Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Living on a Loose Rein February 5, 2025 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. ~ Revelation 3:20 NASB ~ I learned something today … A novice horse lover, I have just gotten back into riding. My new mount, Diego, is a gorgeous boy with the ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Long Drive February 3, 2025 Take heart! Because I have overcome the world even when a putt turns to a long drive.. ~ John 16:33 NLT ~ When Mendy, my fourth daughter, was a little girl, she had one special little friend that happened to be a boy named Brad. Dolls were not usually her thing, but crawling around in ditches with her friend trying to find the enemy suited her fine. She al ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Nice Guys Finish First February 2, 2025 ...whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ~ Matthew 25:40 NIV ~ “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Communication Breakdowns January 31, 2025 Surely the arm of the Lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear. ~ Isaiah 59:1 NIV ~ I would say that one of the more frustrating results of my dementia that my wife no longer understands plain English or French, and she speaks gibberish... And they say I'm the one with the problem! ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Does God Nag You? January 29, 2025 If you love me, you will keep my commandments. ~ John 14:15 ESV ~ “If you love me, you will keep my commandments." (John 14:15 ESV) "If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land..." (Isaiah 1:19 ESV) Have you ever had God nag you about something? ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Too Fast, Too Slow, Just Right January 27, 2025 But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.  ~ Psalms 69:13 NIV ~ "But I pray to you, Lord, in the time of your favor; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation." (Ps. 69:13 NIV) One Sum ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Lighthouse January 26, 2025 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16 ESV ~ "In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:16 ESV) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Doing What Is Right By: Lyn Chaffart ----------------------------------------------- January 25, 2025 I recently was involved with selling my son’s car. After a steady stream of scammers, schemers and low-ballers, I was delighted and relieved when the potential buyers told me they were ardent Christians. I was delighted because I always like interacting with my fellow brothers and sisters in Chris ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Ever Decreasing Vision January 24, 2025 For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.  ~ John 9:39 NIV ~ Any of you who have been following these posts over the past few years already knows that my vision has never, ever been in the category of "good"... But for those of you who are new to these post ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Glitter January 22, 2025 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways. ~ Isaiah 55:8 NIV ~ "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways." (Isaiah 55:8 NIV) My granddaughters were off school which meant that they were in my care. As I had much to do, I asked them to find something ...Continue Reading