Bøger af Todd Stocker

"Your Daughter is Dead." On June 3rd, 2009, professional ballerina, Makenzie Stocker walked out her back door, jumped into a friend's car and headed out for a photo shoot. Her beautiful figure was silhouetted against a flawless sunset as the camera caught the last moments of her 18 year old life. Before heading home, Makenzie called her dad and said, "I love you daddy; I'm on my way home." Eight minutes later, the car in which she was a passenger was broadsided and she was killed instantly. Pastor and Author, Todd Stocker, was devastated. Encouraged by a friend, Todd began blogging about the emotional journey on which he found himself. This incredible and emotional book chronicles the year following the accident as Todd was comforted by the Lord in amazing and powerful ways. For more, go to www.toddstocker.com

How I Lost 40 Pounds Without Dieting (Also Available in Kindle) It seems that everybody has the quick fix for a quick weight loss. Books on the market promise to help you lose weight fast and others promise that a pill or juicing or cutting-out-the-carb diets will do the trick. Maybe - But I've come up with 5 proven ways to lose weight and keep it off. This book is perfect for busy people who want to lose weight by a few pounds or those who need a healthy overhaul. Only a few months ago, I weight 231 pounds, was uncomfortable in my clothes and didn't like the way I looked. I was active but just couldn't drop the pounds. But then, I had a Break Through. "What if there was a simple way to lose weight without completely giving up what I loved to eat and drink?" A friend of mine, who was a contestant on The Biggest Looser, told me that what she did on the show was also something I could do at home without the grueling workout schedule and people yelling at you. I couldn't resist. Today I'm healthy, happy and look and feel great! You Can Do It To! In "Break Through Weight Loss - 5 Proven Steps to Get and Stay Healthy, Today," I'll share what I learned and how simple adjustments in your day can cause you to have healthy to extreme weight loss. Here's what you'll learn: How to get mentally prepared to become a different and better person The secret ratio between exercise and nutrition 5 Proven Ways to Get and Stay Healthy, Today Break Through Weight Loss doesn't involve measuring portions, counting calories or only drinking juice. The one secret to making your weight loss last! How to celebrate your weight loss milestones the fun, right way! Much, much, more! If you've ever struggled to lose weight, the proven steps in this book will encourage you to get started and will guide you to lose the weight you want!

It is no secret that life can feel unsettling. Political leaders say one thing and doing another. Shootings from a mad-man claiming to act in the name of God. Natural disasters that flood, burn, or storm their way through people's lives, leaving a wake of destruction in their path. It can all feel overwhelming. So how can you find stability in a world that is seemingly drifting away peace, and basic human kindness? In this book, you'll learn * How to recognize where you find security. * How to move past fear. * How to find and protect your peace. Endorsements: "To increase a boat's speed and agility it would make sense to remove anything of significant weight. And yet there is one very heavy object required for the ultimate safety and protection of everyone on that boat - an anchor. While it may seem to defy common sense, an anchor reminds us life is not all about the speed at which we travel. Rather it's about carefully finding and valuing those anchors in our lives that keep us from crashing on the rocks." - Dan Miller, New York Times bestselling author, 48 Days to the Work You Love. "Stocker's Anchored, for the decidedly Christian reader and seeker, is packed full with inspiring scriptural passages, personal anecdotes of true-to-life stories of life lived on the front lines. There is no shying away or pie-in-the-sky 'easy believe-ism' here, only hard-won, pragmatic guidance and instruction ... all coming from a man who is no stranger to what so many consider the worst kind of loss imaginable: the sudden death of a beloved child. Read Anchored, absorb it, and let it fill you with hope and meaning for living in a world that too often offers the opposite..." - Darrell 'DJ' Rohling, Trauma Psychologist & author of Ford's Crossing, a novel.

"You're gross!" Most of us have told ourselves that at some point in our lives. Maybe you think that about yourself right now and feel pretty deflated. What if there was a way to improve your image and it didn't have to do with makeup, hairstyles or surgery? You can improve your image. This book will show you how. Perfect for the middle school or high school reader. "I wasn't sure what to expect, but I really liked reading this book!" - Madaline.

Forty years ago, ROSEMONT was a thriving town with high potential. The heartbeat of the town was a famous rose garden that provided the world with largest and most pristine roses. After the murder of the most beloved member and owner of the garden, Rose Hale, accusations flew, people turned on each other and the town dwindled to a few residents who barely acknowledged each others existence. That is, until ten year old Gracie Franks and her family became stranded within it's borders. After hearing about the towns beautiful past, Gracie decides to find the rose garden and restore it and the town to its former glory. During her adventure, she uncovers the town's ugly past but becomes instrumental in providing hope and strength. This is a story of tragedy, forgiveness and restoration. And it all begins in a town called ROSEMONT. "I couldn't put this book down! I fell in love with the characters and it had me guessing till the very end! I highly recommend this book." Joanne

Todd had the perfect life; a thriving ministry, a happy and healthy family and a bright future. All of it was interrupted when his oldest daughter, Makenzie, was killed in a traffic accident. Needing to heal, Todd took a leave of absence from ministry and went to work for a friend's company that refines gold and silver. As a refiner, Todd realized that the process of refining metal paralleled the grief and healing that his family and he was experiencing. In his book, "REFINED," Todd examines principles that help answer the questions that surface when pain and tragedy poke their noses into our lives.Whether you have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one or struggle with the daily frustrations of life, "REFINED" will help you understand what God may be up to.

"Recent high profile business disasters have reminded us that intellect, aggressive drive and 80 hour weeks are not the essential ingredients for business success. In delightful story form, "Becoming The Fulfilled Leader" captures the soul of business and reminds us that serving people is the greatest act of love - and the most direct path to "uncommon" success in business and a life worth living. - Dan Miller, author 48 Days to the Work You Love ___________ Mike Worthington had it all. Having built his advertising firm to be one of the top in the industry, Mike was deemed successful by all of the societal standards. But now, after neglecting key personal and professional leadership principles, his company and his life were on the verge of collapse. That is, until he met a simple janitor named Chuck. This is a story of two people who became unlikely friends and the conversations that produced fulfillment in the heart of a creative personality. The 10 Personal Leadership Principles: "It's How You Respond That Matters" "Slow Down and Gain Perspective" "Pursue A 'Fulfilled' Life" "Stay In Touch With Those You Serve" "Put People First" "Be Aware" "Be Your True You" "Learn How to Delegate" "Do What It Takes To Do What You Love" "Always Fly High"

Leadership doesn't begin with what you do but with who you are. This book describes 3 practices that every leader should work on to become a healthy and long-lasting leader.

Infinite Playlists is a handy guide to healthy conversation between parents and kids. Writing as both father and music-lover, Stocker calls parents to recognize music as a gift from God so they can help their kids determine the emotional, physical, and spiritual influences of their song choices. He offers a balanced look at the difference between Christian and secular music, and gives practical guidelines parents and kids can follow to choose appropriate music-together.