preaching the Bible is a task that requires hard, painstaking, concentrated, prayerful work. Jons enthusiastic treatment of the subject will stimulate young preachers to roll up their sleeves, and will urge experienced preachers to keep making progress, with the aim that their lastever sermon should be their very best. A great aim! I commend the book most warmly. -- Edward Lobb Ive known Jon since college days and Ive watched him flourish in to an outstanding communicator. He has worked at his craft and this book is a call to himself and others to keep going. To not grow weary. To not lose the wonder of serving Christ. May the Lord use what youre holding to spur you on. -- Graham Shearer Full of home truths, this is the book I needed as a preacher (and will probably need again in a years time): it often made me feel uncomfortable. Full of practical wisdom, this is a book that gave me some helpful ideas to sharpen my preaching. Full of warmth and wit, this is a book I enjoyed reading. -- James Hely Hutchinson Full of home truths, this is the book I needed as a preacher (and will probably need again in a years time): it often made me feel uncomfortable. Full of practical wisdom, this is a book that gave me some helpful ideas to sharpen my preaching. Full of warmth and wit, this is a book I enjoyed reading. -- James Hely Hutchinson