Awe Illustrations
4649 illustrations evoking awe
Understanding Trinity Theologically - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Trinity and Christian theology, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their understanding of human dignity and divine sovereignty, urging practical engagement in their communities.
Theological Perspective: Diversity & Inclusion - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Diversity & Inclusion with Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine sovereignty. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to contemporary social issues, particularly in fostering inclusive communities.
Molokai Snorkeling: Experiencing Creation's Beauty (Genesis 1:20-23)
Personal illustration about snorkeling in Molokai, Hawaii on honeymoon, connecting the wonder of marine life to God's creative command on the fifth day.
Theological Perspective: AI & Human Dignity - Commentary
This theological reflection explores the intersection of AI and human dignity through the lens of Christian theology, particularly referencing 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our faith commitments in addressing contemporary issues related to technology and human dignity, urging a thoughtful engagement with these pressing concerns.
Evening Prayer: Women and Church Leadership - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Women and Church Leadership through the lens of God's love and justice. It encourages individuals to seek transformation not only for themselves but also for the world, highlighting the call to act with compassion and work towards justice.
The Nonviolent Resistance Challenge - Contemporary Example
The content highlights the relevance of Nonviolent Resistance within the progressive Christian faith, drawing parallels to biblical teachings. It emphasizes the importance of navigating contemporary challenges with wisdom and compassion, rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture that offer guidance and hope for a just and loving world.
Contemplating Inclusive Language for God - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with Inclusive Language for God, encouraging individuals to see through God's eyes of love and respond with compassion and justice. It highlights the transformative power of faith not only for personal growth but also for impacting the world positively.
Daily The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing personal experiences through the lens of God's love and justice. It encourages individuals to engage with biblical teachings in a way that promotes healing and transformation, both personally and in the broader community.
Evening Prayer: Social Media and Community - Story
This devotional encourages reflection on the role of Social Media and Community in one's life, urging individuals to engage with these platforms through the lens of God's love and justice. It emphasizes the importance of personal transformation as a means to impact the world positively, advocating for compassion and hope in all interactions.
A Modern Story of Inclusive Language for God - Quote
The sermon illustration discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by Inclusive Language for God within progressive Christianity. It emphasizes the importance of navigating these issues with wisdom and compassion, drawing on the timeless truths of Scripture, particularly Amos 5:24, to inspire a commitment to justice and love in today's world.
Reflecting on Technology and Human Connection - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Technology and Human Connection through a progressive Christian theological lens, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with contemporary issues, advocating for justice and peace in their communities.
Prayerful The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Story
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing personal challenges, particularly in the context of sexuality, through the lens of God's love and justice. It encourages individuals to engage in transformative actions that reflect divine compassion and work towards creating a more just and peaceful world.
Understanding Life Theologically - Commentary
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Christian theology with contemporary issues, particularly through the lens of Matthew 28:19-20. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and responses to the challenges of life in their communities.
Quiet Time: The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing life's challenges, particularly in the context of relationships and justice, through the lens of God's love and wisdom. It encourages individuals to engage in transformative actions that reflect God's character and work towards justice and peace in the world.
Real-World Interfaith Dialogue - Biblical Analogy
The sermon illustration emphasizes the relevance of biblical principles, particularly Micah 6:8, in navigating the complexities of Interfaith Dialogue. It encourages a progressive Christian approach that combines wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice, highlighting the transformative power of God's word in contemporary issues.
The Easter Question - Teaching Material
This reflection emphasizes the significance of Easter within Christian theology, urging believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to contemporary issues. It highlights the practical implications of theological commitments, encouraging a deeper engagement with the world and community.
The The Bible is Not a Sex Manual Challenge - Quote
The sermon illustration emphasizes the relevance of the Bible in addressing contemporary issues, particularly regarding sexual ethics within a progressive Christian framework. It calls for wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice, highlighting that God's word offers guidance and hope in navigating modern challenges.
Understanding We Have What We Need to Practice Love Theologically - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of progressive Christian theology in addressing contemporary issues through the lens of love and justice. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions in the world, particularly in advocating for human dignity and divine love within their communities.
Theology of Immigration and Welcome - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding immigration and welcome through a progressive theological lens, highlighting the call to uphold human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to actively engage with contemporary issues, advocating for justice and peace in their communities as an expression of their faith.
Evening Prayer: Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Prayer
This devotional prayer emphasizes the importance of engaging with Economic Justice through the lens of God's love and compassion. It calls for personal transformation that leads to actions reflecting God's character, ultimately aiming to bring justice and peace to the world.
Morning Meditation: Technology and Human Connection - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of viewing technology and human connection through the lens of God's love and justice. It encourages individuals to engage with these aspects of life in a way that promotes compassion and transformation, ultimately working towards a world characterized by justice and peace.
Theological Perspective: Social Media & Faith - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Social Media and Christian faith, emphasizing the need for thoughtful engagement with contemporary issues through a theological lens. It highlights the importance of understanding human dignity and divine sovereignty as we navigate our responsibilities as followers of Christ in today's digital world.
Understanding We Have What We Need to Practice Love Theologically - Teaching Material
This reflection emphasizes the importance of progressive Christian theology in addressing contemporary issues through the lens of love and justice. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their actions and commitments to human dignity and divine love in their communities.
Prayerful Enemy Love - Biblical Insight
This devotional reflection emphasizes the importance of engaging with 'Enemy Love' through the lens of God's love and justice. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and strive for transformation in themselves and the world, embodying compassion and working towards justice and peace.