A Revelatory Quote By Gandalf The Grey

"Oh, it's quite simple. If you are a friend, you speak
the password, and the doors will open." Gandalf

Description of Photograph: My little baby is all grown up now, but her pictures are still just as adorable as the day she unwittingly posed for them. Here she seems mystified by the camera lens and only seconds later did she belt out her displeasure.

The text by Gandalf reads "Oh, it's quite simple. If you are a friend, you speak the password, and the doors will open." I love this quote because it demonstrates how even the wisest amongst us can be vulnerable to irritating circumstances. Gandalf can intimidate all sorts of goblins, evil druids and dragons but yet, he must bend to the fresh innocence of modest hobbits, in order to obtain his ultimate goal. I think God loves to throw circumstances such as these in our footpaths. It keeps us humble and teaches us that ultimately we need to rely on Him first, not our own strength/opinions.

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere There's a Sign

"Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is
 coming at an hour you do not expect." Matthew 24:44 (ESV)

Description of Photograph: These church signs were made with software at www.says-it.com, these signs are from Biblical texts about signs and wonders: Matthew 24:44, Daniel 4: 2-3, Matthew 25:13, Psalm 40:3, 1, Psalm 103:2-4, Corinthians 4:20 and Revelation 22:7

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"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all
your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit,
 who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy," Psalm 103:2-4 (ESV)

"Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour." Matthew 25:13 (ESV)

"It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the
Most High God has done for me. How great are his signs,
 how mighty his wonders! His kingdom is an everlasting
 kingdom, and his dominion endures from generation
 to generation." Daniel 4:2-3 (ESV)

"He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the Lord." Psalm 40:3(ESV)

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power."
1 Corinthians 4:20 (ESV)

“And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps
 the words of the prophecy of this book.” Revelation 22:7

"Re-released in 1971 on the A-side, "Signs" reached No. 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart."

Psalm 100: 4-5

Psalm 100: 4-5 gold background, red text

Description of Illustration: A large illuminated "E" with scroll work, the illuminated scripture from Psalms "Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." 

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Psalm 100: 4-5, beige background, red text

Psalm 100:4-5 pale, gold background, beige text

Psalm 100:4-5 red filtered background, beige text

Psalm 100: 4-5 pale, dusty rose background, red text

The Trinity In Creation Scriptures

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Description of Illustration: The Holy Trinity illumination, angels surround God the Father and God the Son, The Holy Spirit is invisible but there are birds in the boarders, The following scriptures are included on the illustration: Genesis 1:1, 1:2, 1:26 and 1 Cor 8:6, 1 John 1:3, Col 1:16, Job 26:13 and Job 33:3 plus Psalm 104:30, The entire illustration is on a transparent background so that any color of web pages will be matched to it.

This illustration would be perfect for a posting about Doctrines or designing like web pages at a collage seminary, church web page etc..... 

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The same illustration with a beige background.

Psalms 14: 6,7

 

Description of Illustration: prison cell with door open, "Vacant" sign, old iron cot, small window in iron door, old tile, concrete block walls, scripture "Who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets the prisoners free..." Psalm 14: 6,7 (ESV)

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1 John 4:1

 

Description of Illustration: One man hangs by the collar of his coat and the cuffs of his pant legs, suspended between two chairs. The other man presents him formally to his audience as "a magic act." But neither of the two are fooling anyone. scripture reads "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world." 1 John 4:1 (ESV)

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Proverbs 16:25

"You're Right, Is My Right of Passage" (Too trust men above God is dangerous.)

Description of Illustration: A wandering soul sits and waits on top of a sign that he, himself, feels must be right. He wears an old straw hat, is unshaven, he holds an old-fashioned suitcase, each sign has a different message, all of which to do not take in account the meaning behind the Proverb, the scripture reads "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." Proverbs 16:25 (KJB)

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"You're Left, Is My Right." (To ignore the fact that man is a sinner, is to be a fool.)

"You're Right, Is My Left" (To be too conservative is to stop listening altogether.)

"You're Left, Is All That's Left." (To believe in all, is to believe in nothing.)

Leviticus 19:18

 

Description of Illustration: Two little sisters together face a "bully" bull dog. The older of the two girls speaks kindly to their intimidating neighbor in order to get past him, wooden fence, large bow on hat, giant bull dog, hiding behind a protector, scripture reads "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself..." Leviticus 19:18 (ESV)

 
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Proverbs 1:7

 Description of Illustration: Someone's pet holds the missing link, clutched between his jaws! He hides just behind the waste, around the corner from the sausage shop! scripture reads "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 1:7 (ESV)

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Psalm 121:12

 

Description of Illustration: Two little sisters together face a "bully" bull dog. The older of the two girls speaks kindly to their intimidating neighbor in order to get past him, wooden fence, large bow on hat, giant bull dog, hiding behind a protector, scripture reads "My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth." Psalm 121:2 (ESV)

 
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Proverbs 3:30

Description of Illustration: caveman like Adam rows a prehistoric boat with Eve lounging at the other end, furs, stone hammer, laughing fish, dinosaurs grazing in the background along with flamingos and palm trees, river, Adam has a bone stuck in his ear lob, big grin, nice Afro, Eve wears a bone necklace, scripture reads "Do not contend with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm." Proverbs 3:30 (NASP)

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Colossians 3:9

Description of Illustration: One man hangs by the collar of his coat and the cuffs of his pant legs, suspended between two chairs. The other man presents him formally to his audience as "a magic act." But neither of the two are fooling anyone. scripture reads "Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices." Colossians 3:9 (ESV)

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Exodus 23:7

Description of Illustration: prison cell with door open, "Vacant" sign, old iron cot, small window in iron door, old tile, concrete block walls, scripture "Keep far from a false charge, and do not kill the innocent and righteous, for I will not acquit the wicked." Exodus 23:7 (ESV)

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Proverbs 17:17

 

Description of Illustration: humorous illustration of a father with his broken leg propped up in a cast looking at his son who sits on top of a toy horse, scripture "A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17 (King James Version)

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Proverbs 9:10

Description of Illustration: humorous illustration of a father with his broken leg propped up in a cast looking at his son who sits on top of a toy horse, scripture "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." Proverbs 9:10 (King James Version)

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Deuteronomy 24:21

 

Description of the Illustration: black and white, An old man sitting in a bend wood rocker, looking up from his paper, to listen to his elderly wife. She holds a small pea between her fingers and quotes a scripture from the Bible. old-fashioned kitchen, turkey on the table, window, shot gun, old buckets, apron, scripture "When you gather the grapes of your vineyard, you shall not go over it again; it shall be for the alien, for the orphan, and for the widow." Deuteronomy 24:21

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James 3:5

 

Description of the Illustration: black and white, An old man sitting in a bend wood rocker, looking up from his paper, to listen to his elderly wife. She holds a small pea between her fingers and quotes a scripture from the Bible. old-fashioned kitchen, turkey on the table, window, shot gun, old buckets, apron, scripture "So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things! See how great a forest is set aflame, but such a small fire!"James 3:5

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Genesis 12:13

Description of Illustration: caveman like Adam rows a prehistoric boat with Eve lounging at the other end, furs, stone hammer, laughing fish, dinosaurs grazing in the background along with flamingos and palm trees, river, Adam has a bone stuck in his ear lob, big grin, nice Afro, Eve wears a bone necklace, scripture reads "Say you are my sister, that it may go well with me because of you, and that my life may be spared for your sake." Genesis 12:13 (ESV)

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Genesis 2:18

Description of Illustration: caveman like Adam rows a prehistoric boat with Eve lounging at the other end, furs, stone hammer, laughing fish, dinosaurs grazing in the background along with flamingos and palm trees, river, Adam has a bone stuck in his ear lob, big grin, nice Afro, Eve wears a bone necklace, scripture reads "The LORD God said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him."Genesis 2:18

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Psalm 69:33

Description of Illustration: prison cell with door open, "Vacant" sign, old iron cot, small window in iron door, old tile, concrete block walls, scripture "For the Lord hears the needy and does not despise his own people who are prisoners." Psalm 69:33 (ESV)

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Ecclesiastes 7:12

 

Description of Illustration: humorous illustration of a father with his broken leg propped up in a cast looking at his son who sits on top of a toy horse, scripture "For wisdom is a defence, and money is defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it." Ecclesiastes 7:12 (King James Version) Ah.... the word "defense" was spelled with a "c" in earlier versions of English folks.

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Matthew 7:14

 

Description of the Illustration: black and white, An old man sitting in a bend wood rocker, looking up from his paper, to listen to his elderly wife. She holds a small pea between her fingers and quotes a scripture from the Bible. old-fashioned kitchen, turkey on the table, window, shot gun, old buckets, apron, scripture "For the gate is small and the way is narrow that leads to life, and there are few who find it." Matthew 7:14

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Colossians 3:23

Description of Illustration: caveman like Adam rows a prehistoric boat with Eve lounging at the other end, furs, stone hammer, laughing fish, dinosaurs grazing in the background along with flamingos and palm trees, river, Adam has a bone stuck in his ear lob, big grin, nice Afro, Eve wears a bone necklace, scripture reads "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men." Colossians 3:23

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Hebrews 13:3

Description of Illustration: prison cell with door open, "Vacant" sign, old iron cot, small window in iron door, old tile, concrete block walls, scripture "Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body." Hebrews 13:3

• Daily Wisdom from Hebrews 13:3
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Job 28:28

 

Description of Illustration: humorous illustration of a father with his broken leg propped up in a cast looking at his son who sits on top of a toy horse, scripture "And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding."  Job 28: 28 (KJB)

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Hosea 7:2

 

Description of the Illustration: black and white, An old man sitting in a bend wood rocker, looking up from his paper, to listen to his elderly wife. She holds a small pea between her fingers and quotes a scripture from the Bible. old-fashioned kitchen, turkey on the table, window, shot gun, old buckets, apron, scripture "And they do not consider in their hearts that I remember all their wickedness. Now their deeds are all around them; They are before My face." Hosea 7:2

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Chi-Rho With White Backgrounds

Chi-Rho in navy.

Description of Illustration: Chi-Rho in four colors with white backgrounds: navy, brown, forest green and red.

       The Chi Rho (/ˈkaɪ ˈroʊ/) is one of the earliest forms of christogram, and is used by some Christians. It is formed by superimposing the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word "ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ" = Christ in such a way to produce the monogram. Although not technically a Christian cross, the Chi-Rho invokes the crucifixion of Jesus, as well as symbolising his status as the Christ.

       The use of a wreath around the Chi-Rho symbolizes the victory of the Resurrection over death, and is an early visual representation of the connection between the Crucifixion of Jesus and his triumphal resurrection, as seen in the 4th century sarcophagus of Domitilla in Rome. Here, in the wreathed Chi-Rho the death and resurrection of Christ are shown as inseparable, and the Resurrection is not merely a 'happy ending', tucked at the end of the life of Christ on Earth. Given the use of similar symbols on the Roman standard, this depiction also conveyed another victory, namely that of the Christian faith: the Roman soldiers who had once arrested Jesus and marched him to Calvary now walked under the banner of a resurrected Christ.

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Chi-Rho in brown.

Chi-Rho in forest green.

Chi-Rho in red.

Deuteronomy 32:18

Description of the Illustration: black and white, An old man sitting in a bend wood rocker, looking up from his paper, to listen to his elderly wife. She holds a small pea between her fingers and quotes a scripture from the Bible. old-fashioned kitchen, turkey on the table, window, shot gun, old buckets, apron, scripture "You neglected the Rock who begot you, And forgot the God who gave you birth." Deuteronomy 32:18

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James 1:5

Description of Illustration: humorous illustration of a father with his broken leg propped up in a cast looking at his son who sits on top of a toy horse, scripture "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him." James 1:5 (KJB)

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2 Corinthians 12:9

Description of the Illustrations: swirls, little bird, red and pink colors, scripture reads "The Lord said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NASB)

tiny bird looks to the left and right (gif)

"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
 This is the cross reference scripture for 2 Corinthians 12:9
swirl frame in red shades

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• Another cross reference from the Book of Daniel
• Scripture collection from Molly Cattano
• Digital artist, Trey Hockman (illustrated scriptures)