Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Jumping to Conclusions March 29, 2024 Do not judge… ~ Matthew 7:1a NIV ~ I didn’t go to the Good Friday service at my church this past Good Friday. It was my decision to not go. Nobody twisted my arm into not going, and in the end, I was happy to have not gone.  Pretty shocking, isn’t it? I mean, this is probably the most important celeb ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Immeasurably More March 27, 2024 Now to him who can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. ~ Ephesians 3:20 NIV ~ “So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and hi ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Betrayed March 25, 2024 I tell you the truth, one of you eating with me here will betray me.' ~ Mark 14:18 NLT ~ Joe slumped to the floor, the life choked out of him, a victim of a terrible game young people play, called the Choking Game, or Blackout Challenge. The act of intentionally cutting off the source of oxygen to the brain to induce a temporary loss of consciousnes ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Preview March 24, 2024 Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord, even the King of Israel! ~ John 12:13 ESV ~ "The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, crying out, 'Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord, even the ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Taking the Ball and Running With It March 22, 2024 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. ~ Romans 12:1 NIV ~ I have recently started watching football.  American football, that is!  ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Long Drive March 20, 2024 Take heart! Because I have overcome the world even when a putt turns to a long drive. ~ John 16:33 NLT ~ “Then Moses said, ‘If you don't personally go with us, don't make us leave this place.’" (Exodus 33:15 NLT) She longed for their presence. The military had called her husband an ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Truly Awesome By: Sharon Lundquist ---------------------------- March 19, 2024 “The council of the holy ones God is greatly feared; he is more awesome than all who surround him.” (Psalm 89:7  NIV) "Awesome," the young server responded as we gave our restaurant order. It made us wonder how our simple order could be that "awesome". Sometimes, i ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Aspen March 18, 2024 And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ. ~ Ephesians 3:18 NIV ~ “For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Spiritual Breakthrough March 17, 2024 The just shall live by faith. ~ Romans 1:17b NKJV ~ It is a well-known fact that Martin Luther, a former priest, is considered to be the leader of the German Reformation. In 1517, he nailed his ninety-five statements to the Castle Church doors in Wittenberg, Germany. This is an event that many of us think about every October 31st. ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Tswaing Meteorite Crater March 15, 2024 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him... ~ Romans 8:28a NIV ~ There is a meteorite crater in Soshanguve, South Africe, known as the "Tswaing Meteorite Crater". At some point in Earth's history, it is clear that a large meteorite slammed into Earth, forming a half-mile (one Kilo ...Continue Reading