Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR How Great Is Your Joy?: The Sling for God, Part 33 April 26, 2021 /The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give! You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips./ ~ Psalms 21:1-2 NIV ~ “The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give! You have granted ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Geranium April 25, 2021 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. ~ 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 ESV ~ I  was in a particularly difficult time ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Secret to Handling Problems: The Sling for God, Part 32 April 23, 2021 /May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. May he give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May we s ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Jesus Freak April 21, 2021 And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians ~ Acts 11:26 ESV ~ As a young teenager, I took music lessons at a local music school. My teacher, a nice young man and very patient instructor, surprised me one day by venting against Jesus Freaks.  Not being committed to my faith and questioning Christian teaching, I was afraid to respond ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Jesus Freak April 21, 2021 And in Antioch the disciples were first called Christians ~ Acts 11:26 ESV ~ As a young teenager, I took music lessons at a local music school. My teacher, a nice young man and very patient instructor, surprised me one day by venting against Jesus Freaks.  Not being committed to my faith and questioning Christian teaching, I was afraid to respond ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR God's Rewards: The Sling for God, Part 31 April 19, 2021 /They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb. By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward./ ~ Psalms 19:11 NIV ~ Psalms 19 speaks forth a powerful message, one that cannot be stopped: “The heavens declare the glory of ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR What is Important? April 18, 2021 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? ~ Mark 8:36 KJV ~ "For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mark 8:36 KJV) During the recent pandemic, there are many comments appearing about people re-eva ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Elusive Spider: The Sling for God, Part 30 April 16, 2021 I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. ~ Psalms 18:1 NIV ~ It’s written all of the book of Psalms. Hey, it’s written all over the Bible! God cares for me! He cares for yo ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Jesus Can April 14, 2021 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. ~ Psalms 20:7 KJV ~ "Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God." (Psalm 20:7 KJV) Last winter, I stumbled on a heart-rending story as I surfed the Internet. In a ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Surprised! April 13, 2021 To every action there is a reaction. In turn, these actions and reactions create expectations. When someone behaves unexpectedly, we are surprised. When we do something that we didn't plan or expect, we are surprised. The most important thing that we can do is to maximize our positive actions and minimize the negative ones. ...Continue Reading