Tag Archives: wisdom
CONSIDER THE ANT . . .
“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.How long will you lie there, O sluggard?When will you arise … Continue reading
SHOW ME YOUR WILL, LORD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s creation is one of many places where we can feel His presence and know that He is with us. As we begin this week, let’s never forget that He alone is … Continue reading
A COUNTRY HOME . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© The swift movement of the paintbrush shows the life that lived in the house. A family, a hearth filled with love, a building that had seen generations pass by. How many … Continue reading
GENERATION SNAP . . .
I am part of the “Silent Generation” or more commonly known as a Traditionalist. We all have our pluses and minuses, but many of us old timers seem to think that the Newbies are on the road to destruction. I … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN DARKNESS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The peacefulness just before sunrise – not many critters moving around yet, but in this watercolor, you can see what Paul witnessed in the woods on many occasions. He was an avid … Continue reading
WALK IN MY SHOES . . .
In December of 1962, Harper Lee’s novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” was released as a black and white film starring Gregory Peck. It was a time when racial inequality was at its height. Riots were going on across the country. … Continue reading
WHAT IF?
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading
ARE YOU HIDING FROM GOD?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This Paul Boecher watercolor is painted in the style of Van Gogh. The multiple strong brush strokes depict turmoil, confusion, a little chaos and an impressionistic flavor. Much art is a … Continue reading
WHISPERING WINDS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© April is a mix of every kind of weather. It may start out with some snow. It slowly progresses to warmer temperatures, but not without a fight. Rain comes to nourish the … Continue reading
FICKLE OR FAITHFUL FRIDAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Fridays can give us feelings of finality. The work week has finished. It can fill us with freedom to spread our feathers and fly. It can further foster fun and frolicking for … Continue reading
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A HERO?
What does it take to be a hero? First you have to be willing to put your own life at risk for the benefit of someone else. That could mean running into a burning building to save someone or steering an … Continue reading
GOOD GRIEF . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This intricate watercolor was painted by Paul shortly after winter left and what remained was the start of new life. As we travel this world there will be ups and downs. Situations … Continue reading
THE SKY IS FALLING . . .
So, today is National Chicken Little Awareness Day. How will you celebrate? If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world … Continue reading
WHAT’S GOOD ABOUT IT?
There doesn’t seem to be anything good about Good Friday. Streets lined with an angry mob demanding the death of three men. Two deserved to die, the other didn’t. Hidden in that crowd were a few of Jesus’ followers, anguishing over … Continue reading
BE WITH ME, LORD, JESUS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul’s painting shows a beautiful piece of nature. A quiet place for contemplation and prayer. Jesus chose such a spot to pray on the night before His death. These last few days … Continue reading
HOLY WEEK . . . TUESDAY
Jesus knew the time had come. This was His final week on earth. The mission that seemed impossible was drawing closer. Still, He would pack as much as He could into these final days. Lessons in the form of parables … Continue reading
RIGHTEOUS INDIGNATION . . .
It only took a day for the crowds go silent and turn against Jesus. Only a day ago, He had been honored as the promised Messiah – the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The next morning, He was … Continue reading
THE STONES WILL CRY OUT . . .
It was a day of rejoicing because Jesus had won the hearts of the people and they were convinced that He’d come to bring the Hebrew nation victory over their oppressors. The Messiah, promised in the Old Testament had come to … Continue reading
THE OUTDOOR ARTIST . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This painting shows the majesty of springtime. Even in the darkness of dawn’s early light, there is beauty to be found. God’s attention is awake at all hours. Whenever we … Continue reading
MIRACLES, PARABLES & ENDURING LOVE . . .
In the short period of Jesus’ ministry – three years – He accomplished a lifetime of experience. He left His throne in heaven to become fully human but remained fully God. He was born into poverty. Yet, He owned everything … Continue reading
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