Wesleyan/Methodist Illustrations
Entire sanctification, social holiness, prevenient grace.
Key question: “How does this text call us toward holiness and compassion?”
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Daily Nonviolent Resistance
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Nonviolent Resistance 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 Nonviolent Resistance. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and pe...
Prayerful Immigration and Welcome
Dear God of Love and Justice, As I reflect on Immigration and Welcome in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in Amos 5:24. 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 Immigration and Welcome. May my actions reflect your character of love and work for the transformation of our world into your kingdom of justice and ...
Contemplating Love
Dear Heavenly Father, As I reflect on Love in my life today, I am reminded of your wisdom found in John 14:6. 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 Love. 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 Love in a way tha...
When Climate Change & Stewardship Meets Faith
The climate crisis is perhaps the greatest moral challenge of our generation. Like the parable of the talents, we have been entrusted with a precious gift - our planet - and we will be held accountable for how we steward it. Meet David, a church youth leader who organized a "Green Sunday" where his congregation committed to reducing their carbon footprint. They installed solar panels on the church roof, started a community garden, and challenged each other to carpool to services. What began as ...
The Psalm That Sustained Slaves - Black Church (Psalm 23)
Enslaved African Americans clung to Psalm 23. "I shall not want"—when they were denied everything. "Green pastures"—while working fields that weren't their own. "Valley of the shadow of death"—under t
Bodies on the Line - Black Church (Romans 12:1-2)
The Civil Rights Movement was bodily sacrifice: bodies in bus seats, bodies at lunch counters, bodies crossing bridges, bodies in jail cells. "Present your bodies as a living sacrifice." Activists lit
Understanding Life Theologically - Teaching Material
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Christian theology with contemporary issues, particularly through the lens of Matthew 28:19-20. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their understanding of human dignity and divine sovereignty, urging practical engagement with the world around them.
Theological Perspective: Social Justice & Christianity - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Social Justice and Christianity, emphasizing the importance of understanding human dignity and divine sovereignty through a theological lens. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their response to social justice issues in their communities and the broader world.
Theology of Education & Wisdom - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Education and Wisdom within the framework of Christian theology, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It emphasizes the importance of understanding our theological commitments as we engage with contemporary issues, urging a deeper consideration of human dignity and divine sovereignty in our communities.
Faith and Social Justice & Christianity - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Social Justice and Christianity, emphasizing the need for a theological framework that addresses contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their understanding and response to social justice in their communities.
The Music Question - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Music and Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of understanding how faith informs our engagement with contemporary issues. It highlights the practical implications of theological commitments in shaping our responses to Music within our communities.
Theological Perspective: Law - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Law and Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of understanding how faith influences our engagement with contemporary issues. It highlights the practical implications of theological commitments in shaping responses to Law within communities.
Reflecting on Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Christian theology with healthcare and healing ministry, highlighting how faith informs our understanding of human dignity and divine sovereignty. It challenges believers to consider their theological commitments and how these shape their responses to pressing healthcare issues within their communities.
Reflecting on Climate Change & Stewardship - Church Context
This reflection emphasizes the importance of integrating Climate Change and Stewardship with Christian theology, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to contemporary environmental issues and encourages deeper engagement within their communities.
The Climate Change and Hope Question - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Climate Change and Hope within the framework of progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their response to contemporary issues, advocating for justice and peace in their communities.
The Climate Change and Hope Question - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Climate Change and Hope within the framework of progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It calls for a deeper engagement with contemporary issues, urging followers of Christ to respond actively to the challenges of our time through justice and peace initiatives.
The Inclusive Language for God Question - Church Context
This reflection explores the significance of Inclusive Language for God within the framework of progressive Christian theology, emphasizing its implications for human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to engage thoughtfully with contemporary issues and to embody justice and peace in their communities.
Understanding Sexuality Theologically - Church Context
This reflection explores the intersection of Sexuality and Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of understanding human dignity and divine sovereignty in contemporary discussions. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their responses to Sexuality within their communities, highlighting the practical implications of theological commitments.
Reflecting on Healthcare & Healing Ministry - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Healthcare & Healing Ministry and Christian theology, emphasizing the need for thoughtful engagement with contemporary issues. It highlights the importance of human dignity and divine sovereignty as central themes in understanding our faith's implications for healthcare in our communities.
Theology of Reconciliation and Forgiveness - Teaching Material
This reflection explores the intersection of Reconciliation and Forgiveness within progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of these concepts in addressing contemporary issues. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their actions towards justice and peace in their communities.
The Interfaith Dialogue Question - Commentary
This reflection explores the intersection of Interfaith Dialogue and progressive Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine love. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with pressing societal issues, advocating for justice and peace in their communities.
Reflecting on Climate Change & Stewardship - Commentary
This theological reflection explores the intersection of Climate Change and Stewardship within Christian theology, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and divine sovereignty. It challenges believers to consider how their faith informs their response to environmental issues and encourages deeper engagement with these pressing concerns in their communities.
Reflecting on Work-Life Balance & Faith - Church Context
This reflection explores the relationship between Work-Life Balance and Christian faith, emphasizing the importance of theological commitments in addressing contemporary issues. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with the world, particularly in fostering a sense of dignity and purpose within their communities.
Reflecting on Technology & Human Connection - Church Context
This reflection explores the intersection of technology and human connection within the framework of Christian theology, particularly through the lens of Galatians 3:28. It encourages believers to consider how their faith informs their engagement with contemporary issues and the implications for community life.