Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR A Day in Typing Class November 24, 2024 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 4:19 NIV ~ "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19 NIV) “Is everybody ready?”, the teacher asked. I certainly wasn’t. It was the early 1 ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Right Friend November 22, 2024 I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. ~ John 14:18 NIV ~ I made a new friend today, and it made my day. I was so excited that I called my son to tell him about my new friend ... But perhaps a little back-story would be helpful... My struggle with dementia has left me feeling pre ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Keeping the Holidays Holy November 20, 2024 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you. ~ Zechariah 9:9 NKJV ~ "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you." (Zechariah 9:9 NKJV) Although our church was ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Number on the Water Tower November 18, 2024 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. ~ Micah 6:8 NIV ~ "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.& ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR We Were Advocates November 17, 2024 We have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. ~ 1 John 2:1 NLT ~ When our adult son got sick, several years ago, we, his parents, had to intervene on his behalf. We were the ones who helped, as he was going through a marriage break-up as well. Somehow, he got himself to the hospital in another city for treatment for the acute phase of his B ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Robo-Vac November 15, 2024 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ~ 1 John 1:9 NIV ~ Keeping the floors clean can be a challenge. Twice a year we have to deal with two-plus months of dog hair on the floor as our pooch sheds out her summer or winter coat. In the late fall, right through to the early spri ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Depletion November 13, 2024 The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. ~ Psalms 34:17 NIV ~ "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:17-18 NIV) I have a dog run. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Crazy Charlie November 11, 2024 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. ~ 1 Peter 5:8 NLT ~ "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8 NLT) Charlie, to be honest, was alw ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Orange Bear November 8, 2024 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. ~ Ephesians 1:3 NIV ~ "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." (Ephesians 1:3 NIV) ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Grumbler November 6, 2024 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. ~ 1 Peter 4:9 NIV ~ "The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." (1 Peter 4:7-9 NIV) ...Continue Reading