Master the craft of effective communication that grabs attention and wins hearts.Like everyone else; preachers long to be understood. Unfortunately; the rules first learned in seminary; if misapplied; can quickly turn homiletic precision into listener boredom.To capture heart and mind; Mark Galli and Craig Larsen suggest preachers turn to the lessons of journalism. In Preaching That Connects; they show how the same keys used to create effective; captivating communication in the media can transform a sermon.Amply illustrated from some of todayrsquo;s best preachers; Preaching That Connects walks through the entire sermon; from the critical introduction to the bridge to illustrations and final application. Key points include the five techniques for generating creative ideas; your six options for illustrations; and the ten rules for great storytellingmdash;and why the transition sentence is the hardest sentence yoursquo;ll write.Preaching That Connects is for all who seek to hone their craft to communicate the truth of the gospel effectively.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A book written in the 1950s that still has some ...By Robert E. KauffmanA book written in the 1950s that still has some value. She uses old terminology such as "lamaism" to describe the religious and political climate at the time of her writing. But; if you are interested in Tibetan art one should probably at least look at it which can be done in a very short time.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A fine survey of Tibetan religious artifactsBy Midwest Book ReviewThis first American interpretation of the Tibetan art appeared in 1952 and is here reprinted for modern audiences. Numerous illustrations of items from the American Museum of Natural Historys collections provide a fine survey of Tibetan religious artifacts; complimenting selections from other collections and an overview of Tibetan religious art history.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Pavel Somov; Ph.D.; psychologist; author of "Lotus Effect" and "Present Perfect"Nothing Amiss