Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Time-Out With God June 8, 2026 Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. ~ Psalms 91:1 NLT ~ Have you ever felt like there are not enough hours in the day? I have, and there are moments when it feels like I need more time to get caught up with the litany of tasks that multiply as fast as rabbits. Life is busy, and if we don’t schedule tim ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR You Can't Buy God's Grace June 7, 2026 For by grace you have been saved through faith... ~ Ephesians 2:8 ESV ~ "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.” (Ephesians 2:8–9) A professor was giving a big test to his students.  After everyone ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Elves in P.E.I.? June 5, 2026 Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior: Ask yourself what you want people to do for you; then grab the initiative and do it for them! ~ Luke 6:31 MSG ~ Classic Illustrator, Written in 2005 Do you believe in elves? You know, those magical creatures that come out of the woods to surprise you with unbelievable services provided in secret? I sure d ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Blanket June 3, 2026 ...all our righteous acts are like filthy rags... ~ Isaiah 64:6b NIV ~ "All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away." (Isaiah 64:6 NIV) Watching television, my hands are often busy crocheting baby blan ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Not This Door But Another By: Alice Burnett ----------------------------------------------- June 2, 2026 At one point in my husband Terry's teaching career, he thought about getting his master's degree. He had been offered the position of administrative assistant at the K-12 school in which he taught. He agreed, with the stipulation that he would not have to take over once the current principal mo ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR D.L. Moody: A Heart on Fire for Souls June 1, 2026 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ... ~ 2 Corinthians 5:20a KJV ~ "Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God." (2 Corinthians 5:20 KJV) Dwight Lyman Moody, known simply as D.L. Moody, was one of the most i ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Created With Love May 31, 2026 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. ~ Psalms 19:1 NIV ~ "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." (Psalms 19:1 NIV) The first signs of Spring are finally arriving here in the mountains of my home. The days are gradually lengthening. The air ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Denning Coyotes May 29, 2026 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. ~ Proverbs 4:14 NIV ~ Our move to western Canada brought about a surprising complication: Apparently wild (and huge!) coyotes live within city limits! My wife had been warned, but she didn't take it as seriously as she probably should have and one day, our ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Sun May 27, 2026 ….to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes... ~ Isaiah 61:3 NIV ~ "….to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair….." (Isaiah 61:3 NIV) It was a cold winters’ day.  So cold that I debated on going for my daily wa ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Doing What You Can May 25, 2026 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. ~ Hebrews 13:16 NIV ~ “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.” (Hebrews 13:16 NIV) I have been making some dietary changes recently to better my health and hopefully live long ...Continue Reading