Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Belt of Truth: God's Armament, Part 20 July 27, 2020 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist… ~ Ephesians 6:14a NIV ~ The belt of truth Sadness surrounds us at every turn. Thousands upon thousands of people are dying from COVID-19. Is it any wonder so many are anxious? It is sad to say, however, that there a ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Satellite Dish July 26, 2020 To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that 'seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand'. ~ Luke 8:10 ESV ~ "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of God, but for others they are in parables, so that 'seeing they may not see, and hea ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Proper Time: God's Armament, Part 19 July 24, 2020 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. ~ Ephesians 6:13 NIV ~ "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you hav ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Living by Faith July 22, 2020 For we walk by faith, not by sight. ~ 2 Cor. 5:7 NKJV ~ "For we walk by faith, not by sight." (2 Cor. 5:7 NKJV) She entered the gate, but never made it beyond the bingo tent. My maternal grandmother rarely ventured far beyond her homestead in Vance, SC, but the Orangeburg Count ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Assigning Blame: God's Armament, Part 18 July 20, 2020 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ~ Ephesians 6:12 NIV ~ "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Straight July 19, 2020 [A light] to shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet [in a straight line] into the way of peace and serenity. ~ Luke 1:79 AMP ~ "[A light] to shine upon those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet [in a straight line] into the way of peace and serenity." (Luke 1:79 AMP) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Peace With Our Father? Or Following the Devils? God's Armament, Part 17 July 17, 2020 Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.   ~ Ephesians 6:11 NIV ~ "Put on the full armor of God,so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.” (Ephesians 6:11 NIV) Notice tha ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Oven Door July 15, 2020 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV ~ "For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known." (1 Corinthians 13:12 ESV) M ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Comodo Dragon: God’s Armament, Part 16 July 13, 2020 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.    ~ Ephesians 6:10 NIV ~ So far in this series, we've looked at the importance of being covered in God's armour, and we've looked at the sad life of my brother as an example of what can happen when we don't wear God's protection. The remainder of this serie ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Winds of Change July 12, 2020 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.  ~ Heb. 13:8 NIV ~ "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." (Hebrews 13:8 NIV) A few years back change was brewing in our home. We had enjoyed a season of peace and calm without any crises. However change was in the wind. ...Continue Reading