Welcome ToTHE ILLUSTRATORThe Turning of the TideMarch 6, 2024But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared... ~ Titus 3:4 KJV ~   While staying on the island of Mull for a few days one afternoon I sat by the waters’ edge on the South shore of Ben More. I was feeling a bit depressed and disappointed at my attitude as a Christian. It was the summer holidays, and our Sunday school was on holiday for a number of weeks but was due starting again soon. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Good Prayer Posture March 4, 2024 Daniel ... went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room... ~ Daniel 6:10 NLT ~ /"/But when Daniel learned that the law had been signed, he went home and knelt down as usual in his upstairs room, with its windows open toward Jerusalem. He prayed three times a day, just as he had always done, giving thanks to his God." (Daniel ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Retirement March 3, 2024 I constantly tell others about the wonderful things you do. Now that I am old and gray, do not abandon me, O God... ~ Psalms 71:17b NLT ~ There is a type of corny joke that's been around for years, something like this: "Old librarians never die; they just check out", or "Old janitors never die; they just kick the bucket." ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Purple Loostrife (Lythrum Salicaria) March 1, 2024 For the Son of man came to save [from the penalty of eternal death] that which was lost. ~ Matthew 18:11 AMP ~ Classic Illustrator The beautiful flowers were everywhere around our camp. "Look at those purple flowers!" I exclaimed. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Multi-Coloured Blanket February 28, 2024 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus ~ Galatians 3:26a NKJV ~ "You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.  There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Driving Into the Sunset By: Joseph J. Mazzella --------------------------------- February 27, 2024 While getting a degree in English Literature had seemed a great idea in college it didn’t prove to be a wise choice when searching for work after I graduated. I was a young father with a wife and baby at home and another on the way. The only work I was able to find was as a busboy at a restaurant and ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The White Stone February 26, 2024 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows... ~ Isaiah 53:4a KJV ~ The weather was good. I was at bible camp with approximately 30 helpers and 30 young people. The plan was to have a day trip to Millport Island, Scotland, and cycle round the Island, approximately 10 miles. A few of the ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Puppy February 25, 2024 Only take care, and keep your soul diligently... ~ Deut. 4:9 ESV ~ “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children's children." (Deuteronomy 4:9 ESV) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Earning a Crown February 23, 2024 ...that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. ~  James 1:12b NIV ~ It was April, 1941. The eve of the German invasion of Yugoslavia. Two women worked in a beauty shop: Roza Sober, 19 at the time, and Zekira Besrevic, age 20. There was also an Jewish apprentice in the shop, a Gracija Ka ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Lost February 21, 2024 ...the God of all consolation, who consoles us in all our affliction... ~ 2 Corinthians 3:1b NRSV ~ When I was three years old, I experienced what it was to be lost. Although the details are compiled from old letters, the feelings of panic and not knowing how to get back to my parents are deeply embedded in my memory. I ...Continue Reading