Tag Archives: Peace
A DELICATE BALANCE
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Martin Luther King, Jr. We’re experiencing some wonderful weather here in the Midwest. Days are growing shorter, but each moment … Continue reading
OUR ROAD TOGETHER . . .
“OUR ROAD, TOGETHER,” By Kathy Boecher ART By Paul Boecher© Sun slowly sets, leaving glistening rays upon the still water, We hold hands and think about tomorrow, We plan, We dream, We hope for answers, For wisdom, discernment, dependence on … Continue reading
SEARCHING FOR PEACE
It may seem that the world is in an eternal state of chaos. In fact, it is. We see it every day as we read or view the news of wars, murder, hatred, immorality and inhumanity. Where do we find … Continue reading
GOD’S INTRICATE PLAN . . .
“WISDOM,” COLORED PENCIL DRAWING BY PAUL BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER © Our world is full of tragic news and heartfelt disconnection. We struggle to find good in all the strife and insurrection. The devil uses all these things … Continue reading
HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?
God has a plan. The plan might include situations or problems that we don’t want to face. Maybe we can work through them alone, but most of the time we need someone to talk to, someone to encourage us, someone … Continue reading
AGING IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
I am of the age when cookies were things you put in the oven and then in your mouth. I know about the Internet, although I haven’t even begun to explore all it has to offer. I’m aware that clicking … Continue reading
SUMMER PONDERINGS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As you sit by quiet waters and try to escape the madness of every day, you set the world apart from your thoughts – escaping temporarily – dreaming – feeling the intensity of … Continue reading
WATERS FALL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Miles and miles of boulders, Smoothed by the caress of tumbling water, Cascading, Swirling, Crashing, Descending, As a bird soars and dives, To feed her young, We often fall, We sometimes fail, We … Continue reading
SURROUNDED BY LIONS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The lion sculpted in wood was a birthday gift from my husband several years ago. Paul spent many hours carving, chiseling and sanding to craft this special dramatic mask of sorts. The … Continue reading
JUST PASSING THROUGH
What is the world to me? This is a question we may tend to ask as we come to the end of our journey here on earth. We’ve traveled through roads unknown. We’ve wandered through deserts that parch the tongue … Continue reading
LIVING IN THE WILD
ART & POETRY by PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The city life has strangled you, in every single way, You pack the car, the wife and kids and make your getaway. You fight the traffic and the heat, you long for … Continue reading
GIVING UP OR GIVING IN?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© So deep within the tallest pines, with darkened haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, Peaceful, quiet, sanctuary, a refuge where you can hide, A place to lick the wounds of hurt … Continue reading
WALKING WITH JESUS . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Footprints in the sand pressed deeply by two sets of feet. They have a purpose in walking side by side. But when one set disappears it easy to see, by the weight carried by those lone … Continue reading
GROWING PAINS
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”― Mark Twain When we embark on this thing called life, we have no idea where we’re going or what we’ll … Continue reading
SUNDAY DRIVE . . .
We have been experiencing an amazing spring. The snow has melted. The ground is thirsting for moisture, but we know that God will provide that in time. Yesterday, after church, we decided to take a drive. We do a lot … Continue reading
A WALK ON A DUSTY ROAD
It was time to return home to Emmaus. The walk would take them less than a day. It was about ten miles from Jerusalem, so the trek would give them time to talk about the events of the last few … Continue reading
TAKING A BREAK . . .
I don’t know about the rest of you, but there comes a time when we all need a break from the normal. Because life has kind of gotten in the way of living, I’ve decided to take a little vacation from … Continue reading
THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Since it’s Throw Back Thursday, I’ve opted for a rerun. The beat of a different drummer, the rhythm that forms its song, The ratta-tat-tat of the lonely drum, creating a deafening, mortal, gong, The march of weary, … Continue reading
COMING TO GRIPS . . .
Exactly what does it mean to come to grips? This isn’t a common idiom these days. Instead we might say something like, “get in touch with your feelings,” ”learn to cope,” or “don’t sweat the small stuff.” Since today is National Thesaurus Day, … Continue reading
PEACE BETWEEN GOD & MAN
What is happening in our world today? We certainly don’t see much evidence of peace with wars raging in Ukraine and Israel. We don’t see peace in our own country as we’re still a divided nation in so many ways. Disputes erupt on … Continue reading
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