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Modern Parables

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

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 Purpose

Words are important. A few years ago I was working as the media specialist at a baptist church…

Shades of Grey

It has become apparent to me that everyone around me knows everything. They all know what’s right and wrong, good and evil. They know what the mayor or the governor or the president needs to do. They know exactly what is best for themselves, the people around them, and the world as a whole…

Devotional, MinistryJonathan BoggsJuly 20, 2020Christian, Devotion, Faith, Unity, Division, Flowers, Black and White, Grey, Color, Church, Ministry, Love, God, Jesus, Parable Media, Humility, perception, understanding, parablemedia.org, Shades of Grey Comment

The God-Shimmer

Where have you seen God?

This is a fairly common question you may be asked at church, especially in a small group setting. In fact, this question was regularly asked at many of the church functions and events I was a part of growing up—from youth and college ministries to mission trips.

DevotionalJonathan BoggsMay 25, 2020God-shimmer, Christian, Devotion, Church, God, shadow, silhouette, Jesus, light, Parable Media, presence, image of God, image, love, acceptance, shimmer, bright, where do you see God?, shine Comment

Resolutions

It’s February, which means for a lot of us it’s about that time of year when all of our New Year's resolutions are abandoned and forgotten. We stopped going to the gym weeks ago…

MinistryJonathan BoggsFebruary 13, 2020New Year's Resolutions, Resolutions, commitment, goals, motivation, Christian, Church, Ministry, Religion, growth, Parable Media, Intentionality, personal growthComment

Reflections - 2019

So I started a business in 2019. I did the thing.

This past March I left my nice, secure full-time ministry position at an amazing church to follow this crazy calling God placed in my heart to start an independent church media ministry.

ReflectionsJonathan BoggsDecember 28, 2019Reflection, 2019, Parable Media, Business, Ministry, Faith, God, Purpose, Church, Non-profit, Minister, Videography, Website Design, Design, Balance, Self EmployedComment

The Minister

We are all called to be ministers—inside the local church, and outside its walls. What that ministry looks like is unique to each of us. Our ministry is determined by our God given gifts and talents as well as the places where we spend our time…

Ministry, DevotionalJonathan BoggsOctober 16, 2019Minister, Ministry, Church, God, Marketplace, Mephibosheth Project, Parable Media, Mustard Seed Community GardenComment

The Story of Parable Media

Stories have always been important to me.

When I watch television or movies, I am drawn to epic adventures like Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings,” George Lucas’ “Star Wars,” and HBO’s series “Game of Thrones.” When I read, I am captivated by those same tales…

ReflectionsJonathan BoggsApril 15, 2019Story, Campfire, Reflection, Parable Media, Ministry, Videography, Inspire, Action, Community, ChurchComment