Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Rubble July 9, 2025 And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. ~ Luke 1:50 ESV ~ "And his mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR How the Fourth of July Reminds Us that We Have Freedom From Worry July 7, 2025 Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare and from the deadly pestilence. ~ Psalms 91:3 NIV ~ It was the big day. My parents, my brother 16 and I at 17 sat in the courtroom. We dressed for the occasion and our hearts wore unprecedented excitement. My family worked hard to me ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR A Skipping Vinyl Record July 6, 2025 ...Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ Ephesians 5:18b-20 NIV ~ "...Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Missing the Turnoff July 4, 2025 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?' ~ Matthew 14:31 NIV ~ Classic Illustrator "'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?'" (Matt 14:31 NIV) We had just arrived in Fortune, Newfoundland, home of our next campground. We were tired from the trip down from St. Johns, and we wer ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Splint and Sling July 2, 2025 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. ~ Romans 12:14-15 NIV ~ We were in the city when the call came. Seven-year-old Ade had fallen on the school playground and needed to go to the hospital. As we travelled to the school, my daughter Mary and I discussed the best thing to do, as ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Growing Hope June 30, 2025 Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down. ~ Luke 13:8-9 ESV ~ "'Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?' And he answered him, 'Sir, let it alone ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Is This What You're Missing? June 29, 2025 I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. ~ Matthew 18:3 NIV ~ These little ones you see in the pic aren’t rattled, stressed or worried. They sit peacefully delighted by the rain splashing on the outside patio. In the other picture, could the two-year-old be praying for her lit ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Ice Cream? No, Not Yet! But I'd Like One! June 27, 2025 I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing. ~ Ezekiel 34:26b NIV ~ There is definitely one advantage to my dementia. My wife mentions ice cream a lot more often! She is constantly saying, "After ___________ we'll go for ice cream!" or "_____ is coming over and she's going to take y ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Looking to Human Needs By: Kari Vo ---------------------------- June 26, 2025 "One Sabbath He [Jesus] was going through the grainfields, and as they made their way, His disciples began to pluck heads of grain. And the Pharisees were saying to Him, 'Look, why are they doing what is not lawful on the Sabbath?' And He said to them, 'Have you never read what David did, when he was in need and was ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Conversation June 25, 2025 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. ~ Colossians 4:6 NLT ~ "Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone." (Colossians 4:6 NLT) Bonnie and Kayley were at it again. What they were talking about ...Continue Reading