Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR 17 Kilometers With the Flu... Europe, Here We Come! Part 4 May 8, 2026 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. ~ Philippians 2:4 NIV ~ Between the fact that they couldn't wear jeans, had to carry an unnecessary cooler and had to eat flowers (See the previous parts of the "Europe, Here We Come" mini-series...), this "glorious& ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Sharing Our Daily Bread May 6, 2026 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. ~ Matthew 25:35 NIV ~ "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in." (Matthew 25:35 NIV) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Voice of One Who Wept May 4, 2026 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them... ~ Matthew 9:36 KJV ~ "But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few." (Matthew 9:3 ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR More Than Just Maintenance May 3, 2026 Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. ~ Mark 16:15 NIV ~ "Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” (Mark 16:15 NIV) A group of visitors was touring a large grease factory — an impressive operation, full of noise, motion, and activity.  Machines whirled, wh ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Coin-Operated Shower May 1, 2026 For God so loved the world ... ~ John 3:16 NIV ~ "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16 NIV) It was our last morning in Newfoundland. We were in a campground 23 kilometers from Port-aux-Basques (this is where we t ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Rejoice Until the End April 29, 2026 ...yet I will rejoice in the Lord! ~ Habbakuk 3:18 NLT ~ "Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and there are no grapes on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields lie empty and barren; even though the flocks die in the fields, and the cattle barns are empty, yet I will rejoice in the Lord!" (Habakkuk 3:17–18 NLT) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR When You Possess This, Miracles Are in the Making April 27, 2026 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. ~ 1 Thess. 5:17-19 NIV ~ My ten-year-old grandson got up from the dinner table, walked over to me, and tapped my shoulder. “Nana, thank you. I love the noodles you made. But next time can you put a little less sal ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Dad-It April 26, 2026 But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him... ~ Psalms 103:17 ESV ~ "But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children's children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.…" (Psalm 103:17-19 ESV) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Cooler April 24, 2026 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. ~ Matthew 22:37 NIV ~ One of the things that sticks out the most in the minds of my kids on that memorable first trip to Europe was the cooler. It was actually my wife's idea, and it was a logical one: We could save money by stocking up on fres ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET You Have Work to Do By: Kathy Keller ----------------------------------------------- April 23, 2026 "Do not neglect to do good, and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." (Hebrews 13:16 ESV) I was watching a TV show yesterday, and the statement "I still got more to do" was said. That got me to thinking. I recently was a ...Continue Reading