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RACHEL, THE WEDDING PLANNER . . .

The young couple had just finished the ritual of marriage. Weddings in Cana were nothing to sneeze at. The party could last for seven days or more, so this could mean considerable expense for the family. It was a social … Continue reading

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MAHALA, THE LEPER – OUTCAST . . .

I was only a young man when the dreaded disease began to take over my body. Prior to that horrible time in my life, I had been strong and healthy. People looked up to me. I was honored by many … Continue reading

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ANOTHER LONG WEEKEND . . .

Today has been set aside for us to honor all the presidents that have served this country since its inception. I couldn’t resist the image I’ve chosen for this post. The role of President of the United States has often … Continue reading

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HADAR, THE POTTER . . .

Yesterday, as it was nearing the end of the day, a golden glow filled the city streets. I had always loved watching the sun make its final departure. The sky was filled with mauve, gold and silver. Beams from the … Continue reading

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WITNESS FROM 18 YEARS BEFORE

REUBEN – PURVEYOR OF FINE LINEN Every year at the time of the Passover, we merchants could count on making a good portion of our yearly income. People from all over the country would arrive in droves to make their … Continue reading

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SECONDHAND WITNESS – CALEB

My home is near the small town of Bethlehem. It is noted for the many sheep that roam across the land in search of greener pastures. The life of a shepherd might be considered by some as one of the … Continue reading

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A WITNESS . . . NATHANIAL

This a fictional series of stories, based on the history of the Bible along with historical writings about the time when Jesus walked on the earth. These characters represent the melting pot of people who made their living in various … Continue reading

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THE LITTLE BOY SHE CARRIED . . .

(FROM MARY’S POINT OF V IEW) We made the arduous trip to Jerusalem each year for the Passover celebration. Our family with many other relatives formed a caravan of sorts and traveled over rough terrain to pay homage to our … Continue reading

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THE FINGER OF GOD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER His hand controls the planets, the stars, the moons and sun He made them for the pleasure of each and every one, He separated earth from sky, made lakes and streams and … Continue reading

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GOD’S HANDIWORK . . .

The book of Job is filled with tragedy, death, loss, desperation, fear and finally restoration. This is an amazing discourse between the protagonist, Job and his “friends” after he experiences the loss of almost everything in his life. I love … Continue reading

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MEMORIES THAT TUG AT THE HEART . . .

A few weeks ago, I took on the task of cleaning out my closet. I filled a large trash bag with unwanted items to be taken to the Good Will store. It’s still sitting there, waiting to be dropped off. … Continue reading

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SATURDAY REFLECTIONS . . .

I became a mom when I turned 24. I was blessed to experience the same feelings two more times. Parenting has taught me so many lessons about things I thought I knew when I was that age. How to forgive … Continue reading

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REDEMPTION . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness and wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness … Continue reading

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HIS WORD IS TRUTH . . .

Those of us who call ourselves writers, cannot compete with the oldest book in time. There is nothing like it. It’s the inspired Word of the One who created time and eternity. It’s His Spirit being penned by human hands. … Continue reading

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WHAT’S ALL THE NOISE ABOUT?

The definition of cognitive dissonance is one way to look at what’s going on in the world today. It emanates thoughts of confusion, discord and disorganized thinking. When we’re affected by this malady, our brain seems to go on overload. … Continue reading

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THE JOY IS IN THE GIVING . . .

O.K. enough of this gloom and doom stuff. The last few days my posts have reflected my feelings. Most of these words were not meant to bring people down. There’s enough of that in the news. Unfortunately, reality isn’t great … Continue reading

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DAYS OF OUR LIVES . . .

Betty White had a long life, filled with trials and loss. She also was a funny lady who appeared as the naïve lady from Minnesota who always tried to find the best in every situation. Her dimpled smile made us … Continue reading

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STAY THE COURSE . . .

A typical news day throws headlines at us that would depress even the most hard hearted of people. We read things like “Abolish I.C.E,” or “Brutal temperatures in Midwest,” or “Incredible Fraud in Minnesota,” or “Iran Threatens Massive Response,” or … Continue reading

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IN THE DARKNESS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I came across another box of watercolor paintings recently – surprise, surprise! Paul’s many years of creating art seem to pop up just when I think I’ve seen them all. What a … Continue reading

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A DIFFERENT TIME & PLACE . . .

ART & POETRY & PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Taking a trip back in time has been in the back of minds for many years. The thought of erasing all the ugliness and evil of current events is naturally appealing. This watercolor … Continue reading

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