A Note from the Author: The writing of this story began in the form of a script for a stage play. In my mind's eye, the setting was the actual room beneath the biblical Upper Room. The Bible says nothing...

The subject of leadership is a much-studied thing. There are books, seminars, blogs, podcasts, videos galore on the subject matter. So, why add another one you say? Good question. This may appear a bit...

Inspired by the events of 9/11, this book begins and ends with a Jaw-Dropping Turn of Events. Banzai (his chosen nickname), to whom this book is dedicated, was living on a Chinatown bridge in Honolulu,...

This writer doesn't presume to have all the answers—let's make that perfectly clear right from the beginning. However, in looking back over some eight decades now, all the while prayerfully wrestling...

Spanning two centuries, a whimsical, era-filled romp through the enigmatic world of The Salvation Army. If you are a Salvationist (Salvation Army member), it should resonate with you on many levels, maybe...

A "Survival Guide" for Mission-Driven Leaders: This little parabolic adventure is about leadership and the dangers of monument building – where process, bigness, status quo and control become more important...

The book opens with the author announcing an absurd bid for the USA presidency 2020 (tongue-in-cheek serious). The Father of Lies (the devil) interrupts this announcement offering to be the author's co-narrator...

Culture is a curious thing and extremely powerful, molding one's brain synapses from birth, and giving credence to the saying, "We've never done it this way before!" This work represents a slightly irreverent...

In these pages, the reader will experience a whimsical romp through the 2020 coronavirus social distancing period. Part of its whimsy will be found in the cartoon caricatures created by Doris Noland....

From the book's Foreword:Here is a book that encapsulates the turbulent heart, mind, and soul of Joe Noland. I use the word "turbulent" deliberately and positively. It is the word famously used by King...

An Open LetterTo Present and Future Church LeadersOur Future is in the Crosshairs Gen X (65.2 million in U.S.), Gen Y (72.1 million), and Gen Z (68 million). They represent 74 percent of the population...