Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR When God Calls November 12, 2023 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. ~ John 10:27 ESV ~ ”My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10:27 ESV) The nightstand clock confirmed that it was 2 a.m., yet sleep was nowhere in sight. Completely exhausted, I found myself resorting to counting imaginary ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Hidden Roots: The Conservation Area, Part 2 November 11, 2023 Be alert and of sober mind. ~ 1 Peter 5:8b NIV ~ Two weeks ago, we introduced you to a local conservation area that is on our list of favourites. Unfortunately for us, we had forgotten it existed; but our recent visit to this particular conservation area was full of powerful lessons... ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Practice Makes Perfect November 8, 2023 ..throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. ~ Ephesians 4:22 NLT ~ A few years ago, when my husband first took our young grandsons to the tennis court to begin teaching them how to play tennis, their balls flew all over the place. The boys didn't know how to direct their s ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Complainer's Roller Coaster November 6, 2023 ...they began to speak against God and Moses. ~ Numbers 21:5a NLT ~ “But the people grew impatient with the long journey, and they began to speak against God and Moses.”(Numbers 21:4b-5a  NLT) Riding roller coasters is not my forte. I recall ge ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Black Hole in Black and White November 5, 2023 Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes your way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself. ~ Matthew 6:34 TPT ~ “So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” (Matthew 6:34 NLT) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Path to Northern Gannets November 3, 2023 Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. ~ Matthew 7:14 NIV ~ "Small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." (Matt 7:14 NIV) We had just left Witless Bay in Southeastern Newfoundland, where we had had the privi ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Swirl November 1, 2023 Love your neighbor as yourself. ~ James 2:8b NLT ~ One of my happy places is my favourite coffee shop. The baristas there know not only my name, but also my regular order: a twelve-ounce, half-sweet, cardamom latte in a mug. I love to have my latte in a mug because I can then admire and enjoy the swirling coffee art — the design in the foam that ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Accepting God's Plan October 30, 2023 He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. ~ Isaiah 53:7a NIV ~ "He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth." (Isaiah 53:7 NLT) Accepting rea ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Bleeding Fingers and Band Aids October 29, 2022 The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. ~ Mark 1:1 ESV ~ “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV) It was the middle of wint ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Forgotten Splendour: The Conservation Area, Part 1 October 27, 2023 Place these words on your hearts. Get them deep inside you. ~ Deutoronomy 11:14 MSG ~ We are blessed to live in a region full of beautiful conservation areas, and we have visited them all more than once. Although each one has its own unique beauty and charm, we have come up with a list of "favourites" ...Continue Reading