{"title":"Todd Outcalt","description":"\u003cp\u003eTODD OUTCALT is the author of more than thirty books in six languages, including \u003cem\u003eBefore You Say \"I Do,\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Other Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCandles in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutcalt is a recipient of the Simon Scanlon Writing Award, given by the Franciscans. He holds an MDiv from Duke University and serves as senior pastor at Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. His writing has appeared in \u003cem\u003eThe Christian Century\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAmerican Fitness\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCure\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLeadership\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePreaching\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTodd lives in Brownsburg, Indiana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTodd Outcalt’s books are published by Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"candles-in-the-dark","title":"Candles in the Dark: A Treasury of the World's Most Inspiring Parables","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfound insight and wisdom from the world's great cultures, and religious traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\"Through the use of a story, you can understand even the deepest truths.\" These words, taken from a Jewish parable, underscore the power of \u003cem\u003eCandles in the Dark\u003c\/em\u003e. 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 guidance to help you cope with life's many problems and conflicts. Christian and Buddhist, Jewish and Islamic, African and Native American, ancient and modern parables: these wonderfully diverse and entertaining stories address every aspect of life, from family issues to personal freedom, from money problems to the power of friendship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThey will help you discover truth, beauty, and satisfaction within yourself and in the world around you. The lessons they teach will deepen your understanding of basic human and spiritual truths and increase your ability to:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive a life of faith, hope, and love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the beauty that surrounds you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbrace the freedom to live your life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeek and find guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover strength in a virtuous life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourage others who are in need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B00APYIEJU\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780471435945\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Todd Outcalt","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43212289343704,"sku":"9780471435945","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43212289376472,"sku":"9781620455791","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780470232705_FC_mockup_v2_1740145893_af715984-74fa-49f8-8f8e-7e13c9336419.jpg?v=1790995024"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-todd-outcalt.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}