Illustration: Small Things, Importance of
What is the most expensive substance in the world? Neither is it gold, though it is now well past $1,300 an ounce; nor is it platinum. The most expensive thing per ounce is the ink for your computer printer.
Illustration: Service, Nobility of
In 1961, during Billy Graham's London Crusade, Ruth Graham went to Belfast to visit a former missionary she had known in China.
Illustration: Redemption
During the American Civil War, Northern men could pay a substitute to serve in the army in their place.
Illustration: Prayer
Dennis the Menace is often depicted kneeling by his bed and wording interesting prayers.
Illustration: Kingdom of God
The Emperor Frederick III of Austria had five letters painted on his belongings and his buildings. They were "a e i o u."
Illustration: Commitment
Gerald Ford ascended to the presidency at a difficult time in American history. He had been appointed vice president because of his reputation for honesty and integrity, to replace a vice president who had resigned in disgrace.
Illustration: Church/Second Coming
At the beginning of the 20th century, Lord Colby of Wales left to go bear hunting in Siberia. He would be gone 18 months. His wife asked if she could make a few alterations to the house while he was gone.
Illustratration: Attitude
Elizabeth Shoumatoff was the Russian artist who was painting the portrait of Franklin D. Roosevelt when he died in Warm Springs, Ga., April 12, 1945.
Book Notes: Transitions: Leading Churches Through Change
There are few pastoral challenges more pervasive yet more perplexing than leading a church through change. Preaching is one of the pastor's key tools in guiding a congregation through change, yet there have been few resources to aid in that specific task.
Book Notes: From Narrative to Homily
Narratives make up a substantial part of the biblical canon, and they are among the texts with which many preachers struggle. Yet narrative is a genre which offers enormous preaching potential for connecting with listeners in today's culture.