Tag Archives: trials
SUMMER VACATION – FAMILY STYLE
Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming at the lake, long walks, lazy days, fun times with family. I remember one family vacation in particular when our two oldest were in high school and our youngest just entering her … Continue reading
SILVER & GOLD
My maternal grandmother was the wife of a farmer – a woman with a true pioneer spirit. She often shared memories of her childhood in Montana, gathering buffalo chips to build a fire. When she grew older and married a … Continue reading
LIVING IN THE MOMENT
I love my state, because you don’t have to go far from home to find some lovely body of water and amazing forests, not to mention the many parks which are the destination for hikers and campers. Yesterday, Paul and … Continue reading
THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true. In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
WHERE IS OUR REFUGE?
We’re living in an era of extremes.. Temperatures our rising, tempers are too. We’re experiencing drought conditions in some parts of the country while others are surrounded by floods. We hear our president give words of reassurance regarding the situation … Continue reading
ON A TREACHEROUS SEA
The raging waters swirl and churn, a storm within me starts to burn, The sea erupts with power unknown, I know I can’t face this alone, Each wave explodes with God’s soft voice, it seems to me I have no … Continue reading
A LIFE RESTORED
What happened to days of our untethered youth, When what was required depended on truth? When worries were few and troubles unknown, What happened from then to the now that has grown? Our days filled with moments both carefree and … Continue reading
BORN FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
When they arrived at the city of Bethlehem, it was time for the baby to be born. Anyone who has given birth knows that a baby usually arrives when it’s ready, not when we are. There wasn’t any place to … Continue reading
TUMBLING DOWN
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Revelation 14:2 “And I heard a sound from heaven like the roar of rushing waters and like a loud peal of thunder. The sound I heard was like that of harpists … Continue reading
OVER THE MEADOW & THROUGH THE WOODS
“Over the meadow and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go.” These were words of excitement for us as we prepared to spend the Christmas holiday with our children’s grandparents. The words changed into tremendous challenge as we packed … Continue reading
THANKSGIVING II & III
Last Sunday we shared a sumptuous Thanksgiving meal with family I just arrived home from church where we celebrated Thanksgiving with another huge meal and delicious desserts On Thursday, I’ll be spending time with my daughter’s extended family and undoubtedly … Continue reading
A WRETCH LIKE ME
To say the least, Job had to go through hell in order to find heaven. He was consistent in his faith, but he had his moments – just as we would under less circumstances. We worry and fret over things … Continue reading
NOT ALL DAYS ARE GOING TO BE GREAT
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE 4/11/15 Just think! You’re a Christian – you’ve been freed from the grip of sin and the devil – you’re beaming in the afterglow of Easter – life is perfect – right? Monday morning comes and you … Continue reading
MELT DOWN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Rushing water, Surging as it crashes, Over broken rock, And fallen trees, Twisting and turning, Undulating like a serpent, Snaking its way through the forest, Life giving water, Flourishing with vitality, Imprisoned … Continue reading
WHAT DRAWS US TO TRAGEDY?
In 2011, the REELZ channel received four Emmy Awards for the mini-series, “The Kennedys.” They are now following up with a two part showing of “The Kennedys After Camelot.” I was a young woman at the time of the Kennedy presidency and … Continue reading
ANOTHER TEST?
This life is full of tests. So much depends on how we deal with them. I’ve always been one of those who sailed along comfortably and when things started to get choppy, I’d give up. Whether it was looking at … Continue reading
RAGING WATERS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A mighty torrent of raging water gushes through the mountain passes, Tumbling over granite, Seeping through the tiniest cracks, Forging a path of energy on its way, Life hits us like that … Continue reading
WHAT A FRIEND
Joseph M. Scriven penned these words 1855, but the still remain pertinent today. I have many friends who are facing difficulties in this world. Many I have never met, some are closer than actual family, and there are those who … Continue reading
AM I DONE YET?
When I first met my husband, we were both in high school and took an art class together. Everyone in the class created “sculptures” out of plaster which had been formed in milk cartons. He had a space of his … Continue reading
SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN
When you reach middle age, you’re considered in the prime of life. You’ve climbed the ladder of success, reached the pinnacle of career and lifetime relationships. You’ve vaulted the hurdles of education. Things are looking good. When I turned … Continue reading
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