Illustrations from John
1085 illustrations referencing John
Scripture Meditation: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Delighting in Scripture
Community and Fellowship: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ignatius of Antioch: Ignatius of Antioch on Church Unity
Service and Hospitality: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Jerome: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims
Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Prayer: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle
Teaching on Prayer from Teresa of Avila: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle
Service and Hospitality: The Didascalia: Hospitality in the Early Church
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Unknown: The Didascalia: Hospitality in the Early Church
Sabbath and Rest: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius on Resurrection Rest
Service and Hospitality: Augustine on Loving Service
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Loving Service
Community and Fellowship: Ambrose on Christian Friendship
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Ambrose of Milan: Ambrose on Christian Friendship
Sabbath and Rest: Tertullian on the Lord's Day
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Tertullian: Tertullian on the Lord's Day
Scripture Meditation: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Hilary of Poitiers: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity
Prayer for Confession & Examination
Searcher of hearts, examine me. Show me the places I've grown cold, the sins I've rationalized, the people I've hurt, the calling I've ignored. Not to shame me, but to free me. I confess: [Silence
Prayer for Addiction Recovery
God of freedom, this battle feels too hard to fight alone. The cravings are strong. The patterns are deep. The shame is crushing. But You are the God who sets captives free, who breaks chains, who m
Community and Fellowship: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary
Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Why Community Is Necessary
Scripture Meditation: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Origen: Origen and the Spiritual Sense of Scripture
Morning Prayer: Weakness and Strength
God whose strength is perfect in weakness, I wake feeling inadequate for today. The task is too big. The challenge too hard. The need too great. And maybe that's exactly where You want me— at the en
Worship: Cyprian on Prayer Facing East
Teaching on Worship from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on Prayer Facing East
Solitude and Silence: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Catherine of Siena: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell
Prayer for Church Unity
Lord of the Church, we are divided— by theology, by politics, by preference, by pride. And the world watches our disunity and wonders if we believe what we preach. Forgive us. Heal the fractures. S
Service and Hospitality: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Gregory the Great: Gregory the Great on the Servant-Leader
Evening Prayer: Confession
Merciful God, I don't come to You tonight with a clean slate. The ways I hurt someone with my words— I confess. The opportunities to love that I walked past— I confess. The times I chose my comfort
Scripture Meditation: Irenaeus: The Harmony of Scripture
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus: The Harmony of Scripture
Worship: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship
Teaching on Worship from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on the Holy Spirit in Worship
Confession and Self-Examination: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy
Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Isidore of Seville: Isidore of Seville on Confession and Mercy