Martha Bolton

Do you know a friend or have a spouse who's getting a little older and could use some ribs tickling? Could you use a perspective-altering, shot-in-the-arm about how to look at the minor aches and pains of going over the hill? For some, getting older is definitely not a laughing matter. For Martha Bolton, however, there's one lesson she's learned that makes aging easier--laughter and longevity go hand-in-hand! Like other top Christian humorists Barbara Johnson and Patsy Clairmont, Bolton's humor is based in a faith that teaches while it makes you laugh. In Didn't My Skin Used to Fit, the message is that life after forty can be as much fun (even more so) than life before forty. When you can't stop the crow's-feet from walking over your face, it's time to laugh about it.

Didn't My Skin Used to Fit?

Rick Burgess

Bubba Bussey

"A look at the world as seen through the eyes of comical radio talk show hosts, Rick and Bubba"--Provided by publisher.

Rick and Bubba's Expert Guide to God, Country, Family, and Anything Else We Can Think of

In this devotional, Martha Bolton relies on her understanding of teens and her great sense of humor to teach young people how to grow closer to God and live wholesome lives. This collection of 90 devotions entertains and instructs youths in practical spiritual living.

Wise Words to Tickle Your Funny Bone and Make You Think

If the Pasta Wiggles, Don't Eat It-- and Other Good Advice

"Join Emmy-nominated comedy writer Martha Bolton on an absolutely hilarious journey through the Bible in this laughter-packed book. Her zany wit will brighten your day and leave you chuckling with joy as you rediscover the Bible through the eyes of humor.Comments that might have been overheard during Egypt's plague of flies:You left the screen door open again, didn't you, Abigail?Waiter, I think there are 4,000 flies in my soup.Where are all those frogs now that we need them, huh?Just how many pounds do these 'No-Pest Strips' hold anyway?All I know, Omar, is you can't have a beauty contest when the contestants are drawing this many flies.""

A Funny Thing Happened on My Way Through the Bible

She lost he first natural child in miscarriage, gave birth to her second who was stillborn, and stood by as her third had two major heart surgeries before the age of three.

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Start Laughing

19 humorous sketches and monologues. Laugh at the frustrations of Christmas while being reminded of the importance and glory of the occasion.

A Look at Christmas Through Sketches and Monologues for All Ages

Tangled in the Tinsel

Mark Lowry

On Christmas Eve, Piper the hyper mouse discovers that it is better to give than to receive.

Piper's Night Before Christmas

If anyone ought to stand back and occasionally look at life through the funny bone, it's Christians. Martha Bolton helps us do that. She takes a humorous look at life, church, and the family.

A Humorous Look at Life, Church, and the Family

If You Can't Stand the Smoke, Get Out of My Kitchen

Levi and John Troyer are twins, but they are complete opposites. John is a hard worker who puts faith, their father, and the family farm before everything else in his life. Levi's total focus is baseball. Using a fence post for a bat, he often shirks his responsibilities around the farm, opting for a game of ball instead. When he's not playing his favorite sport, he's trying to win the heart of pretty Hannah Weaver, otherwise known as the "only Amish girl who can't cook." But when sports talent scout Phil Watson discovers Levi and his incredible pitching arm and offers him a chance to go pro, even Hannah can't stop Levi from seeking a career in the majors, leaving their community and the Amish lifestyle behind. Sibling rivalry, untold secrets, broken paths, and plenty of surprises await the Troyer family as this story of a son's dream and a father's love unfolds. Can an Amish ballplayer make it in the world of professional baseball-and at what cost? Will Hannah wait for the man she loves? Will John ever accept his brother? And in the end, will any of the family finally make it home again? "Anything Martha Bolton writes, I read. Not just because she's hilarious, but because she spins a great yarn that takes me to better places than I'd hoped to visit, places that nourish my soul. You'll love this book. I sprained my wrist turning pages." -Phil Callaway, best-selling author of Laughing Matters and host of Laugh Again radio "A heartwarming depiction of Amish life, a woman's love for her man, and a man's love of baseball. Bolton hits it way out of the park " -Beverly Lewis, author of The Shunning "Love baseball? Love a good father-son story? Then you're going to love this fun and powerful novel by my good friend, Martha Bolton. After all, if an Amish man can run for president (as he did in her first novel, Josiah for President), then why can't one take on the professional sports world? The Home Game - it's got my vote " -Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, 1996-2007, Presidential Candidate, Fox News Host

The Home Game

Brad Dickson

A Self-Help Spoof for the Life Impaired Right here in this book store, you can find hundreds of them -- self-help books. They tell you how to improve your finances, lose weight, age gracefully, and influence people. But even after reading all those books, you're still a mess. It can only mean one thing: maybe life's just not that into you. Once you open you mind to this possibility, you can quit beating yourself up. It's all about attitude. It's about the find art of whining. It's about losing your shirt, but keeping your dignity. It's about being dull and boring, but making it work for you. It's about losing friends and influencing nobody. It's about just saying no to dieting because, well, let's be honest, carbs just taste good. A hilarious, good-natured spoof on more that fifty self-help books, this book will leave you feeling better about who you are and laughing your way to becoming the person God created you to be.

When You feel Like the World's Voted You Off

Maybe Life's Just Not That Into You

Author Martha Bolton, popular humorist and longtime staff writer for Bob Hope, shares her wit and warmth in these charming books. Whimsical art, carefully chosen quotes, lighthearted messages, humorous lists, and gift coupons for the grateful recipient make these fun books a joy to give and receive.

The Official Mom Book

When Piper the mouse sneaks into the circus and "borrows" different things, he learns a lesson about honesty.

The Adventures of Piper the Hyper Mouse

Piper Steals the Show!

"Comedienne Martha Bolton mixes humorous anecdotes about life after fifty with touching stories about what life's all about to help ease the way through middle age"--Provided by publisher.

7 Steps to Nodding Off at Your Full Potential

Your Best Nap Now

This best-selling author's take on middle age will leave readers laughing aloud and will help you face the day with a smile.

Growing Your Own Turtleneck...and Other Benefits of Aging

Linda Hope

For five decades, comedian, actor, singer, dancer, and entertainer Bob Hope (1903–2003) traveled the world performing before American and Allied troops and putting on morale-boosting USO shows. Dear Bob . . . : Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II tells the story of Hope’s remarkable service to the fighting men and women of World War II, collecting personal letters, postcards, packages, and more sent back and forth among Hope and the troops and their loved ones back home. Soldiers, nurses, wives, and parents shared their innermost thoughts, swapped jokes, and commiserated with the “G.I.s’ best friend” about war, sacrifice, lonely days, and worrisome, silent nights. The Entertainer of the Century performed for millions of soldiers in person, in films, and over the radio. He visited them in the hospitals and became not just a pal but their link to home. This unforgettable collection of letters and images, many of which remained in Hope’s personal files throughout his life and now reside at the Library of Congress, capture a personal side of both writer and recipient in a very special and often-emotional way. This volume heralds the voices of those servicemen and women whom Hope entertained and who, it is clear, delighted and inspired him.

Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II

Dear Bob . . .

Presents four stories in which Piper the Hyper Mouse learns the blessings of God's plans for sleep and rest, the importance of telling the truth, the value of sharing with others, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Piper's Great Adventures

For all the times in your life when you simply can't contain your joy, this book helps the reader rejoice in the Wow! moments of life. With lists and fun stories, Wow! is a pick-me-up even for those who aren't down

Celebrations for the Successes of Life

Wow! GIFT

Personal stories offer insight into Scriptural values as found in the Psalms and encourage a deeper relationship with God.

Real Life Insights from the Book of Psalms

When You Walk Through Green Pastures... Watch Where You Step

Christin Ditchfield

Depression, fear, a sense of unworthiness, and unfulfilled dreams can make women retreat to their beds—figuratively and literally—and refuse to face life. Yet most of the time, hiding in bed makes matters worse. Who needs emotional bedsores? Authors Martha Bolton and Christin Ditchfield gently show women how to climb out from under their emotional bedcovers, face their fears and doubts, and step into the lives God has planned for them. Can I Just Hide in Bed ’til Jesus Comes Back? faces down the fear, depression, and unfulfilled dreams that cripple many women to the point of wanting to crawl in bed—for the rest of their lives. Compiled as a collection of short, mostly humorous and warmhearted stories, it offers readers practical, concrete steps to help them move forward when they are ready. Essays are interspersed with special humor features such as “Top Ten” lists, while “Whenever You’re Ready” sections offer Scriptures, journaling questions, and practical suggestions for “putting your feet on the floor” and “taking a few steps forward.” The book addresses four themes:Facing feelings of fear, anxiety, discouragement, and depressionFacing people and relationship issuesFacing the pain of grief and lossFacing life—and getting yours back

Facing Life with Courage, Not Comforters

Can I Just Hide in Bed 'til Jesus Comes Back?

When sweating the small stuff gets to be a way of life, this book can help keep things in perspective. Packed with anecdotes, quotes, and more, Ha! can make even the grayest day full of sunshine with it's humorous look at the lighter side of life. A great gift for the lover of laughter in your life!

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