Comments on: Perfect Illustrations for Every Topic and Occasion http://www.leoantolini.com/perfect-illustrations-for-every-topic-and-occasion.html Learn more about Shopping Online the Largest Amazon's Books Product for Illustration Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:42:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Martin P. Hunter http://www.leoantolini.com/perfect-illustrations-for-every-topic-and-occasion.html/comment-page-1#comment-220 Martin P. Hunter Sat, 01 May 2010 07:02:50 +0000 http://www.leoantolini.com/perfect-illustrations-for-every-topic-and-occasion.html#comment-220 This has been an indispensable part of my preaching preparation for over a year. The illustrations vary: some are jokes but more are serious, some are parables but more are life anecdotes. The majority of the illustrations are fresh and relevant. All include full citation info - who said it, when, and where it was previously published. <br /> <br />What makes this volume so useful is the indexing. All illustrations are categorized by their major theme. Two indexes at the back list (a) illustrations by related scripture, and (b) illustrations categorized by alternate themes. It is actually easier for me to find things in the paper edition than using the included computer program on CD. <br /> <br />Sprinkling one of these anecdotes into my sermons every week or two has improved the quality of my message. My congregation often uses the story as a hook to remember what I say. Rating: 4 / 5 This has been an indispensable part of my preaching preparation for over a year. The illustrations vary: some are jokes but more are serious, some are parables but more are life anecdotes. The majority of the illustrations are fresh and relevant. All include full citation info – who said it, when, and where it was previously published.

What makes this volume so useful is the indexing. All illustrations are categorized by their major theme. Two indexes at the back list (a) illustrations by related scripture, and (b) illustrations categorized by alternate themes. It is actually easier for me to find things in the paper edition than using the included computer program on CD.

Sprinkling one of these anecdotes into my sermons every week or two has improved the quality of my message. My congregation often uses the story as a hook to remember what I say.
Rating: 4 / 5

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