Tag Archives: Poetry

RANDOM THOUGHT -FLOWERS

   Original art collaboration by Paul T. and Kathy Boecher “Hydrangeas” acrylic.©. This painting was created first by me and enhanced by the real artist in the house.  My love of flowers and his creative abilities helped to bring my … Continue reading

Posted in art, Christian devotions, creation | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

RANDOM THOUGHT – MERCY

   Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Mercy is a gift of undeserved kindness.  When we become merciful we radiate as a reflection of Christ.

Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, Faith | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

RANDOM THOUGHT – TIME

Have you ever noticed how slowly the sands in an hourglass move at the beginning of their descent?  Somewhat like life – things start out full and as time slips away, the sand rushes to its demise.  Our later years … Continue reading

Posted in Christian Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

RANDOM THOUGHT – DREAMS

   I wonder where dreams come from. Are they a cacophony of our daily lives or simply stirrings in the heart of our imagination? Do they serve a purpose? When ever a creative person dreams, he’s taking all those elements … Continue reading

Posted in Christian devotions, Christian Poetry, God | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on RANDOM THOUGHT – DREAMS

RANDOM THOUGHT SUMMER

   Original art by Paul T. Boecher© Those long, hot and steamy days of summer, raging with triple digit temps – all the boats moored in the marina, too tired to fill the sails with nonexistent wind.  All the crew … Continue reading

Posted in art, Christian Poetry | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on RANDOM THOUGHT SUMMER

RANDOM THOUGHT HIDING PLACE

   Original pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher© God created every crevice and crease within the mountains of stone. He brought life forth from the rocky places.  He sustains and nourishes every living thing.  What makes us think we can … Continue reading

Posted in art, Christian daily devotion, creation | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

RANDOM THOUGHT

Original art by Paul T. Boecher © Soon this leaf cluttered green turned to the white of winter, bringing the solace of an icy, glimmering peace.  We live life fully in the spring and rage through the heat of summer.  Each season has its … Continue reading

Posted in art, Christian Poetry, peace, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

WINTER

Original Art “SNOW” by Paul T. Boecher© The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon clinging icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality that … Continue reading

Posted in art, Christian devotions, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on WINTER

JUST A BABY BOY

He was just a little baby boy, but like no other one. He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son. People came to see the King and found Him in a place Unlike all other … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, Christian daily devotion, Jesus, Poetry, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

SEEK, KNOCK AND ASK

His life was a mess. He was tattered and torn; still he slowly approached the door, He had lost every hope. He was broken and worn. Yet he felt there had to be more, With all of his might, with … Continue reading

Posted in God, Jesus, Religion | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

A MASK CAN’T HIDE YOU

   Is life just a moment when we pass through time – when our hopes and dreams lead to amazing adventures or fall by the wayside and get trampled deep into the ground? Are we placed here for a purpose, … Continue reading

Posted in Christian Poetry, Faith, God | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

SHED BLOOD

Crimson stains the sand. People running, hiding, covering themselves and others, Fear ensues, then pain, followed by anger and rage, Faces and heads shrouded in black, too cowardly to show themselves, Thoughts of waging a righteous war against those who … Continue reading

Posted in God, Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on SHED BLOOD

THE OLD HOUSEBOAT

ART WORK BY PAUL BOECHER© The old houseboat still maintained a look of elegance even though paint was chipped and faded – the bough battered slightly from constant pushing against shore, She sat quietly moored under the wispy trees which … Continue reading

Posted in aging, art, Christian Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on THE OLD HOUSEBOAT

WHEN WE WERE YOUNG . . .

ART BY PAUL BOECHER “TIL WE MEET AGAIN” © Another day – another time.  We were young and the world seemed so exciting and new.  We found each other in this magic place so many years ago and our lives … Continue reading

Posted in art, ENDURING LOVE, Poetry | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

THIS ISN’T WHERE I LIVE

This planet’s not my home. I am an alien here. This place is just a hardened shell encasing sin and fear. The shell is hard to crack. There’s only one who can. He is the Lord of heaven. The Son … Continue reading

Posted in Christian Poetry, daily christian devotions, Encouragement, Faith, forgiveness, God, grace, Inspiration, Jesus, Optimism, peace, perseverence, Religion, Salvation | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

LONG WINTER

Trying to find the beauty in an endless winter is like looking at your reflection in a mirror and hoping to recapture your youth.. It seems that new life will never surface again. Everything is cold and dead. The green … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Poetry | Tagged , , | Comments Off on LONG WINTER

MY GOD AND KING

You are my only King, sweet Jesus, meek and small. You came in deep humility to help me to stand tall. You lift me up, dear, Lord – you lead me in your way And now I praise your holy … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, Bible, Chistian devotions, christianity, Christmas, Encouragement, eternity, Faith, Family, forgiveness, goals, God, holidays, hope, Inspiration, Jesus, joy, peae, Religion | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

WHITER THAN SNOW

Moon beams sift through pines on fallen snow. Light sufficient to find the way back home. A heavy load weighs on resistant ice below. Weight of the world upon that glistening dome. The tree of life stands firmly in its … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, DAILY CHRISTIAN DEVOTION, Encouragement, Faith, FPRGIVENESS, God, Inspiration, Jesus, peace, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

LORD OF THE HARVEST

How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my heart both night and day. I come without one … Continue reading

Posted in Faith, God, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry, thanksgiving | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on LORD OF THE HARVEST

Fire

Crackling flames spit sparks onto the sides of a fire pit. Golden toasted marshmallows hang tightly to a green branch. The chill of winter invades your joints and consumes your breath. A fleecy blanket caresses your shoulders. You move closer. … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Faith, poetry/prose, reflections, Winter | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments