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When Goodness - Contemporary Example

On a chilly autumn evening, a small community gathered in a local church basement for a dinner, their laughter mingling with the aroma of homemade chili. Among them sat a quiet man named Harold, who had recently lost his wife....

2 Timothy 1:7
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The Example of Forgiveness - Contemporary Example

There’s a story that touched my heart deeply about a young man named Malik. He grew up in a neighborhood filled with challenges, but he found solace in basketball. It was more than just a game to him; it was...

Romans 8:28
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When Goodness - Contemporary Example

A few months back, I found myself at a community center, volunteering for a food drive. As I sorted through boxes of canned goods, I noticed a woman named Mary. She was in her late sixties, her hands worn yet...

Isaiah 40:31
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A Story of Love - Story

Rachel was a young woman who had once felt lost in her own life, wandering through a fog of uncertainty. She carried a heaviness in her heart, burdened by the weight of expectations and self-doubt, unsure of her purpose. But...

Jeremiah 29:11
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The Example of Compassion - Contemporary Example

Last winter, in a small town, a bitter cold swept through the community, leaving many without heat. Among these, a young mother named Clara found herself facing a daunting challenge. As the temperature dropped, her two small children huddled together...

Psalm 23:1-6
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The Example of Self-control - Contemporary Example

A few years ago, I met a man named David at a local community center where we both volunteered. David had once been caught in the throes of addiction, a cycle that seemed unbreakable. But one day, after hitting rock...

Matthew 28:19-20
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The Example of Self-control - Biblical Analogy

Picture a young artist, sitting before a blank canvas, her heart full of dreams yet her hands trembling with uncertainty. Each stroke of her brush is a leap of faith, a testament to her desire to create something beautiful. As...

Matthew 28:19-20
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Lessons from Kindness - Contemporary Example

Mary Johnson had lived in the same neighborhood for decades. She was known for her warm smile and the freshly baked cookies she shared with everyone, but her kindness was put to the ultimate test one fateful night. Tragically, her...

Ephesians 2:8-9
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Lessons from Understanding - Contemporary Example

There was a young man in our community named Jamal, who grew up facing the challenges of poverty and uncertainty. Despite the struggles, he had a heart full of dreams and an unwavering belief that God had a purpose for...

John 14:6
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When Redemption - Biblical Analogy

Elizabeth sat quietly in her small kitchen, the faint aroma of freshly baked bread enveloping her in warmth. Outside, a gentle rain tapped against the window, softening the world into a watercolor of greens and grays. Yet inside, her heart...

Matthew 28:19-20
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When Compassion - Story

Sarah had always been the kind of person who found joy in helping others. She volunteered at the local shelter, organized community clean-ups, and made a habit of checking in on elderly neighbors. But when her husband lost his job,...

Proverbs 3:5-6
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When Gentleness - Story

In our small community, there lived a woman named Clara. For years, she bore the scars of an unforgiving past. The choices she made in her youth had left her estranged from family and friends. She often sat alone at...

Matthew 28:19-20
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A Story of Compassion - Contemporary Example

On a chilly evening last winter, a small group of church members gathered to prepare meals for the homeless in our community. Among them was Sarah, a young single mother who had recently faced the loss of her job. Despite...

Hebrews 11:1
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A Story of Kindness - Contemporary Example

In a small town, there lived a woman named Maria who ran a local bakery. For years, she had poured her heart into creating bread and pastries that brought joy to those around her. But recently, her world had dimmed;...

Jeremiah 29:11
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Lessons from Kindness - Contemporary Example

There was a young man named Daniel who felt lost after losing his job during a difficult economic season. Each day felt heavier than the last, and the weight of uncertainty clouded his spirit. One chilly afternoon, while walking to...

John 14:6
πŸ’­theological reflectionEvangelical

Theological Perspective: Humility - Church Context

As we reflect on humility within the context of our church life, we turn to Hebrews 11:1: β€œNow faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” This scripture invites us into a...

Hebrews 11:1
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Lessons from Compassion - Story

Sarah sat on the worn, wooden steps of the church, her heart heavy with a burden she wore like a shroud. Just the day before, she had lost her mother, a woman whose faith had been a steady compass in...

John 14:6
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Lessons from Goodness - Story

In a quiet village, nestled between rolling hills, lived an elderly woman named Martha. Her life had been marked by loss; she had buried two husbands and watched her children scatter to distant lands in search of opportunity. Yet, in...

1 Corinthians 13:4-7
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When Mercy - Contemporary Example

In a small town, there was a single mother named Sarah who worked tirelessly to provide for her two children. Every day after her shift at the diner, she would come home to a small apartment filled with laughter, but...

2 Timothy 1:7
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The Example of Patience - Contemporary Example

In a small town, there lived a woman named Mary who had always dreamed of opening her own bakery. For years, she worked long hours at a local diner, saving every penny while baking cupcakes and pastries in her tiny...

Hebrews 11:1
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When Gentleness - Contemporary Example

There’s a small cafΓ© I often visit, a quaint little place tucked away on a bustling street corner. It’s run by a woman named Clara, who has a reputation for her kindness. One day, I watched as a young man,...

Matthew 28:19-20
πŸ’­theological reflectionCatholic

The Doctrine of Grace - Church Context

As we reflect on Joshua 1:9, where God commands, β€œBe strong and courageous; do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go,” we uncover the profound nature of grace...

Joshua 1:9
πŸ’­theological reflectionAnabaptist

Thinking About Perseverance - Teaching Material

As we reflect on Ephesians 2:8-9, we are reminded that our salvation is a gift from God, received through faith and not by our own works. This grace calls us into a profound relationship, one that invites our hearts to...

Ephesians 2:8-9
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The Power of Perseverance - Contemporary Example

Maria was a vibrant member of our church, known for her laughter and boundless energy. But one winter, life threw her a curveball. A sudden illness left her physically weakened and emotionally exhausted. Days turned into weeks as she lay...

Galatians 5:22-23
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