Mainline Protestant Illustrations
Social justice, ecumenism, historical-critical scholarship.
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A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept 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 i...
Real-World Repentance - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
A Modern Story of Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced simi...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a ...
A Modern Story of Climate Change and Hope - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the biblical charact...
Real-World Missions - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
Real-World Repentance - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in ...
The Work-Life Balance & Faith Challenge - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar ...
When God Meets Real Life - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their tim...
When God Meets Real Life - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, God presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their t...
The Suffering Challenge - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept Suffering isn't a sign of God's absence—it's often a sign of His presence. Take the story of Rachel, a young woman who lost her husband in a tragic accident...
Real-World Missions - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Missions presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
A Modern Story of Economic Justice and the Kingdom - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Economic Justice and the Kingdom presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like...
Lessons from Evangelism - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Evangelism presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Biblical Truth About Nonviolent Resistance - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of G...
Scriptural Insight: Goodness - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Goodness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Colossians 1:15-20 offers timeless wisdo...
Biblical Truth About Nonviolent Resistance - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary context, Nonviolent Resistance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of ...
What Scripture Says About The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary context, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical ...
Scriptural Insight: Goodness - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Goodness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Colossians 1:15-20 offers timeless wis...
What Scripture Says About The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical tex...
What Scripture Says About The Bible is Not a Sex Manual - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, The Bible is Not a Sex Manual presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical t...
Biblical Foundation for Glory - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Glory presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Hebrews 11:1 offers timeless wisdom that sp...
What Scripture Says About Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 offer...
Scriptural Insight: Online Church & Community - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Online Church & Community presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Galatians 3:28 offe...