Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Christmas Kilt December 9, 2024 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9 KJV ~ "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Wisemen December 8, 2024 Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him. ~ Matthew 2:2b ESV ~ "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come t ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Version of the Story Matters! The Twelve Days of Christmas, Part 1 December 6, 2024 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ~ Luke 2:11 NIV ~ Most of you are familiar with the popular Christmas song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas": On the first day of Christmas My true love gave to m ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Joy to the World the Lord Has Come December 4, 2024 Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost. ~ Luke 15:9b ESV ~ "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." (Matthew 13:44 ESV) "And when she ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Tiny Tears December 2, 2024 For nothing will be impossible with God. ~ Luke 1:37 ESV ~ My parents usually shopped at the last minute for Christmas gifts. This Christmas Eve was no different to those in prior years.  My Mom always told of a beautiful little "Tiny Tears" doll that caught her eye but the popular little doll with r ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Reason I Drink Eggnog December 1, 2024 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. ~ Philippians 4:8 NIV ~ Every December I buy a cart ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET The Big Picture: The Perfect Prayer, Conclusion By: Lyn Chaffart --------------------------------- November 30, 2024 Over the course of the past 10 weeks, we have been taking a close look at each part of Jesus’ perfect prayer; and you have been encouraged to pray this prayer daily, focusing in and meditating on a different line each week. I think it is worthwhile, however, to take a global look at ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Perfect Check-Up November 29, 2024 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~ Galatians 6:9 NIV ~ "Your teeth look really good today!" I smiled. Those were the words I wanted to hear. After all, even though I really like my dental hygienist, going to the dentist i ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Best Thing Ever November 27, 2024 That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sin against them. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:19 NIV ~ "That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sin against them." (2 Corinthians 5:19 NIV) One Christmas my brother and I received a new game: Mo ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Come Share the Feast November 25, 2024 This is not right. This is a day of good news, and we aren't sharing it with anyone! ~ 1 Kings 7:9a NLT ~ It was a trip he was not to forget. It was a fishing trip to Canada with my husband and some other guys from the church. My dad was the greatest fisher I ever knew. You could find him fishing on the hottest of days or he would drill a hole in the ...Continue Reading