by Bella Pillai | May 13, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
When the Wind Blows “A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion.” Mark 4:37.38 Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly...
by Bella Pillai | May 12, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
Eagles in a storm “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31 Did you know that an eagle knows when a storm is approaching long before it breaks? The eagle will fly to some high spot and wait...
by Bella Pillai | May 11, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
Father Knows A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; Isaiah 42:3A gentleman was one day opening a box of goods. His little son was standing near, and as the father took the packages...
by Bella Pillai | May 11, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The Essence of Trust Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Prov 3:5A little girl and her father were crossing a flimsy bridge. The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter: Sweetheart, please hold my hand so...
by Bella Pillai | May 11, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
Looking Forward with Hope “Hope in God, For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.” -Psalm 43:5Are you really walking the walk of faith? Ask yourself these questions: Am I looking ahead with hope, or am I looking back with...
by Bella Pillai | May 11, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
Under His Wings ‘He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge…’ (Psalm 91:4) An article in National Geographic several years ago provided a penetrating picture of God’s wings. After a forest fire in Yellowstone...