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A WONDERFUL LIFE
One of my favorite traditions for the holiday season is to sit back with a bowl of popcorn and enjoy the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” It’s a story of the impact each of us has on the world as we … Continue reading
INVISIBLE
For age is opportunity no less Than youth itself, though in another dress, And as the evening twilight fades away The sky is filled with stars, invisible by day. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow When I was a kid, I thought it … Continue reading
THE ARTIST PAINTS, BECAUSE HE MUST
WATERCOLOR SKETCH BY PAUL BOECHER© “I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.” Michelangelo When you have a … Continue reading
CARRY ON
We often underestimate our own personal worth. If we’re able to breathe and move, we have value. If we wake up each day with a sense of purpose; if we take time to listen; if we lift others up with … Continue reading
Posted in armor of God, Christian daily devotion, hope, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, persistence, purpose, self-worth
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WHAT SEASON ARE YOU IN?
According to King Solomon and many other notables, we hear that there is a time for everything in this world – a time to be born – a time to die. What about all the years in between? How about the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christian daily devotion, Life, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, all about me?, Eternal Life, purpose, Seasons of life, time, usefulness, value
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WINTER
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Reflections of a monochromatic scene, Dipped in a wash of azure blue, A magical fantasy, Enriched with mystical elements, Still some semblance of reality, Life can be the same some days, Boring, without color or … Continue reading
CHRISTMAS ANGELS
Isn’t it great to know that God has sent His own angels to protect us each day? I have spoken about my angels and the shape they must be in by now. I have given all of them a run … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Friendship, God
Tagged Anxiety, encouragement, Inspiration, purpose
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A TIME FOR EVERYTHING
God’s timing is certainly not the same as ours. Our every day is pigeon holed into to-do lists, work, appointments, vacation time, workouts, meals and other activities. We like things to be organized and well planned – but we often forget that … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, purpose
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PURPOSEFUL
Original art by Paul T. Boecher – The Old Mill© The old flour mill stands beside the rolling Mississippi River, An icon, once thriving, once useful – a place where industry grew a small town into a great city, Now inoperative, … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian devotions, Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, Art, death, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, legacy, life, Poetry, purpose, value
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WE’RE NOT DEAD YET!
It may seem that anyone over 70 is ready for the grave, but we still have a lot to offer. About one third of U.S. Senators are over 70 – nice part time job for a retiree – but I … Continue reading
IF I ONLY HAD THE NERVE!
We have been working with a group of youngsters all week, introducing them to the arts of music, art and drama. They have been immersed in activities which stretch their imagination; things they thought they could never do; and they’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, children, Christianity, courage, Daily Devotions, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, INSPIRATION, Jesus, purpose, Religion, value
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