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Tag Archives: Sin
THOSE DOGGONE WEEDS!
When we lived in our old house, I managed to create a garden of pretty epic proportions on a hill. It wasn’t just a mound, but a real hill, that almost required mountain boots to climb. That didn’t deter me. … Continue reading
SOME RAIN MUST FALL
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Most folks know I have a … Continue reading
MY DAD
My dad lived through the depression. He was the father figure in a fatherless home. He was a hard worker from the get go. He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU SEE? PART 2
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This week I’m focusing on relationships with others and with God. Sometimes we have to look really hard to see what’s hidden beneath the surface, Your hand created all that is, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in creation, Uncategorized
Tagged art&poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, death, everlasting life, Sin
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UP A TREE
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
STORY TIME
“Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither.” C.S. Lewis Telling stories is what we do as writers. We use words to create interesting situations, to draw in our audience, to share … Continue reading
SUPER HERO OR HUMAN BEING?
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 of King Saul, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness, God's Love, Inspiration, repentance, Sin
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LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION
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
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged devil, Jesus, Lent, Sin, temptation, Word of God
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DOES GOING TO CHURCH SAVE YOU?
Many thin they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church. Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside. Some even use church as a place to compensate for the sins they commit … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Church, forgiveness, Salvation, Sin
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A ROAD TO HELL?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The path is strewn with peril, there’s danger all around, A hydrothermal basin, steam rising from the ground, You walk with trepidation, yet something draws you in, The beauty that surrounds you, just covers … Continue reading
Posted in art, Christian Poetry, Uncategorized
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, hell, Hope, Salvation, Sin
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GETTING RID OF THE GARBAGE
One thing we think about as a new year arrives, is getting rid of some of our past baggage. Even in a day, we accumulate a bunch of it. We don’t just wake up, eat, take care of our personal needs and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Devotions and Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged baggage, forgiveness, GARBAGE, Jesus, Salvation, Sin
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DON’T LOOK BACK
We’re quickly approaching the end of another year. It’s time to pack up everything that happened in 2017 and add it to annals of history, but is it really a good idea to simply look ahead? We can learn much … Continue reading
Posted in Christian devotion, Inspiration, Uncategorized
Tagged Future, memories, New Year, Past, Salvation, Sin
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GOD’S WORD SUSTAINS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When troubles surround me, and fear lies within, When anxious thoughts linger and turn me to sin, There’s one thing to count on, of that I am sure, My God is there … Continue reading
BRIGHT MORNING STAR
He was one of the most dazzling of God’s creation. He was called, Lucifer, the son of the morning; the day star. He was there at the beginning – he’s been around through history and still exists today. He has charisma – … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Uncategorized
Tagged Eternal Life, forgiveness, Lucifer, Sin, technology
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VALUE OF ALL THINGS LIVING
When our first grandson was a child of three, he had a complete grasp on the value of life. As I stomped on a pesky little ant as it scurried underfoot, he immediately called me out for taking the insect’s life. Of course … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Hope for the hopeless, refuge, Uncategorized
Tagged abuse, children, encouragement, parenting, Sin, speaking the truth
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INNOCENCE REGAINED
When we look into the face of a baby, all we see is sweetness and innocence. The angelic countenance of a newborn could not possibly be imperfect in any way. As they grow into toddlers, we wonder who replaced our darling child … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, Christian Poetry, Family, Uncategorized
Tagged forgiveness, innocence, Inspiration, parenting, Salvation, Sin
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ALL HALLOWS EVE
It’s Halloween and soon the streets will be filled with all sorts of little ghosts and goblins begging for candy. Chances are they have no great need for the treats, but they love this tradition of dressing up and having … Continue reading
Posted in forgiveness, Hope for the hopeless, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged All Saints' Day, halloween, Inspiration, redemption, Sin
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AUTUMN CRUD
This is my favorite time of year. The trees are splendidly dressed in their most brilliant colors, the air is crisp and clean, and I even got married in September. One of the side effects of this season for me … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, forgiveness, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged allergies, death, illness, Inspiration, Sin
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TWO CHOICES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Relief carving on two panels. Two trees stood in the garden there, Their beauty filled with fruit to spare, Conditions went along with each, The fruit from both was in their … Continue reading
OLD RAGS
I’ve been sorting through crates of costumes that were packed away in our garage for the past year. Before we moved, I didn’t realize I would have no further use for these things, so they were sealed up and made … Continue reading
Posted in Christian daily devotion, forgiveness, sin, Uncategorized
Tagged encouragement., filthy rags, forgiveness, Hope, Inspiration, repentance, Sin
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