"The Outsidah" comments with often-offbeat humor on life in Ipswich, Mass. This includes all the columns that appeared in... More > the Ipswich Chronicle in 2011, plus the columns that the author's wife wouldn't let him turn in! Cartoon-illustrated by the author < Less

Four of the most mind-bending concepts you'll encounter in your entire journey through life!

Four of our most common fears ... and how to handle them

Practical messages for our everyday lives, inspired by the life of King David

We all deceive ourselves ... it's human nature. LIES WE BELIEVE is a series of essays on 5 important self-deceptions, based... More > on provocative conversations Jesus had two centuries ago. These essays were originally messages presented by Doug Brendel at The Compass Fellowship in Phoenix, Arizona. < Less

Practical help for those problem relationships!

How many churches have you left behind? For longtime teaching pastor Doug Brendel, the answer is what he calls “a... More > bunch.” In this sometimes humorous yet searingly honest memoir, Doug retraces his own often-peculiar journey, shining a spotlight on his own shortcomings — as well as a wide range of ministry strategies. How do churches succeed or fail, or manage to do both simultaneously? This question, and some occasionally unnerving answers, serve to frame this intensely personal narrative. From mega-church to small church, from house church to street church, the extraordinary story of Why I Quit the Church is a thought-provoking, maybe even inspiring, adventure. < Less

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Four mind-bending concepts to help you through life's journey ... Entirely in Russian

Family relationships seem hardest to navigate at holiday time ... These practical principles will help you deal with "loved ones" all year round!