Even in the sensory overload of a visual age, an exciting short story captivates listeners. This is experienced by preachers in the pulpit and religious educators in the classroom. However, it is often challenging for overwhelmed pastors and pastoral workers to quickly find the short story that fits their sermon or topic from the abundance of material available. Willi Hoffsümmer has compiled 222 impressive short stories from around 125 books in this second volume. They provide a successful entry point into a sermon or topic. The index (for all volumes) allows for quick orientation.