Non-denominational Illustrations
Biblical simplicity, contemporary relevance, practical application.
Key question: “What is the plain meaning and practical application of this text?”
14828 illustrations found
Practical Salvation - Illustration
Imagine standing at a crossroads, where two paths diverge before you. One path is well-trodden, familiar, and comfortable, yet it often leads to the same old patterns of thinking and living. The other path, though less traveled and daunting, is...
Reflecting on Courage - Church Context
As we reflect on Romans 8:28, which assures us that "in all things God works for the good of those who love him," we see a powerful invitation to embrace courage—especially within our church community. This promise isn’t simply a...
A Modern Story of Crisis & Hope
In today’s turbulent world, we often find ourselves caught between the crashing waves of crisis and the gentle whisper of hope. It’s a reality that many of us can relate to, much like the biblical characters who faced their own...
A Modern Story of Work-Life Balance & Faith
Imagine a young mother named Sarah, juggling her job as a marketing manager while raising two energetic children. Each morning she rises before dawn, the soft light of the early sun streaming through the kitchen window. She brews a pot...
The Weight of Expectations: Hagar and Modern Disappointments
Maria stood at the edge of her small garden, the earthy scent of freshly turned soil filling her nostrils. Just months ago, she had planted seeds of hope for her family’s future—much like Abram and Sarai had done when they...
Modern Examples of Spirituality - Story
In the bustling heart of the city, there stood a small café, a favorite refuge for people seeking both connection and solace. One rainy afternoon, as drops danced on the pavement, a young woman named Sarah sat at a corner...
Finding Grief in Everyday Moments
In our fast-paced, often disorienting world, grief can feel like an uninvited guest, looming large and unyielding. It disrupts our routines, dims our laughter, and leaves us grappling with a profound sense of loss. But as people of faith, we...
A Story of Wisdom - Story
As a young man, my friend Daniel grappled with his purpose. He felt a deep longing to serve others but often questioned whether he had the wisdom to make a real impact. One day, he volunteered at a local community...
When Goodness - Contemporary Example
Lydia was a young woman who always seemed to radiate goodness. She volunteered at the local shelter, organized community clean-ups, and lent a listening ear to friends in need. But beneath her vibrant exterior, Lydia wrestled with perfectionism. She believed...
Cultivated Through Liturgy - Anglican (Galatians 5:22-23)
Anglican spirituality emphasizes formation through liturgy. The weekly rhythms of prayer, confession, communion, and blessing cultivate the Spirit's fruit over time. Thomas Cranmer designed the Book o
C.S. Lewis and the Reluctant Convert - Anglican (John 3:16)
C.S. Lewis called himself "the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England." He didn't want God to exist; the universe felt safer without one. But the evidence kept piling up until, riding in h
The Prayer Book's Grace - Anglican (Ephesians 2:8-9)
The Anglican Book of Common Prayer opens communion with: "We do not presume to come to this your Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in your manifold and great mercies." It'
Quiet Time: Mental Health and Spirituality
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Mental Health and Spirituality in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Romans 16:1-2. 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 Mental Health and Spirituality. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingd...
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 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 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 God m...
Evening Prayer: Work
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Work in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Proverbs 3:5-6. 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 Work. 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 Work in a wa...
Quiet Time: Work-Life Balance & Faith
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Work-Life Balance & Faith 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 Work-Life Balance & Faith. 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...
Spiritual Insight: Holiness
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Holiness 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 Holiness. 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 Holines...
Morning Meditation: Vulnerability
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Vulnerability in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Psalm 23:1-6. 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 w...
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 1 John 4:19. 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 A Better Political Imagination. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom...
Contemplating Conversion
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Conversion 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 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 with Conve...
Daily Climate Change & Stewardship
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Climate Change & Stewardship 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 Climate Change & Stewardship. May my actions reflect your character and draw others closer to you. In Jesus' name, Amen. Take a moment today to consider how G...
Daily 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 Deuteronomy 10:19. 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 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 peac...
Daily Compassion
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Compassion in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Ephesians 2:8-9. 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 Compassion. 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...
Daily We Have What We Need to Practice Love
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on We Have What We Need to Practice 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 We Have What We Need to Practice Love. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world in...