Tag Archives: prayer
WHEN FEAR TAKES HOLD . . .
“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.” Dwight D. Eisenhower As we grow older the things we worried about when we were … Continue reading
HIS PLAN – NOT MINE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The painting I’m sharing today shows a road filled with missed directions, detours and roadblocks. Much like the beginning of every day. No matter what we do, we seem to come up … Continue reading
OPEN THE DOOR . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting of Paul’s carries a different mood than you normally see. Usually, his work is very upbeat and inspirational. We all have times when things aren’t going well. We struggle … Continue reading
WHISPERING WINDS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© April is a mix of every kind of weather. It may start out with some snow. It slowly progresses to warmer temperatures, but not without a fight. Rain comes to nourish the … Continue reading
THINK SPRING . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER If we were to be distracted by every bit of news that comes our way; if our minds drift to thoughts of depression and anxiety; if our hope runs out; where do … Continue reading
GOD’S HANDIWORK . . .
The book of Job is filled with tragedy, death, loss, desperation, fear and finally restoration. This is an amazing discourse between the protagonist, Job and his “friends” after he experiences the loss of almost everything in his life. I love … Continue reading
DARKENED SUN BEAMS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In this watercolor painting by Paul, you can see the use of various sizes and shapes of brushes which he used to create lines, surfaces, contrast and rays of light. With very … Continue reading
THE JOY IS IN THE GIVING . . .
O.K. enough of this gloom and doom stuff. The last few days my posts have reflected my feelings. Most of these words were not meant to bring people down. There’s enough of that in the news. Unfortunately, reality isn’t great … Continue reading
DAYS OF OUR LIVES . . .
Betty White had a long life, filled with trials and loss. She also was a funny lady who appeared as the naïve lady from Minnesota who always tried to find the best in every situation. Her dimpled smile made us … Continue reading
STAY THE COURSE . . .
A typical news day throws headlines at us that would depress even the most hard hearted of people. We read things like “Abolish I.C.E,” or “Brutal temperatures in Midwest,” or “Incredible Fraud in Minnesota,” or “Iran Threatens Massive Response,” or … Continue reading
POWER OF PRAYER . . .
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost to the busyness of every day, we may forget to pray … Continue reading
PRAISE GOD FOR PRAYERS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Pheasant hunting began about a month ago and extends from October 11, 2025, through January 4, 2026. I remember my uncle hunting for these beautiful birds when I was a child. He … Continue reading
THANKS FOR THE ROADBLOCKS . . .
ART POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The above Artist’s Proof shows a cobblestone road, filled with bumps and obstacles. Much like our lives, we trudge through each day, meeting one thing or another that might get in our way. … Continue reading
ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sunrises and sunsets of Autumn are often remarkable. God’s hand is in them as he brushes color through the clouds and allows light to flow through them. Just the right … Continue reading
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
BLISSFUL SUNDAY MORNING
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sun breaks through a brilliant, blue sky, devoid of clouds. The air is dry, yet there is something phenomenal about the Sunday morning dew. The birds begin their concert as animals … Continue reading
CHURCH – YES OR NO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The number of excuses for not attending church is unending. Add these When we try to come up with reasons why we should be there, it’s more difficult.  Start with this one … Continue reading
STAGES OF GRIEF – DEPRESSION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real,We sometimes wonder why we feel,The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope,Our hearts grow sad – for strength we grope,To … Continue reading
TEN YEARS AGO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When we awoke on this past Sunday morning, there came the shocking news of the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites. More and more division has arisen within our own beautiful USA. After … Continue reading
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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