Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit

Whether used for relaxed devotional reading or as a source of stimulating sermon illustrations this installment of CSS' popular <i>Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit</i> series is certain to enrich your spiritual life. David Leininger takes you right to the heart of the scriptures with imaginative and inspirational stories based on Cycle B lectionary texts. His thought-provoking reflections illuminate the handiwork of God in the modern world -- and they provide an invaluable resource for the daily life and ministry of pastors and laypersons alike.<br><br>Some of the intriguing chapters are:<br>• Christmas in the Crossfire<br>• A Gospel for Losers<br>• Our Magnificent Mysterious Mischievous God<br>• God's Day Off<br>• Handling Freedom<br>• God's Battleship<br>• Sermons in Stone<br>• A Disaster of Biblical Proportions<br>• The View from Jesus' Pew<br>... and many more!<br><br><b>David E. Leininger</b> is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Warren Pennsylvania. He has also served congregations in North and South Carolina Georgia and Florida. Prior to entering the ministry Leininger had a successful career for almost two decades in radio and television. He is the author of <i>God of Justice</i> <i>A Color-Blind Church</i> and <i>Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit</i> (Series VI Cycle A) and his sermons have appeared in the <i>Best Sermons 4 </i>anthology (HarperCollins). Leininger has also been a contributing writer for the online services <i>StoryShare </i>and <i>The Immediate Word</i> (www.sermonsuite.com).