Illustrations from John
1085 illustrations referencing John
The Tree of Life: Participating in Divine Love - Orthodox
Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life moves from cosmic creation to intimate family life, asking how we live in a world of suffering while participating in transcendent beauty. The film's final vision sh
Quiet Time: Comfort
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Comfort in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Comfort. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Comfort i...
Spiritual Insight: AI & Human Dignity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on AI & Human Dignity in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter AI & Human Dignity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to...
Finding Science and Faith in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Science and Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how 1 John 4:19 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Science and Faith. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexities of...
Quiet Time: Heaven
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Heaven in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 14:6. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Heaven. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Heaven in a w...
Spiritual Insight: Hatred
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Hatred in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Hatred. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Hatred in a...
Devotional: Providence
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Providence in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 14:6. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Providence. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Provi...
Quiet Time: Political Division & Unity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Political Division & Unity in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Political Division & Unity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might b...
Quiet Time: Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Prayer in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 14:6. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Prayer. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Prayer in a w...
Spiritual Insight: Sacrament
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Sacrament in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 1:9. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Sacrament. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Sacram...
Quiet Time: Epiphany
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Epiphany in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 3:16. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Epiphany. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Epiphany ...
When Mental Health & Spirituality Meets Faith
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 silence, afraid to speak up about their anxiety, depression, or trauma. Consider Marcus, a worship leader who shared his battle with depression from the pulpit. His vulnerability opened doors for others to seek help and support. The church became a place of healing, not just spiritual, but emotional and psychological as well. This modern ...
Modern Examples of Social Media and Community
In our modern world, Social Media and Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how John 13:12-17 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Social Media and Community. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to...
Devotional: Providence
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Providence in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Providence. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Pro...
Spiritual Insight: Nonviolent Resistance
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Nonviolent Resistance in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes of love and respond with the compassion and justice you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Nonviolent Resistance. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and pe...
Quiet Time: Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 13:12-17. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes of love and respond with the compassion and justice you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your...
Spiritual Insight: Kingdom
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Kingdom in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Kingdom. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Kingdom i...
Daily Grief
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Grief in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 3:16. Help me to see this area of my life through your eyes and respond with the love and grace you have shown me. Guide me to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope and healing wherever I encounter Grief. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God might be calling you to engage with Grief in a way ...
When Climate Change & Stewardship Meets Faith
The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift - our planet - and we will be held accountable for how we steward it. Meet David, a church youth leader who organized a "Green Sunday" where his congregation committed to reducing their carbon footprint. They installed solar panels on the church roof, started a community garden, and challenged each other to carpool to services. What began as ...
A Contemporary Clobbering the Clobber Texts Story
In our modern world, Clobbering the Clobber Texts presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how John 13:12-17 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Clobbering the Clobber Texts. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respondin...
Les Misérables: Love, Joy, Peace Grown Through Grace - Traditional (Galatians 5:22-23)
Jean Valjean's transformation shows the fruit of the Spirit ripening over decades: love for Cosette, joy in sacrifice, peace with his past, patience with Javert, kindness to enemies, goodness in busin
The Shawshank Redemption: Christ, Our Tunnel to Freedom - Lutheran (John 14:1-6)
Andy digs a tunnel—the only way out. There is no alternative; escape comes through this one passage. Lutheran theology emphasizes Christ as the sole mediator—not our works, not our feelings, not relig
A Modern Story of Eschatology
In our modern world, Eschatology presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom and grace. Consider how 1 John 4:19 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Eschatology. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexities of our current situation. This modern example reminds us that God'...
Finding Gluttony in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Gluttony presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom and grace. Consider how 1 John 1:9 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Gluttony. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexities of our current situation. This modern example reminds us that God's word ...