Tag Archives: prayer
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. Everyone acts one way in church and another every other day of the week. I’ve got a meal to prepare. I don’t … 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
SOUNDS OF THE CITY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sounds of the city are many. Most of them created by means of transportation. Trains, carrying passengers or large box cars filled with goods going to market. The commuter trains that … Continue reading
RESTORED MAN . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The title of this wood sculpture is “SURRENDER.” Paul carved this with hammer and chisel several years ago for a religious art show in Northeast Minneapolis. From there, it stood in his … Continue reading
REFLECTIONS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another houseboat painting which shows the art of reflecting light. Paul was a master at finding the light. Many times he would photograph a site in order to capture the moment. Then … Continue reading
ADDING COLOR TO A DREARY DAY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another example from one of Paul’s sketch books. I’m assuming it was done with ball point pens. Paul would often draw a sketch for future use in a painting. He had … Continue reading
UNEXPLAINED MIRACLES
It was a bleak December. Snow covered the ground, but had been soiled by the salt on the road. The skies held ominous clouds. Another storm was on the horizon. In my heart, December had always been a time of … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS OVERLOAD . . .
This time of the year is packed with a complete bag of mixed emotions. We can be up one minute and down the next. In all the rush and anticipation, we find ourselves with not enough time, money or ability … Continue reading
THE YOUNG & RESTLESS SHEPHERDS . . .
This is a rerun of what will probably be posted annually. It is a wonderful memory from several years ago, that will remain in my mind forever. There’s nothing like a Christmas pageant with children that seems to ignite all … Continue reading
GOD IS BIGGER . . .
ORIGINAL POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Skies of grey, tempered by peeks at the sun, Intermittently drifting in and out, We know it’s coming, We’ve been prepared, Winter, like aging is the final season, We know it’s coming, We’re probably prepared, … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUE PEACE?
As we begin another week, it’s a good time to take stock of what’s really important in our lives. It’s a chance to write a “to-do” list and plan the rest of the week. It is an opportunity to look … Continue reading
ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When it seems that there is no answer, when we come to the end of our rope, when all else fails, we often turn to prayer. Wouldn’t life go so much easier … Continue reading
PRAYER FOR THE WEEK . . .
This familiar painting once had a prominent place in our home. It was a constant reminder to take all our cares to Jesus in prayer. Prayer was taught to us at an early age, not because it was a tradition, … Continue reading
AND THE WINNER IS . . .
The Olympic games of 2024 are finished. All the years, months, days and hours, devoted to a particular sport have paid off with the awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals. To be honest, I did not tune in this … Continue reading
DO THINGS GET BETTER WITH TIME?
We’ve all been overwhelmed by the news of the past few weeks – for the past few decades as a matter of fact. We can sit back in our recliners and make snide comments about a particular person. We might … Continue reading
