Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Majesty of God September 1, 2025 He made the earth by his power... ~ Jeremiah 51:15a NIV ~ When life gets busy, it can become very easy to forget about God’s creation—how intricately balanced our planet is, and that without a divine master planner, earth would be nothing more than a frozen, lifeless rock. I know that in my own life and with all the daily worries and challenges that co ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Two Left Feet August 31, 2025 Call to me, and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known. ~ Jeremiah 33:3 ESV ~ "Call to me, and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known." (Jeremiah 33:3 ESV) Recently I was in a hurry getting the children and myself read ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Me? No! I Don't Need Help! August 29, 2025 ...my prayer to God for them is for their salvation. ~ Romans 10:1 NASB ~ Something puzzling happened this morning. Someone came by to talk with us. He introduced himself, and though I don't remember his name, I remember his stated purpose for the visit: "I'm here to make sure you have all the help you need." ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Long Sword August 27, 2025 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. ~ James 4:10 ESVuk ~ "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be t ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Trading Lies for Truth August 25, 2025 I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. ~ John 14:27 NLT ~ Yesterday, I had an appointment to see a doctor. And, even though I knew this was coming days ahead of time, I woke up with a brooding headache that soon morphed into a racing heart ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR A Loving Forest August 24, 2025 ...if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 18:19 NIV ~ "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Five Reasons Why You Should Never Be Disappointed August 18, 2025 The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? ~ Psalms 27:1 NIV ~ Oh! That horrible airplane ride from La Paz to Miami back in 1964. My mom, my brother, age 11, and I at 12 sat in the back of the two-engine prop airplane. While I gazed out the window to my left, my mom and brother focused on other urgent matters. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Door Is Open August 17, 2025 God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. ~ Psalms 46:1 NLT ~ Many years ago, my friend's active four-year-old and his little two-wheeled bike were suddenly gone from their front yard. A steep side road made a handy short cut from their house to ours. The road had been closed off to vehicular traffic, its pavement broken up, and ...Continue Reading

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Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Walk in the Way August 11, 2025 And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left. ~ Isaiah 30:21 ESV ~ "For a people shall dwell in Zion, in Jerusalem; you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. As soon as he hears it, he answers you. And though the Lord gives ...Continue Reading