{"product_id":"windows-for-sermons-stories-and-humor-for-inspired-preaching-paperback","title":"Windows For Sermons: Stories And Humor For Inspired Preaching - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDon R. Yocom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll those who preach or teach, or who just enjoy fascinating stories, anecdotes, and illustrations, will want to include this book in their library. After a lifetime of preaching Don Yocom has collected all of his best illustrations from life and history and categorized them in a topical index, making this as especially valuable resource. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon Yocom has performed a service not only for preachers, but also for lay persons who teach, make speeches, or sometimes even preach. He has a keen sense for recognizing a story that will open a \"window,\" and this book is the fruit of a lifetime of collecting.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Edwin H. Maynard\u003cbr\u003e former Assistant General Secretary\u003cbr\u003e United Methodist Communications \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn examining this excellent book I found myself repeatedly lifting a quote, a humorous story, or an illustration for my sermonic file... I am pleased to commend this new resource to all those engaged in the exciting challenge of the homiletic endeavor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Emerson S. Colaw\u003cbr\u003e United Methodist Bishop (retired)\u003cbr\u003e Professor of Homiletics \u0026amp; Christian Ministry\u003cbr\u003e United Theological Seminary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom the pen of a wise elder come stories of life that delight, inform, and inspire.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e George O. Campbell, Defiance District Superintendent\u003cbr\u003e West Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e Yocom's] stories will warm the soul and energize the mind.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Charles Hill, Springfield District Superintendent\u003cbr\u003e West Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eYocom brings to us a multitude of stories from life and literature... In a variety of ways, ranging from the humorous to the heartfelt, he tells the old story in new images. You will enjoy this book and find it a help in preaching.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Stanley Lawrence, Senior Pastor\/Chaplain\u003cbr\u003e Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community\u003cbr\u003e Lebanon, Ohio \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon R. Yocom \u003c\/b\u003epreached engaging, inspiring sermons for 54 years in several Methodist congregations in Indiana, Maryland, and Ohio. He earned a B.A. degree from Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, and an M.Div. degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington DC. In addition to numerous articles in magazines and the \u003ci\u003eEmphasis\u003c\/i\u003e preaching journal, Yocom is the author of \u003ci\u003eFeet Of Clay\u003c\/i\u003e (CSS).\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.4 x 5.62 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42723146629183,"sku":"9780788015700","price":22.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/d15ed939ad9c4cacd245e51c23a429ab.webp?v=1765098170","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/windows-for-sermons-stories-and-humor-for-inspired-preaching-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}