{"title":"David E Leininger","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lectionary-tales-for-the-pulpit-series-vi-cycle-a-book-david-e-leininger-9780788024542","title":"Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit, Series VI, Cycle A","description":"A well-told story can be motivational and inspirational, especially when it's framed in familiar language that everyone can relate to. Constance Berg draws on her gift for storytelling to deliver modern parables that reach across cultural, class, gender, and social lines. Berg's collection of tales illustrating biblical passages from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary will touch your soul. Her stories are clear and easily understood -- not only by those in the pew, but by anyone looking for insightful devotional reading. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstance Berg is a storyteller. Not too saccharine, not too neat, her stories have the ring of real life -- and real hope. Her writing is as strong as her faith, and the two make a blessed combination.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ron Hartung\u003cbr\u003e Associate Editor, \u003ci\u003eTallahassee Democrat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tallahassee, Florida \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstance Berg's reflections based on the liturgical cycle of readings are insightful and refreshing. Written from the heart, they bring the Word of God into life's everyday experiences and give readers a fresh perspective of God at work in his human creations. Berg's ability to see God in the every day makes the scriptures come to life.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Janet Selinske\u003cbr\u003e Vice President, Technical Resources\/Facilities Operations, Paramount Studios\u003cbr\u003e Los Angeles, California \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe material in this book will give insights to those who need encouragement and hope for daily problems in life. Constance Berg has a flair for using simple illustrations and making them meaningful.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Barbara Johnson (The Christian Erma Bombeck)\u003cbr\u003e Best-selling author and speaker \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting from a wealth of experience, a depth of emotion and a gift of spiritual insight, Constance Berg's \u003cb\u003eLectionary Tales from the Pulpit\u003c\/b\u003e once again touch readers' and listeners' hearts. These stories wonderfully weave a tapestry that enables the preacher to connect the weekly texts to the lives of parishioners in touching, powerful ways.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rev. David Brobston\u003cbr\u003e Pastor, St. James Lutheran Church\u003cbr\u003e Jackson, Michigan \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConstance Berg's conversational style of writing immediately invites you to become part of the story; the characters seem to be lifelong friends. The stories are woven together with images of how God's story is connected to our story.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Rev. Philip T. Tonnesen\u003cbr\u003e Bishop's Staff, North Carolina Synod, ELCA \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstance Berg\u003c\/b\u003e, a former missionary to Chiapas (Mexico), holds degrees from California State University and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and has done graduate work at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50360876007697,"sku":"CIN078802454XG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51137474756881,"sku":"NIN9780788024542","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51333475303697,"sku":"CIN078802454XVG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52592346104081,"sku":"NLS9780788024542","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/B0073ZFVIG.jpg?v=1750818079"},{"product_id":"god-of-justice-book-david-e-leininger-9780788024627","title":"God of Justice","description":"With the Ten Commandments such an integral part of today's culture wars, it would seem to be a safe assumption that most people are familiar with what the commandments actually say. Yet many surveys indicate otherwise -- and even when people can name all of the commandments, they often misinterpret their meaning. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor example: \u003cbr\u003e - Do not take the Lord's name in vain has nothing to do with avoiding getting one's mouth washed out with soap;\u003cbr\u003e - Remember the sabbath day is not about going to church;\u003cbr\u003e - Honor your father and mother is not a way to get recalcitrant kids to clean up their rooms;\u003cbr\u003e - and despite what most folks think, You shall not commit adultery is not primarily about sex  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGod of Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, David Leininger sets the record straight with a new look at this ancient document. He examines the commandments in the context of today's social, cultural, and political environment -- and he concludes that rather than the traditional view of them as ironclad laws, the commandments are actually God's policy statements about what is the bedrock of a good, decent, and just society. When properly understood, the commandments offer God's guidance in establishing a healthy way of life that is rewarding for everyone. With discussion questions included for each chapter, \u003ci\u003eGod of Justice\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent study resource for adult classes -- and clear and accessible reading that will be stimulating and rewarding for any thoughtful Christian. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid E. Leininger\u003c\/b\u003e is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Warren, Pennsylvania. He has also served congregations in North and South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Prior to entering the ministry, Leininger worked for almost twenty years in radio and television. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eA Color-Blind Church \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eLectionary Tales for the Pulpit\u003c\/i\u003e (Series VI, Cycle A), and his sermons have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eBest Sermons 4\u003c\/i\u003e anthology (Harper-Collins). Leininger has also been a contributing writer for the online services \u003ci\u003eStoryShare\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Immediate Word\u003c\/i\u003e (www.sermonsuite.com).","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":50984356938001,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":50984359428369,"sku":"NIN9780788024627","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52331227250961,"sku":"NLS9780788024627","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0788024620.jpg?v=1751296658"},{"product_id":"lectionary-tales-for-the-pulpit-book-david-e-leininger-9780788025457","title":"Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit","description":"This volume is just what any pastor needs when looking for something special to spice up a Sunday sermon - it's full of imaginative and inspirational meditations that breathe new life into scripture texts from Cycle C of the Revised Common Lectionary. Leininger gives readers a new perspective on a passage from each week's assigned readings with a thought-provoking reflection that puts in the context of modern life. This is much more than just a source of stimulating sermon illustrations - it's also a treasure chest of devotional reading that will make any reader pause and reflect on God's wonderful hand at work in our daily activities. It's a must-have resource for any church library. Some of the intriguing chapters are:  - The Speed Bump on the Road to Bethlehem  - Silly Goose  - Love Your Enemy? Are You Kidding, Lord?  - Sonny Moneybags  - The Judas Gene  - The Forgiveness Business  - Trouble in the Parsonage  - Pax Christi or Pox Christi?  - The Locust Years   .and many more  David E. Leininger had planned be a pastor out to pasture and retire from active ministry at the end of 2008, but God had other plans. Instead of chasing little white balls around a proverbial pasture, he is now the interim pastor of Dorchester Presbyterian Church in Summerville, South Carolina. He has previously served congregations in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. A graduate of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary (M.Div) and Erskine Theological Seminary (D.Min.), Leininger is the author of six books: A Color-Blind Church; God of Justice: A Look at the Ten Commandments in the 21st Century; As We Believe, So We Behave: Living the Apostles' Creed; and three volumes of Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit. He has also been a contributing writer for the online services StoryShare and The Immediate Word (www.sermonsuite.com).","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51263087477009,"sku":"NIN9780788025457","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52678323437841,"sku":"NLS9780788025457","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0788025457.jpg?v=1751201455"},{"product_id":"color-blind-church-book-david-e-leininger-9780788024399","title":"A Color-Blind Church","description":"\u003ci\u003eIn this refreshingly honest and authentic analysis of what continues to be a persistent dilemma in the modern church, David Leininger offers his take on why 11:00 on Sunday morning is still the most segregated hour in America. Although attitudes toward racial issues have changed in recent decades, Leininger shows us how much they have stayed the same with a startlingly contemporary story. \u003cb\u003eA Color-Blind Church \u003c\/b\u003erepresents wise advice from an experienced pastor reflecting on his own early years of ministry and how he would handle a similar prophetic opportunity in our time. This book will be a good mentoring tool for present and future pastors on how to deal with potentially controversial issues in the church.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e William J. Carl III\u003cbr\u003e President, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eConflict is often painful -- but it can also stimulate growth in ways that might never have occurred without it. \u003ci\u003eA Color-Blind Church\u003c\/i\u003e tells the gripping story of two churches in the little village of Liberty Hill, South Carolina -- one black, one white, both Presbyterian -- and the struggle generated by an attempt to bring them into closer fellowship. From his firsthand perspective, Leininger examines numerous contentious issues this unique opportunity raised, reflects on what he might have done differently and the lessons he learned, and offers specific advice on how to successfully build bridges when bringing together disparate faith communities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Color-Blind Church\u003c\/b\u003e is a real treat  As one who lived through this period in the history of Presbyterians in the South, it is encouraging to read Leininger's account of real live congregations being confronted with the racial divide in our church and seeking to find a way together to embody Christ's call to unity. This is a well-written book that shares both the dreams and the nobility of those who tried to make reunion come alive in new ways and the inevitable barriers that have grown up through centuries of history and are not quickly overcome. \u003cb\u003eA Color-Blind Church\u003c\/b\u003e is both a very interesting window into the recent history of Presbyterians in the South and a helpful set of learnings for all who seek to be about change in the church. I heartily commend this book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Clifton Kirkpatrick\u003cbr\u003e Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (USA) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid E. Leininger \u003c\/b\u003eis the pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Warren, Pennsylvania. He has also served congregations in North and South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. 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