This is a fantastic book for preachers who would like to draw on the world experience of a long time pastor. The stories in here are engaging and relevant. After reading a few lines of the story you can see how it will apply to life... and your congregation will, too. I've used man yof these stories in my own preaching, much to the delight of my congregation. For anyone who is a new pastor or a young preacher, this is a wonderful way to learn illustrations for your own preaching, as well as to see how to pick such stories out of your own life. I recommend this book highly. (Reviewed by revalmost from California)