Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Absolute Power Corrupts... But Does It Have To? May 16, 2025 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8 NIV ~ I'm almost ashamed to admit the inspiration for this devotional ... You see, I have this vice ... It began back in 1966 when the first series aired. I just couldn't help it! That very first d ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Lighthouse May 14, 2025 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. ~ Matthew 5:14 NIV ~ "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden." (Matthew 5:14 NIV) I suppose we have all had dreams, concerning what we wanted to do when we grew up. Years ago, I was in a meeting when amidst our t ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Living Simply in a Complicated World May 12, 2025 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.  ~ 1 John 4:11 NIV ~ We switched phone providers recently and we were given a new phone number. Only it wasn’t so new. Since the day we got it we have been getting three times as many robot calls here, all seeking to sell us something. It is quite annoying. P ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Your Secret to Become the Best Mom May 11, 2025 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. ~ Psalms 119:105 NIV ~ Envy is not from God, I reminded myself. But as I fumbled to tie my 5-year-old Jeff’s shoes, I heard my neighbor’s car across the street zoom away. No doubt, she headed to the mall or to an appointment. She had her independence. But not me. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Continuous Fussing May 9, 2025 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8 NIV ~ What kind of a person are you? Do you see the good in people? Or do you tend to complain about everything and everyone? ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Smallest One May 7, 2025 Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. ~ Galatians 6:2 NIV ~ Sienna, my Yorkshire Terrier weighs just a little over five pounds. Living with and caring for such a small canine presents its' own challenges. When I go out and leave the dogs alone, Sienna has her own space away from the bigger dogs. I have no fears that the lar ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Stamped "Paid" by the Nail Scarred Hands May 5, 2025 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins. ~ Colossians 1:13-14 NLT ~ One of my favorite things in my favorite things basket is an old ledger that belonged to my great grandfather who before th ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR An Oak Tree in a Graveyard May 4, 2025 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight..." ~ Philippians 1:9 NIV ~ "And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight..." (Philippians 1:9 NIV) It was many years ago. I was still a young man with nothi ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Retractable Leash May 2, 2025 Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we'd better get on with it. Strip down, start running - and never quit! ~ Hebrews 12:1 MSG ~ Classic Illustrator "Do you see what this means - all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Slip April 30, 2025 What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wandered off? ~ Matthew 18:12 NIV ~ "What do you think? If a man owns a hundred sheep, and one of them wanders away, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go to look for the one that wa ...Continue Reading