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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The Crisis & Hope Challenge
In our modern world, Crisis & Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate...
Lessons from Global Pandemic & Community
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
A Modern Story of Global Pandemic & Community
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
When Social Justice & Christianity Meets Faith
In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
Finding God in Work-Life Balance & Faith
In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called...
Lessons from Faith - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. 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 ...
A Modern Story of Women and Church Leadership - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a yo...
When Economic Justice and the Kingdom Meets Real Life - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge - 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 -...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge - 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...
The Nonviolent Resistance Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblic...
Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Beauty presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
Finding Beauty in Everyday Moments - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Beauty presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
The Climate Change & Stewardship Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a p...
The Love Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept 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 strugglin...
A Contemporary Incarnation Story - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Incarnation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simila...
A Modern Story of Women and Church Leadership - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a ...
A Contemporary Incarnation Story - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Incarnation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in t...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblic...
Lessons from Racial Reconciliation - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Consider the story of...
When Economic Justice and the Kingdom Meets Real Life - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Li...
When Social Justice & Christianity Meets Faith - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical character...
God's View on Online Church & Community - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Online Church & Community presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6 offe...
Scriptural Insight: Social Media and Community - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary context, Social Media and Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical tex...