Max Lucado

Grace. We talk as though we understand the term. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. Musicians speak of a grace note. We describe an actress as gracious, a dancer as graceful. We use the word for hospitals, baby girls, kings, and premeal prayers. We talk as though we know what grace means. But do we really understand it? Have we settled for wimpy grace? It politely occupies a phrase in a hymn, fits nicely on a church sign. Never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Max Lucado asks a deeper question: Have you been changed by grace? Shaped by grace? Strengthened by grace? Emboldened by grace? Softened by grace? Snatched by the nape of your neck and shaken to your senses by grace? God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid to die to ready to fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Let’s make certain grace gets you.

God made only one version of you. He custom designed you for a one-of-a-kind assignment. In his usual creative style, he'll catch your attention, ignite your passion for life, and get you off on a good start, based on the plan God has for you as a unique individual. There is only one of you and God has chosen for you a one-of-a-kind assignment. You can be everything God wants you to be. Yes, you can be everything God wants you to be.

One Day in the Life of ChristCall it a tapestry of turmoil: a noisy pictorial in which the golden threads of triumph knot against the black, frazzled strings of tragedy. Call it a symphony of emotions: a sunrise-to-sunset orchestration of extremes. One score is brassy with exuberance—the next moans with sorrow. Whatever you call it—call it real. Author Max Lucado calls it “the second-most stressful day in the life of our Savior.” Before the morning becomes evening Jesus has reason to weep, then run, then shout, then curse, then praise, then doubt. Within a matter of moments his world is turned upside down. Sound familiar? The pink slip comes. The doctor calls. The divorce papers arrive. The check bounces. The life that had been calm is now chaotic. The world that had been serene is now stormy. Assailed by doubts. Pummeled by demands. If you’ve ever wondered if God in heaven can relate to you on earth, then read and reread this pressure-packed day in the life of Christ. It is the only day, aside from the crucifixion, that is recorded in all four gospels. Lucado has interwoven the four accounts in such a way you will be assured that God knows how you feel. And you will be assured that within every torrent there is a calm center—a place you can stand when the wind picks up: the eye of the storm. The book you receive may have a different cover design than shown on the website.

Can you imagine your life without fear? In his book Fearless, Max Lucado offers hope and calm in a time of unprecedented fear in our nation and the world. Now Max's timeless messages are also available in discussion guide and DVD (each sold separately) that can be used for individual reflection or small-group discussion. Fearless draws from Jesus’ encounters with people in frightening situations giving evidence that we can trust God through these scary times. In six sessions, Max takes a close look at our greatest fears and offers scripturally based reassurance and guidance through even the toughest moments of our lives. This discussion guide can be used for personal journaling or as a prompt for open-hearted discussions with your small group. Let Max Lucado show you how to find a sense of peace and security in today's troubled world. Sessions include:Why Are We Afraid? (8:00)Fear of Not Mattering (8:00)Fear of Disappointing God (9:00)Fear of Life's Final Moments (10:00)Fear of Global Calamity (10:30)Fear of God Getting Out of My Box (9:30)Designed for use with the Fearless Video Study (sold separately).

What image best describes your heart? A water-drenched kid in front of an open fire hydrant? Or a bristled desert tumbleweed? You’re acquainted with physical thirst. Stop drinking and see what happens. Coherent thoughts vanish, skin grows clammy, and vital organs shut down. Deprive your body of necessary fluid, and it will tell you. Deprive your soul of spiritual water, and it will tell you. Dehydrated hearts and desperate messages. Snarling tempers. Waves of worry. Growing guilt and fear. Hopelessness. Resentment. Loneliness. Insecurity. But you don’t have to live with a dehydrated heart. God invites you to treat your thirsty soul as you would treat your physical thirst. Just visit the WELL and drink deeply. Receive Christ’s work on the cross,The energy of his Spirit,His lordship over your life,And his unending, unfailing love. Come thirsty and drink the water of life. The book you receive may have a different cover design than shown on the website.

Common people. Maybe you heard their names in a childhood Sunday school class. They're not often the champions or the go-to sermon illustrations. They probably didn't stand at the foot of the cross or even hang next to Jesus on one of their own. But they pepper the pages of the Bible, reminding us that we're not alone. Just like you and me, these ordinary people stumbled and struggled. They faced their own sin and came face to face with a God who not only wipes it away, but also makes the common extraordinary. They discovered that an encounter with the living God changes everything. Dive into the lives of more than twenty of the Bible's most compelling characters through inspirational selections from the writings of bestselling author Max Lucado. An ideal companion volume to Cast of Characters, this book features a whole new cast and the encouragement from their stories.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFear may fill the world but does not have to fill your heart. Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. Layoffs at work. Slowdowns in the economy. Health scares. Division. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into the prison of our anxious minds and keeps us from the freedom Christ offers. New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites us to turn to faith, not fear, as our default reaction to the threats of life. In this book, Max will help you:Find freedom from the fear of insignificance. Take comfort that the Lord will never leave your side. Unleash your worries and become filled with peace. Today, learn to trust more and fear less.

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Stressed out and barely surviving? It can be hard to find perspective on the bad days. Make Every Day Count will help teens find their way forward to bright days and better times. God calls teens to be their authentic self and to gratefully accept each day, even the bad ones. Max Lucado’s signature hopeful words encourage teens to strengthen their faith and seek out God’s glory. Today’s teens are faced with some big issues socially and spiritually, but their own mindset can make the struggle even harder to overcome. Best-selling author Max Lucado meets them there and offers guidance on how to mentally prepare themselves for the day and embrace God’s goodness and faithfulness during trying times. Life is not going to be perfect. When teens understand that and realize that God is their constant source of support, help, and blessings, even the difficult days can be faced with a cheerful spirit. Make Every Day Count…is a devotional for teens, young adults, and college students, ages 13 and upoffers faith-based advice to overcome negative thoughts, become mindful of your actions, and practice scripture-based peace,includes a study guide, making it a great youth bible study, small group focus, or Sunday school discussion, andencourages gratefulness, gratitude, and positive thinking. Make Every Day Count shows readers how to deal with each day?no matter what it throws at them. Real-life teen stories, biblical accounts, and inspiring “Daylifters” encourage teens to make each day count for God

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes! So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. “Your story indwells God’s,” writes Lucado. “This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book … Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will, unveiled according to his calendar. And you are a part of it …” Join Max for an unforgettable journey woven with New Testament stories and contemporary examples of God’s beautiful story-making skills. The beginning of the narrative is legendary, the middle unfolds with surprises still in store, and the ending of your final earthly chapter ushers in a reunion that almost defies description. It’s time to see what your life looks like when God’s story becomes your story.

Is there a cohesive storyline to your life’s daily drama? In God’s Story, Your Story, popular pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado will inspire you to see how your own day-to-day story intersects with God’s grand, overarching epic of everlasting redemption. Your journey of faith will come alive as you explore the divine narrative in New Testament and contemporary characters and discover how the Bible reveals God’s plans for you today. With personal warmth and heartfelt examples, Max peels back the chaos and confusion of your story to reveal God’s loving and orderly purpose and perspective. Whether you are a Bible teacher or a fellow God-seeker, you’ll discover how seeing your life as a chapter in this divine narrative enables you to trust your heavenly Father through any crisis that comes. Join America’s favorite Christian author for a personal look at the story of God’s eternal redemption being told through your individual story right now.

Little Hermie and the baby bug garden friends teach little ones about God’s love for them. God loves all of His creatures. Little Hermie explores all of the ways God loves him and his friends in this sweet board book with glitter on the cover. With over 5.5 million brands units sold, the new Little Hermie books open the wonderful world of the Hermie & Friends garden to an entirely new audience.

Meet Little Hermie—the cutest baby caterpillar in the garden! Little Hermie’s thankful heart shows toddlers how to be thankful for God’s blessings. Little Hermie is thankful for everything God has given him. He goes through his day thanking God for his many blessings in this adorable board book! With over 5.5 million brands units sold, the new Little Hermie books open the wonderful world of the Hermie & Friends garden to an entirely new audience.

Carpools and car crashes, job switches and joint custody, moves and motionlessness. Is there a cohesive storyline to the chaos, confusion, and clutter of your daily life? According to well-loved author Max Lucado, the answer is a resounding yes So what is the text of your life? With his unequaled warmth and honesty, Lucado plumbs the depths of your storyline and comes up smiling. 'Your story indwells God's, ' writes Lucado. 'This is the great promise of the Bible and the hope of this book ... Above and around us God directs a grander saga, written by his hand, orchestrated by his will, unveiled according to his calendar. And you are a part of it ...' Join Max for an unforgettable journey woven with New Testament stories and contemporary examples of God's beautiful story-making skills. The beginning of the narrative is legendary, the middle unfolds with surprises still in store, and the ending of your final earthly chapter ushers in a reunion that almost defies description. It's time to see what your life looks like when God's story becomes your story

Have you ever wondered what the most important part of the Bible is? Among all the do's and don'ts and shoulds and shouldn'ts, do you know what's absolutely essential? Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado teaches us that the answer lies at the foot of the cross. Come with Max as he guides you through the drama of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, bringing to life Peter's denial, Pilate's hesitancy, and John's loyalty. No Wonder They Call Him the Savior will lead you up the hill of mankind's highest hope and remind you why he deserves to be called our Savior. In No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, you'll see Jesus' final acts in a new light:His final prayer of forgivenessHis plea honoredHis request of loveHis question of sufferingHis confession of humanityHis call of deliveranceThe cry of completion In No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max invites you to relive the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, from the foggy garden of Gethsemane to the incandescent room of the resurrection. Let's examine this hour in history. Let's look at the witnesses. Let's listen to the voices. Let's observe the one they call the Savior. And, most of all, let's see if we can find hope in the unlikeliest place: at the cross.

'Adventure. Humor. Drama. Now kids can discover God's great love story in a new format As you read, you will uncover the 'big picture.' You'll find out that God's story is not just a collection of random adventures---it's a complete story that tells about God's great love for his people. Using the Nueva Version Internacional, The Story for Kids reads like a novel. Events, characters, and teachings are arranged in order to show God's unfolding story. With fun art and thought-provoking questions, you'll love reading the greatest story ever told '

'The Greatest Story Ever Told' is more than just a cliche. God has gone to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story for Teens is all about---the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 accessible chapters, The Story for Teens sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accurate, and easy-to-understand text of the New International Version, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. And like any good story, it is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption.

Discover the path to hope in knowing that God cares for you. These days, bad news often outpaces the good. Problems outnumber solutions. You may turn and ask, "Where is God at a time like this?" Friend, he's right here. And he's whispering your name. You really want to do what is right. But sometimes life turns south. You're anxious, you're busy, you're cautious because you've been hurt before--or maybe you're all of the above. But pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado is here to share some good news: in the Bible and in the circumstances of your life, God whispers your name lovingly, tenderly, patiently, and persistently. Somewhere between the pages of this book and the pages of your heart, God is speaking. And he is calling you by name. Maybe that's hard to believe. Maybe you just can't imagine that the One who made it all thinks of you that personally--that he keeps your name on his heart and lips. In When God Whispers Your Name, Max will help you:See yourself in the stories of hardship and redemption in ScriptureUnderstand that you are uniquely known by GodGrasp the great and daring love of the One who calls your name Each copy of When God Whispers Your Name also includes a discussion guide designed to let you dive deeper into the timeless scripture that underlies each of these lessons of hope, encouragement, and redemption. Max knows that we all need a reminder every now and then--not a sermon, but a simple reminder that God knows our names. Today, listen carefully. Hear that? God is whispering your name.