Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Hanging by a Thread July 18, 2021 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. ~ Ecclesastes 4:9-12 NIV ~ ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Masker? Or Anti-Masker? What Is Your TRUE Motivation? The Sling for God, Part 53 July 16, 2021 I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes. In their own eyes they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. ~ Psalms 36:1-2 NIV ~ So many of the Psalms are “feel good” in nature. We can ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR A Simple Hug July 14, 2021 So he returned home to his father. And while he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him. ~ Luke 15:20 NLT ~ (Written as Canada was slowly emerging from COVID lockdown...) I hugged my daughter yesterday for the first time in ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Curriculum? What Do You Mean by, "Curriculum"? The Sling for God, Part 52 July 12, 2021 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. ~ Psalms 35:1-2 NIV ~ This story takes me back about 35 yea ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Curriculum? What Do You Mean by, "Curriculum"? The Sling for God, Part 52 July 12, 2021 Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. ~ Psalms 35:1-2 NIV ~ This story takes me back about 35 yea ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Conveyor Belt to Heaven July 11, 2021 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel. ~ Revelation 8:3-4 ESV ~ "And another angel c ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Conveyor Belt to Heaven July 11, 2021 And another angel came and stood at the altar with a golden censer, and he was given much incense to offer with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne, and the smoke of the incense, with the prayers of the saints, rose before God from the hand of the angel. ~ Revelation 8:3-4 ESV ~ "And another angel c ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Typing in American? The Sling for God, Part 51 July 9, 2021 I will extol the Lord at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. I will glory in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together! ~ Psalms 34:1-3 NIV ~ * Please accept our apologies for the lateness of this newsletter. For two days we have been u ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR How Does Your Garden Grow? July 7, 2021 /The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring./ ~ Isaiah 58:11 NLT ~ I have a small, hobby sized vegetable garden. It by no means produces a freezer filled with vegetables to last the winter, but it does provide a mod ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Dancing Lights of the Sky July 5, 2021 Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. ~ 1 Peter 3:14-15 NIV ~ Classic Illustrator, appeared 2008 As we planned our Alaska/Yukon trip, one of the things we were really anticipating was the possibility of viewing Aurora Borealis-the Northern Lights. U ...Continue Reading