Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
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Finding God in Economic Inequality & Generosity
In our modern world, Economic Inequality & Generosity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are...
Finding God in Global Pandemic & Community
In our modern world, Global Pandemic & Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are call...
The Political Division & Unity Challenge
In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are calle...
Lessons from Political Division & Unity
In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are calle...
Lessons from Technology & Human Connection
In our modern world, Technology & Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
Lessons from Political Division & Unity
In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are calle...
A Modern Story of Political Division & Unity
In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are calle...
When Healthcare & Healing Ministry Meets Faith
In our modern world, Healthcare & Healing Ministry presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
The Youth Culture & Faith Challenge
In our modern world, Youth Culture & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to ...
Lessons from Crisis & Hope
In our modern world, Crisis & Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called to navigate...
Lessons from Social Justice & Christianity
In our modern world, Social Justice & Christianity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are ca...
A Modern Story of Work-Life Balance & Faith
In our modern world, Work-Life Balance & Faith presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in their time, we too are called...
Lessons from Justice - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. Justice isn't just a political issue—it's a biblical mandate. Consider the story of Marcus, a lawyer who decided to use his skills to help imm...
Real-World Holiness - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Holiness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar str...
Real-World Holiness - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Holiness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar s...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle Mental health struggles are often hidden in our churches, yet they affect nearly everyone. Like the woman who touched Jesus' hem in the crowd, m...
Real-World We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of the same concept In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bi...
A Modern Story of Mental Health & Spirituality - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth 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 in ...
Real-World We Have What We Need to Practice Love - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, We Have What We Need to Practice Love presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like the bibl...
A Modern Story of Providence - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Providence presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in th...
Lessons from Women and Church Leadership - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, the question of women in church leadership continues to challenge traditional structures. Consider the story of Sarah, a yo...
Real-World Holiness - Story
A story that demonstrates the same truth In our modern world, Holiness presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who faced similar struggles in thei...
A Contemporary A Better Political Imagination Story - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, A Better Political Imagination presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. Like t...
The Political Division & Unity Challenge - Quote
This truth has been expressed by many throughout history. In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters w...