Tag Archives: unconditional love

NOSTALGIC CHRISTMAS MOVIES . . .

You can tell how old I am by the images I’ve chosen for favorite old Christmas movies. The one thing most of these have in common is a central character who has issues. In “A Christmas Carol,” Scrooge is a … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, Christmas, nostalgia, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

HAPPY THANKSGIVING, CANADA . . .

It’s Thanksgiving Day in Canada today. I have a lot of Canadian friends. My father started out as a Canadian, living in Saskatchewan for some of his younger years. With the division going on in the United States, I’ve even … Continue reading

Posted in God, praise, Thanksgiving, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .

When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations –  giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes  -maintaining your … Continue reading

Posted in aging, parenting, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

A WALK ON A DUSTY ROAD

It was time to return home to Emmaus. The walk would take them less than a day. It was about ten miles from Jerusalem, so the trek would give them time to talk about the events of the last few … Continue reading

Posted in Easter, grace, Jesus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

CHRISTMAS PRESENT PART TWO – DREAMS

This week is all about Christmas. It’s a time of gifts and love – special decorations – beautiful light displays – shopping for the perfect gift – sharing – dreams. Children are dreaming of a special gift they’re hoping for. Teens dream about … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, aging, Dreams | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP

Yesterday was my first day of Christmas shopping. I visited Hobby Lobby in hopes of finding some crafts I could make instead of investing in high buck gifts this year. I remembered how I used to make beautifully decorated ornaments … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, aging, America | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY YOURSELF?

In continuing this series on self-esteem, there’s something to address that most of us don’t think about when it comes to our value. As Christians, we’re expected to live with humility – not focusing on the good things we do … Continue reading

Posted in God, humility, SELF ESTEEM | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

MOTHERHOOD REALITY

Mother’s Day has come and gone, but I’m concerned about how much parenting has changed over my lifetime. I’ve seen women go through a time of total submission to complete domination in the course of only some fifty years. They … Continue reading

Posted in Family, parenting | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on MOTHERHOOD REALITY

WHERE EVER I GO, HE IS THERE

When answers to questions are hard to find, We struggle within and our minds go blind, We try as we will to figure it out, We fret and we worry, we cry and pout, We try to do what is out … Continue reading

Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, confidence | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

THROW BACK THURSDAY – GOD’S IMMENSITY

When my husband worked as a naturalist, he would demonstrate what the world looks like from above.  He also highlighted the fact that we don’t often realize that we may be walking over an entire living community without even knowing … Continue reading

Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, creation | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

NO GREATER LOVE

A tiny droplet of water clings to a dying leaf – hanging on for dear life, Soon it falls into oblivion into the waiting earth below, The tears of a child sets off a chain reaction of frustration, helplessness, Defiance, … Continue reading

Posted in God's plans | Tagged , , , , , | 6 Comments

DISCIPLINARIAN, ENCOURAGER, TEACHER, GIVER, UNSELFISH AND BRAVE

Since It’s Throw Back Thursday I’ve decided to post one of my older pieces, from May 9th, 2014. I sure have been doing this blogging thing for a long time. There are many moms who don’t find much to celebrate … Continue reading

Posted in Mother's day | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

I SMILE BECAUSE I’M HAPPY!

The photo I’ve chosen today is representaive of what’s going on in my life right now. It shows that joy can’t be hidden, even if the result is difficult for some to look at. You can’t stop joy from overflowing, … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Easter | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

They say love is unconditional, yet do we really know, The complexity of that one word or how we can bestow, Love is deemed to be complicated with hoops we can’t jump through, We try in countless ways just to … Continue reading

Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

NO GREATER LOVE THAN THIS

When asked which was the most important of the commandments, Jesus responded by giving an additional law to follow; that being to love others as we love ourselves. When sin entered the world, so did selfishness and all the baggage … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

HE LIVED FOR ME

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© His hands are open to the world. He reaches out to heal.He touches and His will is done. He knows just how we feel.He took on human flesh to be the perfect … Continue reading

Posted in ART & POETRY BY THE BOECHERS | Tagged , , | Comments Off on HE LIVED FOR ME

LUKE 15 – AMAZING GRACE

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved. How … Continue reading

Posted in Advent, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Comments Off on LUKE 15 – AMAZING GRACE

GOODBYE, OLD SPORT

It’s always so hard to say goodbye to our furry friends.  We’ve had Gage since he was six weeks old and placed him in God’s hands yesterday, just shy of his 12th birthday. He was a lively pup, full of … Continue reading

Posted in animals, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 18 Comments

LOVE ONE ANOTHER

READ JOHN 13 In John 13 we’re given another commandment to follow.  “Love one another, just as I have loved you.”  Jesus loves everyone.  He would turn no one away during His time on earth.  He preached to and healed … Continue reading

Posted in Lent, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

WHEN I WAS SEVENTEEN …

When I was a girl of seventeen, I had already found the man I’d marry.  We were high school sweethearts then and are old married folks now.  As we began to date in our senior year, my true love sent … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized, valentines day | Tagged , , | 12 Comments