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Illustrations from Luke

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The Coach Who Wouldn't Leave the Parking Lot

In 2019, a high school basketball coach in Memphis named Penny Hardaway noticed that Marcus, a quiet sophomore who had been showing up faithfully to...

Luke 15:3-7Universal

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Lens Perspective

The Non-Negotiable Terms of Following Christ

In 1978, nearly three hundred evangelical scholars gathered in Chicago to draft the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. They understood something that many in our...

Luke 9:23Liberation Theologydiscipleship

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The Shepherd Who Left His Parlor

In the winter of 1865, William Booth walked through the Whitechapel district of East London and couldn't shake what he saw. The gin-soaked streets were...

Luke 15:3-7Universal

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The Dead Sea and the Sea of Galilee

Two bodies of water sit barely sixty miles apart in the Jordan Valley, fed by the same river, yet they could not be more different....

Luke 6:38Universal

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When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life

Imagine a young woman named Mia, raised in a rigid faith tradition where the language of God was confined to male pronouns and imagery. For years, she felt a disconnect, struggling to reconcile her understanding of a loving Creator with...

Luke 4:18-19Missional

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The Shepherd of Molokai

In 1873, a young Belgian priest named Damien De Veuster stepped off a boat onto the shores of Kalaupapa, a remote peninsula on the Hawaiian...

Luke 15:3-7Universal

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The Smoke Detector Nobody Wanted to Hear

In 2018, a family in Sacramento gathered for Thanksgiving dinner when the smoke detector began shrieking from the hallway ceiling. The turkey was fine. The...

Luke 12:49-56Universal

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A Modern Story of Gun Violence and Christian Response - Story

In the heart of a community devastated by gun violence, Pastor Maria found herself standing at the crossroads of despair and hope. Just weeks after a tragic school shooting claimed innocent lives, she gathered her congregation, their faces etched with...

Luke 8:1-3Reformed

Theological Reflection

The Social Media and Community Question - Church Context

As we delve into the intersection of social media and community, particularly through the lens of progressive Christian theology, we are confronted with profound questions about our identity as followers of Christ. In Luke 8:1-3, we encounter a remarkable depiction...

Luke 8:1-3Anglican

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The Prophet Next Door

In 2015, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, a pediatrician in Flint, Michigan, stood before city officials and announced what nobody wanted to hear: the water was poisoning...

Luke 4:21-30Universal

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The Interfaith Dialogue Challenge

In our increasingly diverse world, the call for Interfaith Dialogue can feel overwhelming, much like the moment when Peter stood on the rooftop in Joppa, contemplating his vision of a sheet filled with unclean animals. The tension between his traditional...

Luke 4:18-19Lutheran

Movie Analogy

Romero: Prophetic Work as Kingdom Work - Liberation (Colossians 3:23-24)

In the heart of El Salvador, amidst the vibrant colors of humble homes and the warmth of community gatherings, Archbishop Oscar Romero emerged as a beacon of hope during turbulent times. Picture him—dressed in a simple cassock, his brow furrowed...

Colossians 3:23-24Universal

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The Coach Who Emptied the Bus

In 2019, a high school cross-country coach in rural Oregon named Dave Turnbow was loading his team onto the bus after a meet in Bend...

Luke 15:3-7Universal

Application Point

Living Out Environmental Stewardship - Illustration

The content emphasizes the importance of Environmental Stewardship as a reflection of faith and community responsibility. It encourages individuals to engage in personal reflection, community action, and prayerful commitment to address environmental issues, highlighting the potential for transformative change through collective efforts in justice and peace.

Luke 4:18-19Anglican

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Finding Technology and Human Connection in Everyday Moments

In the bustling heart of our cities, where the bright screens of our devices flicker like so many stars in an artificial sky, we find ourselves at a crossroads much like those faced by our biblical ancestors. Consider the story...

Luke 6:20-21Christocentric

Theological Reflection

Reflecting on The Peculiar Politics of Christ - Teaching Material

In today's tumultuous world, where the cries for justice echo through the streets and the plight of the marginalized often goes unheard, we find ourselves drawn to the profound words of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19. Here, He proclaims a manifesto...

Luke 4:18-19Roman Catholic

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Lessons from Economic Justice and the Kingdom

In the heart of our bustling cities, where the noise of life can drown out the cries for help, I recently encountered a story that shook me to my core. A small community in East Los Angeles, filled with families...

Luke 6:20-21Lutheran

Movie Analogy

The Wizard of Oz: There Is No Place Like Home (Psalm 90:1)

Imagine Dorothy Gale, a young girl with dreams as vibrant as the Kansas sunflowers swaying in the breeze. One fateful day, a cyclone rips through her small hometown, whisking her away to the fantastical land of Oz. There, she meets...

Psalm 90:1Universalhomejourney

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Applying Technology and Human Connection - Teaching Material

The content emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with technology to enhance human connection and community engagement. It encourages personal reflection, prayerful action, and systemic change to address injustices in this area, highlighting the potential for small acts of faithfulness to create significant impact.

Luke 8:1-3Eastern Orthodox

Application Point

Applying Technology and Human Connection - Illustration

The content emphasizes the importance of integrating faith with technology to foster genuine human connections. It encourages personal reflection, community engagement, and prayerful action to address issues of justice and connection in society, highlighting that small acts can lead to significant community transformation.

Luke 8:1-3Eastern Orthodox

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The Porch Light That Never Went Off

In 2019, a diner owner in Tuscaloosa, Alabama named Gerald Tate got a call from the county jail. His daughter Marissa — the one who...

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Universal

Theological Reflection

Theological Insights on Social Media and Community - Church Context

As we gather today, let us contemplate the profound implications of our lives in this digital age, where the lines between social media and community often blur. In Luke 4:18-19, Jesus proclaims, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,...

Luke 4:18-19Christocentric

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Lessons from Science and Faith

In our modern world, the tension between Science and Faith often feels like a churning sea, threatening to overwhelm those of us who hold a progressive Christian faith. We stand at the helm of this ship, navigating through waves of...

Luke 6:20-21Lutheran

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When Inclusive Language for God Meets Real Life - Story

In a small, bustling town, there was a community center that served as a refuge for many—immigrants, single parents, and those struggling to find their place in the world. Each Saturday, the center opened its doors for a gathering called...

Luke 4:18-19Missional

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