Generate 3 sermon illustrations for my upcoming message.

Sermon Context:
- Scripture passage: [e.g., "Matthew 5:13-16"]
- Main point/theme: [e.g., "Christians are called to be salt and light in their communities"]
- Target audience: [e.g., "mixed ages, suburban church"]
- Cultural context: [brief description of your community]

Requirements for each illustration:
- Relatable to everyday life (not overly academic or abstract)
- Appropriate length (1-2 minutes to tell)
- Connects naturally to the biblical text
- Authentic and modern (avoid outdated references)
- Provides a clear parallel to the scriptural truth

Provide: 1 personal story type, 1 cultural/current event type, and 1 historical/scientific type.