Anabaptist/Mennonite Illustrations
Radical discipleship, pacifism, believer's baptism.
Key question: “How does this call us to follow Jesus in daily life?”
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Finding God in Climate Change & Stewardship - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a pre...
A Contemporary Incarnation Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Incarnation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
Lessons from Racial Reconciliation - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Conside...
A Modern Story of Women and Church Leadership - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman who ...
Lessons from Faith - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world of uncertainty and rapid change, faith often feels like a fragile thing. But consider the story of Maria, a single mother wh...
The Love Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth Love in action looks different than love in theory. Consider the story of James, a successful businessman who decided to use his resources to help struggling ...
Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Beauty presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their ...
The Love Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Love in action looks different than love in theory. Consider the story of James, a successful businessman who decided to use his resources to ...
When Social Justice & Christianity Meets Faith - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simi...
When Economic Justice and the Kingdom Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblica...
The Nonviolent Resistance Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical character...
The Love Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Love in action looks different than love in theory. Consider the story of James, a successful businessman who decided to use his resources to he...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical...
The Nonviolent Resistance Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters ...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters wh...
Finding God in Climate Change & Stewardship - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept 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 -...
When Social Justice & Christianity Meets Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced si...
The A Better Political Imagination Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
Lessons from Faith - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world of uncertainty and rapid change, faith often feels like a fragile thing. But consider the story of Maria, a single mother who lost her j...
Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Beauty presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar strug...
When Social Justice & Christianity Meets Faith - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters ...
A Modern Story of Women and Church Leadership - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a young woman wh...
The A Better Political Imagination Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical ...
The A Better Political Imagination Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like t...