Illustrations from Romans
1310 illustrations referencing Romans
Witness: Not Conformed to the World's Violence - Anabaptist (Romans 12:1-2)
In the heart of a quiet Pennsylvania town, a small Amish community faces an unimaginable threat. In the film *Witness*, we see the stark contrast between their peaceful way of life and the violent world outside their simple farms. Imagine...
Nature Illustration: Trees Planted by Streams
As we walk through the woods near my home, I often pause to admire the towering trees that stand like silent guardians. One particularly striking oak caught my attention last autumn. Its leaves, aflame with vibrant hues of orange and...
Titanic: I'll Never Let Go (John 15:13)
In the flickering glow of a ship’s ballroom, where laughter mingles with the sweet strains of a waltz, we find Jack Dawson—a penniless artist, vibrant with hopes and dreams yet unfulfilled. He dances on the cusp of life, while Rose...
Modern Examples of Spirituality - Contemporary Example
In our fast-paced and ever-changing world, spirituality can often feel like a vast ocean, unpredictable and swirling with uncertainty. Many people find themselves adrift, wrestling with the very essence of faith in a society that offers more questions than answers....
Daily Digital Discipleship
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on Digital Discipleship today, I find myself drawn to the profound wisdom of Romans 12:2, which calls us to “not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the...
Biblical Wisdom for Environmental Justice - Reflection
In a world grappling with the urgent challenges of Environmental Justice, the words of Romans 12:2 resonate with a profound clarity: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” This...
Cesar Chavez: Bodies Offered in Solidarity - Liberation (Romans 12:1-2)
Imagine a hot summer day in the fields of California, the sun beating down mercilessly on the rows of grapevines. Workers, weary but undeterred, gather under the shade of a large tree, seeking solace and strength in their shared struggle....
The Crisis & Hope Challenge - Story
In the heart of New Orleans, a community was faced with the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Homes lay in ruins, streets flooded, and the spirit of the people seemed washed away alongside their possessions. Yet amidst this chaos, a...
The AI & Human Dignity Challenge - Story
Imagine a bustling coffee shop in the heart of a city, where people from all walks of life come together, some hunched over their laptops, others deep in conversation. In one corner, a young woman named Sarah sits, her brow...
Avatar: The Tree of Life (Genesis 2:9)
In the film *Avatar*, we are transported to the breathtaking world of Pandora, where the Navi people gather in reverence around the magnificent Tree of Souls. Picture this towering, luminescent tree, its bioluminescent roots twinkling like stars in a twilight...
No Country for Old Men: You Can't Stop What's Coming (Job 38:1-7)
In the film *No Country for Old Men*, Anton Chigurh sweeps across the Texas landscape like a dark storm front, relentless and unforgiving. His presence is chilling, a man whose moral compass spins wildly off true north, embodying a chaos...
Real-World Prophecy
In our rapidly changing world, the concept of prophecy can often feel daunting. We find ourselves sifting through a sea of voices, anxieties, and uncertainties, much like the early believers faced in the days of the New Testament. Yet, just...
The Tree of Life: Divine Economy Working All Things - Orthodox (Romans 8:28)
As I was watching Terence Malick’s poignant film *The Tree of Life*, I was struck by a scene that encapsulates the profound tension between cosmic creation and deep family grief. The film weaves together the vastness of the universe—stars being...
Harriet: Bodies Offered for Freedom - Black Church (Romans 12:1-2)
Imagine the chill of a moonlit night in the depths of the Maryland woods, where shadows dance under the pale light and the air is thick with the tension of freedom sought and freedom denied. Harriet Tubman, a woman of...
The Witness Challenge
In our fast-paced, ever-evolving world, the challenge of being a witness for Christ can often feel like navigating a treacherous river, filled with unseen currents and swirling eddies. Picture a small boat, tossed about by the waves, as a storm...
A Modern Story of Political Division & Unity
In our current climate, where political division often feels like an insurmountable chasm, we, as people of faith, find ourselves at a crossroads that echoes the struggles faced by biblical figures like the Apostle Paul. His words in Romans 12:2...
Manchester by the Sea: Carrying Grief While God Works - Lutheran (Romans 8:28)
In the poignant film *Manchester by the Sea*, we meet Lee Chandler, a man who carries the heavy weight of grief like a shroud. His sorrow is palpable, an invisible chain that binds him to his past. The coastal town...
A Modern Story of Temptation - Story
Imagine a young woman named Sarah, standing at a crossroads on a bustling city street. She has just received a promotion at work, a dream come true, but with it comes an insidious temptation: the sharp edge of ambition whispering...
Call the Midwife: Corporal Mercy in Action - Catholic (Romans 12:9-21)
In the bustling streets of post-war London, amongst the shadows of bombed-out buildings, the nuns and midwives of *Call the Midwife* emerge as beacons of genuine love and compassion, living out the profound truths found in Romans 12. Picture Sister...
When Political Division & Unity Meets Faith - Biblical Analogy
In the heart of a bustling city, a young woman named Sarah found herself caught in the storm of a heated political debate, her social media feed a battlefield of conflicting ideologies. Each post felt like a brick thrown in...
The Truman Show: Good Morning and Good Night (1 John 2:15-17)
Imagine yourself in the quaint town of Seahaven, where the sun always seems to shine just right, casting a warm golden glow over perfectly manicured lawns and white picket fences. It’s a place where everyone knows your name, or at...
Finding Repentance in Everyday Moments - Contemporary Example
In our fast-paced world, the notion of repentance often feels like a heavy weight, but it also offers us a profound opportunity for transformation. Just as biblical figures wrestled with their own shortcomings and failures, we too navigate the murky...
Science Illustration: Limits of Human Knowledge
Imagine a curious child, perhaps eight or nine years old, standing at the edge of a vast lake. The water glistens in the sunlight, a mirror reflecting the endless sky above. This child, with a bucket in hand, eagerly scoops...
The Crisis & Hope Challenge - Contemporary Example
In our modern lives, we are surrounded by both crisis and hope, a duality that stirs our hearts and tests our faith. Think about the story of a single mother named Lisa, who lived in a neighborhood where hope felt...