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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

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

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…

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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…

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…

The Focus

Where have you seen God? If you grew up in a church or Christian environment similar to mine…

Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsOctober 11, 2021where do you see God?, Seeing God, Looking for God, Presence, Presence of God, God is present, Parable Media, The FocusComment

A Way Forward

What is faith? For us Christians faith is a strong and integrated belief in God—that God is who God says and that God will do what God promised…

A Digital Invitation

For better or worse the Church is now online. Anyone wishing to join in on a worship service, listen to a devotional, or participate in virtual Sunday school have a wealth of opportunities…