Tag Archives: truth

A CHOSEN NATION

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

READ MATTHEW 5 – THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT The children of Israel had been bound by the law and the rituals established over the centuries.  They were constant reminders of the Covenant God had established with them.  The Israelite … Continue reading →

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ALL HALLOWS EVE

Posted on October 31, 2018 by

The nights are getting longer now and there’s something creepy about this time of year.  All the trees are dropping their leaves and only skeletal branches remain.  When you live in Anoka, Minnesota, you’re a citizen of the Halloween Capital … Continue reading →

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FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

 “Our society strives to avoid any possibility of offending anyone, except God.”  Billy Graham Our nation has become so politically correct that we’ve almost become numb to the evil  insidiously wheedling its way into the fiber of our existence.  Nothing shocks … Continue reading →

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WHO SHOULD WE BELIEVE?

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

Does anyone remember guys like David Brinkley and Walter Cronkite?  When we tuned into the news on our TV sets of the 1950s, we could be pretty sure that we were being fed the truth, because those guys had no … Continue reading →

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FAKE NEWS ISN’T NEW

Posted on July 18, 2018 by

July 18, 64 AD It was a steamy summer night in the city of Rome.  The wind picked up, bringing some relief, but before the night was over a large portion of the city was engulfed in flames.  It started in … Continue reading →

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WHAT DO YOU SEE – PART 4

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” Henry David Thoreau We always strive to tell the truth, but it can be so hard, When asked for our true opinion, … Continue reading →

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LET THE MOUNTAINS SING OUT

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Every crack and crevice can hear the angels sing, The rocks cry out with joy to hear the wondrous news they bring, The Son of God is born a child, He’s come … Continue reading →

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FIRST OR LAST?

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

It seems that every other year, another Star Wars movie comes out, claiming to be the last one. Of course this is one of those classics that will probably will go on to infinity and beyond.  The latest, “The Last … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST STORY EVERY TOLD

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

One of the things young actors learn about performing is the importance of an audience. In live theater you never know what kind of response you’ll get until it happens and each time it’s performed the audience reaction can be different. … Continue reading →

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OLD & NEW

Posted on December 13, 2017 by

Like the Fiddler on the Roof, I love tradition but it doesn’t carry the same punch it used to.  Maybe it’s because we want to make new traditions that fit our lifestyle and some of the old ways are nothing more than old-fashioned. Did … Continue reading →

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GET SMART

Posted on November 27, 2017 by

It was the 1960s – a time when our country was in the midst of assassinations, violence, protests.  In the throes of this chaos, Americans did what they did best.  They looked for other things to occupy their minds.  James … Continue reading →

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IS IT TIME FOR ANOTHER REFORMATION?

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

Originally posted by atimetoshare.me on 10/31/15 Throughout history the world has managed to corrupt everything that comes from God’s Word, the Bible.  This distortion continues today when we hear how many churches have eliminated using the Law of God, because … Continue reading →

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RENAISSANCE MAN

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

  “The first thing I ask is that people should not make use of my name, and should not call themselves Lutherans but Christians. What is Luther? The teaching is not mine. Nor was I crucified for anyone. How did … Continue reading →

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FAITH ALONE

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

We say we’re Christians, but still we often stand in judgment of others.  I don’t think we’ll ever achieve perfection on this side of eternity.  Even though Jesus died for every sin – past, present and future – our walk … Continue reading →

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TELL ME A STORY

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

Down through the ages the world has been filled with stories.  Sitting around an open fire, roasting marshmallows and enjoying some fresh, country air, seems to be as good a place as any to start one.  My husband happens to … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS TRUTH?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

“Tell me I’m clever, Tell me I’m kind, Tell me I’m talented, Tell me I’m cute, Tell me I’m sensitive, Graceful and wise, Tell me I’m perfect – But tell me the truth.” Shel Silverstein When seeking the truth, we might … Continue reading →

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CARVED IN STONE

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© One of Paul’s favorite spots to pain – Yellowstone Falls – This is another new one. Raging ice turns into water, Crashing, Rolling over jagged rock, Bubbling and steaming, As it falls … Continue reading →

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SWEET WORDS

Posted on February 8, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© Sweet refreshment, flowing, tumbling, Rushing over troubled minds, Words to comfort, To heal, To calm troubled hearts, Words of inspiration, To excite the soul, To long for more, To create hope for … Continue reading →

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A CHILL IN THE AIR

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

Winter has officially arrived in my neck of the woods with the snow filled skies opening on our “new” old house.  I love the frosty, fluffy, white stuff as long as I don’t have to go anywhere.  The fresh blanket … Continue reading →

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PIONEER SPIRIT

Posted on November 5, 2016 by

Photograph my ancestors on the prairie of Montana over a hundred years ago. We hear a lot today about the pioneer spirit – especially in regard to the first woman president.  I’ve already cast my vote and I feel I’ve made the … Continue reading →

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