Compassion Illustrations
1264 illustrations evoking compassion
When Nonviolent Resistance Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in ...
Modern Examples of Grace - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Grace isn't just a theological concept—it's a life-changing reality. Take the story of David, a former addict who had burned every bridge in h...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
A Modern Story of Gun Violence and Christian Response - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In a nation plagued by gun violence, Christians are called to respond with both compassion and action. Consider the story of Pastor Maria, who organized her c...
Finding Nonviolent Resistance in Everyday Moments - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
Modern Examples of Climate Change and Hope - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
Real-World We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
The Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblic...
Modern Examples of Immigration and Welcome - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
A Modern Story of We are Imago Dei - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take t...
Modern Examples of Climate Change and Hope - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bi...
Lessons from Leading Toward Peace - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibli...
A Modern Story of Inclusive Language for God - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the b...
Modern Examples of Environmental Stewardship - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Climate change presents one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, and progressive Christians are called to respond with both urgency a...
Lessons from Justice - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Justice isn't just a political issue—it's a biblical mandate. Consider the story of Marcus, a lawyer who decided to use his skills to help immigrants naviga...
Real-World The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical cha...
A Modern Story of The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical c...
Modern Examples of Social Media and Community - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Social Media and Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical char...
Finding God in Economic Inequality & Generosity - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced s...
Finding God in Economic Inequality & Generosity - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characte...
Lessons from Leading Toward Peace - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibli...
When Economic Justice and the Kingdom Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblica...