Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
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The Interfaith Dialogue Challenge
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 Luke 4:18-19 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Interfaith Dialogue. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the complexiti...
A Modern Story 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 Luke 6:20-21 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Questioning Traditional Doctrines. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and ...
When Nonviolent Resistance Meets Real Life
In our modern world, Nonviolent Resistance 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 Nonviolent Resistance. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the comple...
When Immigration and Welcome Meets Real Life
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 6:20-21 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Immigration and Welcome. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and responding to the co...
The Climate Change and Hope Challenge
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 Hebrews 13:2 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 co...
Morning Meditation: Devotion
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Devotion in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Isaiah 58:6-7. 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 Devotion. 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 Devot...
Morning Meditation: Advent
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Advent 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 Advent. 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 Adven...
Contemplating We are Imago Dei
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on We are Imago Dei in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Amos 5:24. 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 We are Imago Dei. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and peace. In the...
Daily Idolatry
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Idolatry in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Titus 3:5. 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 Idolatry. 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 Idolatry ...
Daily Sacrament
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Sacrament in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Acts 2:42-47. 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 Sacrament. 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 Sacr...
Prayerful 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 Matthew 22:37-39. 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 ki...
Contemplating We are Imago Dei
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on We are Imago Dei in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Mark 10:42-45. 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 We are Imago Dei. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and peace. In...
Contemplating Family
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Family in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Colossians 3:12-14. 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 Family. 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 Fami...
Devotional: Providence
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Providence 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 Providence. 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 Pro...
Devotional: Mercy
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Mercy 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 Mercy. 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 Mercy i...
Quiet Time: We are Imago Dei
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on We are Imago Dei 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 We are Imago Dei. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and peace. In ...
Spiritual Insight: Money
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Money in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Psalm 46:1. 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 Money. 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 Money in a way...
Quiet Time: Gratitude
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Gratitude in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Revelation 3:20. 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 Gratitude. 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 G...
Quiet Time: 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 Luke 12:33. 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 pea...
Spiritual Insight: Online Church & Community
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Online Church & Community in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Isaiah 58:6-7. 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 Online Church & Community. 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 b...
Quiet Time: Digital Addiction & Freedom
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Digital Addiction & Freedom in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Micah 6:8. 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 Digital Addiction & Freedom. 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 b...
Evening Prayer: Global Pandemic & Community
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Global Pandemic & Community 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 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 Global Pandemic & Community. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God mig...
Quiet Time: Political Division & Unity
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Political Division & Unity 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 Political Division & Unity. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how God mi...
Morning Meditation: Vocation
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Vocation in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. 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 Vocation. 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 V...