were considered corrupt as well as traitors to their own people. Zacchaeus was also short – very … Continue reading
CASTING STONES
It’s fun to spin stones across a vast expanse of water. The stone skips a few times and then sinks. Sometimes they have a soft, smooth exterior – other times they’re rough and may even cut through skin. Stones have been … Continue reading
A TOUCH OF FAITH
“ Jesus turned and saw her. “Take heart, daughter,” he said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed at that moment.” Matthew 9:22 Jesus spent the last three years of his young life, performing miracles, captivating audiences and achieving a following. He crossed … Continue reading
POWER SURGE
At this time of year, something weird happens to human hair. Static electricity slithers its way into our frost laden prairie. No amount of hair spray or styling products can fully eliminate it. Hair simply does its own thing. The … Continue reading
A MAN OF SORROWS
“He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.” Isaiah 53:3 Why did God allow this to happen? … Continue reading
WHAT IS MY VALUE?
According to US Government statistics, the average monetary value of a human life is ten million dollars. If you factor in inflation, you can kick that up another million or two. How do “they” come up with this number? It … Continue reading
WHO AM I?
I love musical theatre. One of my favorites is “Les Misérables,” by Victor Hugo. Hugo lived in a time of great turmoil. The French Revolution was in its early development. People were living in poverty while their rulers partied the … Continue reading
TIME FOR A TIME OUT?
Having spent the last three years in and out of isolation, most of us are not crazy about timeouts. If you’ve been recovering from a long illness, you don’t want to hear that you should relax and take it easy … Continue reading
PROPHECY FULFILLED . . .
There was no question as to who Jesus was. He fulfilled every prophecy ever written about Him. He spoke with authority, He did miracles, He left His home in Heaven and took on the form of man, He died on … Continue reading
COMPUNCTION JUNCTION
The word, “compunction,” isn’t one that we use in daily conversation, but it’s really a cool word. It’s a synonym for “Repentance.” This word originated from the Latin verb, “compungere,” meaning “prick sharply.” We all have a conscience, whether we … 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 for … Continue reading
THE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL
At first his heart was filled with excitement to simply be with Jesus. Like the rest of the disciples, the message appealed to him. He had grown up with the promise of a Messiah and this Jesus seemed to fill all … Continue reading
REIGNITE ME!
What started as an ember which seemed to be snuffed out,Is quickly revived by the breath of God.He whispers His true amazing grace to those who would believe.His Spirit fans the dying light and inspired it with faith.The dwindling glow … Continue reading
THE LAST DAYS OF JESUS
Jesus spent His final days talking to his disciples about what was about to soon take place. It had to be difficult for them to understand. They knew His purpose here on earth, but why did He have to die? … Continue reading
KING JESUS
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. You suffered pain and loss upon that … Continue reading
TIME FOR SOME SERIOUS GROVELING
There’s a whole lot of groveling going on in the Old Testament. The Children of Israel continued to make the same mistakes over and over and over again. It’s easy for us to see where they blew it – how they strayed from … Continue reading
WHAT IF YOU KNEW WHEN YOU WERE GOING TO DIE?
If I knew the exact time, day, year and hour when I would die, I certainly would be in preparation mode. At my age, I should have thought about things like wills, final wishes for my funeral, songs I wanted … Continue reading
HE WAS CREATING QUITE A STIR
The leaders of the church were becoming uneasy. Who was this man who claimed to be from God? They knew what was written about the foretold king. He was supposed to finally release them from their oppression. He was going … Continue reading
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