Ships of The Desert

Camel in Smyrna.

Illustrations Described: restored, black and white drawings and photographs of camels, riders, uses, old illustrations, packs,

Bedouin camel.

Rides in the desert.

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1 Peter 3:3,4

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,
such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or
 fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self,
 the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,
which is of great worth in God's sight." 1 Peter 3: 3-4

Illustration Described: restored, black and white photograph, donkey or burro, sticks or twigs for kindling, elderly gentleman, humble origins, desert life, walking stick, stone walls, little village

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"Ouch."

Illustration Described: head wrapped, wounded, profile, black and white drawing of man's head

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The Grass Withers...

Vintage plum colored roses in a vase.

Illustration Described: text reads, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever." Isaiah 40:8 (ESV), still life, vase of crumbling, and dryed flowers

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Matthew 15:18

Illustrated Quotes Described: text reads, "But the things that come out of a person 's mouth come from the heart, and these defile them." Matthew 15:18, woman holding a mirror, reflection, hands

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1 Corinthians 16:13

"Be on your guard;
 Stand firm in the faith;
 Be men of courage;
Be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13

Illuminated Quotes Described: man and his reflection, he thinks and then chooses, text from 1 Corinthians

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Psalm 30:3

"O LORD, You have brought up my soul from Sheol; You have
kept me alive, that I would not go down to the pit." Psalm 30:3

Illustration Described: scripture, tombstones, clouds, crosses

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A Musical Performance Announcement

Illustration Described: text reads, "Musical Performance" people, Renaissance, instruments, practice, orchestra, musicians both men and women, window hammer rooftop, three new colors

Musical performance in a brilliant sky blue.

Musical performance in a burnt orange.

Musical performance in a soft pine green.

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Templar Tissue Paper Cross Design

Illustration Described: Templar cross shape, many colors, transparent background

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A rose window with abstract shapes

Description of Illustration: luminous stain glass, rose window for a church or cathedral, multi-colored shapes: red, blue, green, orange

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Camp Coffee Announcement

Description of Illustration: vintage black and white "Camp coffee" frame, planet, drink coffee, coffee mug, restored ad, for your church newsletter or web pages

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A Sudanese playing his fife...

"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
 Praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6

Description of Illustration: 3 versions, black and white photograph, Sudanese with his fife, arched window, roof tops, musical instrument

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"Que tout ce qui respire acclame le Swigneur!
 Alléluia, vive le Seigneur! Psaume 150:6

"Todo lo que respira alabe a Jah. Aleluya." Salmos 150:6

Illumination of Christ's Baptism

Description of Illustration: very old, illumination of Christ's baptism, fish, John the Baptist, the Holy Trinity, water, hand of God, descending dove, Holy Spirit, gilded page

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The "friendly" chat

Description of Illustration: quote "The brothers had a friendly chat.", one marked "alcohol" and the other marked "arsenic" sitting on top of a grave, tombstone with skull and cross bones, evening, grass, little demons, cartoon, black and white illustration

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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.

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"

"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.

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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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)