The Kinship of Ordinary Things is Todd Outcalt's second poetry collection. These poems, ranging from domestic to social, romantic to natural, offer an eclectic literary journey.

Profound insight and wisdom from the world's great cultures, and religious traditions"Through the use of a story, you can understand even the deepest truths." These words, taken from a Jewish parable, underscore the power of Candles in the Dark. This exquisite collection of profound and enlightening parables contains the wisdom and insight of the world's great religions, philosophies, and cultural traditions. In these stories, you'll find spiritual inspiration and practical guidanc...

Life is experienced from each individual's perspective. Our views of the world are often influenced by nationality, race, creed, or religion. But there may be no greater factor influencing our perspective on life than our gender.He Said , She Said: Biblical Stories From a Male and Female Perspective, explores a host of Biblical narratives from both a male and female perspective, offering readers a unique blend of thought and commentary on relationships, marriage, parenting, work, a...

You’ve Planned Every Detail of Your Wedding—But Have You Planned Your Marriage?Written by a pastor who has counseled hundreds of couples, Before You Say "I Do" will help every bride and groom discover what they need to know about themselves, each other, and their marriage—before the wedding. Featuring questions designed to inspire in-depth conversations between you and your future spouse, this book also invites parents, friends, future in-laws, clergy, and children...

It's not every day you meet a female mortician, and especially not one who's both beautiful and single. In Bleak Midwinter, the second book in the A Mary Christmas Mystery series, Mary finds herself at the center of a troubling double-homicide investigation even as she falls headlong into romance with police officer, Lance Freeman. Threatened on many fronts, Mary is aided by her dear friends, Silvia and David, who provide answers when Mary seems to need them most. But nothing is as bleak a...

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was one of the most influential leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.Influenced by Gandhi, Thoreau, and Jesus, he used nonviolent resistance to become a social activist. Martin led civil rights marches and gave powerful and influential speeches, like his I Have a Dream speech at the March on Washington.Martin hoped that all people would come together for freedom and equality. Martin's work towards equality would eventually become law, such as the...

Most of the more than a quarter of a million women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S each year will be married, or have a man who will fill the gap as support partner from diagnosis to treatment, and beyond. Author, Todd Outcalt, is a United Methodist pastor who has helped hundreds of people through cancer and beyond, including his own life of thirty years. During the years leading up to the writing of this book, Todd was blessed to be able to talk to dozens of women and men who ...

The Advent and Christmas season is often associated with joy, love, generosity, and unity. But for many people, this time of year magnifies loneliness, anxiety, grief, and despair. While others are enjoying celebrations with their friends and families, those who are hurting often feel even more lost, abandoned, and alone than ever."Not all Christmases are white; some are blue," Todd Outcalt writes. Blue Christmas is a devotional book for the 28 days of Advent and Christmas Day. Eac...

We’re familiar with the Jesus portrayed in the New Testament, but many people are surprised to learn that a wealth of stories and traditions about Jesus have always existed alongside the usual Biblical sources. Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism—among other religions—have created their own tales about Jesus, sometimes out of necessary self-preservation and reaction to the claims of the church, but more often through thoughtful and artistic adaptation. The Other Jesus explores these varied tradit...

Our first reaction when the doctor says it's cancer: Why me? Receiving a cancer diagnosis is traumatic, both for the person diagnosed and family and friends. Todd Outcalt writes from the perspective of a husband who has accompanied his wife, a breast cancer survivor, through her cancer journey. Praying Through Cancer is a practical guide for anyone seeking strength, support, and hope for coping with cancer. This personal book addresses the raw emotions and deep quest...

This is the ultimate guide for the tens of thousands of people who visit Indiana's more than seventy wineries each year. Changes in the laws governing wineries over the past decade have led to an explosion of wineries throughout the state. These establishments are as varied as the wines themselves many offering tastings, shopping, family activities, live entertainment, restaurants, banquet facilities, and of course some of the best wine anywhere in the Midwest.This guide includes a...

This charming devotional book takes readers on an inward journey to the miracle of Christ's birth in the little town of Bethlehem. Many who will read this book probably haven't actually traveled to Bethlehem. "But that is of little consequence to the adventure of arriving there, to the adventure of discovery that awaits the mystery and wonder in the birth of Jesus," Todd Outcalt writes. The devotions are both personal and challenging. "I hope readers can discover something new that they ma...