Tag Archives: Sin
SUNDAY PRAYER
Dear Holy, God, You are the bright and shining star. You make the birds to sing and the waters to spring up and rain pour down to nourish your creation. My heart delights in your name. I wonder sometimes, what … Continue reading
IT’S SO SIMPLE
There is no doubt our world has gone mad. We see one thing after another that shocks, disables and paralyzes us. We could get wrapped up in the negativity. We might go on a rampage and start sputtering words of … Continue reading
THEY CRUCIFIED HIM
There doesn’t seem to be anything good about Good Friday. The streets were lined with an angry mob demanding the death of three men. Two deserved to die, the other didn’t. Hidden in that crowd were a few of Jesus’ … Continue reading
UNDER TONES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A swampy mass of algae filled water, Crusted with swarming gnats and flies, Deemed a place to avoid, Yet within the muck and slime, A plethora of lily pads abounds, Reaching the … Continue reading
ZACCHAEUS WAS A WEE, LITTLE MAN
He was the chief tax collector of Jericho. He was also a descendant of Abraham. His own people despised him because tax collectors were considered corrupt as well as traitors to their own people. Zacchaeus was also short – very … Continue reading
THROUGH THE DARKNESS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Through the darkness and the shadows, God is with me all the way, Even when the road is cluttered, with the cares of every day, When I’m lonely or downhearted, fears surround … Continue reading
HE’S ALWAYS THERE
We go through life with goals that seem insurmountable, only to find we’ve already obtained them. We look at what our friends, neighbors or co-workers have and covetousness might fill our hearts. We sometimes desire that which is way beyond … Continue reading
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
“To love another person is to see the face of God.” Jean Valjean – “Les Miserables” Our nights seem to already be growing longer and it’s only been two days since the time change. Add to that the fact … Continue reading
SPOOKY TIME OF THE YEAR
I just finished stage managing “Sleepy Hollow, the Musical.” The title itself gives way to things that go bump in the night, yet there is the relief of turning this scary tale into a fun filled musical. Halloween happens this … Continue reading
A MAN OF GOD
Originally posted 2/21/17 We all remember the Bible stories about David and his rise to power. As a young teenager, he killed the great giant, Goliath, with a single stone and slingshot. He had many occasions to take the life … Continue reading
THE DEPTH OF SIN
A tangled snare begins quite small, but quickly grows either into a thing of beauty or it takes advantage of other living things to sustain itself. Beneath the surface it worms it’s way through the fertile soil and takes hold … Continue reading
THROUGH THE HAZE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Shades of grey, crimson and yellow dot the landscape with a magical mist, Covering a multitude of sins, I wonder if this is how we look to God? Covered with a veil of repentance … Continue reading
THE PLANK IN MY EYE
As a follower of Christ it is not my job to judge others. I know that I am a sinner just like everyone else. My sin is as great as that of Jack the Ripper, a member of ISIS, Judas, … Continue reading
NO MATTER HOW GREAT OR SMALL
I measured in at five feet tall, during may last medical exam. I’m short. I’m also a sinner, just like the little man that couldn’t wait to see the Messiah. Like all sinners, waiting to get a look at the … Continue reading
SHE TOUCHED HIS HEM
Read Mark 5:25-34 For twelve years she ‘d carried the burden of her disease. Not only was she wasting away because of the loss of blood she shed each day, but her finances were being eaten away as well. She … Continue reading
WOULD YOU HIRE HIM?
He wasn’t your usual preacher. This man had taken a vow at the beginning of his life, to serve God. He would separate himself from society – not indulge in things of the world – live alone as a hermit for … Continue reading
CHOICES
Every day we’re confronted with choices. We decide what we’ll wear, whether or not to eat breakfast, should we shovel the driveway before leaving for work or wait until we get home? Those are easy choices, except maybe the one … Continue reading
HOW ARE THOSE RESOLUTIONS WORKING FOR YOU?
Sad, but true, most of us make resolutions to change our lives in some way or another, only to fall victim to the same bad habits within a day or two. In some ways, it’s kind of like our relationship … Continue reading
CRUSHED ICE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© That which once streamed freely from the mountains, Crashing endlessly over pebbles and rocks, Catching a glimmer of sunlight, Feeling the warmth as it winds through nooks and crannies, Until it reaches … Continue reading
UPSIDE DOWN
I’m not one to get on my soap box to spread gloom and doom. I’d much rather talk about the peace we can achieve through reading the scriptures. However, even in the Bible, there are stories of perversion of truth, … Continue reading
