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The Practice of Presence: Finding God in Ordinary Moments - Story
The devotional reflects on Brother Lawrence's practice of recognizing God's presence in everyday activities, emphasizing that every moment can be sacred. It encourages cultivating awareness of God's companionship through simple prayers and gratitude, transforming ordinary life into an opportunity for communion with the Divine.
A Contemporary Technology and Human Connection Story
In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection 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 Technology and Human Connection. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and resp...
When Science and Faith Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Science and Faith 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 22:37-39 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Science and Faith. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexiti...
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 Matthew 22:37-39 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Interfaith Dialogue. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the comple...
The Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership Challenge
In our modern world, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership 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 Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and ...
Modern Examples of Social Media and Community
In our modern world, Social Media and Community 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 Romans 8:19-22 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Social Media and Community. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding t...
Modern Examples of Climate Change and Hope
In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope 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 10:34-35 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Climate Change and Hope. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the c...
The Women and Church Leadership Challenge
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 felt called to ministry but was told by her denomination that women couldn't be pastors. Instead of giving up, she started a small house church in her community, focusing on social justice and inclusive worship. Within two years, her congregation had grown to include people from various backgrounds who felt unwelcome in traditional churches...
The We are Imago Dei Challenge
The concept of Imago Dei - that all people are created in the image of God - is foundational to progressive Christian understanding of human dignity. Take the story of Marcus, a transgender man who found acceptance in a progressive congregation after being rejected by his family's church. The pastor welcomed him by saying, "You are fearfully and wonderfully made, exactly as God intended you to be." This modern story of inclusion demonstrates how 1 John 4:19 calls us to see the divine image in e...
Real-World Technology and Human Connection
In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection 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 1 Peter 5:3 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Technology and Human Connection. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respo...
Modern Examples of 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 Psalm 24:1 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Immigration and Welcome. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the comp...
Real-World The Bible is Not a Sex Manual
In our modern world, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual 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 Colossians 3:15 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding The Bible is Not a Sex Manual. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respo...
When Racial Reconciliation Meets Real Life
The work of racial reconciliation is central to progressive Christian faith, requiring both personal transformation and systemic change. Consider the story of two churches - one predominantly white, one predominantly Black - that began meeting together for shared worship and community service. Initially, there was tension and misunderstanding, but through honest conversation and shared action, they began to build genuine relationships and work together for justice in their community. This conte...
When Social Media & Faith Meets Faith
In our digital age, social media has become the modern marketplace where ideas are exchanged. Like the merchants in the temple courts, we often find ourselves caught up in the noise of endless scrolling and comparison. But what if we approached our social media presence with the same intentionality as our faith? Consider Sarah, a young professional who decided to use her Instagram not just for selfies, but to share daily moments of gratitude. Each post became a small testimony of God's goodnes...
Modern Examples of Science and Faith
In our modern world, Science and Faith 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 Colossians 3:15 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Science and Faith. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexitie...
Real-World Reconciliation and Forgiveness
In our modern world, Reconciliation and Forgiveness 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 10:34-35 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Reconciliation and Forgiveness. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respo...
Lessons from Leading Toward Peace
In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace 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 Galatians 3:28 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Leading Toward Peace. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the comple...
Modern Examples of Questioning Traditional Doctrines
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 Deuteronomy 10:19 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Questioning Traditional Doctrines. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding...
Finding Technology and Human Connection in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Technology and Human Connection 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 12:33 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Technology and Human Connection. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respon...
Finding Enemy Love in Everyday Moments
In our modern world, Enemy Love 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 Enemy Love. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexities of our curr...
A Contemporary Enemy Love Story
In our modern world, Enemy Love 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 Galatians 3:28 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Enemy Love. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexities of our curren...
Lessons from Leading Toward Peace
In our modern world, Leading Toward Peace 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 Hebrews 13:2 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Leading Toward Peace. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexi...
Morning Meditation: Missions
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Missions in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Galatians 5:22-23. 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 Missions. 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 M...
Daily Goodness
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Goodness 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 Goodness. 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 Goodnes...