These lively and effective illustratoins, stories, parables, and anecdotes have been collected from many of youth ministry's best speakers, then compiled and edited by veteran youth worker Wayne Rice. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, but they are all guaranteed to make teenagers think and remember the truths they illustrate. These field-tested, topically indexed stories include tips, strategies, and guidelines on how to choose and use them. Take a cue from Jesus, who spoke with parables and sprinkled his talks with stories and illustrations, and let these powerful anecdotes give your youth talks that extra spark you're looking for.