Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: Psalm 75:1,9 - We thank You, O God! We give thanks because You are near. People everywhere tell of Your mighty miracles. But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Israel.  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us One Wrong Digit A friend of mine who is a worship leader was given the name and phone number of a prospect for his praise band. He called the person and im ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "For when I am weak, then I am strong." (2 Cor 12:10)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us Stranded By Ash. Broken for Revival, Part 3 Volcanic ash is so tiny that a single piece would be hard to perceive with the naked eye, even if it came floating right past you. Volcanic ash is really volcanic rock that has been exploded through a volcano vent, but each one of these particles is no larger than 2 mm ( ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me. (Psalm 50:15)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us The Best Knot Name In the Florida Keys there's a landmark bait and tackle shop named Capt. Hook's. It's crammed full of fishing items and eclectic paraphernalia. Small signs dot the walls, like "I've only got one nerve left, and you're on it." For some reason that came to mi ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." (John 15:4)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us Tasting Living Waters. Jesus' Deepest Desires, Part 11 I often meet people who wonder how they can obtain the fruit that Jesus encouraged us to bear.The bad news is that no one can bear such fruit.T ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us Stinky Days Carol King sang "I feel the earth move under my feet" in her 1971 hit "I Feel the Earth Move," but I actually experienced it.Shortly after moving to an old home, my wife and I explored the overgrown ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "It is finished" (John 19:30)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us Can I Ever Forgive Myself? When Peace Like a RiverGrief affects people in different ways. Some grow closer to their family members, others push those close to them away because of their perspective of the circumstances.I found myself at odds with my cousin after the death of her dad. Any contact was ignored or responded with negativity. ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us The Love Debt There he was again. I saw him moving up quickly in my rearview mirror. A tail rider.People who ride my bumper set me on edge. I know the law of stopping and speed. One car length for every ten miles per hour ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior." (Ps 27:9)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us Unwanted. Devotions from the Psalms (27:9-10) We tend at times to think that our Heavenly Father will treat us the same way we are treated by our fellow human beings. You know what I mean! And the moment we be ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own." (Ephesians 6:13a, MSG)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us A Lick And A Promise "Jesus understands every weakness of ours, because he was tempted in every way that we are. But he did not sin! So whenever we are in need, we should come bravely before the throne of our merciful God. There we will be treated with undeserved k ...Continue Reading

Welcome to the Illustrator Today's Bible Verse: "A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother." (Proverbs 10:1)  By Answers2Prayer Subscribe Unsubscribe More Illustrations Contact us The Rebellion. Only in Jesus, Part 7 Back in the 1990s, John Gray wrote a popular book on relationship entitled "Men are From Mars, Women are From Venus". When I look at my teenagers, I have to ask myself if maybe, just maybe a book should be written entitled &quo ...Continue Reading