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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Understanding Mercy - Reflection
Trusting in the Lord with all our heart, as we find in Proverbs 3:5-6, invites us into a profound experience of mercy. This trust is not passive; it is an active surrender to divine guidance, a willingness to let go...
Spiritual Insight: Compassion - Biblical Insight
As we turn to Isaiah 40:31, we find a promise that resonates deeply within our spirits: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow...
Thinking About Perseverance - Church Context
Perseverance within the church is a tapestry woven from threads of love, patience, and hope, as outlined in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Here, the Apostle Paul captures the essence of a faith community thriving in divine purpose. What does it mean...
Morning Meditation: Patience - Prayer
As we settle into this moment of prayer and reflection, let’s take a deep breath and allow ourselves the space to feel God's presence in our midst. Psalm 23 invites us into a serene landscape, where the Lord is our...
Biblical Truth: Gentleness - Reflection
In Isaiah 40:31, we find a profound promise: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."...
Scriptural Insight: Righteousness - Reflection
Isaiah 40:31 declares, "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." This profound promise invites us...
A Story of Perseverance - Quote
A few years ago, I met a woman named Ruth in a small town church. Ruth had lived through unimaginable hardship. She was born into poverty, faced rejection, and lost her husband to illness far too soon. Yet, as I...
Evening Prayer: Forgiveness - Biblical Insight
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting golden hues across the landscape, we find ourselves in a sacred moment of reflection. Matthew 28:19-20 reminds us of Christ's command: to go forth, making disciples and teaching them to observe all...
Finding God in Work-Life Balance & Faith
Imagine a young mother named Sarah, balancing a demanding job while nurturing her two spirited children. Each morning, as she pours cereal and juggles her calendar, she feels the weight of expectations pressing down on her. “Am I doing enough?”...
When Joy - Contemporary Example
This past spring, I had the privilege of attending a small community gathering in our town, where the lives of several families intertwined in a shared mission to serve others. One woman, Sarah, stood out. She had faced tremendous loss;...
Amish Grace: Visible Fruit in Community Crisis - Anabaptist (Galatians 5:22-23)
In the quiet town of Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, a tragedy unfolded that shook the very foundations of a close-knit Amish community. When a gunman entered a schoolhouse and committed an unthinkable act of violence, the world braced for outrage, for...
Love That Keeps No Record - Anabaptist (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
In 2006, Charles Roberts entered an Amish schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, and killed five girls before taking his own life. Within hours, Amish neighbors visited his widow—offering forgiven
Grace Shown in Community - Anabaptist (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Early Anabaptists challenged: if we're saved by grace, what does that look like? They pointed to the verses following: "created for good works." Grace saves; grace transforms; grace creates a new comm
The Mennonite Migration - Anabaptist (Jeremiah 29:11)
Mennonites have been exiles repeatedly—driven from Switzerland, then the Netherlands, then Prussia, then Russia, then to North and South America. Each migration felt like catastrophe; each produced ne
The Amish Forgiveness at Nickel Mines - Anabaptist (Philippians 4:13)
In 2006, a gunman killed five Amish girls at a schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. The world expected rage. Instead, the Amish community visited the killer's family with forgiveness, attended h
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.
Spiritual Insight: Social Justice & Christianity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Social Justice & Christianity in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 Thessalonians 5:11. 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 Social Justice & Christianity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider ...
Evening Prayer: Climate Change & Stewardship
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Climate Change & Stewardship 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 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 Climate Change & Stewardship. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how Go...
Spiritual Insight: Hatred
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Hatred in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 John 4:19. 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 Hatred. 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 Hatred in a...
Morning Meditation: 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 Genesis 1:26-28. 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 kin...
Spiritual Insight: Spirituality
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Spirituality in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 Peter 2:9. 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 Spirituality. 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...
Spiritual Insight: Piety
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Piety in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Philippians 2:3-4. 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 Piety. 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 Piety i...