Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Blunders May 30, 2021 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. ~ Romans 8:28 NLT ~ "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." (Romans 8:28 NLT) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR No Accusations: Ever! The Sling for God, Part 41 May 28, 2021 In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause. ~ Psalms 25: 1-3 NIV ~ In you, Lord my God, I put my trust ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Light-Bearing in Our Time May 26, 2021 Then God said, "Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in the expanse of the heavens to separate the day from the night, and let them be useful for signs (tokens) [of God's provident care] and for marking seasons, days, and years." ~ Genesis 1:14 AMP ~ "Then God said, 'Let there be light-bearers (sun, moon, stars) in ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Drenched! The Sling for God, Part 40 May 24, 2021 The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. ~ Psalms 24:1-2 NIV ~ “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters.” (Psalms 2 ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR There Are No Moving Vans May 23, 2021 Don't copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. ~ Romans 12:2 NLT ~ As our economy slowly re-opened following the COVID-19 pandemic, after months of shopping restrictions and the availability of essential services only, there were all sorts of promotions to attra ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Ill-Fated Trip to Toronto: The Sling for God, Part 39 May 21, 2021 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. ~ Psalms 23:6 NIV ~ "Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." (Psalm 23:6 NIV) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Enabled by the Grace of God May 19, 2021 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. ~ James 1:2-4 NIV ~ "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many ki ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Never Worry: The Sling for God, Part 38 May 17, 2021 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. ~ Psalms 23:5 NIV ~ “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” (Psalms 23:5 NIV) A good many of us, myself inclu ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Why Are You Still Here? May 16, 2021 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. ~ Ephesians 2:10 KJV ~ Two years ago, in April 2018, a troubled young man drove a van erratically down Yonge Street in Toronto, Canada. He veered on and off the sidewalk, killing ten people and seriously injuring f ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Comfort in Darkness: The Sling for God, Part 37 May 14, 2021 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. ~ Psalms 23:4 NIV ~ “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4 NIV) ...Continue Reading