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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...
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...
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...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a pre...
The Online Church & Community Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Online Church & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
Modern Examples of Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Questioning Traditional Doctrines presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical...
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 Uncategorized - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Uncategorized presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in...
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 ...
A Contemporary Money Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Money presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar stru...
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...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a ...
Modern Examples of Questioning Traditional Doctrines - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Questioning Traditional Doctrines presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Lik...
The Diversity & Inclusion Challenge - 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...
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 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...
Real-World We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith....
A Contemporary Children Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Children presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd,...
Finding Repentance in Everyday Moments - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in ...
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...
A Contemporary A Better Political Imagination Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
A Contemporary Hospitality Story - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Hospitality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
A Modern Story 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...