Two Countries. Two Hearts. One Search for Home.When Bruce H. Joffe and his spouse fled the growing divisiveness of the United States in 2017, they weren't just looking for a vacation—they were looking for a sanctuary. Settling into the sun-drenched landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula, they sought a life defined by the soulful strains of Portuguese Fado and the rhythmic passion of Spanish Flamenco.But as they transitioned from expats to imm...

America's political landscape is changing—and most politicians haven't noticed.While Republicans and Democrats continue their endless battles for power, a different movement has quietly become the largest political force in the nation: independent voters.In The Independent Revolution, award-winning author Bruce H. Joffe explores the dramatic rise of Americans who refuse to be defined by party labels and are increasingly demanding a government that serves people rather than ...

It all began innocently enough.Such matters often do.Facebook suggested that I add him as a friend.Who knows why? Maybe it has something to do with the mutual friends we have in common. Or the groups we both belong to. Or some mysterious algorithm used by Face-book.He looks good in the postage stamp picture, so I click through to his profile. OMG, he is gorgeous! The proverbial tall, dark, and handsome type to whom I've always been attracted. He is sexy and ...

You cant box God up in religion. You cant box Jesus up in Christianity. You cant box church up in a building. You cant box faith up in a set of beliefs. You cant box grace up in conditions. The Kingdom of God isnt boxed up in our churches. Imagine church without pulpits or pews, creeds or confessionalsno membership, plate-passing, pledges, vestments, heavenly choirs, or altar calls. Without buildings to maintain or staff to sustain, the church no longer is seen as a private club or guilt-t...

In an unprecedented time of turmoil and political chaos creating personal conflicts and public crises, increasing numbers of Americans are moving out of their country for a better, more peaceful life ... and to enjoy a higher standard of living at lower costs.The U.S. State Department estimates that nine million Americans are living abroad. And the emigrant exodus is rising!It's one thing to travel the world with a USA passport … quite another to actually live in – not just...

What if some of today's deepest spiritual insights are hiding in plain sight—embedded in the memes we scroll past every day?Meme Theology: Meditations for the Faithful explores the surprising intersection of faith, culture, humor, and wisdom in the digital age. Far more than internet jokes, memes have become modern parables: concise, provocative, and often capable of expressing profound truths in a single image or phrase.This engaging and thought-provoking ...

As religious and spiritual people navigate the complexities of faith in the digital age, memes provide a unique lens through which they can explore, critique, and celebrate their beliefs. The interplay between daily life experiences and vital spirituality within memes not only enriches individual understanding but also fosters a broader conversation about the role of religion in our increasingly interconnected world.Memes often encapsulate profound truths in just a few words or ima...

Fifty-Euro Burgers is about far more than hamburgers. It's a revealing look at how inflation, rising living costs, and changing expectations are transforming the simple act of eating out.After nearly a decade living in Portugal and Spain, Bruce H. Joffe has grown accustomed to enjoying excellent café meals at prices that still fit a retiree's budget. A hearty burger, fries, and a drink for two often costs less than €20. But one visit to a fashionable gourmet burger...

In the beginning, Dale Carnegie taught us How to Win Friends and Influence People. Later we learned The Power of Positive Thinking, how to Dress for Success, become One Minute Managers, and appreciate The Art of the Deal. Now, comes Personal PR: Public Relations and Marketing Tips That Work to Your Advantage. Strategically designed and practically oriented, the books simple suggestions and anecdotes relate how-to-do-it tactics and strategies youll use to succeed in your business and profes...

What happens when a criminal — a convicted felon — occupies the White House? He destroys it … along with the rule of law, civil liberties, freedoms, and justice for across the United States of America. In the process, litigation becomes a routine occurrence to buy time, challenge norms and regulations, and exceed the powers delegated to him.In the first book to focus on the legal actions brought by and against Trump & Company, award-winning author Bruce H. Joffe details how Donald ...

Well before the June 1969 Stonewall riots threw open the closet doors to unleash and proclaim an unmistakable gay mantra, myriad clues some subliminal, others overt clearly ingrained the notion of homosexuality in advertisements appearing on the pages of many American periodicals. Hedonistically intertwined with homoerotic connections are advertising themes such as youth, vitality, and carnal pleasure. Gay intimacy and interaction, references to the male genitalia, and threats of sexual co...

Diana Butler Bass, one of contemporary Christianity’s leading trend-spotters, exposes how the failings of the church today are giving rise to a new “spiritual but not religious” movement. Using evidence from the latest national polls and from her own cutting-edge research, Bass, the visionary author of A People’s History of Christianity, continues the conversation began in books like Brian D. McLaren’s A New Kind of Christianity and Harvey Cox’s The Future of Faith, examining the connectio...