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150 illustrations — Vivid stories and real-world analogies for sermon use
In 2012, a small community theater in Asheville, North Carolina, almost canceled their production of *Our Town* when the lead actor broke his ankle two...
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In our bustling, modern world, the relationship between Science and Faith often feels like navigating stormy seas. Yet, much like the early Christians in Acts 2:44-45, who shared all they had in a spirit of radical community and generosity, we...
In 1999, a farmer named Chester Drummond in rural eastern Kentucky made a promise to his five-year-old granddaughter, Ellie. He told her that one day,...
In a small town in the Midwest, a local school faced a bitter conflict over the allocation of funds for a new playground. Parents were divided: some wanted to improve the existing facilities, while others insisted on building a new,...
In a small town nestled between rolling hills, there stood a vibrant community center, a refuge for those seeking solace from the storms of life. The center was run by a remarkable woman named Lydia, a passionate advocate for justice...
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, music acts as both a balm for our weary souls and a battleground for our values. I think of a young woman named Sarah, a college student at a bustling urban campus. Amid late-night study...
In a small city marked by deep-rooted divisions, two churches existed on opposite sides of a metaphorical and literal street. One church, predominantly white, was known for its vibrant music and enthusiastic worship gatherings. The other, a predominantly Black congregation,...
In a world that often feels as volatile as a storm-tossed sea, our faith can sometimes seem as fragile as a candle flame flickering in the wind. Picture Maria, a single mother living in a small apartment with her two...
In our modern world, where many might look to *The Bible is Not a Sex Manual* as a relic of an outdated morality, we are invited to see it through the lens of love, justice, and community—just as the early...
In the bustling heart of our city, there’s a small café that has become a refuge for many—a place where hearts are laid bare over cups of steaming coffee. One chilly afternoon, I met a young woman named Sarah, whose...
In our fast-paced, ever-changing world, the landscape of music can often feel like a tumultuous sea, filled with both storms and serene moments. Yet, much like the early Church in Acts 2:42-47, we are invited to find harmony within the...
In the heart of our bustling cities, where racial divides often seem as impenetrable as concrete barriers, I met a woman named Maria. She spearheaded a community garden initiative, transforming a neglected plot of land into a vibrant tapestry of...
In the summer of 2021, a small church in a bustling city faced an unexpected challenge. As the congregation gathered to strategize how to reach out to their community in the aftermath of the pandemic, they realized they were grappling...
Imagine a bustling neighborhood in the heart of the city, where the air is thick with the scent of home-cooked meals and the sounds of laughter and music spill from every corner. In this vibrant community, there lives a woman...
On August 5, 2010, the San Jose copper mine in Chile collapsed, trapping 33 miners 2,300 feet underground. For 17 days, no one on the...
In July 1941, a prisoner escaped from Auschwitz. As punishment, SS guards selected ten men from the block to die by starvation. When Franciszek Gajowniczek...
In our fast-paced world, the concept of Sacrament can often feel like a distant echo, a relic of a time when faith was woven seamlessly into the fabric of daily life. Yet, the struggles of our modern existence mirror those...
On June 19, 2019, a Dallas courtroom fell silent. Botham Jean had been shot and killed in his own apartment by off-duty police officer Amber...
In our fast-paced world, Comfort can feel like a mirage—seemingly within reach yet often elusive. Just as the early disciples faced uncertainty and fear after the Ascension of Jesus, we too grapple with our own doubts and challenges today. Picture...
On December 14, 2022, translators for Wycliffe Bible Translators gathered in a conference room in Orlando, Florida, for what they expected to be a routine...
In the midst of our ever-shifting world, faith can often feel like a fragile thread, barely holding us to hope. Let me share the story of Maria, a single mother who faced the storm of uncertainty during the pandemic. With...
In the heart of a bustling city, a small community garden thrived amidst towering skyscrapers and busy streets. Every Saturday, neighbors from all walks of life gathered to tend to this patch of earth, sharing laughs, digging in the soil,...
On September 19, 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake leveled entire neighborhoods in Mexico City. Rescue workers clawed through pancaked concrete for days, listening for any...
In the summer of 2021, a small town in the Midwest faced an unprecedented drought that left crops shriveled and farmers desperate. Amidst the parched fields and cracked earth, a local church organized a community meeting. The pastor, a gentle...