by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The Tea Cup “You, LORD, are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8 There was a couple that used to go to England to shop in the beautiful stores. They both liked antiques and pottery and especially teacups. This...
by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The Perfect Mistake “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 My mother’s father worked as a carpenter. On this particular day, he was building some...
by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
God's Embroidery “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;” Psalm 139:13 When I was a little boy, my mother used to embroider a great deal. I would sit at her...
by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The Making of a Persian Rug “Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” 1 Cor 15:58 When they are making a Persian rug, they put it up vertically on a frame,...
by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
Three Trees “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Proverbs 16:9Once there were three trees on a hill in a wood. They were discussing their hopes and dreams when the first tree said, “Someday I hope to be a treasure chest. I could...
