God Has Never Failed Me, But He Sure Has Scared Me to Death a Few Times!

God Has Never Failed Me, But He's Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times by Stan Toler is a humorous yet powerful look at clinging to faith in the midst of adversity. Toler, who won me over with The Buzzards are Circling But God's Not Finished With Me Yet, is like the perfect pastor. He starts each chapter with a humorous anecdote and then uses that to bring the reader to understand his point. Then when attention may drift, he uses a powerful personal story to bring it home. Every chapter focuses on trusting in God's faithfulness even when it seems like nothing is going right. God is 100% faithful 100% of the time.Toler keeps the tone light, but he never lets the humor get in the way of his message of hope for readers.

God Has Never Failed Me, But He's Sure Scared Me to Death a Few Times Stan Toler 1995 Reprinted 2009 by David C. Cook Non Fiction/Christian Living Reviewed by Cindy Loven Stan Toler, best-selling author of Re Think Your Life, senior part of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, has brought us a witty, insightful book. A book with filled with wisdom, humor and insights into the problems we face daily. Fifteen chapters, of humorous stories, life changing advice, backed with Scriptural principles. Each chapter has a humorous title, which will catch your attention, and bring you to the Scriptural principle behind the title. Pinto Beans and Fried Bologna- Now That's a Feast of Faith Who Signed Me up for the Whole Day? I've Discovered the Answers to Life and Death--Now If I Could Just Figure Out All That Stuff In Between Hey, Who Stuck That Fork in My Road What Problem? I Went to a Whole Lot of Trouble to Get This Way Are You Undesirable, Unmentionable, or Totally Undone Coping with Life When You Can't Even Figure Out Your Computer Humor Keeps Getting in the Way of My Depression All May be Fair in Love and War, But Not Much in Life Is! When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Challenged I've Gone to Look for Myself. If I Return Before I Get Back, Ask Me to Wait Life's Adventure in Wonderland Never Check Your Oil While Parked on a Hill When Nothing's Happening, Something's Happening Okay, God, If You're Listening, Why Aren't You Answering? All humorous titles, eye catching, with serious nuggets of truth in each chapter. He uses many quotes from different people, including funny or catchy sayings to add to his presentation of the principles he is addressing in each chapter. Most definitely a book to share with others, full of life changing truths. Presented in chapters that can stand alone, it can easily be used as a devotional book.

Stan Toler has written two incredibly witty books: "The Buzzards Are Circling, But God's Not Finished With Me Yet" and "God Has Never Failed Me, But He's Sure Scared Me To Death A Few Times". From the titles and cover art to the last word on the final page of each volume, Toler dishes up the truth of God's Word with wit and wisdom to encourage and give hope to his audience. These books are peppered with pertinent and uplifting scripture that will certainly aid the suffering and the impatient. "The Buzzards Are Circling..." provides encouragement for those who are troubled by painful, tragic circumstances. This book is written with heart-felt sentiment by a man who has walked in the shoes of the suffering. "God Has Never Failed Me..." pours out hope for the audience through laughter and wisdom as they wait on the Lord to act on their behalf.

This book is an easy-read. It consists of inspirational essays that can be fitted into a busy schedule. The authors describe amusing experiences to drive home the point and to make it memorable. This book would make a good gift item.

First off, you have to love the title.The title of this book intrigued me so much I just had to buy my own copy and I've read it twice so far. If you love inspiring stories, anecdotes and word pictures that you will never ever forget, this book is for you.It's a real life - "here's how to apply the Bible to daily life" kind of book. It is funny, it is easy to read and understand and it moved me to tears in several places.Certainly a foundational item for a Christian's library of books. I've already recommended this book to several friends. This book is a solid five stars. There is no *down* side to it - it's all good news!