Lutheran Illustrations
Law and Gospel, justification by faith, sacramental theology.
Key question: “How does this distinguish Law from Gospel?”
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Spiritual Insight: 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 Hebrews 13:2. 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 kingdo...
Evening Prayer: Climate Change and Hope
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Climate Change and Hope in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 Peter 5:3. 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 Climate Change and Hope. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice an...
Spiritual Insight: Mental Health & Spirituality
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Mental Health & Spirituality 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 Mental Health & 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 migh...
Morning Meditation: Clobbering the Clobber Texts
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Clobbering the Clobber Texts in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Psalm 24:1. 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 Clobbering the Clobber Texts. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of j...
Spiritual Insight: Gun Violence and Christian Response
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Gun Violence and Christian Response 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 Gun Violence and Christian Response. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into yo...
Devotional: Clobbering the Clobber Texts
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Clobbering the Clobber Texts 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 Clobbering the Clobber Texts. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom o...
Morning Meditation: Glory
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Glory in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Luke 15:11-32. 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 Glory. 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 Glory in a ...
Evening Prayer: 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 Acts 2:44-45. 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 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 pea...
Quiet Time: 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 Acts 2:17-18. 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 peace...
Devotional: Miracle
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Miracle 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 Miracle. 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 Miracle i...
Daily Life
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Life in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 Corinthians 15:55. 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 Life. 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 Life in...
Contemplating Enemy Love
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Enemy Love in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Acts 2:17-18. 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 Enemy Love. 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 name of ...
Prayerful Faithfulness
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Faithfulness in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. 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 Faithfulness. 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 en...
A Modern Story of Clobbering the Clobber Texts
In our modern world, Clobbering the Clobber Texts 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 Revelation 11:18 speaks to the contemporary issues surrounding Clobbering the Clobber Texts. The timeless truths found in Scripture provide a foundation for understanding and respon...
Prayerful Envy
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Envy in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Romans 8:28. 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 Envy. 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 Envy in a way t...
Contemplating 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 1 Peter 5:3. 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 pe...
Contemplating The Bible is Not a Sex Manual
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on The Bible is Not a Sex Manual in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 13:12-17. 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 The Bible is Not a Sex Manual. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom...
Daily Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership 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 Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into ...
Daily Conversion
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Conversion 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 Conversion. 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 w...
Bonhoeffer's Psalm 23 in Tegel - Lutheran (Psalm 23)
From his prison cell in Tegel, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote to a friend: "The Psalms have been extraordinarily helpful... Psalm 23 especially." He was awaiting possible execution, surrounded by enemies,
Luther's "Let God Be God" - Lutheran (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Luther often said, "Let God be God." It was his shorthand for Proverbs 3:5-6. Stop trying to figure everything out; stop making yourself the center; stop leaning on your own understanding. Human reaso
Love That Sees the Neighbor's Need - Lutheran (1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Luther described love as "seeking not its own" but flowing outward toward the neighbor. "Love does not insist on its own way." In marriage, friendship, community, love asks: what does the OTHER need?
Understanding Creation Theologically - Teaching Material
This reflection emphasizes the importance of understanding Creation within the framework of Christian theology, particularly as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their interactions with the world, highlighting the practical implications of theological commitments on community engagement.
Understanding Science and Faith Theologically - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Science and Faith within a progressive theological framework, urging followers of Christ to consider how their beliefs influence their engagement with contemporary issues. It calls for a practical application of faith that promotes justice and peace in society, highlighting the transformative potential of theological commitments.