Illustrations from Matthew
1153 illustrations referencing Matthew
The Practice of Presence: Finding God in Ordinary Moments - Story
The devotional reflects on Brother Lawrence's practice of recognizing God's presence in everyday activities, emphasizing that every moment can be sacred. It encourages cultivating awareness of God's companionship through simple prayers and gratitude, transforming ordinary life into an opportunity for communion with the Divine.
The Practice of Presence: Finding God in Ordinary Moments - Biblical Insight
This devotional emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's presence in everyday activities, illustrating that moments like washing dishes can be as sacred as formal worship. It encourages cultivating an awareness of God's companionship through simple prayers and gratitude, transforming ordinary life into an opportunity for communion with the Divine.
The Cost and Joy of Discipleship - Prayer
This devotional emphasizes the call to discipleship through self-denial and daily commitment to follow Jesus. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom.
The Cost and Joy of Discipleship - Story
The devotional emphasizes the daily commitment required to follow Jesus, which involves self-denial and prioritizing God's will over personal desires. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom.
The Cost and Joy of Discipleship - Biblical Insight
The devotional emphasizes the call to discipleship as a daily choice to prioritize God's will over personal desires. It highlights the paradox of losing worldly gains for the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, ultimately leading to peace, purpose, and joy in participating in His kingdom. The message encourages believers to engage with the world while upholding distinct values of simplicity, forgiveness, and service.
The Science and Faith Challenge
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 Matthew 25:31-46 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Science and Faith. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexiti...
Devotional: Healing
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Healing in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 6:25-34. 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 Healing. 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 Heali...
Prayerful 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 Matthew 22:37-39. 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...
Contemplating Inclusive Language for God
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Inclusive Language for God in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 25:35. 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 Inclusive Language for God. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of ju...
Daily Technology and Human Connection
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Technology and Human Connection in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 5:44. 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 Technology and Human Connection. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your king...
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 Matthew 22:37-39. 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 ki...
A Contemporary Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Story
In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership 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 Matthew 22:37-39 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding ...
Modern Examples of Environmental Stewardship
Climate change presents one of the greatest moral challenges of our time, and progressive Christians are called to respond with both urgency and hope. Take the story of the Green Church movement, where congregations are installing solar panels, reducing waste, and advocating for environmental justice in their communities. One church in California transformed their building into a net-zero energy facility and used the savings to fund environmental justice programs in their neighborhood. This mod...
Devotional: Culture
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Culture in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 6:25-34. 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 Culture. 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 Cultu...
A Modern Story of Economic Justice and the Kingdom
In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom 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 Matthew 22:37-39 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Economic Justice and the Kingdom. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding an...
Contemplating Assurance
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Assurance in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 6:25-34. 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 Assurance. 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 A...
Morning Meditation: Inclusive Language for God
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Inclusive Language for God in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 25:31-46. 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 Inclusive Language for God. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of...
Morning Meditation: Leading Toward Peace
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Leading Toward Peace in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 25:35. 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 Leading Toward Peace. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and pe...
Real-World Mental Health and Spirituality
In our modern world, Mental Health and Spirituality 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 Matthew 25:31-46 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Mental Health and Spirituality. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and re...
Finding The Peculiar Politics of Christ in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, The Peculiar Politics of Christ 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 Matthew 5:9 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding The Peculiar Politics of Christ. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respo...
Finding Clobbering the Clobber Texts in Everyday Moments
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 Matthew 25:31-46 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Clobbering the Clobber Texts. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respon...
Lessons from We are Imago Dei
The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take the story of Marcus, a transgender man who found acceptance in a progressive congregation after being rejected by his family's church. The pastor welcomed him by saying, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made, exactly as God intended you to be." This modern story of inclusion demonstrates how Matthew 25:31-46 calls us to see the divine image...
The We are Imago Dei Challenge
The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take the story of Marcus, a transgender man who found acceptance in a progressive congregation after being rejected by his family's church. The pastor welcomed him by saying, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made, exactly as God intended you to be." This modern story of inclusion demonstrates how Matthew 25:31-46 calls us to see the divine image...
When Economic Justice and the Kingdom Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom 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 Matthew 5:44 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Economic Justice and the Kingdom. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and re...