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What would you do if your friend texted you at midnight asking for three loaves of bread…

Parable, Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsJuly 23, 2024The parable of the friend at night, Modern Parables, Friend at midnight, Parables of Jesus, prayer, hospitality, friendshipComment

Why I Give To Parable Media

For most Christians, it’s difficult to pinpoint an exact moment when you first came to bear witness to the overwhelming, wonderful love of God…

Chris WestMay 7, 2024Comment

The Parable of the Treasure in the Field (Attic)

Have you ever tried to find buried treasure? When I was a kid, I used to spend a lot of time…

Parable, Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsApril 18, 2024parable, Modern Parables, The parable of the treasure in the field, the parable of the hidden treasure, the parable of the treasure in the attic, Jesus' Parables, The kingdom of heaven, discipleship, following Jesus, Finding treasure, salvation, understanding parablesComment

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree (Broken Clock)

A few years ago Deanna and I purchased two small dwarf trees—a meyer lemon tree and a lime tree…

Parable, Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsFebruary 22, 2024The Parable of the Broken Clock, Grandfather Clock, Clock, Brocken Clock, The parable of the barren fig tree, Fig tree, bear fruit, Luke 13:6-9, Modern Parables, Reimagined Parables, Parables of Jesus, intercede, Jesus, salvationComment

Reflections 2023

As 2023 comes to its end, join us once again as we take a step back, reflect, and celebrate…

The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Extras on the Set)

What’s the first thing you think about when you hear this parable? For me, it’s salvation…

Parable, Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsOctober 18, 2023salvation, movie extras, Parable of the Movie Studio, Laborers in the Vineyard, Jesus' Parables, Reimagined Parables, Bible Study, Parable, Modern Parables, Workers in the Vineyard, Parable of the Generous Employer, day laborers, generosity, God's GraceComment

The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Child)

What would you do if your flock of 100 sheep suddenly contained only 99? Have you ever stopped and asked yourself…

Parable, Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsAugust 14, 2023Bible Study, Parable, Children, Sheep, Reimagined Parables, devotional, The Parable of the Lost Sheep, The Parable of the Lost Child, Jesus' Parables, Parables of Jesus, Modern Parables, Searching for the LostComment

The Parable of the Sower (Cook)

The Parable of the Sower holds the unique place of being…

Devotional, Parable, MinistryJonathan BoggsMay 18, 2023Devotional, Bible Study, Making a Meal, Reimagined Parables, Sowing seed, Parable Media, Parable, Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Soil, Parable of the Cook, Maodern Parables, Jesus' Parables, Kingdom of GodComment

The Parable of the Leaven (Microphone)

Many of us (especially those who have grown up in the church) have heard the parable of the leaven before…

Parable, Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsApril 3, 2023Parable Media, Leaven, Luke 13:20-21, Modern Parables, Parable of the Leaven, Parable of the Yeast, Parable of the Microphone, Parables of Jesus, Yeast, Parables, JesusComment

Modern Parables

How do you read Jesus’ parables? Think about that for a few minutes…

Reflections 2022

As 2022 draws to a close, we at Parable Media are wrapping up our first full calendar year…

The Story

What is your favorite kind of story? Do you like fantasy stories with worlds full of magic and beauty…

Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsOctober 31, 2022God is the Main Character, humble, perspective, story of humanity, community of believers, the Church, God's Story, Storyteller, Minor Character, Main Character, We all have a story, Parable Media, Story, The StoryComment

The Sacred

I grew up in a church that had a high view of the Bible. Maybe not as elevated as some churches—I never considered scripture to be a god in and of itself…

Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsAugust 30, 2022The Sacred, Sacred, Parable Media, Sacred Space, Holy Spirit, Image of God, Love One Another, We Are Sacred, Christian, Church, Body of Christ, Treat others the way you want to be treatedComment

The Editor

Have you ever wanted to edit out a part of your life? Maybe you had a…

Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsJune 15, 2022Parable Media, parablemedia.org, The Editor, Editing Life, Memories, Good times, Difficult times, Devotional, Mini Movie, Love of God, Editing Memories, God is presentComment

The Enemy

Judas ate too. These three words are convicting, powerful, and uncomfortable…