Tag Archives: Sacrifice
THE COST OF FREEDOM. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting you see today was taken from one of Paul’s sketch books. He did these quick paintings as reference for a larger finished canvas which would be created later. The magnificnt … Continue reading
WHO ARE THE REAL HEROES?
Memorial Day provides us with another to honor our military, but this particular one gives us the opportunity to thank God for those who were willing to lay their lives in the ultimate service of their country. Memorial Day usually … Continue reading
THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART ELEVEN
This series is a grouping of fictional sketches of various characters Jesus might have met during His time on earth. Though they aren’t all real, they could have been. The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is rich … Continue reading
FRIDAY IS A STATE OF MIND
Well, here it is Friday. The end of the work week. The beginning of the weekend and then it’s back to the same old same old. Or is it? What did you accomplish this week? I got up this morning … Continue reading
COMPUNCTION JUNCTION
The word, “compunction,” isn’t one that we use in daily conversation, but it’s really a cool word. It’s a synonym for “Repentance.” This word originated from the Latin verb, “compungere,” meaning “prick sharply.” We all have a conscience, whether we … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – PROPHESY FULFILLED
Painting “Jesus and His Mother,” by Del Parson I love the above painting, because it shows so much more than a boy and His mother. The painting depicts his devotion to His family. Jesus wasn’t like any other child. He … Continue reading
WHAT’S IT LIKE BEHIND YOUR FRONT DOOR?
I think we all go through times when we’re living in the middle of a huge mess. Maybe you didn’t have time to do the dishes. There are magazines from twenty years ago stacked in a corner. Your bed is … Continue reading
GOOD FRIDAY?
I never quite understood the meaning of the words, “Good Friday.” What’s good about it? Today we’ll hear sermons and watch movies depicting the horrendous torture and death of Jesus of Nazareth. We will experience the pain of the lash, … Continue reading
HE KNEW . . .
As the days wore on leading up to the Passover Feast, Jesus continued to teach. It seemed to Mary that He was more urgent in His message. There was so much He wanted His followers to know and yet He knew … Continue reading
JESUS VS SATAN – ROUND ONE
It seems that most important events in the Bible take place in the wilderness and many of those same events occur over a period of 40 days or years. Jesus has just spent 40 days of fasting and prayer in … Continue reading
GOD LOVES ME DEARLY
August Dietrich Rische (born February 5, 1819 in Minden ; † November 15, 1906 in Ludwigslust ) was the author of the lyrics for the children’s hymn, “God Loves Me Dearly. The hymn was written in 1852 by this young Lutheran pastor, who was working with homeless and disadvantaged children. … Continue reading
THE HANDS OF MY SAVIOR
I often think about the hands that reached up to his mother from the manger. Those tiny, dimpled hands were perfectly formed by His Father before His birth. As He grew, those little boy hands undoubtedly got scuffed and bruised … Continue reading
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN HEROES
Several years ago I was in a play called, “Summer Tree.” The story centered around a young man who struggled with going to war in Viet Nam. He had difficulty deciding to enlist or wait to be drafted. Over the course of … Continue reading
HOW CAN I SERVE?
A servant is defined by the dictionary as a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant. Some synonyms for the word are attendant · retainer · domestic help while more … Continue reading
WHAT ARE YOU GIVING UP FOR LENT?
Lent is a period of penance and abstinence observed by many Christians. Lent is an homage to Jesus’ 40 days spent fasting in the desert in preparation for His earthly ministry.. The period of Lent usually begins on Ash Wednesday … Continue reading
EVERY DAY IS A NEW ADVENTURE
This week I’ll be turning my attention to marriage. 56 years ago this coming Saturday, Paul & I will celebrating 56 years of wedded bliss. Well maybe all 56 of those years weren’t like the stuff of which Hallmark movies … Continue reading
WAS IT WORTH THE COST?
A large crowd had gathered in the little town of Bethany. Only a few days earlier the man named Lazarus had been returned to life by the Rabbi, Jesus. Everyone was talking about it and wanted to see the man … Continue reading
A FRIEND TO EVERYONE
Mary’s heart was amazed at what was happening during this three year period of her Son’s ministry. She recalled how, as a child, Jesus was always a friend to everyone. He was the “go to” guy when it came to … Continue reading
ASH WEDNESDAY
In Luke 22, where I left off on my Advent study, we find the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. It begins with the preparation for the Passover meal, continues as Judas betrays the Son of God, Peter … Continue reading
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