Tag Archives: wisdom
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING . . .
What are you thankful for today? Sometimes we have to search really hard to be grateful for anything. It is then that we should remember how much those little blessings really mean. When life is filled with chaos – when … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© How can I thank you, Lord, for all you’ve done for me? Your perfect love surrounds me and sets my spirit free. You’ve taken all my sins away. You cleanse my heart both night and day. … Continue reading
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
SENSATIONAL AUTUMN GLORY . . .
Yesterday we took another drive searching for fall color. The road led us to a nature center which didn’t disappoint. The reds were apparent in the red oaks and maples. Gold and rust created just the right highlights. The darkness … Continue reading
COLUMBUS DAY OR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE?
In fourteen hundred ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blueHe had three ships and left from Spain through sunshinem wind and rain,He sailed by night he sailed by day; he used the stars to find his sway.A compass also helped him … Continue reading
EXTENDED AUTUMN . . .
PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER As storms rage all around us, I can’t help but feel sad for those suffering loss of property, material things and even lives. It is a tragedy for sure. Still, when we see how … Continue reading
TBT – 2020
Since today is Thursday and there is an opportunity to look back, I’ve decided to repost this one from 2020. Most of us are trying to forget about that year and the chaos, loss and change it inflicted upon so … Continue reading
GOD’S WHISPERS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Howling, whistling, streaming through a patch of aging trees, The wind surprises and upsets and strips them of their leaves, One day a lush green canopy, another turned to gold, Soon withered, … Continue reading
OPEN YOUR EYES
In our age of technological advances, it hardly seems necessary to use our minds. Our information is right at our fingertips. Wouldn’t it be interesting if we all eventually wind up like E.T. with our line of communication being our pointer … Continue reading
A PLACE CALLED NEVERLAND . . .
Growing up is an amazing thing when you think about it. Our bodies mature. Our limbs stretch out. We add bulk to our tiny forms. Hair appears in all kinds of places. Our teeth come in and eventually fall out. … Continue reading
SUNFLOWER SEEDS . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The sunflower seeds have blossomed and the fields of yellow and brown, fill the land with glory and majesty for all who come to enjoy their beauty. These locations have been the perfect place … Continue reading
ATHLETES, POLITICIANS, MIMES & BOBBLE HEADS
Having been both a student and teacher of public speaking, I’ve had to learn a lot about body language. Has anyone else noticed similar gestures, eye contact, hand movement and nodding heads on those in the public eye? When they … Continue reading
DEM BONES DISEASE
My topic for discussion this week has been aging. Not because I’m particularly fond of the subject. It seems there’s a whole lot of people in my age group. I recently heard that the fastest growing group in America today … Continue reading
FOOT & MOUTH DISEASE . . .
Yesterday, my post was about plank in the eye disease. I’ve decided to continue this trend until the end of this week. There are many diseases floating around our world. Many are caused by bacteria or some kind of infection … Continue reading
ALL WE CAN DO IS PRAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When it seems that there is no answer, when we come to the end of our rope, when all else fails, we often turn to prayer. Wouldn’t life go so much easier … Continue reading
PLANK IN EYE DISEASE
When you get even the smallest speck of dust or pollen in your eye it can cause a ton of discomfort. In Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus says, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and … Continue reading
NEW LIFE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Pushing through the smallest spaces, reaching to the sky above, Drenched in sunshine and in splendor, nurtured by God’s own pure love, As blood flows through each dark vein, bringing life … Continue reading
LOOK TO THE SKY
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Clouds go dancing through the heavens – painted for our pleasure, Elephants or angels fly – on canvas without measure, The great expanse can turn to dust – its face will fill with rage, But when the clouds dispel their grief, … Continue reading
GOD AT OUR CENTER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We’ve traveled many miles along this thing that we call life, At first two friends we came to be, and then a man and wife, We’ve had our share of ups and … Continue reading
