Tag Archives: promise

BRANCH OF DAVID . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The watercolor sketch was painted several years ago, when Paul’s vision was still clear and bright. The colors were more brilliant in those days. As macular degeneration invaded those dark brown eyes, the colors … Continue reading

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WINTER’S PROMISE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Tomorrow is the last day of November and the first Sunday of Advent. As I come to the close of the many things I’m thankful for, it’s time to look ahead to … Continue reading

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AULD LANG SYNE – ONCE UPON A TIME

It’s time to kick out the old and welcome the new. As we approach the ending of another year, we tend to look back at all the icky stuff that happened during that time. We hope that a new beginning … Continue reading

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FROM HERE TO ETERNITY . . .

I like to think of my life as a series of episodes. Each one leads to the next, which can leave you hanging at the end and wondering what’s next. They can also cause you to think about the endless … Continue reading

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I CAN’T WAIT . . .

This time of year brings all kinds of expectation and anticipation. As we age, our ability to be patient has just about worn out completely and sitting in a waiting room can be as tough as waiting for something exciting or … Continue reading

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GOD CAME DOWN TO EARTH

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© He was just a little baby, but like no other one,He fussed and cried like babies do, but this was God’s own Son,People came from miles around unto this unknown place,Unlike all other kingly homes, … Continue reading

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CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

It would seem that once we’ve achieved a lifetime of successes and failures, we would have enough knowledge to help others through some of theirs. We might consider our endless wisdom to be useful to someone. Well, actually life isn’t … Continue reading

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ANOTHER WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY!

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 each day only adds to their girth. That … Continue reading

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SPRING BREAK 2022

The calendar reads March 9th, but there is still a foot of snow on the ground, the temperature is hovering around 14 degrees, the sun is shining and for many young people it is a week designated for celebrating the … Continue reading

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MORNING LIGHT

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Shades of purple, mauve and fuschia, kiss the tender, newborn growth, Light creates most glorious patterns in the river to betroath, Skipping, dancing, with a passion, never seen in man’s own eyes, Mirrored … Continue reading

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SPRING, SPRING, SPRING

“Every field wears a bonnet With some spring daisies on it, Even birds of a feather show their clothes off together. Sun’s gettin’ shinery, to spotlight the finery, Spring, Spring, Spring.“ FROM “SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS” I love musical … Continue reading

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NECESSARY MOTHER

You’ve undoubtedly heard of my father-in-law, Judah. He was the fourth son of Jacob.  His line would eventually produce the birth of David, the ancestor of the Messiah.  He was one of Joseph’s brothers.  I’m sure you’ve heard of him as well. Quite … Continue reading

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DAY 6 JANUARY, 2016

Almost a week has gone by and all the resolutions made a few days ago may have already been discarded.  We step from one year into another with hopes of making drastic changes, only to realize that life simply goes … Continue reading

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ALL IN GOD’S TIMING

An empty cradle sat collecting dust in the quiet home of an elderly couple.  Carved many years ago, by anxious hands – filled with soft blankets of lambs wool.  Time passed and still the cradle remained empty. A sad scenario for many … Continue reading

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