Tag Archives: wisdom
POSITIVE THOUGHTS ON SPRING . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The awakening of spring is upon us. As I was wakened by the flash of lightening and the boom of thunder, I knew it. These watercolor paintings, depicting blooming Irises were painted several years ago … Continue reading
MASTER STORY TELLER . . .
There were countless stories that Jesus used to illustrate something He was trying to teach those who came to hear His words. He was a master storyteller, because He has been with humanity from the beginning when the world was … Continue reading
A LATE NIGHT ENCOUNTER . . .
Even if we feel grounded in our beliefs, our faith is constantly being tested. There will be things that we simply cannot understand in God’s Word. Tests in life make us wonder if God hears our prayers. Faith doesn’t just … Continue reading
LIFE RESTORED . . .
Here was a family that frequently invited Jesus into their home in Bethany. We’ve probably all heard the events leading up to an amazing miracle that Jesus did when He raised Lazarus from death. We also have been told the … Continue reading
THE WEEK BEFORE PALM SUNDAY
The weeks and days leading up to Holy Week were filled to the brim with lessons, miracles, sermons, traveling, preparing meals for huge crowds, parables, raising Lazarus from the dead. Those things filled some of the last hours with the … Continue reading
GREY SKIES ARE GONNA CLEAR UP . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “Storms of every sort, torrents, earthquakes, cataclysms, ‘convulsions of nature,’ etc., however mysterious and lawless at first sight they may seem, are only harmonious notes in the song of creation, varied expressions … Continue reading
SIGNS OF SPRING . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This lovely Sandhill Crane is a sure sign of the entrance of spring. Their noisy call can be heard throughout the woodlands and near wetlands. These birds almost became extinct due … Continue reading
AGING WITH GOD’S PLAN . . .
The final scene is set. The pieces have all been placed. The player enters the stage for his last monologue. It’s the last prayer of a faithful servant – the final words you utter in life – the heritage you leave … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN – 80 – 90
“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” Leonardo da Vinci Those in this age bracket now represent 4.7 percent of the 65-and-older US population, compared to 2.8 percent in 1980. … Continue reading
AGING WITH PLAN – 70-80
The mail we get now has to do with cemetery plots. For us, we opted for cremation, less expensive. We’re also receiving mail pertaining to hearing aids, recreational vehicles and retirement homes. Those of us who still have our memories, … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN . . .
Aging is a process we all go through. It begins on the day we are born. It’s a necessary step for getting from step one to step two. By the time you’ve reached the final step, you might find yourself … Continue reading
ETERNAL WINTER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Just when you think the weather is going to turn to spring, things change. Last year at this time, the sweet-smelling lily of the valley and lilacs were beginning to show their … Continue reading
FEARFUL OR FEARLESS FRIDAY . . .
The week is coming to an end. For those of you in the working world this is a time of celebration. You look forward to a couple days of rest. Even when we’re retired, we enjoy the weekends. This year … Continue reading
EVEN TO YOUR OLD AGE . . .
Today is Thursday and it’s time for a throwback. I wrote this on this day in 2013. A lot has happened in the last thirteen years. I’ve grown older. I’ve experienced grief, sadness, loss, but also the times were filled … Continue reading
WINSOME WEDNESDAY . . .
The word “winsome” is not much in use these days. It means charming or delightful. Maybe there’s an explanation for words going obsolete or unused. For me, words are a necessity. They can enhance an article, a piece of poetry … Continue reading
SUNDAY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The Como Conservatory in St. Paul, MN is a location that Paul enjoyed painting plein air. The building itself is beautiful inside and out. Flowers and plants fill the area and transform … Continue reading
WALKING ON THIN ICE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread,The tines of life like wildfire spread,We even wish that we were dead,Yet God would not release His hold,He held us tightly in the fold,To … Continue reading
ENJOY THE VIEW . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A great expanse of brilliant blue, Interspersed with misty clouds of purple, mauve and gold, Within the space beyond our imagination, Heaven waits, Time passes, We live, We flourish, We make … Continue reading
OLDEST PROFESSION FOR WOMEN . . .
My name is Ahava, which means “love.” The work I do is devoid of love, but it brings in the necessary means to provide for myself and my family. I am a prostitute. I began this journey at the age … Continue reading
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