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INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is International Artist Day, and since I’ve been MIA for the past few days my post has a few extra examples of Paul Boecher’s art. I thank Jesus for another day … Continue reading

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WE ARE FAMILY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This is a familiar acrylic painting that Paul crafted over a period of time observing a family of Osprey as the went from one male and one female – to 3 eggs … Continue reading

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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS . . .

The photo I’m using today was taken about a year ago. Paul and I knew that time was running out and we would spend this last year doing things together as much as possible. We made a habit of taking … Continue reading

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HOW’S YOUR PERSPECTIVE?

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My grandmother had a great way of dealing with frustration. When it became too hard to cope with the memory of losing five children to untimely death; managing a farm; nursing a husband who … Continue reading

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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

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THE DAYSPRING FROM ON HIGH . . .

“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, because of the … Continue reading

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GOD IS WISER . . .

Wisdom is a word used to describe someone who has gained understanding over a number of years, through the ups and downs of life, the experiences and the choices made – good or bad. It’s what we learn through these … Continue reading

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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

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THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT

There was a news story a while back of a young girl with a disability who invited her classmates to her upcoming birthday and was rejected by every single one.  Can you imagine her heartbreak and that of her loving parents?  … Continue reading

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BUILDING FAITH ON THE UNSEEN . . .

Faith is impossible if you rely on reason or logic. Faith means giving up control. Faith is taking for granted a truth that you can’t make sense of. It requires surrender. When we are tested in this world of ours, … Continue reading

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OUR FATHER GOD . . .

Parenting can be rewarding, a little stressful at times, somewhat frustrating at others, but always an adventure. When God blesses us with children it’s our obligation as good and loving parents to make sure that child is cherished and cared for, but … Continue reading

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AND THE WINNER IS . . .

The Olympic games of 2024 are finished. All the years, months, days and hours, devoted to a particular sport have paid off with the awarding of gold, silver and bronze medals. To be honest, I did not tune in this … Continue reading

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FROM GOD’S POINT OF VIEW

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This wood sculpture is called “Trust.” It is an attempt to show us how we might appear to God as He watches us from above. Like little children, we reach towards heaven … Continue reading

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ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN

Last week I talked about artificial intelligence and how we can become slaves to something we think will do our work for us. The world is filled with new stuff. We hear about it on a daily basis. Electric cars, … Continue reading

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IF IT’S BROKE – FIX IT . . .

The events of the past weekend are still fresh in our minds. There will be differences of opinion, conspiracy theories, words of speculation and the possibility of terrorism, but one thing is certain. When America endures a tragedy, they almost … Continue reading

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HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?

God has a plan. The plan might include situations or problems that we don’t want to face. Maybe we can work through them alone, but most of the time we need someone to talk to, someone to encourage us, someone … Continue reading

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NOT EVERYONE CAN BE A DAD . . .

Fathers come in all sizes, shapes, colors and different temperaments and personalities. Fathering a child is the easy part. Becoming a dad is entirely different. To earn that title, you will be required to discipline with love – teach without … Continue reading

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WAGONS HO!

“Our long journey thus began in sunshine and song, in anecdote and laughter; but these all vanished before we reached its termination…. A trip to Oregon with ox teams was at that time a new experiment, and was exceedingly severe … Continue reading

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MAY 21, 2011 – THE END OF THE WORLD

Way back, only 13 years ago on this day, a man named Harold Camping – a California preacher = proclaimed that the beginning of the end of the world would occur. As with this subject, it became the center of … Continue reading

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MAY 13, 2024 – NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” Mark Twain So, today is … Continue reading

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