Tag Archives: opinion

HARD WORK NEVER HURT ANYONE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul Boecher was known for sketching ideas for future paintings. Many of those sketch books he created were used for that purpose, but these two are reminiscent of another time and a … Continue reading

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MY GOD OR MY COUNTRY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER No matter how you feel about our country and what’s going on right now, I believe there is always going to be hope in our God. He has promised to be with … Continue reading

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MY FATHER GOD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The painting for today is a watercolor depicting how our early history was forged in a land that had already been inhabited by several native tribes. Our country is facing difficult times … Continue reading

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GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES . . .

I’m on a quest in search of opinions regarding generation gaps. My reason for this is that I’m involved in a program that is looking for ways to bridge the gap which exists between them. I know that when a … Continue reading

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TBT – WE THE PEOPLE . . .

Today is Throw Back Thursday, I’m feeling kind of lazy, it’s getting close to a National election, I’m running out of ideas of things to write about. I found this oldie from several years ago that still seems appropriate today. … Continue reading

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ATHLETES, POLITICIANS, MIMES & BOBBLE HEADS

Having been both a student and teacher of public speaking, I’ve had to learn a lot about body language. Has anyone else noticed similar gestures, eye contact, hand movement and nodding heads on those in the public eye? When they … Continue reading

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SIGNS OF AGING – DROOL . . .

Here it is – Saturday. Another week has melted into the past and it’s been filled with all kinds of emotions. As the days pass, it seems they go much faster as I grow older. One may even dribble into … Continue reading

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CHANGE IS ALMOST ALWAYS GOOD . . .

I suppose Mark Twain would’ve been considered a radical in his time, and even today he’d be politically incorrect, but he made a lot of sense.  He didn’t mince words when it came to the politicians of his day and … Continue reading

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GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .

“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.”   Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading

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AI VERSUS GOD

 ” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5 I am not … Continue reading

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LORD, HEAL OUR LAND . . .

The past week was filled with anticipation, disappointment, fear and sometimes rage. Wars continue to rage in far off countries while here at home we’re fighting an even greater enemy. As we begin a new week which focuses on America … Continue reading

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WHY DO WE NEED JESUS?

It’s easy to see why we need someone to rescue us from the ugliness which has covered the world.  Identity theft has run amok – human slavery still exists as children are sold into prostitution – morality is at an all-time low – everything except … Continue reading

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GENDER BLENDER

I’m certain to get a reaction from my post today. It is not my intention to judge. I am a sinner, just like everyone else on this planet. Everyone I know, knows I believe in God. I trust everything in … Continue reading

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BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE & MEN . . .

It’s funny how old metaphors can still be applicable to us today. “The best laid plans of mice and men,” originated in a poem by Robert Burns, titled “To a Mouse.” The poem was an ode to the poor little … Continue reading

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DEATH & TAXES

Woo hoo, it’s April 15th and time to get your taxes paid or receive a refund. I never did quite understand why we should be taxed on what we earned by actually working. It seems ludicrous in a way that … Continue reading

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CHOICE & CONSEQUENCES

Every day we’re faced with choices. When you think about it, most things we do are based on our choices, but we often fail to look ahead to the consequences. If Jesus, the man, had a choice in the matter … Continue reading

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FEBRUARY DISPONDENCY

It seems this little month lacks in number of days, but there are plenty of things to celebrate. There actually are a lot of things going during this tiny month.  It’s been designated National Heart Month, Black History Month, National Weddings Month … Continue reading

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POLITICALLY CORRECT

One of the world’s greatest evangelists, Billy Graham, once said, “Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone, except God.”  Not only did Mr. Graham have experience as a preacher, but he was a counselor to many presidents … Continue reading

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POLITICS AS USUAL

No need to elaborate on Mark Twain’s quote, but we have just witnessed another State of the Union Address. President Biden appeared the most presidential we have seen for some time. The Peanut Gallery of Congressmen and women didn’t fail … Continue reading

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THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – RELIGIOUS LIFE

Both Mary and Joseph were from the lineage of King David.  They followed the laws of the Old Testament and devoutly studied the scriptures each day.  They would have insisted on that within their family.  The command to raise a … Continue reading

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