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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Morning Meditation: Social Media and Community
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Social Media and Community in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Leviticus 19:34. 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 Social Media and Community. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of ...
Contemplating God
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on God in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Galatians 3:28. 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 God. 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 God in a way t...
Contemplating Suffering
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Suffering in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Romans 12:2. 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 Suffering. 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 Suffe...
Prayerful Sexuality
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Sexuality in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in James 1:27. 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 Sexuality. 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 Sexual...
Daily Leading Toward Peace
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Leading Toward Peace in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Matthew 5:9. 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 Leading Toward Peace. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and peac...
Morning Meditation: Immigration and Welcome
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Immigration and Welcome in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Luke 4:18-19. 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 Immigration and Welcome. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice a...
Morning Meditation: Interfaith Dialogue
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Interfaith Dialogue in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Revelation 11:18. 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 Interfaith Dialogue. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and p...
Spiritual Insight: The Peculiar Politics of Christ
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on The Peculiar Politics of Christ in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Philippians 2:5-8. 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 The Peculiar Politics of Christ. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your...
Evening Prayer: 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 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 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 how ...
Evening Prayer: Sustainability & Creation Care
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Sustainability & Creation Care in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Jeremiah 29:11. 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 Sustainability & Creation Care. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how ...
Daily Economic Inequality & Generosity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Economic Inequality & Generosity in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Jeremiah 29:11. 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 Economic Inequality & Generosity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider ...
Contemplating Immigration and Welcome
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Immigration and Welcome in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Luke 6:20-21. 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 Immigration and Welcome. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice a...
Contemplating Vulnerability
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Vulnerability in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 Peter 5:7. 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 Vulnerability. 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 wi...
Prayerful Racial Reconciliation
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Racial Reconciliation in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Acts 10:34-35. 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 Racial Reconciliation. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and ...
Daily Healthcare & Healing Ministry
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Healthcare & Healing Ministry 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 Healthcare & Healing Ministry. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider ...
Prayerful Spirituality
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Spirituality in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Philippians 4:6-7. 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 engag...
Contemplating Science and Faith
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Science and Faith in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Luke 10:25-37. 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 Science and Faith. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and peace. ...
Contemplating Questioning Traditional Doctrines
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Questioning Traditional Doctrines in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Isaiah 1:17. 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 Questioning Traditional Doctrines. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your k...
The Mental Health & Spirituality Challenge
Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, many suffer in silence, afraid to speak up about their anxiety, depression, or trauma. Consider Marcus, a worship leader who shared his battle with depression from the pulpit. His vulnerability opened doors for others to seek help and support. The church became a place of healing, not just spiritual, but emotional and psychological as well. This modern ...
Modern Examples of Interfaith Dialogue
In our modern world, Interfaith Dialogue presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how Mark 10:42-45 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Interfaith Dialogue. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexit...
Lessons from Immigration and Welcome
In our modern world, Immigration and Welcome presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how Luke 10:25-37 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Immigration and Welcome. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the c...
A Contemporary Questioning Traditional Doctrines Story
In our modern world, Questioning Traditional Doctrines presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how Matthew 25:31-46 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Questioning Traditional Doctrines. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding ...
Lessons from A Better Political Imagination
In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate these waters with wisdom, compassion, and a commitment to justice. Consider how Acts 2:17-18 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding A Better Political Imagination. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respon...
Lessons from Faith
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 job during the pandemic. Instead of despair, she chose to trust God's provision, even when her bank account was nearly empty. She started a small online business from her kitchen, and within six months, she was not only supporting her family but helping other struggling parents find work. This contemporary example of faith reminds us that Act...