Tag Archives: surrender
LETTING GO . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Yesterday was spent going through more art. I truly was amazed at the countless paintings still uncovered. As my grandchildren are curating the art, they have gone through boxes, files, closets, shelves … Continue reading
THE ANSWER IS BLOWING IN THE WIND
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where I live, the temperature is going to hit triple digits today, with almost unbreathable air. When I took the garbage out this morning, it was like walking into a blast furnace. … Continue reading
RESTORED MAN . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The title of this wood sculpture is “SURRENDER.” Paul carved this with hammer and chisel several years ago for a religious art show in Northeast Minneapolis. From there, it stood in his … Continue reading
TRUSTING GOD FOR DIRECTION . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our lives are like a thin, frayed thread, Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread, The tines of life like wildfire spread, We even wish that we were dead, Yet God … Continue reading
GOD IS BIGGER . . .
ORIGINAL POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Skies of grey, tempered by peeks at the sun, Intermittently drifting in and out, We know it’s coming, We’ve been prepared, Winter, like aging is the final season, We know it’s coming, We’re probably prepared, … Continue reading
END OF A PERFECT DAY . . .
Yesterday was a beautiful November day. The morning carried a bit of a chill in the air, but the sunshine made up for it. The Jewels of DeNial were invited to participate in a Veterans Day celebration. As many of … Continue reading
GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .
“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading
LIKE I NEED ANOTHER PLANT . . .
Yesterday the air cleared enough for me to breathe long enough to get out and do my grocery shopping. As I pushed my cart rapidly through the store, I ventured into the garden center. I love the mums that show … Continue reading
JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING
It seems the older I get, the less I know or understand. My life may seem hunky dory to most folks, but even those who seem to have it all together, face difficulties. Many times, those difficulties require smart choices, … Continue reading
GIVING UP OR GIVING IN?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© So deep within the tallest pines, with darkened haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, Peaceful, quiet, sanctuary, a refuge where you can hide, A place to lick the wounds of hurt … 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
THE FAITH TO LET GO
When someone tells you to walk by faith and not by sight, what does that mean? Even though faith is something intangible, it requires action. We can’t see faith – we can’t hear it – it isn’t something we respond … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS . . .
Thanking God for another day may seem meaningless to some. To me, it means I have another 24 hours to spend with the man I married so many years ago and love with all my heart. Each day is a … Continue reading
WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES
Proverbs 16:9 ESV “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Whether you’re a child, teen, adult or aging person, you will have to make difficult choices in this life. There will be many along the way. When … Continue reading
I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .
I’ve been thinking a lot about surrendering these past few months. When I think of battle, the thought of surrender is usually a last resort. I’m learning that it should have been my mantra for a long time. Raising the … Continue reading
WHAT GOD ORDAINS IS ALWAYS GOOD . . .
Whether we’re facing life or death situations, climbing the ladder of success, raising and guiding a young family, beginning a new school year, we can be sure that we are not alone in it. We may think that following God’s … Continue reading
RELINQUISHING CONTROL
Last night, we topped off our Friday with a visit to our favorite pizza place. This has been a mainstay for us and holds many memories of good times, good conversation and good food. Yesterday, was another of those chapters … Continue reading
A LUMP OF CLAY
There’s something about a lump of clay – it’s malleable. In the right hands, with the right tools, the clay moves and becomes a different form or shape. In the Bible, we’re told that we are the clay and God … Continue reading
TRUSTING GOD ALONE
It’s been hot all week. In Minnesota anything more than a couple of days in the 90’s is considered a heat wave. We have extremes here in the Tundra, but it always amazes me how God provides for all of … Continue reading
GOD’S PLAN OR MINE?
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 This proverb might like an old-fashioned idea. Aren’t we supposed to do what WE can to prosper? We have the mind and the talent to accomplish … Continue reading
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