Mary missed Jesus because she wasn’t looking for Him (John 20). We do the same. Maybe we should stop scanning faces for what we expect and start seeking Christ in the people right in front of us. Look with resurrection eyes. Act like He’s actually there. #churchtoons #evangelical
Pilate called Jesus “King, (Luke 23)” but Jesus rules by changing hearts, not by force. So which king do you want—one who leads through fear, or one who brings peace and justice to the hurting? #evangelical #churchtoons #christian
Christian violence contradicts Jesus’s way. The church has ignored Jesus and used force to secure conversion and control. In John 19:1–16, the crowd chooses the violent Barabbas over the peaceful Jesus—a warning about our own temptation to trust power over faith. #evangelical #churchtoons
Pilate’s “What is truth?” pushes back against Jesus’ claim that those who love truth hear His voice (John 18). We say we seek truth, yet we keep bending it to fit our needs. How do you reshape truth to suit your own story? #churchtoons #evangelical #christian
When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, he dismantled the "Power Over" hierarchy and illustrated the power of servanthood (John 13). Do you find yourself seeking power and control over those around you, or do approach everyone with humility and care? #churchtoons #evangelical #exvangelical
John 9 begins with a question about blame—who sinned to cause this suffering? Jesus redirects the moment toward God’s work instead. As Christians, are we busy assigning fault, or are we bringing Christ’s love to those who hurt? #churchtoons #evangelical #exvangelical #christian
In John 4, Jesus meets a desperate official but offers no favors—only mercy. His response shows that faith and love cross all boundaries. How can you love like that today? #evangelical #exvangelical #christian #churchtoons
Christians often like to recall the story of Jesus cleansing the temple (John 2) but also don't want their own services or practices disrupted. What Christian practices do you think Jesus would disrupt today? #churchtoons #evangelical
Christians often like to recall the story of Jesus cleansing the temple (John 2) but also don't want their own services or practices disrupted. What Christian practices do you think Jesus would disrupt today? #churchtoons #evangelical
Jesus clears the temple in John 2 to restore it to worship, not profit. Then He calls His own body a temple, confronting us with a sharper question: are our bodies instruments of worship or tools for self‑gain and harm. In what ways do you use your temple to oppress others? #churchtoons #evangelical
John 2 shows Jesus turning water into wine—a sign of His power to transform. But not all change honors Him. How have you or your church drifted from being true witnesses of God's goodness? #churchtoons #evangelical #exvangelical
May the new year inspire us to bear witness to the love of God in our hearts, words, and deeds. John 1 #churchtoons #evangelical
Maybe it's appropriate that we fill our hearts with song during the Advent season. After receiving Elizabeth's prophetic proclamation, Mary can't seem to help but burst out in song (Luke 1). What songs do you find bursting from your lips when you consider the hope that is in Christ? #churchtoons
During the season of Advent, the church often remembers Bible passages like Ezekiel 37 that were meant to give hope to God's people while in exile. Can you find hope of restoration through humility and by looking to the example of Jesus Christ? #evangelical #churchtoons
We may chuckle at the Hebrews bowing to the king’s idol in Daniel 3, but are we any different? Do we idolize leaders, chase gold, or crave emotional “praise parties” more than genuine devotion? And do we love in action, not just in words (1 John 3:18)? #evangelical #churchtoons #exvangelical
Thanksgiving may recall Israel’s fall (2 Kings 24)—a warning against indulgence and self-satisfaction. Will you receive the day with humility and share your bounty, or indulge as if it were your right? #evangelical #churchtoons #christian
Jesus often depicted the most hated people of His day, like the tax collector (Luke 18), as exemplars of God's righteousness, mercy, and love. Who do you believe you should hate, or who do you hate in spite of God's commands and examples to love your neighbor? #evangelical #churchtoons #christian
Many Christians focus on Old Testament law to judge others, but Paul knew true life comes from loving ministry, investing in others, rather than in pronouncing legalistic judgements (2 Co 3:6). Are you investing in people with love, or just offering judgment? #churchtoons
A woman lovingly anointed Jesus’s feet, but the disciples masked their greed with noble-sounding criticism over the cost (Mark 14). When have you used virtue to disguise self-interest? #churchtoons #evangelical
Some Christians relish verbal victories, but Paul chose support over debate. Do you seek spiritual battles—or follow Jesus’s path of peace? #evangelical, #churchtoons
Jesus told a parable in Luke 14 about a feast where the invited guests refused to come. Angered, the host rescinded their invitations and welcomed those of lowest status instead. Yet, there was still room. Who might you exclude that Jesus would still invite? #churchtoons
Jesus promised His disciples would do greater works than Jesus Himself (John 14). Rather than thinking of impressive miracles, we might remember that the Spirit Jesus demonstrated was love. How does the Holy Spirit work through you to demonstrate even greater love than Jesus? #churchtoons