Illustrations from Galatians
924 illustrations referencing Galatians
Finding Lent in Everyday Moments - Contemporary Example
In our contemporary world, Lent offers a profound opportunity for reflection and renewal, much like the pivotal moments faced by biblical figures. Picture a single mother named Sarah, juggling two jobs while raising three young children. In her bustling life,...
Finding God in Diversity & Inclusion - Story
In a vibrant neighborhood marked by a mosaic of cultures and languages, there was a small community church that took on the mission of embracing the diversity around them. They began by hosting a monthly potluck, inviting everyone to bring...
The Sanctification Challenge - Contemporary Example
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, the journey of sanctification often feels like navigating a stormy sea. Imagine a young woman named Mia, who, in her pursuit of a deeper faith, found herself teetering on the edge of despair when she...
Les Misérables: Love, Joy, Peace Grown Through Grace - Traditional (Galatians 5:22-23)
In Victor Hugo's *Les Misérables*, we witness the remarkable transformation of Jean Valjean—a man shaped and reshaped by grace over the years, much like the unfolding of the fruit of the Spirit in our own lives. Imagine Valjean, a man...
Chariots of Fire: Fruit Growing Through Sanctification - Wesleyan (Galatians 5:22-23)
On a cool, crisp morning, the sun begins to rise over the rolling hills of Scotland, casting a golden hue across the fields where young Eric Liddell prepares for yet another day of training. Picture him, breath visible in the...
Lessons from Life - Story
In our lives today, we often find ourselves navigating a complex tapestry of challenges and opportunities that can feel overwhelming. Picture this: a young woman named Sarah, a new graduate stepping into the bustling world of corporate America. With dreams...
The Mission: Fruit of the Spirit in Cross-Cultural Witness - Missional (Galatians 5:22-23)
In the film *The Mission*, we witness the profound journey of Father Gabriel, a Jesuit priest who ventures deep into the heart of South America to reach the GuaranĂ people. Imagine the lush green landscape, filled with the sounds of...
Scriptural Insight: Diversity & Inclusion - Application
In a world that feels increasingly divided, where voices often clash rather than harmonize, the Apostle Paul’s words in Galatians 3:28 resonate with a clarion call of hope and unity: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free,...
Evening Prayer: Gentleness - Biblical Insight
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting a golden hue across the sky, I’m reminded of the quiet strength that gentleness embodies. Paul writes in Galatians 5:22-23 about the fruit of the Spirit, noting that gentleness is a gift...
Amazing Grace: Spirit-Wrought Fruit for Cultural Transformation - Reformed (Galatians 5:22-23)
In the heart of London, amidst the shadows of 18th-century injustice, a small, determined man named William Wilberforce walked the cobbled streets with a heavy heart. He was not a knight in shining armor, but rather a humble servant of...
Modern Examples of Justification - Contemporary Example
In our fast-paced, modern world, the concept of justification can often feel like an elusive dream, just out of reach. Yet, it is in the quiet moments of life that we can truly grasp its profound impact. Imagine a single...
Pay It Forward: Faith Working Through Love - Wesleyan (Matthew 25:31-46)
Imagine a bustling, sunlit café on a Saturday morning, filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft murmur of conversations. In one corner, a young boy named Trevor sits at a table, his mind racing with...
A Modern Story of Redemption
In the heart of our bustling city, there’s a small coffee shop that I often visit. It’s a place where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the chatter of patrons seeking solace and connection. One rainy afternoon, I...
Chariots of Fire: Fruit Cultivated Through Discipline - Anglican (Galatians 5:22-23)
Imagine a chilly morning in the Scottish highlands, where the mist hugs the ground and the air is crisp with the promise of dawn. Eric Liddell, a young man of faith and fervor, laces up his worn running shoes, each...
A Contemporary Children Story
In the heart of our bustling city, there exists a small community center—a sanctuary of laughter and learning. Every Saturday morning, children gather there, bright-eyed and filled with dreams, but not all come from homes where those dreams are nurtured....
Lessons from Education & Wisdom
In our modern world, the landscape of education and wisdom can feel like a vast ocean, where waves of information and cultural ideologies crash against the shores of our faith. Just as the disciples faced the tumultuous waters of their...
A Modern Story of Providence - Biblical Analogy
In our rapidly changing world, the concept of Providence feels especially poignant, tugging at our hearts in ways both familiar and new. We often find ourselves navigating stormy seas, much like the early disciples who faced their own tumultuous storms....
Scriptural Insight: Environmental Justice - Commentary
In our ever-evolving world, the call for Environmental Justice beckons us not merely to observe, but to engage, to reflect, and ultimately to act. In Galatians 3:28, the Apostle Paul declares a radical truth: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile,...
A Story of Humility - Biblical Analogy
There once lived a humble gardener named Elias, who tended a small plot of land just outside a bustling village. His neighbors often admired the vibrant flowers and lush vegetables that sprang forth from his soil, but they were puzzled...
War Room: Spirit-Empowered Ethics - Pentecostal (Micah 6:8)
In the heart of a bustling neighborhood, there lived a woman named Clara. Every Saturday, she would sit at her small kitchen table, surrounded by the soft glow of morning light spilling through the window. Yet, Clara's heart was heavy,...
The Sanctification Challenge
In the bustling heart of a city, there was a small community center that served as a refuge for those wrestling with their past. Among its patrons was a young woman named Maria. She had once lived in the shadows...
Amish Grace: Communal Casting - Anabaptist (1 Peter 5:7)
In the aftermath of the Nickel Mines tragedy, a profound silence enveloped the Amish community. It wasn’t just the absence of laughter or the stillness of daily life; it was the heavy weight of collective grief that hung in the...
A Contemporary Incarnation Story - Story
In our rapidly changing world, the concept of the Incarnation—the truth that God became flesh and dwelled among us—holds profound relevance and urgency for our daily lives. Picture a young woman named Sarah, a passionate teacher in an underfunded school...
A Contemporary Incarnation Story - Biblical Analogy
In our fast-paced, often chaotic world, the concept of incarnation—God becoming flesh and dwelling among us—poses both challenges and profound opportunities for those of us who strive to live out our faith. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, just as the...