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LITTLE SINS

Dawn Jones at INSPIRATION with an ATTITUDE had an interesting post today about tolerance.  It got me to thinking how the devil works and what he’s done slowly sifting through humanity with his minions.  His ideology would seem to be spreading … Continue reading

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MY SATURDAY PRAYER

When you’re retired, Saturday can seem like just another day, but it’s really a good day to give thanks for getting through another week – to praise God for the blessings He’s given you – to acknowledge His presence in … Continue reading

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CHARACTERS FROM THE PASSION – BLIND BARTIMAEUS

Blindness in Jesus’ lifetime was quite common.  Actually blindness was a contagious disease carried by flies and the only way to avoid catching it was to stay away from those afflicted with it.    The hot desert sun would close … Continue reading

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SWEET WORDS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© Sweet refreshment, flowing, tumbling, Rushing over troubled minds, Words to comfort, To heal, To calm troubled hearts, Words of inspiration, To excite the soul, To long for more, To create hope for … Continue reading

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MOVING DAY

Dear, Lord, You have seen us through many trials and joys in our married life.  Today we are undertaking another chapter in the wonderful adventure you’ve created for us.  We will need every ounce of energy, stamina and ability to … Continue reading

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THE END IS NEAR

THE HOUSE WE WILL BE MOVING INTO ON SATURDAY It’s been four years in the coming, but we are finally on the last leg of our move.  I have resisted it, not only because of the work I knew would be … Continue reading

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I NEED HIS STRENGTH

There are so many times when I simply need God’s strength.  I cannot go through difficulties without it.  He sends His Spirit to give me comfort when I waiver.  He lifts me with His mighty hand when I feel I … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, LORD

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 8/24/14 Thank you, Lord, for giving me breath and life and for your gift of the Holy Spirit which has been working within me since my baptism. Each day you provide all that I need for … Continue reading

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LORD, HEAR MY PRAYER

We live in a time of extensive strife – everlasting discontent – endless wars – devastation caused by them – mindless acts of man – meaningless destruction which harms innocent victims .  It sometimes feels overwhelming. The headlines and top stories of … Continue reading

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ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE

Life around is has become engulfed with anger, hatred and rage. Riots, protests, demands, wars, terrorism, Jihad, ISIS, bombings have all become commonplace in our language.  We could easily become depressed if we continually look at the dark side of life. … Continue reading

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AMERICA IS BROKEN

I’d decided not to write a politically based post today, but I happened on this one from a year ago today.  It struck me that things haven’t changed much in that time, so maybe it’s important for me to add my … Continue reading

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SAY PLEASE & THANK YOU

Two of the first words we learn as toddlers are please and thank you – rather than demanding and expecting to get an immediate response. If we look at our relationship to God in this way, things might go a lot … Continue reading

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MY PRAYER LIST

My prayers list seems to grow longer each day.  As we age that happens I guess.  Many of our friends are reaching that time in life where intercession is needed.  Their health is failing, their eyes and ears aren’t working … Continue reading

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ANSWERED PRAYERS

Sometimes it seems like God isn’t listening, even when our prayers are constant.  There are days when you don’t know what to pray for, because the world is in such a mess and it doesn’t seem that there’s any hope … Continue reading

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QUIET CITY STREETS

Original art by Paul T. Boecher© The once quiet, peaceful city took on the ugliness of a terrorist attack, Smoke filled the air, clothing torn from bodies, blood flowing, buildings crushed like a house of cards and a little child’s cry … Continue reading

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MALCHUS

There are many minor characters in the Passion story.  One of them was a servant of the high priest Caiaphas, named Malchus.  Most of us remember him being the victim of Peter’s sword and having his ear restored miraculously by Jesus, … Continue reading

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PRAY

Romans 8:26 …. “We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.” My prayer list seems to get longer every day. The words of the above passage … Continue reading

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GUIDE MY WAY, LORD

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER©   With every passing day, I feel you close beside me. You watch each step I take, and perfectly you guide me. And when my feet should stray – when things get in my … Continue reading

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A WEDDING TO REMEMBER

Weddings are a time of reunion in our family.  The young couple had pledged their love – food was served – relatives had arrived from all over. It was a homecoming of sorts – the first time I’d seen my son … Continue reading

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AND SO IT BEGINS …

40 days without nourishment – living in a vast emptiness – alone, weary, hungry, weak, easy prey for the adversary.  Jesus was about to begin His ministry as the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the … Continue reading

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