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Lessons from Prayer - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Prayer isn't just a religious ritual—it's a lifeline to God. Consider the story of Michael, a father who began praying for his estranged son every day for thr...
The Suffering Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence—it's often a sign of His presence. Take the story of Rachel, a young woman who lost her husband in a tragic accident...
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...
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 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...
A Modern Story of AI & Human Dignity - 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...
The Online Church & Community Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
Modern Examples of Leading Toward Peace - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblica...
Lessons from Temptation - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Temptation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar...
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...
The Youth Culture & Faith Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Youth Culture & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar stru...
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...
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...
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...
Finding God in Environmental Justice - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Environmental Justice presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who fa...
Lessons from Digital Addiction & Freedom - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Digital Addiction & Freedom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
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...
Lessons from Diversity & Inclusion - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Diversity & Inclusion presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar st...
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...
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...
Finding Church in Everyday Moments - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Church presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
The Reconciliation and Forgiveness Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
Finding Economic Justice and the Kingdom in Everyday Moments - 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...
A Modern Story of Pentecost - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Pentecost presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in the...