Most Popular Books by Martha Bolton

In Who Put the Pizza in the VCR? Martha describe trying situations that every parent faces. For instance, did you ever wonder when it was the right time to change the baby''s diaper? Just ask Martha. From the somewhat facetious to the downright hilarious, she provides a humor break that every grownup will enjoy.

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.

In the style of top-selling If the Pasta Wiggles and Never Ask Delilah for a Trim, this upbeat youth devotional offers fresh insight on the truths of the letter of James. Ninety short, attention-getting reflections help teens think about how they conduct their relationships with others and calls them to a higher standard of love. Each devotion contains a Scripture passage, a short prayer, and a pointed "bumper sticker" thought to remember and ponder. Ideal for parents, teachers and youth workers who want to get teens into the Bible.

A three-month devotional based on the Gospel of Matthew, providing for each day a short devotion, thoughts to ponder, a Bumper Sticker for the Day, a Scripture to Stand On, and a brief prayer.

A popular writer of books for teens gently advises readers on how to deal with a wide variety of loss: death of parent, siblings and friends; runaways and suicide; divorce and broken relationships; and many other causes of grief.

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

A little mouse has trouble sleeping until his father tells him about God''s wonderful gift of dreams.

A Bolton monologue collection that includes modern characters and biblical ones, subjects ranging from church situations to family issues.

In a world that is constantly changing, there is one thing that remains constant-the power of laughter. Since we can''t stop all the changes that keep happening to our bodies and our world as we live life on the north side of fifty, we can still laugh and learn from them. So if you love recalling the fun and simplicity of yesteryear, if you enjoyed other humor books about "middle age" by Martha Bolton, then you''ll love The Whole World is Changing...and I''m Too Hot To Care. You''ll laugh, you might even cry, and even though you still won''t be able to stop the world or your body from changing, after reading this light-hearted take on aging and life, the changes might not bother you as much.

In this revue collection, Mrs. Bolton once again tackles the daily highs and lows of Christian family life, though, according to her, ''there are certainly many more highs than lows.'' Those who have seen Jeremiah People probably have seen Club Family--it was the heart of their touring show (with music) a few years ago. As a sketch revue, these 21 sketches and commercials (there are a few new ones) will provide a full evening of comedy and truth.

Martha manages to tickle the funny bone while delivering messages about honesty, selfishness, trust and other issues audiences face in their relationships.

Most nativity plays or musicals are rather straight forward and humorless--not so Bethlehem''s Big Night. Noted humorist Martha Bolton takes the age-old Christmas story and introduces some genuine characters like the two innkeepers'' wives who vie for customers with their "vacancy" and "no vacancy" signs. Music by Bill Wolaver matches Martha''s lyrics to a tee. The tee can stand for "Townspeople" who make up a chorus and have speaking lines.Also included in the book are five holiday-Christmas sketches: "The Scrooge Patrol," "The Sweatshop," "Tree Top," "Shopper Stopper," and "I Did It All Myself." Set Requirements: One skyline set Cast: 8 male, 7 female, 7 persons, extras Performance Time: 45 minutes Suggested Use: A Christmas musical for church services, dinner theatre, or entertainment for any kind of seasonal event.

"La autora, Martha Bolton, con un espiritu perspicaz, maduro y divertido nos presenta en esta coleccion una serie de comedias y monologos cortos, atractivos e inspiradores, que hacen posible que las historias de la Biblia cobren vida al ser leidas o representadas. Cada obra esta adecuada para presentarse tanto dentro como fuera de la iglesia. Los manuscristos estan enfocados a audiencias de jovenes y adultos.48 paginas.

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

In this practical, laugh-filled guide to emceeing, Bolton dips into her tried-and-true bag of successful tricks and comes up with a book of creative routines that will ''professionalize'' many church programs--such as all kinds of appreciation events, numerous roasts and testimonials for the folks you like the best, quips and gags to use at fund-raisers, introduction for guest speakers of many persuasions, timefillers when the mike isn''t working or the guest speaker is late. There''s something for just about any occasion. There''s nothing else like this on the market.

In the style of top-selling If the Pasta Wiggles, Don''t Eat It, this upbeat youth devotional offers fresh insight on the truths of the Book of Psalms. Ninety short, attention-getting reflections help teens think about their personal relationship with God. Each devotion contains a Scripture passage, a short prayer, and a pointed bumper sticker thought to ponder. Generous servings of humor throughout the book motivate kids to read Scripture. Ideal for parents, teachers, and youth workers who want to get teens into the Bible.

There is life after fifty. In case you were wondering. And best-selling author and very funny lady Martha Bolton is here to wax hilarious on every part of it -- from the perils of exercise to the puzzling tradition of fruitcake, the annoyance of tailgaters to the miraculous powers of pie. Martha''s humour is just as clever (and needed) as ever -- she takes on nutritional labelling, iPhones, and the upside of a recession. With chapters like, ''When One Door Closes, It''s Usually on My Foot'' and ''12-Step Program for Buffet Addicts'', she will have you laughing your socks off. She also writes touching pieces about the things she misses -- land lines, in-store coffee shops, hand-written letters, dressing up, her parents -- and the one thing that grounds her: her faith in God. Laugh along with Martha as she reminds you of what is truly important and turns the normal stuff of life -- after fifty -- into riotous fun.

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.