Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Aching Arms: Lessons From a "Go-ey" Horse, Part 3 March 26, 2025 For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~ 2 Corinthians 12:10b NASB ~ Last time, in "Slowing Down", we saw through Diego, an unusual horse who loves to go... fast ... that in order to be an effective soldier in God's army, we need to learn to let God be in control! There is one more lesson that screams at me eac ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Slowing Down: Lessons From a "Go-ey" Horse, Part 2 March 24, 2025 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose trust is the Lord. ~ Romans 12:11 NASB ~ Last time, in "The Desire to Run", you were introduced to Diego, an unusual horse who loves to work, loves to go, and especially loves to go ... fast! He is all in or nothing, and if he has his choice, ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Desire to Run: Lessons From a "Go-ey" Horse, Part 1 March 23, 2025 ...not lagging behind in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord... ~ Romans 12:11 NASB ~ This past winter I have been blessed to be able to return to one of my most-loved sports on my favorite animal: Horseback riding. This, along with the gentleness and love of Diego, the horse I've been blessed to ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Cat's Meow March 21, 2025 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites...do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need. ~ Deuteronomy 15:7-8 NIV ~ I have never been able to tolerate animals that continually make noise. I don't mind an occasional bark or meow; but a constantly barking dog, or a cat ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE NUGGET Old Habits By: Lynne Phipps ----------------------------------------------- March 20, 2025 Ruby, my Irish Setter puppy has a funny habit. Whenever I open the front door, so she can go outside, she insists on running around the back of the door to use the dog door, instead of exiting through the wide-open door. Every time she does this, I shake my head and laugh, as it confirms once again, that old ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Mind Reader March 19, 2025 ‘Simon,’ he said to the Pharisee, ‘I have something to say to you.’ ~ Luke 7:40 NLT ~ “Then Jesus spoke up and answered his thoughts. ‘Simon,’ he said to the Pharisee, ‘I have something to say to you.’” (Luke 7:40 NLT) “You’re in a ‘spazzy’ mood today. I’m sure you’ll break something.” The mind reader ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR El Roi March 17, 2025 'You are the God who sees me' ~ Genesis 16:13b NIV ~ El Roi...."She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: 'You are the God who sees me,' for she said, 'I have now seen the One who sees me.'" (Genesis 16:13 NIV) As I opened the back door at my daughter's house, I felt a little hand slip into mine. It was the ha ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Connection March 16, 2025 I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me. ~ John 10:14 NLT ~ Last winter, my husband and I volunteered with YWAM (Youth with a Mission) in Tijuana, Mexico. One of my favourite ministries within that organization was with Zona de Esperanza ( Hope Zone). This was a rough outdoor lot in the heart of the city, outfitted with simple playground equi ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR Hot Tea March 14, 2025 Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. ~ Matthew 25:40 NIV ~ As my dementia progressed, I lost the ability to determine such basic things as hunger and thirst. In addition, I lost the ability to be able to push myself to do things just because they were "good for me"! My wife woul ...Continue Reading

Welcome To THE ILLUSTRATOR The Eraser March 12, 2025 What happiness for those whose guilt has been forgiven! ~ Psalms 32:1 TLB ~ I had been asked to lead a children's session, at church. I wasn't sure it was something I wanted to do. I had however, just written in my prayer journal, a day or two before, that God would open new doors of ministry for me and that I would recognize and respond to those open doors. ...Continue Reading