Orthodox Illustrations
Theosis, liturgical tradition, patristic theology.
Key question: “How does this reveal the path to union with God?”
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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...
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...
The Political Division & Unity Challenge - Biblical Analogy
A biblical analogy that illustrates the same principle In our modern world, Political Division & Unity presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. Like the biblical characters who...
Biblical Wisdom for Mental Health and Spirituality - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Mental Health and Spirituality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical te...
Biblical Foundation for Repentance - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Repentance presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of James 1:27 offers timeless wisdom that...
Biblical Foundation for Vocation - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Vocation presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of John 14:6 offers timeless wisdom that...
Scripture and Grace - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Grace presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Micah 6:8 offers timeless wisdom that spe...
God's View on Digital Addiction & Freedom - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Digital Addiction & Freedom presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Psalm 23:1-6 off...
The Technology and Human Connection Perspective - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Technology and Human Connection presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical...
Scriptural Insight: Gospel - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Gospel presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6 offers timeless wisdom th...
God's View on Social Media and Community - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary context, Social Media and Community presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical tex...
The Mental Health and Spirituality Perspective - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Mental Health and Spirituality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical te...
Biblical Wisdom for Pentecost - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Pentecost presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Psalm 23:1-6 offers timeless wisdom t...
Scripture and Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblic...
Biblical Wisdom for Pentecost - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In our contemporary world, Pentecost presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Psalm 23:1-6 offers timeless wisdom ...
What Scripture Says About AI & Human Dignity - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, AI & Human Dignity presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Micah 6:8 offers timeless ...
Biblical Truth About Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary context, Dismantling Tyrannical Leadership presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical...
Biblical Wisdom for Climate Change and Hope - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary context, Climate Change and Hope presents both challenges and opportunities for people of progressive Christian faith. The biblical text of...
God's View on Spirituality - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Spirituality presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Proverbs 3:5-6 offers timeless wis...
The Piety Perspective - Application
A practical application of this insight In our contemporary world, Piety presents both challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Hebrews 11:1 offers timeless wisdom that ...
God's View on Sustainability & Creation Care - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight In our contemporary world, Sustainability & Creation Care presents unique challenges and opportunities for people of faith. The biblical text of Romans 12:2 offe...
When God Hears: Hagar's Story and Our Afflictions
In Genesis 16, we meet Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, caught in a web of infertility and desperation. Sarai, unable to conceive, offers Hagar to Abram, seeking to build a family through her. But when Hagar ...
On This Day: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. (1656)
On July 28, 1656: Second Northern War: Battle of Warsaw begins. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it ...
On This Day: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. (1987)
On May 11, 1987: Klaus Barbie goes on trial in Lyon for war crimes committed during World War II. This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the eve...