53 Stories For Preaching: Series 1, Year 1

(excerpt from the story "Light in the Life of Eternity")

Following Shakespeare's philosophy that "brevity is the soul of wit," this anthology offers readers 53 succinct, insightful stories based on scripture passages. Each narrative faithfully updates the biblical theme in a modern setting from everyday life that everyone can relate to. Many feature surprise endings that will rivet the attention while strengthening believers' faith. The brief stories in this well-rounded collection make excellent starting points or centerpieces for a sermon, and they're also ideal for uplifting devotional reading.

The contributors to 53 Stories for Preaching represent pastors and ordinary Christians from many denominations across North America. The 16 storytellers include:

Constance Berg

Dallas A. Brauninger

Charles W. Byrd

B. Kathleen Fannin

Susan K. Hedahl

Richard A. Jensen

James E. Sargent

Betty Lynn Schwab

Robert Beringer

Steve Burt

Cynthia E. Cowen

Peter C. Garrison

Sandra Herrmann

Paul Lintern

Henry Scholberg

John E. Sumwalt