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Finding God in 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 Vocation - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Vocation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Real-World The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical...
Real-World 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...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman wh...
Modern Examples of Science and Faith - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Science and Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who ...
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...
Lessons from Prophecy - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Prophecy presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
Finding God in Global Pandemic & Community - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simi...
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 ...
Real-World Idolatry - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Idolatry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
A Modern Story of Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
The Anger Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Anger presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strugg...
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...
Modern Examples of Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Questioning Traditional Doctrines presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. L...
A Modern Story of Providence - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Providence presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
Finding Gossip in Everyday Moments - 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 ...
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 - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Inclusive Language for God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the...
Modern Examples of Idolatry - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Idolatry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Lessons from Faith - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world of uncertainty and rapid change, faith often feels like a fragile thing. But consider the story of Maria, a single mother wh...
A Contemporary Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Lik...
The Witness Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Witness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar st...
A Modern Story 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...