Tag Archives: Peace
CAN WE FIND GOOD IN THIS
Yesterday I went grocery shopping for the week. As I made my way through the aisles I couldn’t help but notice more people than usual doing the same. Some had filled their carts to capacity and even to the point … Continue reading
SPRING – RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The ravages of winter have all but covered the once fertile fields of this beautiful, old barn, but life still exists within and without. The memories emanating from my grandparent’s farm continue … Continue reading
A CALL TO REST
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Deep within the tallest pines, with dark night’s haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, A quiet sanctuary, a place to run and hide, A place to … Continue reading
TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO DREAM
I recall going to sleep as a child and my mom would tell me to have sweet dreams. The thought of having sweet dreams was comforting, because the real world wasn’t always that kind of escape. In your dreams you … Continue reading
QUIET AFTER THE STORM
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© We search in vain for a place empty of confusion, All the trappings of the world bring no relief, The noise of life overtakes us. We run to the mountains for serenity, … Continue reading
THE BEGINNING OF LIFE ETERNAL
I’ve reached a point in my life where many of my friends are being released from their pain here on earth and have passed into heaven. It’s tough to see those we care about leaving this life. It not only … Continue reading
BRIDGING THE GAP
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The world is not the place for me, I long to be in heaven, When thoughts like that invade my mind, I ask to be forgiven, God’s plan was not for me to die, He … Continue reading
SUNDAY SILENCE
It’s Sunday and the temp is well below zero. Even the dog was hesitant to go outside, but he gave in to nature’s call. As I waited for him in the cold silence, I took a minute to soak it … Continue reading
PROVERBIAL THOUGHTS
The sun peeked through the morning mist today. What started as tints of red and gold, exploded into a kaleidoscope of color. Soon pinks were blending into mauve and the hazy cloudiness made it look like surreal. We’re experiencing a January … Continue reading
CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH?
Traffic sounds rumble early on a frosty morning. The crash of box cars echoes from the tracks. People running here and there with so much to accomplish and so little time. You become invisible in a sea of bodies rushing – … Continue reading
WOULDN’T IT BE NICE?
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Mondays indicated a new start – a fresh beginning? If all the world … Continue reading
QUIET TIME
“Age puzzles me. I thought it was a quiet time. My seventies were interesting and fairly serene, but my eighties are passionate. I grow more intense as I age.” Florida Scott-Maxwell I remember it as plain as day – grandma’s … Continue reading
CACOPHANY
The clamor and noise of the world, Beating against the minds of those who have heard enough, Pounding into the inner questioning of every thing, And every body, Questioning, badgering, accusations, allegations, Truth or untruth, Disharmony, dissonance, harshness to the … Continue reading
DEATH OF A NATION
Over the weekend, we went to see the newest film by Denesh D’Souza about the death of a nation. It was an interesting film regarding the involvement of the Democrat Party in slavery, racism towards all races other than white, creating … Continue reading
I VANT TO BE ALONE
In the thirties, there was movie actress named Marlene Dietrich whose one most remembered quote was, “I vant to be alone.” I’m not sure if it was a movie quote or something she told the press to get rid of them. … Continue reading
EARLY MORNING LIGHT
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading
FINDING PEACE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Where is that peaceful, quiet place that you are longing for, Is it in empty moments while waiting to do more, Will you find peace and contentment among the birds that sing, Or does … Continue reading
DO NOT BE AFRAID!
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long, There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation, He provides for every need, even when there’s … Continue reading
GOT PEACE?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©, Weary of the noise of media attention, Exhausted by virtuous and often untrue claims, Troubled hearts cling to greater intervention, Longing for refreshment from the flames, Looking up is what we need for our … Continue reading
