john steward is a pastor who knows the power of a well told story. here is a book full of treasures... well told stories that and preacher or teacher can use. dr. bruce larson readers will find 53 gripping stories that will amplify and illustrate the scriptural text for the lectionary for each sunday. many are adaptations from literature, while others are original. preachers will use this resource to hold their listeners' attention and help them understand the text. many others will read it for their own inspiration. a topical and scriptural index at the back of the book will further aid preachers in using this resource for preaching and public speaking. the index covers subjects from "advice" to "work." john r. steward holds a bachelor of arts degree from california lutheran university, thousand oaks, california. he earned the master of divinity degree at wartburg theological seminary, dubuque, iowa. he is currently the senior pastor of mount of olives lutheran church, mission viejo, california.