Saturday, August 20, 2016

Psalm 52:8,9 in English and French


Description of Illustration: Two versions, putting crushed olives into basket-containers for pressing, man working, stone wall, olives, press, scripture in English and French, "But I am like a flourishing olive tree in the house of God; I trust in God's faithful love forever and ever. I will praise You forever for what You have done. In the presence of Your faithful people, I will put my hope in Your name, for it is good." Psalm 52: 8.9, restored black and white photograph
 

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Stained glass window and scriptures

"The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17 and "For as a young man marries a virgin, So your sons will marry you; and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride, So your God will rejoice over you." Isaiah 62:5
Description of Illustration: transparent backgrounds, windows, stained glass, pomegranates

"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience." James 1:2-3 and "We do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." 2 Cor. 4:16 and "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!" Romans 11:33 and "We walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7
"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is, his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2

Thought About Defining God: "There is something very sublime, though very fanciful, in Plato’s description of God—“That truth is ‘His bade and light His shadow."—Addison.

Friday, August 19, 2016

He plays music for his sheep...

"For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and
the sheep of His hand Today, if you would hear His voice..." Psalm 95:7
Description of Illustration: 3 versions, 3 texts/scriptures, young shepherd boy plays the flute while watching over his sheep, mountains, hills, sheep, flock, restored black and white photograph

"As for you, My sheep, the sheep of My pasture, you are men,
 and I am your God," declares the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 34:31
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has
chosen gladly to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32
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 "Jesus is our Shepherd...Singer: 
Louiza Kort..Arabic Christian Song"

Thursday, August 18, 2016

"Let not your heart be troubled..."

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God;
 believe also in me." John 14:1 by Jesus
Description of Illustration: quote by Jesus combined with a heavenly visitor on Easter morning, lilies, halo, angel, angelic message, wings, Lent and text

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The Old City of Bethlehem

Description of Illustration: watercolor of rooftops and buildings in Bethlehem

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 What does Bethlehem look like now?
Youtuber, William Duniya took a trip in 2012.

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Women With Water Pots

Collecting water from a well or fountain.
Description of Illustration: black and white illustration of women and children with water pots

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Black and White Illustrations of Chalices

original descriptions, Calice De L'Abbaye De Saint-Dominique De Silos
Description of Illustration: black and white clipart of an antique chalices, three versions from antique volumes 
Two more very unique chalices.


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Clip Art of Bagpipes


Description of Clip Art: illustrations of bagpipes in color, 8 versions thus far, Bagpipes are a class of musical instrument, aerophones, using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag. Though the Scottish Great Highland bagpipes have the greatest visibility in the English-speaking world, bagpipes have been played for centuries (and continue to be played) throughout large parts of Europe, Turkey, the Caucasus, around the Persian Gulf, Northern Africa and North America. The term "bagpipe" is equally correct in the singular or plural, although in the English language, pipers most commonly talk of "the pipes", "a set of pipes" or "a stand of pipes".


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Illustrated Hymns by Luther

From Luther's hymn, "All Praise To The Eternal God"
Description of Illustration: text from Dr. Martin Luther, hymns, 1523, illustrated cathedral, rose window, tracery, staircase, crowd, stars at night, black and white illustration, perfect for the economical bulletin, click on the images to download a large version
Verse from "O Lord, Look Down from Heaven."
The first verse from "Dear Christians"
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Illustrated Stringed Instruments

The harp and harpsichord paired together.
Description of Illustration: full color illustrations of stringed instruments: harp, harpsichord, guitar and mandolin, white backgrounds
A classical guitar leaning against a white wall.
A mandolin pictured here with a set of books.
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Sunday, August 14, 2016

Someone very special...

Vintage rattle to announce a birth
Description of Illustration: text, "Someone very special has just come home., vintage, yellow baby rattle, plastic bonnet, infant toy, birth announcement, transparent background

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Pastel of The Four Evangelists

 
Description of Illustration: The four evangelists by Kathy Grimm, the lion, the ox, the eagle and the winged man

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Shofar and Scriptures

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy." Exodus 20:8
Description of Illustration: Sabbath horn, Shofar, scriptures, three versions, transparent backgrounds

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"So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God," Hebrews 4:9
"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath." Mark 2:27

Scriptures from Daniel's prophecies concerning the end times...

"The king will do as he pleases, exalting himself and claiming to be greater than every god,
 even blaspheming the God of gods. He will succeed, but only until the time of
wrath is completed..." Daniel 11:36 (NLT)
Description of Illustration: Jerusalem, Israel, city, buildings, sunset, sunrise, texts from the Book of Daniel, prophesy, end times

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"And many of those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake,
some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt." Daniel 12:2 (ESV)

Saturday, August 13, 2016

A Sabbath Horn for Yom Kippur

Yom Kippur in brown shades
Description of Illustration: priest, Sabbath horn, prayer shawl, transparent backgrounds, two versions, text "Yom Kippur", brown/white and blue/white combinations

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Yom Kippur in blue shades

International Rally Day Postcard for All Christians

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Description of Illustration: Clergy and Teachers may use this restored Rally Day image for the web or to print give or post to children. Here children from every nation and race are represented, flags, "Now death's stinger is sin, and sin's power is the Law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus the Messiah!" 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 (ISV), children, folk costumes, antique postcard restored with scripture added

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Get Ready For Rally Day!

Antique postcard for Rally Day, restored. Click to download the largest size.
Description of Illustration: Clergy and Teachers may use this restored Rally Day image for the web or to print give or post to children. two little girls read about Sunday School, old-fashioned dresses and hats, invitation to enroll in church school, could also enroll for VBS too

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Rally Day Parade for World Sunday School Day

pro-life-links graphic

This one has a yellowish coloration.
Description of Illustration: text, pro-life-links, vintage baby cries, pillow, medallion shaped illustration
This one in white shades.
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Globe Titles: Economy, Community and Politics

Global Economy Title
Description of Photograph: monochromatic graphic, globe, text: economy, community, and politics, three versions, titles for educational web pages, transparent backgrounds
Global Community Title

Global Politics Title
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Retro Teen Speech Bubbles

Girl: "blog for me?"
Boy: "blog, blog, blog, blog,....."
Description of Illustrations: teens, retro, 1940 something fashions, girl and boy, hot pink speech bubbles, monochromatic, puppy love, fascination, different conversations, transparent backgrounds
Girl: "i can't resist a blogger"
Boy: "oh, mommy"
Girl: "....in your dreams."
Boy: "gulp."
Girl: "i love pink."
Boy: "love hurts."

Irene Bordoni Scolds Using Scripture

"Love must be sincere, Hate what is evil;
 cling to what is good." Romans 16:17
Description of Illustration: French singer, Irene Bordoni in hot pink costume, black fonts and decorative elements, transparent backgrounds

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"An adulterous woman consumes a man, then wipes her mouth
 and says, 'What's wrong with that?" Proverbs 30:20
"So that she findeth not the level path of life; her ways
are unstable and she knoweth it not." Proverbs 5:6, and LOL

deeply felt by serious baby...

"Knowing when to leave may be the smartest thing anyone can learn."
Description of Illustration: greyscale photograph of "serious baby", three different quotes deeply felt by the "serious baby", baby blanket, born too old, 

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"Why don't they pass a constitutional amendment prohibiting anybody from learning anything?
If it works as well as prohibition did, in five years Americans would be the smartest race of people on Earth."
"When I say things that sound insane, like only the smartest million people
should have the right to vote, well, I mean that."

Romans 8:5

Description of Illustration: apple, transparent background, green leaves stem, fruit, "Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires." Romans 8:5 (NIV)

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"And the Two shall become one...."

Description of Illustration: ring box, stunning diamond, engagement, "And the Two shall be one." Mark 10:8, transparent background

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