Max Lucado

Føler du deg utrygg? Er du overveldet av problemene du møter eller smerten du går igjennom? Kanskje bærer du på sår fra fortiden, er skuffet over nåtiden, eller bekymret for framtiden. Du er i så fall ikke alene. De gode nyhetene er at det finnes håp. I Urokkelig håp viser Max Lucado oss tolv av Bibelens mest betydningsfulle løfter, og utruster deg til å overvinne livets stormer og vanskelige omstendigheter. For hvert problem du møter, har Gud gitt deg et løfte. Hva er livet ditt bygd på - livets omstendigheter eller Guds løfter? Svaret på dette spørsmålet forandrer alt. Bli med Max når han ser nærmere på Bibelens ubrytelige løfter og viser deg hvordan du kan leve med urokkelig håp. «Livet blir ikke som vi forventet at det ville bli, og håp er ofte en mangelvare. Det er da vi må bestemme hva vi vil sette vårt håp til. Med en pastors omsorg og en venns hjerte leder Max oss tilbake til den eneste varige kilden til håp; Guds løfter. Denne boken bare må du lese om du har slitt med å finne mening, kjempet mot motløshet, eller mistet din tiltro.» - Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselgende forfatter

Un estudio bíblico de 10 secciones en el que Max Lucado le lleva a conocer a profundidad a 10 mujeres de la Biblia y lo que se puede aprender de sus experiencias. Ni siquiera sabemos algunos de sus nombres. A algunas se las menciona sólo por su nacionalidad. A otras se las conoce sólo por el lugar en donde vivían. Algunas llegarían a ser reinas, en tanto que otras vivirían en los márgenes de la sociedad. Una daría luz a una nación, y otra daría a luz al Mesías. A menudo se pasa por alto su cultura o se resta la importancia a las contribuciones de las mujeres, y sin embargo los escritores de las Escrituras hallaron a estas mujeres y el papel que ellas cumplieron asombrosamente para narrar la historia de Dios. Al estudiar las vidas de las mujeres de la Biblia hallamos verdades importantes que Dios quiere que captemos. Vivieron en un mundo diferente al nuestro, pero nosotros enfrentamos las mismas circunstancias que ellas. Y sin embargo, incluso más, estas mujeres nos muestran que hay un Dios que nos ve, y ve dónde estamos, y nos ama por lo que somos. Es el que se cierne sobre todas las páginas de la Biblia, forjando vidas, rescatando corazones, sanando enfermedades, revivificando a la vida lo que estuvo muerto, y asignando altas vocaciones a los que escogen seguirle y tienen fe en él. En este cuaderno de trabajo de 10 sesiones, Max Lucado relata algunas de las experiencias favoritas de estas 10 mujeres: Sara, Abigaíl, Ester, la samaritana, María Magdalena y otras, y describe lo que las distinguió. CADA SESIÓN INCLUYE:50 estudios bíblicos a profundidad para ayudarle a estudiar los relatos bíblicosPuntos diarios para recordar, para ayudarle a resumir los puntos claveOraciones diarias para ayudarle a concentrar sus pensamientos y avanzar en su tiempo de quietudVersículos semanales para memorizar para ayudarle a guardar en su corazón la palabra de DiosNotas adicionales para ayudarle a dirigir a un grupo en este estudioDiez Mujeres de la Biblia es ideal para uso individual o de un grupo pequeño. Ten Women of the Bible As we study the lives of the women in the Bible, we find important truths that God wants us to grasp. They lived in a different world than our own, but we find ourselves facing the same issues they faced. Yet even more, these women show us there is a God who sees us where we are and loves us for who we are. He is the one who hovers over all the pages of the Bible, shaping lives, rescuing hearts, healing sicknesses, raising what was dead to life, and assigning high callings to those who choose to follow him and have faith in him. In this 10-session workbook, Max Lucado tells some of his favorite accounts of these ten women—Sarah, Abigail, Esther, the Samaritan Woman, Mary Magdalene, and others—and describes what set them all apart. EACH SESSION INCLUDES50 in-depth Bible studies to help you navigate the stories in ScriptureDaily points to remember to help you summarize the key pointsDaily prayers to help you focus your thoughts and move into your quiet timeWeekly memory verses to help you hide God's word in your heartAdditional notes to help you lead a group through the studyTen Women of the Bible is ideal for both individual use and for study in a small-group setting.

Du är inte ensam. Det finns någon som alltid är med dig, som alltid finns nära och som alltid bryr sig. Han som skapade hela universum, som får världen att snurra - Han är med dig. Inte bara under glädjefyllda dagar. Inte bara under tuffa dagar. Gud är med dig varje dag och Han är på din sida och vill dra dig närmare Honom. Detta är budskapet i den välkände och uppskattade författaren Max Lucados nya andaktsbok. De 365 andakterna och bibelorden fungerar som dagliga, konkreta påminnelser om att Gud verkligen är med dig varje dag, under varje steg på din resa. Mer än 120 miljoner läsare har funnit inspiration och uppmuntran genom Max Lucados böcker. Han bor med sin fru Denalyn och deras busfrö till hund, Andy, i San Antonio, Texas där han arbetar i Oak Hills Church.

El afamado autor Max Lucado ha descubierto que nada reanima el alma sedienta, como las promesas de Dios. Cada capítulo de este libro explora una infinita promesa que guiará al lector a vivir su vida basándose en verdades permanentes y encontrará una esperanza que es un ancla para su alma, inamovible e inquebrantable. En estos tiempos es difícil encontrar esperanza pues la vida está llena de problemas, pero la Palabra de Dios está llena de promesas.¿Qué se está tambaleando en tu mundo? ¿Es posible que sea tu futuro, tu fe, tu familia, o tus finanzas? Este es un mundo inestable. ¿Necesitas algo de esperanza inconmovible? En Esperanza Inconmovible, Max Lucado despliega una docena de las promesas más significativas de la Biblia, con las que nos capacita para superar circunstancias difíciles, sentir seguridad duradera, y tomar decisiones sabias. Estas promesas funcionan y te mantienen seguro en medio de las más terribles tormentas. Cuando los vientos y las olas de la vida azotan, las promesas de Dios son como las luces a la orilla del mar, que nos guían a casa. Y puesto que su Palabra es inquebrantable, nuestra esperanza es inconmovible. Unshakable HopeThe famous author Max Lucado has discovered that nothing revives the thirsty soul, like the promises of God. Each chapter of this book explores an infinite promise that will guide the reader to live his life based on permanent truths, and will find a hope that is an anchor for the soul, unshakable and immovable. In these times it is difficult to find hope because life is full of problems, but the Word of God is full of promises. What is shaking in your world? Could it be your future, your faith, your family, or your finances? This is an unstable world. Do you need some unshakable hope? In Unshakable Hope (Spanish Edition), Max Lucado unfolds a dozen of the most significant promises in the Bible, enabling us to overcome difficult circumstances, feel enduring security, and make wise decisions. These promises work and keep you safe in the midst of the most terrible storms. When the winds and waves of life blow, the promises of God are like the lights on the seashore that guide us home. And since his Word is unshakable, our hope is unshakable.

In Our Ultimate Hope, Max Lucado unpacks the undeniable problem of fallen mankind and the unshakable promise God offers of “no condemnation.” With scripted prayers and guided questions to help renew your soul, Our Ultimate Hope is the perfect companion to Unshakable Hope. The realization of our moral debt sends some people into a frenzy of good works. Life becomes an unending quest to do enough, be better, accomplish more. A pursuit of piety. We attend church, tend to the sick, go on pilgrimages, and go on fasts. Yet deep within is the gnawing fear, What if, having done all that, I’ve not done enough? Other people respond to the list, not with activity, but unbelief. They throw up their hands and walk away exasperated. No God would demand so much. He can’t be pleased. He can’t be satisfied. He must not exist. If he does exist, he is not worth knowing. Two extremes. The legalist and the atheist. The worker desperate to impress God. The unbeliever convinced there is no God. Can you relate to either of the two? Do you know the weariness that comes from legalism? Do you know the loneliness that comes from atheism? What do we do? Are despair and disbelief the only options? Join Max on a soul-renewing guide through Scripture’s ultimate hope: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).

Get to know the God who keeps His promises. Unshakable Hope Promise Book, by bestselling author Max Lucado, explores the promises God made to His people throughout the Bible and how they are relevant to your life today. Get ready to discover the amazing plans and promises God has just for you! What would you do tomorrow if you had no fear? How would you live your life if you knew that the promises in the Bible are for you? What if God Himself put promises there meant for you and has an amazing plan for your life? In Unshakable Hope Promise Book: Student Edition, Max Lucado shows you how God has kept His promises in the lives of His people for all of history. Using examples from biblical characters and current examples from teens like you, Max will help you explore and understand the ways God has kept His promises then and how He keeps them now. Embrace an exciting faith-filled life as you work through stories, Scripture, and journaling questions in Unshakable Hope Promise Book.

Find security and hope in a broken world through the unshakable promises of God. Join New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he leads you through 30 life-changing promises from God in Praying the Promises. You'll experience a more intimate and effective prayer life and a deeper faith in the God who keeps every promise. Join Max as he invites you to:Discover a deeper understanding of the peace and security God offers His peopleLearn from the stories of God's faithfulness and identify tangible ways to implement faith into your own prayer lifeDevelop a deeper appreciation for the biblical people of faith, reflections, and prayers so you can see a clearer picture of how God is the rock you can build your life upon Praying the Promises is a great gift for birthdays, clergy appreciation, holiday gift giving, or to give to someone needing encouragement. Inside you'll discover:30 sections grouped by Scripture driven promises from GodThoughtful teachings from Max which can be read collectively or as a 30-day devotionalScripture that reinforces each promisePrayers to help you pray God’s promises Whether you are a lifelong believer or if faith is a brand-new adventure, Praying the Promises helps you connect with the God who has kept His promises since the beginning of time and will continue to do so for eternity.

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES! Whose approval do you hope to win? Friends? Coworkers? Someone in your family? What about God? Do you sometimes wonder if you need to do more to earn his approval? Religious teachers in the early church were insisting that faith was not enough, that being right with God required something more. Early Christians were almost ready to accept and follow these extra requirements. This disturbed the apostle Paul. So he reminded the believers that salvation isn't based on following a religious code. Nor is it based on what we do (or don't do) or what we know or feel. Nothing is required on our part, except to believe. In showing us the profound difference between living by law and living by grace, he reminds us that we are indeed free in Christ. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Galatians, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:Salvation comes by grace, not works. We should bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We will reap in life what we have sown in life. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES! Is there anything more elegant than a wedding? Candles bathe a chapel in gold. Groomsmen and bridesmaids descend the aisles with bouquets of newness. And the groom stands at the front, longing for that moment his bride will appear and step toward him to start their new life together. In Ephesians, Paul reminds us that Jesus is also longing for the day he will be united with the church—his bride in all her beauty. Paul's letter celebrates the beauty of the church and gives us wonderful examples and overviews of a Christian life. Paul shows us how to walk worthy of Christ as we live our life for God. His focus on the beauty of the church reminds us that through salvation we become a part of God's family: a place where we can experience true belonging. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Ephesians, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:We have many spiritual blessings through Christ. Each believer is gifted through the Spirit of God. Our faith should work its way into all of our relationships. Our spiritual strength comes from God through his Word and our faith. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES! In an era marked by frustration, could you use more contentment? In a world filled with anxieties, worries, and fears, could you stand to have a bit more joy? The believers in Philippi were struggling. They were trying to grow in faith and live for Christ. Trying to deal with conflict and threats of persecution. The apostle Paul was stuck in a Roman prison when he wrote to this young church. His letter could have focused on his own troubles. Instead, he wrote about living a life full of joy, peace, and contentment. Paul's confidence reminds us of God's wisdom and control in the difficult moments of life. His excitement challenges us in this guide to joy. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Philippians, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:By faith we have Christ in us because of the Spirit of God. Only Christ can bring salvation. Christian unity encourages our faith. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES! Do you remember when God amazed you? When he marvelously provided for you? Sadly, sometimes we forget God's mercy. The early believers in the Colossian church had forgotten too. Instead, they were impressed by spiritual claims from false teachers. The apostle Paul's letters reminded them that Jesus is all we will ever need. Paul encourages. He challenges. He gives principles for living and interacting at work, in our families, and our churches. Paul also knew that one of his friends had been betrayed and had every reason to seek revenge. So Paul wrote to Philemon encouraging him to rise above his hurt and show mercy, forgiveness, grace, and love. Paul's letters remind us of the difference Christ makes in every aspect of our lives. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Colossians and Philemon, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:Faith, love, and hope are key to following Christ. In Christ Jesus, we have been offered freedom. Because of Jesus, Christians can be as in touch with the next world as this one. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

What feels shaky in your world? Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed by the present, or worried about the future. If so, there is hope. For every problem in life, God has given you a promise. In the New York Times bestselling book, Unshakable Hope, Max Lucado unpacks 12 of the Bible’s most significant promises, equipping you to overcome difficult circumstances by keeping your focus on the hope found in the promises of Scripture. Whether it’s heart disease or cancer, job failure or addiction, natural disasters or family disasters, mass murders or mental illness, there are so many reasons to be overwhelmed and hope can feel hard to come by. Now more than ever, we need the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God. In this book, you will be reminded that God’s promises are irrevocable because:God is unchangingGod is faithfulGod is strongGod cannot lieWhat is your life built on—the circumstances of life or the promises of God? The answer to that question changes everything. Join Max as he takes a closer look at Scripture’s unbreakable promises and shows you how to live with unshakable hope.

Punchinello lebte mit den anderen Wemmicks in der Stadt Wemmick. Das waren Holzpuppen, die von einem Holzschnitzer erschaffen wurden. Die Wemmicks steckten sich gegenseitig Sternchen für gutes Verhalten, Erfolge oder Schönheit an. Graue Punkte verteilten sie für schlechtes Benehmen, Ungeschicklichkeit oder Hässlichkeit. Punchinello gehörte zu den Holzpuppen, die immer nur Punkte erhielten. Das machte ihn ganz traurig. Niedergedrückt ging er durchs Leben. Eines Tages traf er Lucia, die weder Sternchen noch Punkte hatte. Punchinello wollte wissen, warum Lucia so anders war. Sie schickte Punchinello zu Eli, dem Holzschnitzer, der alle Wemmicks gemacht hatte. Eli sagte zu Punchinello: "Du bist einmalig, weil ich dich lieb habe." Als Punchinello begann, dem Holzschnitzer zu glauben, fielen alle seine Punkte ab. Ein kleiner Punchinello steckt in jedem von uns. Wir machen uns abhängig von unserem Aussehen, unseren Leistungen und unseren Erfolgen. Punchinello macht die Erfahrung, dass sein Wert nicht von den anderen Holzpuppen bestimmt wird, sondern von seinem Schöpfer. Er lernt, wie wichtig es ist, sich darin nicht von anderen beeinflussen zu lassen. Diese Mut machende Botschaft steht im Zentrum von Du bist einmalig , das nun als Pappbilderbuch für die ganz Kleinen erscheint. Auch Erwachsene werden an diesem Büchlein große Freude haben. Verkaufsargumente ? Pappbilderbuch nun für die ganz Kleinen ? pädagogisch wertvoll ? Der Bestseller in neuer Aufmachung

Do you ever cry out for Gods attention? Like the blind man who called out for Jesuss healing, have you ever hoped for a miracle if only you could get Gods attention, hoping that he might turn your way and send you relief from lifes burdens? But what happens when we call out to God and hear no answer or receive no miracle? Has God passed us by, or are we missing something else with our blindness? In Tears on the Church House Floor, author Dan Pratt shares a deeply personal story about the grief that he and his family experienced in a traumatic year of their lives, losing a grandson, a mother, and beloved pet. But more than that, it is a story of the incredible God who did not just stop and turn to aid them in a moment; rather, God wove himself into their lives over a fifty-year period to prepare this family for a season of grief. Your tears matter to God. Each tear is collected by his Holy Spirit because he values you and will not leave you alone in your sorrows. While we may not see the whole story at each step in the journey, there is a coming day when we will see clearly all that God has done in our lives.

Hvor bred, hvor dyp og hvor stor er egentlig Guds kjærlighet? Denne varme fortellingen om en gutt, foreldrene hans og det mirakuløse skaperverket vil gi deg svaret. Fra havets vidstrakte bredder til toppen av de høyeste fjell, tar Max Lucado oss med på en oppdagelsesreise som viser hvordan skaperverket uttrykker Skaperens enestående kjærlighet. Denne vakkert illustrerte historien om Guds kjærlighet som aldri tar slutt vil forbli en favoritt i mange år fremover.

Do you want to overcome your anxiety? Do you want to be free from the worries that weigh you down? If you're trembling on a tightrope of fear and worry, get ready for the best trade ever: your cares for God's calm. That's God's offer. Bestselling author Max Lucado understands what it's like to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. In Trade Your Cares for Calm, you'll learn how to:Exchange your burdens for an abundance of mercy, gratitude, and trustReplace striving and stress with a faith-filled life, so you can see God's goodnessFeel calm in chaos and find peace through prayerMake faith, not fear, your default reaction to circumstancesImagine being able to walk away from worry, conquer the need to control, get rid of guilty, and end if-only thinking. Trade Your Cares for Calm is:For men and women of all ages wanting to achieve personal growthGreat for any gift giving occasion--the perfect size to fit in your bag, on your nightstand, or in a gift basketA beautiful hardcover book with a sewn-in gold ribbon bookmark

Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life. Do you ever have an overwhelming sense of dread? Bombarded with “what-if’s,” always on edge, preparing for something bad to happen? According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950s. Chances are, you or someone you know seriously struggles with anxiety. New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado knows what it feels like to be overcome by the worries and fear of life, which is why he is dedicated to helping readers take back control of their minds and, as a result, their lives. In this 64-page booklet based on one of Max’s bestselling books, Anxious for Nothing, you’ll find:An 11-week practical plan to overcome anxietyWeekly Scripture verses for meditationWeekly prayers to reframe anxious thoughtsStop letting anxiety rule the day and join Max on the journey to true freedom by the power of the Spirit.