We've all had some close calls waiting for God to come through. This repackaged collection of engaging stories and anecdotes will refresh heavy spirits and encourage readers to trust in God.

Have you ever felt like you were the only one in the crowd who didn't get the joke? The joke was told with great delivery...but the punch line just flew over your head? The Christian life can be a lot like that. We're told that God has a great sense of humor, but sometimes His irony leaves us gasping instead of giggling.In his new book, I Love God's Sense of Humor; I Just Wish He'd Let Me in on the Joke, Stan Toler addresses the awkward moments of life and the silence that fills the air after...

"GIVE ME PATIENCE, GOD - BUT HURRY!"When we're waiting on God to answer prayer, our timing and His timing are rarely the same. Sometimes it seems like God is in a different time zone altogether. We sometimes feel like we picked one of those numbers in the bureau of motor vehicle line and there are 78 others ahead in line. But we need God to wait on us--right away. This book is about trusting God even when it seems He is running late. It's about God's perfect control over the times and events ...

Relationships are to life as orange traffic cones are to driving. Both can be very frustrating. But, they both guide, protect, and enhance life's journey . . . so you might as well learn to navigate them.In If Only I Could Relate to the People I'm Related To, Toler weaves wit with wisdom to offer dynamic tools for understanding and growing in your relationships. By combining solid biblical principles with his own experiences, he breaks down the five social areas of relationships—lifestyle, fa...

After the cap and gown are turned in, graduates face big changes and new demands. This book is full of practical and powerful hints for getting this new phase of life off to a productive start.

It's an honor and privilege to be asked to marry a couple, but there's more to performing a wedding than leading the vows and giving the sermon. The minister is also responsible for preparing the couple for marriage and guiding them in creating a ceremony that brings honor to Christ and affirms their commitment to each other.The Pastor's Wedding Planner is a beneficial, adaptable resource that will help pastors make every couple's wedding day something special. Perfect for the multi-tasking m...

Study after study has shown that public speaking ability is the No. 1 factor that influences a person's ability to climb the career ladder. The ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively in front of other people even outweighs "who you know."This resource is a gold mine for those who find themselves speaking, making a presentation for school, leading a class at church, giving a demonstration at work, or introducing a public event.Stan will share his own proven methods as well as tips ga...

Therefore go and make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20.)As Christians we are called to spread Christ's message of love to the world, but it's estimated that as many as 96% of churches do not have an identifiable witnessing plan in place to help people effectively and lovingly share God's message of hope with their friends and neighbors.Created from a strategy used by missionaries and native Christians in South America, Each One Win One offers everyone-laypeople as well as church leaders-a comprehe...

Today pastors and church leaders have an unparalleled opportunity to shape a biblical vision for Kingdom giving. Based on the foundational premise that stewardship is the management of time, talents, and treasure, authors Stan Toler and Elmer Towns set forth a vision for pastors and church leaders to shape the thinking in the pews. Developing a Giving Church provides guidance for shaping a giving environment, suggestions for developing committed steward leaders, and counsel on biblical stra...

When individuals become Christians something magnificent happens in their lives. They believe in the sacrifice Christ made to save them from their sins; they're ready to begin a brand new life, hand-in-hand with Christ. This new chapter is filled with excitement and possibility, but it also includes steep obstacles and difficult challenges. Many things will be different. Attitudes, behaviors, and even some relationships will change. As new believers embark on the journey of faith, they need i...

Discover Intriguing Keys to Personal and Professional Suc-cess. The Relational Leaders is a parable that amplifies busi-ness success through growing and achieving successful rela-tionships and living a balanced life as a leader. Keith Richards needs something new. A successful stockbro-ker married to a gorgeous wife, he has it all or so it appears. But this morning he impulsively walks out of his Detroit of-fice and catches the first plane to Seattle...heading to Mac's Place, a neighborhoo...

According to author and leadership specialist Stan Toler, our attitudes have enormous power to interpret, shape, and change our world. The Power of Your Attitude will help you analyze your thinking and get to the root of negative feelings and habits that undermine your happiness and success.