"In 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. A Color-Blind Church represents 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...

The imaginative stories in this newest installment of CSS' popular Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit series provide inspiration for last-minute sermons. David Leininger goes right to the heart of the scriptures with a rich variety of captivating material illustrating Cycle A lectionary texts. His thought-provoking reflections point out the myriad ways in which God is at work in our daily lives.

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.
For example:
- "Do not take the Lord's name in vain" has nothing to do with avoiding getting one's mouth washed out with soap;
- "Remember the sabbath day" is not about going to church;
- "Honor your father and mother" is not a way to get recalcitrant kids to clean...

Whether used for relaxed devotional reading or as a source of stimulating sermon illustrations, this installment of CSS' popular Lectionary Tales for the Pulpit series is certain to enrich your spiritual life. David Leininger takes you right to the heart of the scriptures with imaginative and inspirational stories based on Cycle B lectionary texts. His thought-provoking reflections illuminate the handiwork of God in the modern world -- and they provide an invaluable resource for the daily life and ministry of pastors and laypersons alike.