by Bella Pillai | May 10, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
Holding Pattern “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10Many times God will allow a painful situation or a painful circumstance in our life to “swallow us up.” This season in our spiritual growth is a holding pattern. We can’t move...
by Bella Pillai | May 10, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The man who wanted to quit on God “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” Phil 1:6 (TRUE STORY–as told by Evangelist Robert Pilgrim, who in turn was told by his Grandmother when he was a little...
by Bella Pillai | May 9, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The Father's Grip “For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his...
by Bella Pillai | May 9, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
God's Cake “Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Sometimes we wonder, “What did I do to...
by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
The Alchemy of God “These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.” 1 Peter 1:7 Have you ever had a rock and...
by Bella Pillai | May 8, 2013 | illustrations, Nuggets
You say...God says... “In everything give thanks.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 For all the heartaches and the tears,For gloomy days and fruitless yearsI do give thanks, for now I knowThese were the things that helped me grow!– Crandlemire The only survivor...
