Books published by CSS Publishing Company

All 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.Don 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.Dr. Edwin H. Maynardformer Assistant General SecretaryUnited Methodist CommunicationsIn 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.Emerson S. ColawUnited Methodist Bishop (retired)Professor of Homiletics & Christian MinistryUnited Theological SeminaryFrom the pen of a wise elder come stories of life that delight, inform, and inspire.George O. Campbell, Defiance District SuperintendentWest Ohio Conference, United Methodist Church[Yocom's] stories will warm the soul and energize the mind.Charles Hill, Springfield District SuperintendentWest Ohio Conference, United Methodist ChurchYocom 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.Stanley Lawrence, Senior Pastor/ChaplainOtterbein-Lebanon Retirement CommunityLebanon, OhioDon R. Yocom preached 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 Emphasis preaching journal, Yocom is the author of Feet Of Clay (CSS).

This book was written for busy pastors and lay leaders who want to provide their congregations with a biblical, informative, and motivational monologue series for the Lenten season. Each monologue features a Bible character who gave something to Jesus during Holy Week, and one who had nothing to give. A children's sermon accompanies each monologue.Donald Neidigk is a gifted communicator who brings the Passion Story to life through the eyes of eight personalities. Through creatively burrowing into the minds of those touched by Jesus, the author brings fresh, convincing perspectives to the week that changed the world.Paul L. Maier, Ph.D.Department of HistoryWestern Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MichiganHere is the ancient story of Holy Week, retold in colorful and vivid detail. With a sure hand Pastor Neidigk draws us into the spiritual depths of the Lenten season and snaps on a string of revealing lights... Neidigk is a story teller, revisiting people and places from the greatest story ever told.Bruce L. ShelleySenior Professor, Denver Seminaryauthor of Church History In Plain LanguageThe texts read very well, but they are obviously meant to be spoken. Like the scriptures, they are far more powerful when presented orally... it is likely that those listening will find themselves being drawn into the setting and becoming part of the event.Erich E. Helge, Ed.D.Donald H. Neidigk earned his B.S. degree from New Mexico State University and his M.Div. degree from the Denver Seminary. He completed additional graduate study at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pastor Neidigk currently serves Calvary Lutheran Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.