Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR 600 Years in Advance: The Sling for God, Part 25 -- An Easter Special March 26, 2021 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?  ~ Psalms 22:1 NIV ~ Because today’s story is the greatest one in history, any other story would pale in comparison. Therefore, His is the only story we will tell today. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Truth March 24, 2021 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. ~ John 8:31-32 NIV ~ "To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR A Problem in Class: The Sling for God, Part 24 March 22, 2021 /Lord, who may dwell in your sacred tent? Who may live on your holy mountain? The one whose walk is blameless, who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from their heart; whose tongue utters no slander, who does no wrong to a neighbor, and casts no slur on others; who despises a vile person but honors those who fear the Lord; who keeps ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Seven Things God Wants You to See During the Pandemic March 21, 2021 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart… ~ Psalms 73:26 NIV ~ I was in a bit of trouble This past Sunday morning after I got dressed, I slipped into a cute pair of boots and leggings to complement my black dr ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR COVID-19 Hair: The Sling for God, Part 23 March 19, 2021 The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ ~ Psalms 14:1a NIV ~ “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. All have turned away, all ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Face of Jesus March 17, 2021 In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16 NIV ~ Sisters Tatyana, Anna, and their mother Anna are Ukrainian immigrants who, along with their families, have lived in my neighbourhood for the past 20 years. These families attend a local American church, and t ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Putting People Down? Or Loving Our Heavenly Father? The Sling for God, Part 22 March 15, 2021 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me. ~ Psalms 13:5-6 NIV ~ How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long mu ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR A Quarter and a Can of Yoo Hoo March 14, 2021 Do everything in love. ~ 1 Cor. 16:14 NIV ~ I was on my way to the grocery store to buy some bananas today. An Autumn chill had finally arrived in the October mornings here in the mountains of my home. Still, I wasn't quite ready to trade in my shorts and Hawaiian shirts for jeans and a jacket just yet. I turned my car heater up and ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Show Your Love: The Sling for God, Part 21 March 12, 2021 Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vanished from among men. Everyone lies to his neighbor; their flattering lips speak with deception. that says, ‘We will triumph with our tongues; we own our lips--who is our master?’ ~ Psalms 12:1 NIV ~ “Help, LORD, for the godly are no more; the faithful have vani ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Blessed Rain March 10, 2021 I will cause showers to come down in their season; there shall be showers of blessing. ~ Ez. 34:26 NKJV ~  The mountains of my home are in the middle of a drought right now. We haven't had any real rain in over a month. The September heat has cooked us like it was July. The grass has turned a burnt brown and crunches under my feet as I ...Continue Reading