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115 illustrations — Vivid stories and real-world analogies for sermon use
A few months ago, I visited a local community garden, a vibrant patch of earth tended by volunteers from our neighborhood. Each person came with their own story—some seeking purpose, others searching for connection or simply a place to grow....
A few years ago, I had the privilege of visiting a small community garden, tucked away in the heart of our city. This garden was tended by a diverse group of people—young and old, different backgrounds and languages, all sharing...
In a bustling city, there lived a talented young artist named Mia. Her paintings captured the vibrant colors of life, but despite her success, she felt an emptiness inside. One evening, after a particularly exhausting day of showcasing her work,...
There’s a little community garden in our town that has become a beacon of hope for many. A few years ago, it was just a neglected lot, overgrown with weeds and littered with debris. But then a few neighbors, fueled...
Eric Liddell won Olympic gold in the 400 meters at the 1924 Paris Games — a moment immortalized in *Chariots of Fire*. But Liddell's greatest...
On October 12, 2019, in Vienna's Prater Park, Eliud Kipchoge became the first human being to run a marathon in under two hours. But what...
Once upon a time in a quiet village nestled in the hills of the English countryside, there lived a humble blacksmith named Thomas. Known for his skill and dedication, Thomas had spent years shaping iron into tools and horseshoes. Yet,...
When a veteran airline captain makes her final flight, the aviation world honors her with a tradition called the water cannon salute. Two fire trucks...
In the small village of Ockley, nestled in the lush English countryside, there lived an elderly woman named Edith. Known for her unshakable faith, she had seen her fair share of trials. Widowhood came early, followed by the loss of...
On November 3, 2019, Meb Keflezighi lined up for the New York City Marathon — his final competitive race. At forty-four years old, the Eritrean-born...
In February of 155 AD, Roman soldiers came for Polycarp, the aged bishop of Smyrna. He was eighty-six years old. A student of the Apostle...
In 155 AD, Roman soldiers marched into the hills outside Smyrna to arrest an elderly bishop named Polycarp. He was eighty-six years old, a disciple...
On a spring morning in 2023, eighty-two-year-old Dick Hoyt laced up his running shoes for the last time at the Boston Marathon starting line. For...
On April 9, 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer woke in Flossenbürg concentration camp knowing he would not see another sunrise. The German pastor and theologian had spent...
In 1924, Eric Liddell electrified the world by winning Olympic gold in the 400 meters at the Paris Games — a race he almost never...
In June 2023, Jimmy Carter entered hospice care at ninety-eight years old. The former president had spent nearly four decades after leaving the White House...
When Roman soldiers came for Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, in AD 155, the elderly pastor was eighty-six years old. He had spent a lifetime shepherding...
In September 2013, Mariano Rivera walked to the pitcher's mound at Yankee Stadium for the final time. Nineteen seasons. Six hundred fifty-two saves — more...
In a small town not far from here, there lived a woman named Helen, whose life became a testament to courage and perseverance. After losing her husband, Helen found herself grappling with not only grief but the overwhelming weight of...
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