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MY FATHER GOD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The painting for today is a watercolor depicting how our early history was forged in a land that had already been inhabited by several native tribes. Our country is facing difficult times … Continue reading

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LET FREEDOM RING . . .

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” John F. … Continue reading

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GOD BLESS OUR NATIVE LAND . . .

Independence – a word that indicates freedom from the oppression of a government or from serving others. It indicates our ability to be self-reliant. This week we celebrate our country’s independence as presented in our founder’s words seeking independence from … Continue reading

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LORD, HEAL OUR LAND . . .

The past week was filled with anticipation, disappointment, fear and sometimes rage. Wars continue to rage in far off countries while here at home we’re fighting an even greater enemy. As we begin a new week which focuses on America … Continue reading

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WE ALL NEED JESUS! – PART ONE

John 3:18 ESV ”Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.” The lovely picture associated with this post was found on … Continue reading

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WE ARE ALL PILGRIMS

“I am a pilgrim in the world, but at home in my God. In the earth I wander, but in God I dwell in a quiet habitation.” Charles Spurgeon In 1621, in Plymouth colony, Massachusetts, two separate cultures came together … Continue reading

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ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .

I realize the fourth of July doesn’t come around until next Tuesday, but this is holiday that holds the key to the foundation of our country. In just over two hundred years, we might not recognize the America of 1776. … Continue reading

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JUST ANOTHER HOLIDAY?

I’m old enough to remember when we celebrated President Lincoln’s birthday on February 12 and Washington’s on February 22.  As time went by, all presidents were celebrated on the third Monday of February.  As with most American holidays, it transformed … Continue reading

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FREEDOM

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A great nation once united, now tarnished black with hate, One nation bound by God’s own love, lies corrupt at Satan’s gate, We hold all these truths apparent, that God created man, We know that He has set us … Continue reading

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DIVIDED STATES OF AMERICA

It’s been a while since I’ve spouted off.  When I do, I’m like one of those geysers in Yellowstone, that can’t contain itself.  Lately, I’ve been trying to distance myself from the news and all the back and forth drama … Continue reading

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