Following a noteworthy career in magazine, curriculum, book and Bible publishing, Dean Merrill is now concentrating on indepen­dent editorial work. Some of his projects are solo writing, many are collaborations with well-known personalities, and still others involve overall directing of complex editorial projects.
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BOOKS                              view all »

afterwork

afterwork

Subtitled “An honest discussion about the retirement lie, and how to live a future worthy of dreams.” This is a collaboration with financial advisors Joel Malick and Alex Lippert that addresses the nonfinancial factors of retirement—finding a new sense of purpose,...

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Excellence Wins

Excellence Wins

Collaboration with Horst Schulze, the fascinating man who put Ritz-Carlton “on the map” of the hotel industry. This book is his no-nonsense guide to becoming the best in a world of compromise, whether you’re in business, education, government, the nonprofit arena, or...

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The God Of New Beginnings

The God Of New Beginnings

Collaboration with Rob Cowles and Matt Roberts—two daring pastors who have stepped out of the normal career track to plant “churches for people who don’t do church.” Called Genesis Project (“a place of new beginnings”), they touch hundreds of addicts, felons,...

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Miracle Invasion

Miracle Invasion

A collection of 40-some stories of accounts of credible healings, prophecies, miracles, and other gifts of the Spirit that have occurred in North America during the past few decades. They inspire faith and courage to access God’s activity—if Christians are not too...

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  • Well, It’s Legal, Isn’t It? - Have you noticed how frequently ethical debates these days start—and end—with the question “Is it legal?”? read more »
  • Is There a Man in the House? - Are you curious about what really goes on in heaven? Many people are. Just this week, my wife looked at the framed pictures of my parents and her parents (all four deceased) and asked, “Do you think they’re in touch with each other now? Heaven has millions of people; have they found each other in… read more »
  • What about Speaking in Tongues? - I can assure you that the practice does not give you warts, make your hair fall out, or fry your brain…. read more »
  • Not Married-with-Children - When we segregate people according to age or marital status, we miss the true meaning of church…. read more »
  • My Right to Gripe - The contemporary style, you know, is simply I’ve paid my money, bought my ticket, and now I get to sound off about everything that’s wrong…. read more »
  • Of Toy Trucks and Toasters - Christmas is a Baby in a manger. But Christmas is also God reaching out to a hostile world…. read more »
  • It Ought to Hurt - If you decide that, in war, it is right to kill a few in order to prevent the other side from killing many, you’ve got to do something else…. read more »
  • You Decide - Wondering how to handle face-offs and show-downs with your child? Here's a wiser approach…. read more »
  • The Narrow Way and the Corporate Ladder - Work, in the final analysis, is not something Christians do for a boss, for stockholders or even themselves…. read more »
  • The Benefits of Not Fitting In - Certain attributes stand out in a crowd, no matter what you do. Red hair, for example. Unusual height (ask me about that one!). A non-majority skin color.Other things, however, can be covered over. Especially in the spiritual realm…. read more »
  • Stampeding to Tomorrow - “Busy” has become the modern shibboleth—a word adults just have to say. It’s the only acceptable reply when asked what you’ve been up to…. read more »
  • More than Naysayers - Good things happen when we balance our condemnation of sin with the Christian graces of mercy, love and hope. The sternness of “no” cries out for an offsetting “yes.” … read more »