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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• “Just Go Out and Have Fun” - A seven-year-old climbs in the minivan after attending a birthday party. “Did you have fun?” his mother asks. A star quarterback tells the after-game interviewer, “We said at halftime, ‘We’re too uptight. Let’s just go out there and have fun, and we’ll win this thing.’” An employee is asked by his friend how the new… read more »
• Supporting Caesar, Serving Caesar’s Boss - “Done for another year!” I yelped around nine o’clock last night as I put the finishing touches on our federal and state income tax returns. (Okay, I know at least half of you are muttering, “Show-off …,” while the other half are saying, “What took you so long? I filed mine weeks ago!”) read more »
• Father & Daughter—Building a Legacy of Love - Girls can steer themselves onto the wrong road as easily as boys. Guiding them in the ways of the Lord is a critical task—and one not to be left solely to their mothers…. read more »
• What’s Your Legacy? - My city, though only a half-million in population, has the No. 1 Subaru dealership in America. Here in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, the all-wheel-drive feature means they sell a ton of Legacy models (plus Imprezas, Foresters, Crosstreks and especially Outbacks) to wannabe off-roaders…. read more »
• Three Dads in the Shadows - There was a lot that little Bobby Rhoden didn’t know about his family while growing up…. read more »
• Do I Trust You? Well, Sort of - Nothing gets the blood running faster than when someone questions whether you’re trustworthy…. read more »
• Underneath the Public Image - It was a dark and stormy night—literally. Thunderheads plumed into the April sky…. 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 »
• Finishing Well - What would it take to make you turn back from your walk with God? Getting old? Getting sick? Getting ridiculed by your secular peers? Watching your favorite preacher fall into sin? … read more »
• Offended - Who was the most recent person to malign you? Make you look bad (or stupid)? Denigrate you (to your face, or behind your back)? Take advantage of you? Even rip you off? read more »
• We Need a Turnaround - Your 9-year-old comes thundering in the front door, hot and sweaty from chasing up the sidewalk with his friends. Unfortunately … read more »
• Five Faces of Pentecost - The larger the Pentecostal movement grows, the more diverse it becomes. Is that a good thing? … read more »