Reflections Of A Seminary President
Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.
Why does ministry in the church so often resemble dull prose rather than sparkling poetry?

How do we handle always getting top billing and being at center stage in the drama of parish life?

What is the truth in Flannery O’Connor’s obs...

Daily Reflections On The Advent Season
Richard E. Gribble
Those looking for a resource that will deepen and enrich their spiritual life during the Advent/Christmas season will find that resource here. These reflections will strengthen the reader’s mental preparation and will serve as a starling point for pr...

Living the Stories Jesus told in Real Time
Michelle Van Loon
Jesus? most familiar parables are examined in three ways: From the context of the text, through an imaginative retelling of the story behind the story of the parable, and how the parable looks today in real time through actual stories of people living now.

True Life Stories from an Imaginary Town (Revised)
Michael Pearson
Looking for delightful and heartwarming stories that present familiar spiritual truths in new and delightful ways? Then you'll definitely enjoy this collection of brief parables in the form of humorous letters sent to Pastor Mike from a fictional parishioner. The letters chronicle a five-year time frame in the life of the small town of "Maybe,"

Calls To Worship
Ernst Nussman
Anyone with worship-leading experience will tell you that if one doesn't provide a good start to the service, it can be very difficult to regain the attention of the congregation or restore the proper spirit of worship.

Take A Break co

Series II, Cycle A
Timothy J. Smith
This collection of "Lectionary Tales" provides an imaginative way to help the preacher and the congregation get into the scripture lesson for the day. Each tale casts some particular light on an aspect of the text rather than simply being a paraphrase in modern dress. The tales can be used as "sermons starters" and illustrations ... or within the sermon as a means of reflecting on the deeper meaning of the text.
Dr. Kendall K. McCabe
Professor of

A Children's Bible Study
Cathy Liening
The Holy Bible is a precious resource, one that can speak to us in any circumstance of life. However, we do not always have a Bible in front of us. That is where Bible memorization can help us. But where do we begin?

B.I.B.L.E. -- Be Involved Bible Learners Everyone is a Bible study program, including children's sermons, that

Scriptures for the Lectionary Speaking Choir-Cycle C [revised edition]
Dallas A. Brauninger

Worship Commemorations For 12 Ancient And Modern Saints
Thomas A. Renquist
Do not stay where you are, but move ahead, move towards Jesus! ... Do not ask yourself whether the road is firm or practicable ... look only to see that it is really the road that leads straight to Jesus. (from the sermon about Albert Schweitz

Gospel Sermons For Sundays After Pentecost (Middle Third), Cycle A
William J. Carl, III
I know it's not easy to believe in miracles in our time. The problem with them is not that they don't happen. The problem is that they do. The question is do we have faith enough to see them and experience them and God's presence in our lives! Onl