Illustrations from John
1085 illustrations referencing John
Big Fish: Lies, Truth, and the Stories We Tell (John 21:25)
Edward Bloom has told stories his whole life—tall tales of giants, witches, and impossible adventures. His son Will, a journalist, wants facts: what actually happened? As Edward dies, Will finally ent
Braveheart: Freedom Is Not Free (Galatians 5:1)
William Wallace's dying cry—Freedom!—has become iconic, but the film earns it through three hours of showing what freedom costs. Wallace loses his father, his wife, eventually his life. He could have
The Truman Show: Breaking Free into Truth (John 8:32)
In The Truman Show, Truman Burbank has lived his entire life in an elaborate fabrication, every relationship manufactured, every sunrise artificial. When he discovers the truth, he faces a choice: rem
The Sixth Sense: I See Dead People (2 Kings 6:16-17)
Cole Sear sees what others cannot: the dead who walk among us, unfinished, seeking help. His gift terrifies him until Malcolm helps him understand it as calling rather than curse. Elisha prayed for hi
Evening Prayer: Enemy Love
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Enemy Love 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 Enemy Love. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and peace. In the name of t...
The Enemy Love Challenge
In our modern world, Enemy Love 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 Enemy Love. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexities of our current...
Quiet Time: Economic Inequality & Generosity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Economic Inequality & Generosity 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 Economic Inequality & Generosity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how...
Prayerful A Better Political Imagination
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on A Better Political Imagination 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 A Better Political Imagination. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom...
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...
Contemplating The Bible is Not a Sex Manual
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on The Bible is Not a Sex Manual 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 The Bible is Not a Sex Manual. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom...
Contemplating Guilt
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Guilt 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 Guilt. 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 Guilt in a way...
Prayerful Hell
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Hell 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 Hell. 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 Hell in a way tha...
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 ...
Quiet Time: Holiness
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Holiness 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 Holiness. 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 Holiness ...
Quiet Time: Global Pandemic & Community
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Global Pandemic & Community 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 Global Pandemic & Community. 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...
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...
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...
Lessons from Technology and Human Connection
In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection 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 Technology and Human Connection. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and res...
Contemplating Love
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Love 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 Love. 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 Love in a way tha...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge
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 ...
Daily 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...
Daily Pentecost
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Pentecost 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 Pentecost. 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 Pente...
A Contemporary Reconciliation and Forgiveness Story
In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness 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 Reconciliation and Forgiveness. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respo...
A Modern Story of Nonviolent Resistance
In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance 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 Nonviolent Resistance. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complex...