Illustrations from Matthew
1153 illustrations referencing Matthew
Solitude and Silence: Desert Mothers: Amma Syncletica on Solitude
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Amma Syncletica: Desert Mothers: Amma Syncletica on Solitude
Prayer: Origen on Prayer as Transformation
Teaching on Prayer from Origen: Origen on Prayer as Transformation
Service and Hospitality: The Rule of Benedict: Welcoming Christ in Guests
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict: Welcoming Christ in Guests
Simplicity: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living
Teaching on Simplicity from George Fox: George Fox and Quaker Plain Living
Solitude and Silence: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
Simplicity: Meister Eckhart on Detachment
Teaching on Simplicity from Meister Eckhart: Meister Eckhart on Detachment
Fasting: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting
Teaching on Fasting from John Wesley: John Wesley and Methodical Fasting
Prayer: The Necessity of Constant Prayer
Teaching on Prayer from E.M. Bounds: The Necessity of Constant Prayer
Sabbath and Rest: Origen on the Spiritual Sabbath
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Origen: Origen on the Spiritual Sabbath
Service and Hospitality: Cyprian on Caring for the Sick During Plague
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on Caring for the Sick During Plague
Service and Hospitality: Francis of Assisi: Serving the Lepers
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Francis of Assisi: Francis of Assisi: Serving the Lepers
Worship: The Book of Common Prayer: Shaping the Heart Through Liturgy
Teaching on Worship from Thomas Cranmer: The Book of Common Prayer: Shaping the Heart Through Liturgy
Service and Hospitality: Basil the Great on Social Service
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Basil the Great: Basil the Great on Social Service
Sabbath and Rest: Augustine on Rest in God
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Rest in God
Fasting: Chrysostom on Fasting from Sin
Teaching on Fasting from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Fasting from Sin
Service and Hospitality: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn
Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Ephrem the Syrian: Ephrem the Syrian: Service as Hymn
Simplicity: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Teaching on Simplicity from William Law: William Law on Christian Perfection Through Simple Living
Prayer for Mental Health Awareness
God who understands our suffering, for those battling mental illness— The depression that steals joy. The anxiety that steals peace. The trauma that steals safety. Be near. Forgive the church for s
Prayer for Simplicity
God of enough, my life feels cluttered— too much stuff, too many commitments, too many voices telling me I need more. Teach me simplicity. Not poverty, but freedom. Not deprivation, but clarity. Not
Prayer for Sabbath Rest
God who rested, I stop today. Not because everything is finished—it never is— but because You declared rest holy. Teach me that my worth isn't in productivity, my value isn't in accomplishment, my i
Prayer for Refugees and Immigrants
God who was once a refugee in Egypt, we pray for those displaced: Families torn apart at borders. Children sleeping in camps. Parents risking everything for safety. You were the stranger. You know t
Prayer for Fasting
God who is enough, I fast today not to earn Your favor, but to remember that I already have it. In this physical hunger, awaken spiritual hunger. In this empty stomach, reveal the places in my soul
Prayer for Those Experiencing Homelessness
God who sees the overlooked, for those without shelter tonight— Sleeping on streets. Huddling under bridges. Surviving in cars. Be their covering. Be their warmth. Be their hope. Forgive us for wal
Morning Prayer: Technology and Presence
God who is never distracted, before I pick up my phone, before I check my messages, before the notifications start pulling me in every direction— I want to be present with You first. Help me use tec