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The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, m...
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...
Lessons from Political Division & Unity - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters w...
Finding Humility in Everyday Moments - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Humility presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
Real-World Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
When Gossip Meets Real Life - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Gossip presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
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...
Finding Culture in Everyday Moments - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Culture presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their...
The AI & Human Dignity Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, AI & Human Dignity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced s...
Modern Examples of 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...
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...
Lessons from Political Division & Unity - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who...
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...
Modern Examples of Pride - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Pride presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
A Modern Story of Racial Reconciliation - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Consider the story of...
Modern Examples of Idolatry - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Idolatry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
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...
Real-World The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like ...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ch...
A Contemporary Doubt Story - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Doubt presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their t...
The Sanctification Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Sanctification presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced sim...
When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical char...
When Missions Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
A Contemporary Holy Spirit Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Holy Spirit presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...