Tag Archives: wisdom

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM . . .

Memories of my maternal grandparent’s farm in Wisconsin, brings back all kinds of special thoughts for me. Christmas was not only an event, a celebration or time of wonder, but there were so many connections to that first Christmas so … 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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I JUST CAN’T WAIT . . .

There’s nothing like a road trip to make the best of family or friends into the exact opposite by the time the journey is over. I recall many of our family road trips. Most of the early years of our … Continue reading

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THE YOUNG & RESTLESS SHEPHERDS . . .

This is a rerun of what will probably be posted annually. It is a wonderful memory from several years ago, that will remain in my mind forever. There’s nothing like a Christmas pageant with children that seems to ignite all … Continue reading

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GOD IS AWESOME . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The word, “awesome,” is rather over-used today. When we wish to express amazement, surprisingly stunning, miraculous are words that display this kind of feeling or outcome in our lives. To say you did an awesome job, … Continue reading

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GOD UNDERSTANDS . . .

Through every great blessing God bestows on us; for all the messes He’s repaired, for all the broken hearts; for providing relief from all our physical, spiritual and emotional needs, we give thanks today and every day. God understands. The … Continue reading

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GOD IS WORTHY OF PRAISE . . .

Thanksgiving is a special day assigned to give thanks for all our blessings. Maybe you don’t feel your life has dealt any your way. You might even wonder if God is real or if He was just made up to … Continue reading

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GOD IS FAITHFUL . . .

The word “faithful,” seems to have taken on a lot of different meanings over time. It can mean being steadfast or loyal. It may take on a different meaning when referred to as being true to your spouse or right … 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 KINDER . . .

When I think about God’s compassion and kindness I am overwhelmed. There is no amount of earthly affection that can come close to what He gives. The gift we give others through our kindness will encourage and inspire them. Often, … Continue reading

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GOD IS STRONGER . . .

When we think of wings, we usually visualize the body part of some kind of bird, an angel or something we order as an appetizer. We don’t usually imagine great strength in those wings until we see a bird in … 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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WORRISOME, WEAK, WASTEFUL, WHINY WEDNESDAY – NO WAY!

Well, here it is another Hump Day.  We’ve made it halfway through the work week with only two more days to go. How many humps can a camel possess anyway?  I’ve seen some with two humps, but three or more might … Continue reading

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FEELING GRATEFUL . . .

I love the wisdom of Piglet.  He always seems to know the right things to say.  “Our hearts may be small, but they have the capacity to hold great amounts of gratitude.” Yesterday, the women of our church held a … Continue reading

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OLD HOLIDAY TRADITIONS . . .

Holiday traditions come and go, but there seem to be some that hang on for a lifetime if not longer. With Thanksgiving just a short time off, food preparations are already being made or shopped for. We can almost envision … Continue reading

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SATURDAY WORDS OF WISDOM

“THE OLD WISE ONE,” Colored pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The eyes are riveting, Piercing the space they inhabit, Thoughtfully, Mechanically, Driven by hunger, He surveys his domain, Do we take time … Continue reading

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ROD AND REPROOF

Dr. Benjamin Spock was a bestselling author of the 1960s with his book on childrearing.  My copy looked like a ransacked Bible after my first child reached her first birthday. His ideas were mind blowing to most grandparents.  He suggested allowing a child to cry a … Continue reading

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HAVE YOU MET JESUS?

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today are the youngsters who … Continue reading

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IS THERE A GOAT GENERATION?

The chart unfortunately doesn’t go back far enough, but most of those living today, will fit into one of these categories. Yesterday I posed a question and would still love to hear from you regarding the generation gap. The years … Continue reading

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GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES . . .

I’m on a quest in search of opinions regarding generation gaps. My reason for this is that I’m involved in a program that is looking for ways to bridge the gap which exists between them. I know that when a … Continue reading

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