Books by Max Lucado

Next Door Savior: Student Edition

by Max Lucado

A New York Times Bestselling AuthorJesus. Holy or human? According to the Bible he was - and is - both. Fully God and fully man. Our next door Savior. The Christ of your galaxies is the Christ of your Mondays. The universe's Commander in Chief knows your name. With sleepless attention and endless devotion, he listens. There is no person he won't touch. No place he won't go to find you. For even though he is in heaven, he never left the neighborhood.

Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe

by Max Lucado

What if you could ask God anything? What would you ask, and how would He answer?
Chelsea Chambers is on her own. After a public split from her NFL superstar husband, Chelsea takes a bold step out of the limelight and behind the counter of the Higher Grounds Café, an old-fashioned coffee shop in dire need of reinvention. But when her courage, expert planning, and out-of-this-world cupcakes fail to pay the bills, this newly single mom finds herself desperate for help. Better yet, a miracle.
Then a curious stranger lands on Chelsea’s doorstep, and with him, an even more curious string of events. Soon, customers are flocking to the Higher Grounds Café, and not just for the cupcakes and cappuccino. They’ve come for the internet connection to the divine. Now the café has become the go-to place for people in search of answers to life’s biggest questions.
When a catastrophe strikes and her ex comes calling, Chelsea begins to wonder if the whole universe is conspiring against her quest to make it on her own. After a shocking discovery opens her eyes to the unseen world around her, Chelsea finds the courage to ask God a question of her own—and heaven answers in a most unexpected way.
“Max Lucado’s remarkable gift of storytelling brings the pages to life in his novel Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café. This highly relatable story of working through heartache and standing firm on your faith is intertwined with a good dose of humor and overflowing with biblical truth. This message will stay with you long after you’ve read the last page.” —Lysa TerKeurst, New York Times bestselling author of The Best Yes and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way
“Step inside the Higher Grounds Café, a place brimming with whop, a heaping helping of comfort food, and a direct line to heaven. Where faith lives, all things are possible, for a family, a community, and one woman who wasn’t sure she had the courage to believe again.” —Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours
“Now, here is the in-depth breakdown on why YOU will love it: First of all, Max Lucado is the best. Of course, angels, miracles and neighborhood cafés are also at the top of the list. Most of us love stories and according to statistics, 54% of us actually love coffee. So, there! Read Miracle at the Higher Grounds Café immediately. It’s a story by Max Lucado about an angel and the miracle performed for some folks (who drink coffee) in a cool neighborhood café. Can a book even get any better than this? I don’t think so.” —Andy Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift Full-length inspirational novel USA TODAY bestseller Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Traveling Light: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear

by Max Lucado

Sheds new light on an old favoarite, Psalm 23, asking us to consider the baggage we all carry and the overwhelming need to release these burdens to a God who is ready and willing to be our everything.

Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot

by Max Lucado

"Sweet spot." Golfers understand the term. So do tennis players. Ever swung a baseball bat or paddled a Ping-Pong ball? If so, you know the oh-so-nice feel of the sweet spot. Life in the sweet spot rolls like the downhill side of a downwind bike ride. But you don't have to swing a bat or a club to know this. What engineers give sports equipment, God gave you.A zone, a region, a life precinct in which you were made to dwell. He tailored the curves of your life to fit an empty space in his jigsaw puzzle. And life makes sweet sense when you find your spot.
But if you're like 87 percent of workers, you haven't found it. You don't find meaning in your work--or you're one of the 80 percent who don't believe their talents are used. What can you do? You're suffering from the common life, and you desperately need a cure.
Best-selling author Max Lucado has found it. In Cure for the Common Life he offers practical tools for exploring and identifying your own uniqueness, motivation to put your strengths to work, and the perfect prescription for finding and living in your sweet spot for the rest of your life.

When God Whispers Your Name

by Max Lucado

Are you ready to hope again? Are you ready to let go of doubt and sorrow? Just listen carefully. God is whispering your name.
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.
But it's true. In the Bible and in the circumstances of your life, He whispers your name lovingly. Tenderly. Patiently but persistently. Let these stories remind you of the God who knows your name.
Some of the stories are from the Bible. Some are drawn from everyday life. Most are about people who are lost ... or weary ... or discouraged -- just like you may be. If you let them, they will tell the story of your life. And the story of a God who speaks into your situation.
So listen closely as you turn these pages. Listen for the Father's gentle whisper that can erase your doubt, your sorrow, your weariness, your despair.
It really is your name that you hear, and the Voice that calls is more loving that your ever dared dream. Listen. And learn to hope again.

The Applause of Heaven

by Max Lucado

It comes from God and it is within your reach ... The applause of heaven.
A joy that can't be quenched? A peace that can't be broken? A happiness that can't be threatened?
There is such a joy. It is a sacred delight, a holy gladness. You can't open your Bible without reading about it. You can't live a truly satisfying life without it. And it's nearer than you think.
Jesus describes that sacred delight in the astonishing mountain message we now call the Beatitudes. And Max Lucado, in this classic exploration of enduring joy, shows you how this familiar but revolutionary prescription for living can bless your life beyond your wildest imagining.
Imagine God doing what gods would do only in your wildest dreams -- wearing diapers, riding donkeys, washing feet, dozing in storms -- dying for you mistakes. Imagine having God as your pinch-hitter, you lawyer, your dad, you biggest fan, and you best friend. Imagine having the King of kings in your cheering section and hearing the applause of heaven ring out ... just for you.
But don't just imagine it. Open your heart to it -- the heavenly joy of knowing the God who delights in you.

Shaped by God

by Max Lucado

Forty-nine short inspirational stories offer encouragement to people who find themselves facing struggles, being tempered and crafted into the image of God through challenging circumstances. Beautiful gift book, previously published as On the Anvil.

Cuando Dios susurra tu nombre

by Max Lucado

Palabras de ánimo a quienes han perdido la confianza. En este libro, Lucado te ofrece la inspiración para creer que Dios ya ha comprado el boleto con tu nombre.

Grace for the Moment Morning & Evening Edition: Inspiration for Each Day of the Year

by Max Lucado

Inspiration twice a day, every day!
Grace for the Moment continues to touch lives as it emphasizes the help and hope of God in everyday moments and offers enough inspiration to carry you through the busiest of days. Lucado, America's leading inspirational author, fills each day's reading with touching word pictures that offer guidelines for grace-filled living.
Now in a special edition, including the full texts of Volumes I and II, readers can sit quietly and enjoy one reading in the morning in preparation for what lies ahead and one in the evening in reflection of what has gone by.

When Christ Comes

by Max Lucado, Chris Ruleman

would You Like To Discuss The End Of Time And Feel Better Because Of It? Life With No End? Space With No Bounds? And What About Armageddon, The Lake Of Fire, The Mark Of The Beast? Am I Supposed To Feel Good About All This? If These Words Could Be Yours, You Aren't Alone. There Is Much About The End Of History We Don't Understand. But While Thoughts On The Final Day Will Stir Our Questions, They Needn't Stir Our Fears. Regarding That Day, Jesus Urged, Don't Let Your Hearts Be Troubled. Trust In God, And Trust In Me (john 14:1). Max Lucado Believes The Day Christ Comes Will Be The Beginning Of The Very Best. Our Primary Task Is To Be Prepared And Peaceful While We Wait. If You Have Some Questions About The End Of Time...if You Have Concerns About What Will Happen To You... If You Like To Look To The End Of Times As A Source Of Comfort And Not Chaos...this Is The Right Audio Book For You.

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for Many Christians, The End Of The Millennium Represents The Time Of Christ's Second Coming, Which Will Usher In A New Heaven And A New Earth. Of Course, There Are As Many Interpretations Of The Book Of Revelation As There Are Christians. With His Characteristic Humor And Relaxed Style, Popular Author Lucado (just Like Jesus) Offers A Brief Survey Of The Various Opinions Related To The Second Coming. There Are Some Christians And Many Non-christians Who Fear The Second Coming Because Of The Biblical And Popular Images Of Separation And Destruction. Others Are So Obsessed With The Second Coming That They Have Tried To Pinpoint The Exact Date On Which It Will Happen, So That They Can Be Ready. Still Others Wonder If They Will Be Turned Away At Heaven's Gate, If They Will Be Humiliated When God Reveals Publicly All Their Sins, Or If Anyone Will Recognize Them When They Get A New Body. In Each Chapter, Lucado Interprets Various Scriptural Passages On The Second Coming. Based On His Interpretation Of Revelation, Lucado Contends That The Day Of Christ's Coming Will Be One Of Reckoning, Redemption, Rejuvenation And Rewards. A Study Guide To The Many Questions And Biblical Passages Raised In The Book Is Included As An Appendix. Lucado Deals With Some Difficult Questions In A Warm And Engaging Manner That Has Broad Appeal. (aug.) Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.

It's NOT About ME: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy

by Max Lucado

Best-selling author Max Lucado challenges us to make a major shift in our thinking and realize It's Not About Me

NKJV, Grace for the Moment Daily Bible, Softcover, Comfort Print

by Max Lucado

Drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God's Word.
You have not been spattered with grace. You have not been sprinkled with forgiveness. You have not been dusted with kindness. You have been immersed in it. As a child of God, you are submerged in His mercy. Welcome God’s pure gift. Drink deeply from God’s endless aquifer of grace.
Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God’s Word. Excerpts from Max’s works, on topics that are relevant to your life, help you connect daily with the Savior and experience the fullness of His grace. Each of the 365 readings features a selection from Grace for the Moment™ and portions from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs.
Features include: Read through the Bible in a year with portions of the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs A devotional each day from Max Lucado tailored to the day’s reading to easily connect God’s Word to your life 365 daily readings from the first and second volumes of Grace for the Moment™ Double-column layout The complete text of Scripture in the New King James Version of the Bible Clear and readable 8.5-point NKJV Comfort Print

How Happiness Happens Study Guide: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations

by Max Lucado

There's a path to happiness that always delivers.
Our culture tries to convince us there is one way to happiness: aspire, acquire, desire, retire. We're told that happiness depends on what we hang in our closet, park in our garage, and deposit in our bank account. Yet it's a path that always fails to deliver.
In this video Bible study, (DVD/video streaming sold separately) bestselling author Max Lucado looks at several compelling passages in the Bible that reveal how the happiest people on earth aren't those who have the most but those who are willing to give the most away.
Max also uses Scripture to show us how to address some of the most common sources of unhappiness, such as: Dealing with difficult people. Coping with tough circumstances. Overcoming low self-esteem. Managing stress.
God wants to bring joy to the people of this generation. In his Word, he has given us practical and applicable ways to discover that joy by sharing it with others. Although the world can be a lonely and disappointing place, we can be God's representatives to bring about a cascade of kindness! While we won't be able to solve every problem, we can bring a few smiles to a few faces—and in this way, we might even initiate our own quiet revolution of joy.
How Happiness Happens is perfect for small groups of friends or church groups who want to get to know each other better, and for introverts and extroverts alike. This study guide includes: Video teaching notes and discussion questions. Bible exploration. Weekly personal study and reflection materials.
Designed for use with the How Happiness Happens Video Study (9780310105732), sold separately. Streaming video also available.

God's Story, Your Story: When His Becomes Yours (The Story)

by Max Lucado

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.

Because of Bethlehem: Love Is Born, Hope Is Here - Study Guide, Groups/individuals Four Sessions

by Max Lucado

In the Because of Bethlehem video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado guides you through the Advent season to its source at an unassuming stable in Bethlehem...
No one expected the Messiah to come the way he did. Yet the way he came was every bit as important as the coming itself. The manger is the message.
Because of Bethlehem, God knows what it's like to be human. Because of Bethlehem, when we talk to him about tough times, he understands. He's been there. He's been here. Because of Bethlehem, we no longer have marks on our record...just grace.
In the midst of your hectic Christmas season, this 4-session Bible study with Max will: Revive your wonder that the One who made everything chose to make himself nothing for us. Rekindle your connection to the Christ of Christmas who offers lasting hope. Help you lay down your endless Christmas to-do list and receive what Jesus has already done. Heal your heartache by embracing the God who is always near you, always for you, and always in you.
For some, Christmas is a time of excitement, celebration, and family, while for others it is a time of loneliness, grief, and loss. No matter what this season holds for you, the promise of Christmas will bring you a lifetime of hope.
The Because of Bethlehem Study Guide includes video notes and discussion questions, Bible exploration, an individual application activity, and an Advent practice to complete between meetings.
Sessions include: God Has a Face Worship Works Wonders God Guides the Wise Every Heart a Manger
Designed for use with Because of Bethlehem/He Chose the Nails Video Study (9780310687849), sold separately. The DVD is a two-disc set for Christmas and Easter.

Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine

by Max Lucado

Are you ready to move from insecure to God secure? From regret riddled to better-because-of-it? From afraid to die to ready to fly? Today, find freedom in God’s grace.
We often talk about grace, but do we really understand it? Grace politely occupies a phrase in a hymn and fits nicely on a church sign. It never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado helps us dive deeper into what it means to be changed 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.
In this book, you will learn: Grace is everything Jesus You belong to Jesus Jesus lives in you You will increasingly grow more like Jesus There is nothing you can do to get grace—grace gets you
Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Have you been shaped, emboldened, and softened by grace? Let’s make certain grace gets you.

Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine

by Max Lucado

Are you ready to move from insecure to God secure? From regret riddled to better-because-of-it? From afraid to die to ready to fly? Today, find freedom in God’s grace.
We often talk about grace, but do we really understand it? Grace politely occupies a phrase in a hymn and fits nicely on a church sign. It never causes trouble or demands a response. When asked, “Do you believe in grace?” who could say no? Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado helps us dive deeper into what it means to be changed 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.
In this book, you will learn: Grace is everything Jesus You belong to Jesus Jesus lives in you You will increasingly grow more like Jesus There is nothing you can do to get grace—grace gets you
Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off. Have you been shaped, emboldened, and softened by grace? Let’s make certain grace gets you.

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

by Max Lucado

We all fear that the depression will never lift, the disappointment will never stop, the pain will never leave. Here in the pits, surrounded by steep walls, we wonder if our gray skies will ever brighten. Though these unprecedented and challenging times may bring a load of uncertainty and fear that feels too heavy to bear, God gives us this promise: You'll Get Through This.
In You'll Get Through This, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado traces the story of Joseph as told in the book of Genesis. The Bible tells us that Joseph was tossed into a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten and dismissed. Yet Joseph's story is proof that we can flourish even in this broken world. On his darkest days, Joseph may have thought that the sun would never shine again, but God ultimately used these hardships for a greater purpose.
Whether you find yourself in the pit of financial downturn, job loss, health crisis, or relationship stresses, God has a plan and a path forward designed just for you. Max reminds readers God doesn't promise that getting through trials will be quick or painless, but he does use our mess for good.
In this book, Max will help you: Find comfort in the knowledge that you are God's child and God cares deeply for you Remember that God is near you and has never left you Look for hope in each hardship that you face Lean on your loving community in challenging times Take courage that God will restore even the most painful circumstances and use them for good
Each copy of You'll Get Through This includes thoughtful questions for reflection designed to give you a chance to dive deeper into the hard yet hopeful story of Joseph's perseverance.
With the compassion of a pastor, the heart of a storyteller, and the joy of one who has seen what God can do, Max explores the story of Joseph and the truth of Genesis 50:20: what Satan intends for evil, God redeems for good.

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times

by Max Lucado

Guides the suffering through difficult times in an exploration of the story of Joseph and his brothers and the truth of Genesis 50:20, in which God does not promise that trials will be quick or painless.5NjBwBT

Just in Case You Ever Wonder

by Max Lucado

This book assures children of God's love through all their experiences—including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied—and gives assurance that their parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven.
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children’s book thathas made its way into hearts and story times around the world. Whether you have treasured this book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child—and ultimately, between God the Father and us—will come to hold a special place in your heart and home.
This award-winning book has sold 1.7 million copies, touching lives for more than 25 years; now includes new, breathtaking art from Eve Tharlet of a loving parent and baby bear; and reminds children of Jesus’ unconditional love.
Just in Case You Ever Wonder is a sturdy board book with rounded corners, perfect for children ages 0–4; an introduction to God’s great love; and a great present for Christmas, other gift-giving holidays, or celebrations.
Children long to hear they’re special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you—and their heavenly Father—will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.

Just in Case You Ever Wonder

by Max Lucado

A timeless children's classic by best-selling author, Max Lucado, that reinforces the love of a parent.
There are certain words that every child longs to hear . . . affirmation of unconditional love, promises of support, and words of encouragement. Just in Case You Ever Wonder wraps your children in its tender message of love, comfort, and protection, showing them that as they grow and change, you'll always be there for them―whether it's "monsters in the closet" or hard times when other kids are mean. Beloved author, Max Lucado, helps express unconditional love for a child―simply, powerfully, and forever.

Just in Case You Ever Wonder

by Max Lucado

There are certain words that every child longs to hear . . . words of unconditional love, promises of support, prayers of encouragement. No child ever grows tired of hearing a parent's powerful reassurance to always be there for them . . . just in case they ever wonder. Just in Case You Ever Wonder wraps your children in its tender message of love, comfort, and protection, showing them that as they grow and change, you'll always be there for them-whether it's "monsters in the closet" or times when other kids are mean. Beloved author, Max Lucado, helps you express unconditional love for your child, simply, powerfully, and forever.

Just in Case You Ever Wonder

by Max Lucado

This book assures children of God's love through all their experiences—including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied—and gives assurance that their parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven.
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children’s book thathas made its way into hearts and story times around the world. Whether you have treasured this book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child—and ultimately, between God the Father and us—will come to hold a special place in your heart and home.
This award-winning picture book has sold 1.7 million copies, touching lives for more than 25 years; now includes new, breathtaking art from Eve Tharlet of a loving parent and baby bear; and reminds children of Jesus’ unconditional love.
Just in Case You Ever Wonder is perfect for children ages 3–7; an introduction to God’s great love; and a great present for Christmas, other gift-giving holidays, or celebrations.
Children long to hear they’re special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you—and their heavenly Father—will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.

Before Amen: The Power of a Simple Prayer

by Max Lucado

We all pray. . . some. But wouldn’t we like to pray better? Stronger? With more fire, faith and fervency?
We aren’t the first to struggle with prayer. The first followers of Jesus needed prayer guidance too. In fact, prayer is the only tutorial they ever requested. In Before Amen, New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado helps readers discover the very heart of biblical prayer, offering hope for doubters and confidence for both prayer beginners and experts.
In this book, Max will help you: Distill prayers in the Bible down to one pocket-sized prayer. Remember that the Good Shepherd has authority over your life. Learn that prayer is simply a heartfelt conversation between God and his child.
Don’t be bogged down by crafting elegant words or apologizing for incoherent sentences. Climb into God’s lap and tell him everything on your heart. Today is the day to let the conversation begin.

I'm Not a Scaredy Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave

by Max Lucado

I’m a big cat. I’m a strong cat. I’m not a scaredy-cat . . . except when . . .
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat, a hilarious new picture book to help kids manage their fears and worries and learn to trust God.
Follow a silly series of misadventures as scaredy-cat faces his worst fears: an appalling abundance of (gulp!) yellow and pink sprinkles on his donut, an elephant on the verge of a ginormous sneeze, and the terrifyingly loud chime of a clock. For each of the fears, Max provides this reassuring child’s version of Philippians 4:6–9:
“God, you are good.
God, you are near.
God, you are here!
And, God, you love me.”
A fun read for children and parents, I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat will open doors for important conversations about fear in a nonthreatening way and help you instill godly bravery in your kids.

Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers: Prayers for bedtime and every time of day!

by Max Lucado, Denalyn Lucado

This collection of classic prayers and poems, as well as brand-new prayers by Max and Denalyn Lucado, is the perfect addition to any bedtime or evening routine. Make prayer a daily part of your children’s lives with this charming and sweet nighttime treasury.
Prayer is the foundation of a believer’s life. This collection of prayers from Max and Denalyn Lucado offers parents a resource to teach little ones how to talk to God. This prayer collection includes classic prayers that have been updated for today’s young readers, introductory stories for each section, as well as thirty new prayers for little ones written by Max and Denalyn.
?The Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers?… instructs parents on teaching their children to pray; shows the four different kinds of prayer: worship, trust, compassion, and gratitude; makes it easy for children ages 4 to 8 years old to understand how to talk with God; and offers a gentle daily reminder to little ones that they are loved by their Heavenly Father.

This beautiful keepsake treasury is… perfect for nightly read-alouds or daily quiet time; a way to spend quality time with parents or grandparents before bed; a calm addition to evening routines; and a great gift for holidays, Christmas, baby showers, or baptisms.

It’s never too early to lay a strong foundation for a child’s faith, and the Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers provides a gentle way to build the power of prayer into your child’s life.

God Is With You Every Day: 365-Day Devotional

by Max Lucado

Do you sometimes wonder where God is in the midst of your daily battles with loneliness, grief, change, and doubts? New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado uses his signature reassuring and encouraging voice, paired with practical, relevant, and personal messaging, to remind you that God is with you every day.
This 365-day devotional begins each week with a prayer and scripture, followed by six days of devotions and Bible verses for reflection, weaving in messages of comfort, grace, and encouragement.
God Is With You Every Day makes a great gift for: Family and friends walking through a tough season of loss or uncertainty Anyone struggling with loneliness, needing a reminder that God is with them Those who want a fresh infusion of faith to start each day
Look for additional, thoughtful devotionals from Max: Calm Moments for Anxious Days Grace for the Moment You Can Count on God Trade Your Cares for Calm

Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

by Max Lucado

Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.
We all experience anxiety, but we don’t have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado’s signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, Anxious for Nothing invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7—the most highlighted passage of the Bible and any book on the planet according to Amazon.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
You will experience CALM as Max encourages you to: Celebrate God’s goodness Ask God for help Leave your concerns with God Meditate on good things
Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more peace, joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Look for additional inspirational books and audio products from Max: He Gets Us Calm Moments for Anxious Days Help Is Here

Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

by Max Lucado

Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ.
We all experience anxiety, but we don’t have to let worry and fear control our lives. Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado’s signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, Anxious for Nothing invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7—the most highlighted passage of the Bible and any book on the planet according to Amazon.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
You will experience CALM as Max encourages you to: Celebrate God’s goodness Ask God for help Leave your concerns with God Meditate on good things
Stop letting anxiety rule the day. Join Max on the journey to true freedom and experience more peace, joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Look for additional inspirational books and audio products from Max: He Gets Us Calm Moments for Anxious Days Help Is Here

How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations

by Max Lucado

These are tough times. Amid global isolation, economic downturn, and social unrest, could you use a dose of happy right about now? Learn the secret to lasting joy that will endure through any season of life.
In How Happiness Happens, Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to a lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy amidst any life circumstance. Based on the teachings of Jesus and backed by modern research, this book presents a surprising but practical way of living that will change you from the inside out.
In this book, Max will help you discover: Happiness is not selfish People are a joy There is strength in choice Happiness happens when you give it away
What are you waiting for? Open the unexpected door to joy and walk in. There’s no better day than today to start your happiest life yet.
How Happiness Happens is also available in Spanish.

Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear

by Max Lucado

Fear 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.

Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear

by Max Lucado

Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.
They're talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, turnovers at headquarters, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming. The plague of our day, terrorism, begins with the word terror. Fear, it seems, has taken up a hundred-year lease on the building next door and set up shop. Oversized and rude, fear herds us into a prison of unlocked doors. Wouldn't it be great to walk out?
Imagine your life, wholly untouched by angst. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? If you could hover a fear magnet over your heart and extract every last shaving of dread, insecurity, or doubt, what would remain? Envision a day, just one day, where you could trust more and fear less.
Can you imagine your life without fear?

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The Crippled Lamb

by Max Lucado

Because Joshua the Lamb was different, he often felt left out-like on the wintry night when he was left behind in a Bethlehem stable. This touching tale helps kids see that even if they're different, God has a unique plan for their lives.

The Crippled Lamb

by Max Lucado

For younger children, the classic book The Crippled Lamb has been revised slightly and is presented in the popular board book format, perfect for little hands and durable enough to withstand some "toss and tumble."

The Crippled Lamb

by Max Lucado

As one of Max Lucado's most cherished stories, readers of all ages will be moved as they are reminded that God always has a plan.
Because Joshua the Lamb was different, he often felt left out-like on the wintry night when he was left behind in a Bethlehem stable. This touching tale helps kids see that even if they're different, God has a unique plan for their lives.

Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch

by Max Lucado

Are you feeling a little dry? Edgy and rigid? Ineffective? What would it take to be more useful in the hands of the One who made you? Just come to the well, says bestselling author Max Lucado.
In this renewing and life-giving book Max leads us to the four essential nutrients every soul needs. Experience Christ'swork on the cross and know that your sins are pardoned and your death is defeated. Receive Christ'senergy and believe that you can do all things through the one who gives you strength. Receive hisLordship, knowing that you belong to him and that he looks out for you. Receive hislove and feel confident that nothing can separate you from it.
Come to the well...to Christ's work on the cross, his energy, his Lordship and his Love.

Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch

by Max Lucado

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 sould of spiritual water, and it will tell you. Dehydrated hearts send 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 tread your thirsty soul as you would treat your physical thirst. Just visit the WELL and drink deeply:
Recieve 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.

Come Thirsty: No Heart Too Dry for His Touch

by Max Lucado

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.
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The Lucado Inspirational Reader: Hope and Encouragement for Your Everyday Life

by Max Lucado

Comfort and the cross.
Faith and forgiveness.
Salvation and spiritual refreshment.
For more than twenty-five years you've trusted Max Lucado to walk with you as you ponder these essential truths. This collection of his very best illustrations, stories, and one-liners guides you through his signature themes and life's most important matters.
Spend a few minutes or a couple of hours at the foot of the cross. Take a moment or an afternoon to search the heart of the Savior. Seize a second for a second chance.
Return to these words time and again for a dose of hope and encouragement straight from Max's heart to yours.

Cast of Characters: Common People in the Hands of an Uncommon God

by Max Lucado

"Inspiring selections from the writings of Max Lucado offer a compelling look at the most high-impact moments in the biblical narrative, featuring extraordinary stories about Mary, Peter, Matthew, Job, and other biblical characters."

just-in-case-you-ever-wonder

by Max Lucado

This book assures children of God's love through all their experiences--including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied--and gives assurance that their parent was there when they were first born and will be with them in heaven.
From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children's book thathas made its way into hearts and story times around the world. This award-winning book about the love between a parent and child has sold 1.7 million copies, touching lives for more than 25 years; reminds children of Jesus' unconditional love.
Whether you have treasured this classic book for years or are reading it for the first time with your little ones, this timeless reminder of the love between a parent and a child--and ultimately, between God the Father and us—will come to hold a special place in your heart and home. Children long to hear they're special and loved. Just in Case You Ever Wonder assures them that as they grow and change, in both good and bad times, you--and their heavenly Father--will always be on their side . . . just in case they ever wonder.

Every Day Deserves a Chance: Wake Up to the Gift of 24 Hours

by Max Lucado

Doesn't every day deserve a chance to be a good day? An opportunity? A shot? A tryout? An audition? A swing at the plate? After all: "This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it." But what of those days when traffic snarls, airports close, friends forget, and spouses complain? Or divorce days, final exam days, surgery days, tax days, or even days when the cemetery dirt is still fresh?
"Yes, every day," says best-selling author Max Lucado. In Every Day Deserves a Chance he unpacks Jesus' delightful formula for upgrading each of your days to blue ribbon status: saturate your day in Jesus' grace; entrust your day to His oversight; accept His direction. Grace. Oversight. Direction. G-O-D. The perfect prescription for filling your day with divine power and giving every day a chance.

CURE FOR THE COMMON LIFE

by Max Lucado

A best-selling inspirational author offers practical tools for exploring and identifying one's uniqueness, motivating people to put their strengths to work and to find and live in their sweet spot for the rest of their lives. Reprint.

You'll Get Through This Study Guide with DVD Pack: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times by Max Lucado (2013-09-10)

by Max Lucado

We all fear that the depression will never lift, the disappointment will never stop, the pain will never leave. Here in the pits, surrounded by steep walls, we wonder if our gray skies will ever brighten. Though these unprecedented and challenging times may bring a load of uncertainty and fear that feels too heavy to bear, God gives us this promise: You'll Get Through This.
In You'll Get Through This, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado traces the story of Joseph as told in the book of Genesis. The Bible tells us that Joseph was tossed into a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten and dismissed. Yet Joseph's story is proof that we can flourish even in this broken world. On his darkest days, Joseph may have thought that the sun would never shine again, but God ultimately used these hardships for a greater purpose.
Whether you find yourself in the pit of financial downturn, job loss, health crisis, or relationship stresses, God has a plan and a path forward designed just for you. Max reminds readers God doesn't promise that getting through trials will be quick or painless, but he does use our mess for good.
In this book, Max will help you: Find comfort in the knowledge that you are God's child and God cares deeply for you Remember that God is near you and has never left you Look for hope in each hardship that you face Lean on your loving community in challenging times Take courage that God will restore even the most painful circumstances and use them for good
Each copy of You'll Get Through This includes thoughtful questions for reflection designed to give you a chance to dive deeper into the hard yet hopeful story of Joseph's perseverance.
With the compassion of a pastor, the heart of a storyteller, and the joy of one who has seen what God can do, Max explores the story of Joseph and the truth of Genesis 50:20: what Satan intends for evil, God redeems for good.

Traveling Light

by Max Lucado

We're all weighed down by loads we were never intended to carry. With New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as your guide, Traveling Light invites you to release some of those heavy burdens and experience true rest.
We've all seen weary travelers--everything they own crammed into their luggage, staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels, and backpacks. Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop. We've all seen people like that; at times, we all are people like that--if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load.
The suitcase of guilt. A sack of discontent. You drape a duffel bag of weariness on one shoulder and a hanging bag of grief on the other. Add on a backpack of doubt, an overnight bag of loneliness, and a trunk of fear. Pretty soon you're pulling more stuff than a skycap. No wonder you're so tired at the end of the day. Lugging luggage is exhausting.
Centered around the comforting, uplifting words of Psalm 23, Traveling Light will give you the encouragement and the tools you need to release the burdens of: Self-reliance Arrogance Hopelessness Disappointment Shame
There are certain weights in life that we simply aren't designed to carry, and Max reminds us that the Lord is asking you to set them down and trust him. He is the father at the baggage claim. When a dad sees his five-year-old son trying to drag the family trunk off the carousel, what does he say? The father will say to his son what God is saying to you.
"Set it down, child. I'll carry that one."
What if we took God up on his offer? We just might find ourselves traveling a little lighter.

Cure for the Common Life

by Max Lucado

"Sweet Spot."
Ever swung a baseball bat or paddled a Ping-Pong ball? If so, you know the oh-so-nice feel of the sweet spot. Life in the sweet spot rolls like the downhill side of a downwind bike ride. But you don't have to swing a bat or a club to know this. What engineers give sports equipment, God gave you. A zone, a region, a life precinct in which you were made to dwell. He tailored the curves of your life to fit an empty space in his jigsaw puzzle. And life makes sweet sense when you find your spot.
But if you're like 70 percent of working adults, you haven't found it. You don't find meaning in your work, or you don't believe your talents are used. What can you do? You're suffering from the common life, and you desperately need a cure.
Best-selling author Max Lucado has found it. In Cure for the Common Life, he offers practical tools for exploring and identifying your own uniqueness, motivation to put your strengths to work, and the perfect prescription for finding and living in your sweet spot for the rest of your life.

It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy

by Max Lucado

There really is more to this life than you've been told.
We've been demanding our way since day one ...
"I want a spouse that makes me happy and coworkers that always ask my opinion."
"I want weather that suits me and traffic that helps me and government that serves me."
Self-promotion. Self-preservation. Self-centeredness ...
"It's all about me."
They all told us it was, didn't they? And we took them up on it. We thought self-celebration would make us happy ...
But believing that has created chaos -- noisy homes, stress-filled businesses, cutthroat relationships. We've chased so many skinny rabbits, says Max Lucado, that we've missed the fat one: the God-centered life.
If you want to shift into high gear with purpose, this is it: life makes sense when we accept our place! Our pleasures, our problems, our gifts and talents ... when they're all for the One who created us, we suddenly gain what we've been missing and find what we've been seeking.
Let Max Lucado show you how to make the shift of a lifetime. How to bump your life off self-center. How to be changed and experience the meaning-charged life you were meant to have. Your discovery starts here.

Just Like Jesus: A Heart Like His

by Max Lucado

God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you there. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Can you think of a better offer? In Just Like Jesus, pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado reminds us that being just like Jesus feels like an impossible goal until we accept one simple truth: God loves us.
Jesus felt no guilt; God wants you to feel no guilt. Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours. Jesus had no fears; God wants the same for you. Jesus had no anxiety about death; you needn't either. God's desire, his plan, his ultimate goal is to make you into the image of Christ. Not only does God love each of us exactly as we are, he wants us, little by little, to become like him.
He doesn't love us and leave us alone; he loves us enough to live within us, making our hearts his home. But doing so requires a bit of sprucing up, remodeling, refurnishing. Why? Because he wants us to have a heart like his too. Just Like Jesus will teach you how far God will go to transform us into his likeness.
Along the way, Max addresses questions that might arise as you examine the peaceful, passionate, and pure heart of Christ, including: How do we know that God wants us to be made in his image? How does this change occur? If God wants me to be just like Jesus, why do I still seem just like me?
In Just Like Jesus, Max gives you the tools you need to better understand God's gracious gift of transformation and restoration, so you, too, can start to live Just Like Jesus.

God Thinks You're Wonderful

by Max Lucado

We all need to know that God thinks we're special. No matter where we are in life, Max Lucado understands that it's important to feel His love in our hearts. This adorable gift book, God Thinks You're Wonderful, is the perfect way to remind yourself of this vital truth or to tell someone, "You are special."
All ages will enjoy 128 pages of smile-producing affirmations such as: If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it. He can live anywhere in the universe, and he chose your heart. Our hearts are not large enough to contain the blessings that God wants to give.
Each thoughtful quote is accompanied by an irresistible drawing to remind you of God's love and care. Chris Shea's delightful illustrations pair perfectly with Max Lucado's warm words in this unique, full-color book. It's an ideal gift to celebrate: Valentine's Day First Communions Birthdays Graduations from kindergarten to college Any time a friend needs a boost
God deliberately planned you, specifically gifted you, and lovingly positioned you here on this earth. In fact, He thinks you're wonderful!

Glory Days: Living Your Promised Land Life Now

by Max Lucado

Keep walking. This may be the day your Jericho walls come down.
We all face them. Strongholds with a strong hold on our lives. Roadblocks to our joy. Obstacles in our marriages. Fortresses of fear blocking us from peace. How can we bring down these walls that keep us from the future God promises?
Remember the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho? Those were some formidable foes and big barriers.
Max Lucado says the book of Joshua is in the bible to remind us of one thing: God Fights For Us! We can overcome, because He has already overcome.
We were not made to stand in the shadow of our walls and quake. We were made to stand on top of Jericho's rubble and conquer. We win, because God's already won.
Need a new battle plan for life? Keep walking, keep believing. These may be your Glory Days.

Just in Case You Ever Wonder, Revised Edition

by Max Lucado

There are certain words that every child longs to hear... words of unconditional love, promises of support, prayers of encouragement. No child ever grows tired of hearing a parent's powerful reassurance to always be there for them… just in case they ever wonder.
This timeless classic from Max Lucado has now been updated with new original art created especially for this collector's edition. Just in Case You Ever Wonder wraps your children in its tender message of love, comfort, and protection, showing them that as they grow and change, you'll always be ther for them - whether it's "monsters in the closet" or times when other kids are mean. Beloved author, Max Lucado, helps you express unconditional love for your child, simply, powerfully, forever.

Max on Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions

by Max Lucado

We have questions. Real, important, and challenging questions. Questions about sex, finances, and forgiveness. Unsettling questions regarding illness, suicide, and eternity. Don't we crave answers to these queries that tug on the deepest parts of our hearts?
Do angels really walk among us?
How should I discipline my kids?
Any advice for my struggling marriage?
Why do I worry so much?
How do I know what God's will for me really is?
In Max on Life, one of the most trusted pastors and authors of our time takes on life's most important questions.
Max Lucado has received thousands of questions and wrestled with plenty of his own. Here's hoping that his answers to the questions of others will help you find the answers to yours.

Cast of Characters: Lost and Found: Encounters with the Living God

by Max Lucado

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.

You Can Be Everything God Wants You to Be

by Max Lucado

God made only one version of you. He custom designed you for a one-of-a-kind assignment.
You are heaven's Halley's comet; we have one chance to see you shine. You offer a gift to the world that no one else brings. So find it and bring it! And when you do, both you and God will smile.
Yes, you can be everything God wants you to be.

Love Worth Giving

by Max Lucado

God loves each of us. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. And it’s a love worth giving.

But before we can pass love on, we must receive it ourselves.

Building on the principles found in 1 Corinthians 13, known as the love passage, best-selling author Max Lucado helps us dive into the depth and perfection of God’s love, exploring the ways that it can be reflected in our daily lives through patience, kindness, forgiveness, and more. For those of us feeling low on these attributes, A Love Worth Giving opens the door to the transfusion we need in order to spread a love that really is worth giving.

Grace for the Moment: Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year

by Max Lucado

With more than 2.5 million copies sold, Grace for the Moment by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado continues to touch lives as it emphasizes the help and hope of God in everyday moments. This 365-day devotional speaks to the heart and mind of each person in a special way.
With a new gorgeous hardcover, readers will appreciate the larger text, beautifully designed pages, and useful ribbon marker. In Grace for the Moment, you’ll find: Short reflections that provide impactful lessons, which have the power to change your life Valuable insight to help you see the everyday moments God is present Inspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness

Thousands of readers have purchased this book for themselves, and then again for a loved one. This devotional is great for any occasion--graduations, weddings, encouraging times, seasons of grief and loss, birthdays, and gifting holidays. Everyone needs grace for the moment they are in.

Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference

by Max Lucado

Dear Friend,
May I share a story that is very dear to my heart?
It's a story of hillbillies and simple folk, net casters and tax collectors. A story of a movement that exploded like a just-opened fire hydrant out of Jerusalem and spilled into the ends of the earth: into the streets of Paris, the districts of Rome, and the ports of Athens, Istanbul, Shanghai, and Buenos Aires. A story so mighty, controversial, head spinning, and life changing that two millennia later we wonder:
Might it happen again?
Heaven knows we hope so. These are devastating times: 1.75 billions people are desperately poor; one billion are hungry. Lonely hearts indwell our neighborhoods and attend our schools. In the midst of it all, here we stand: you, me, and our one-of-a-kind lives. We are given a choice ... an opportunity to make a big difference during a difficult time. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope?
Worth a try, don't you think?
- Max Lucado
One hundred percent of the author's royalties from Outlive Your Life products will benefit children and families through World Vision and other ministries of faith-based compassion.

You Are Special (Max Lucado's Wemmicks) (Max Lucado's Wemmicks, 1) (Volume 1)

by Max Lucado

In the town of Wemmickville there lives a Wemmick named Punchinello. Each day the residents award stickers―gold stars for the talented, smart, and attractive Wemmicks, and gray dots for those who make mistakes or are just plain ordinary. Punchinello, covered in gray dots, begins to feel worthless. Then one day he visits Eli the woodcarver, his creator, and he learns that his worth comes from a different source.

Max Lucado’s beautiful story reminds us that we are special to God just the way we are. Parents and children alike will enjoy this touching portrayal of an eternal truth. This bestseller has sold millions of copies and is now available as a special paperback gift edition and includes captivating illustrations by Sergio Martinez.

Facing Your Giants: A David and Goliath Story for Everyday People

by Max Lucado

You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice.
He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest.
David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. His life has little to offer the unstained, straight-A saint. He fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the sound of Goliath, David gives this reminder:
Focus on giants -- you stumble; focus on God -- your giants tumble.
If you're ready to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you.

Facing Your Giants: A David and Goliath Story for Everyday People

by Max Lucado

You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice.
He taunts you with bills you can't pay, people you can't please, habits you can't break, failures you can't forget, and a future you can't face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren't the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest.
David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. His life has little to offer the unstained, straight-A saint. He fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the sound of Goliath, David gives this reminder:
Focus on giants -- you stumble; focus on God -- your giants tumble.
If you're ready to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you.

3:16: The Numbers of Hope

by Max Lucado

Is your soul weary? Are you worn out by the demands of life, disappointing setbacks, or downcast days? If so, stand under the waterfall of God’s unfailing love and soak in the promise that God will never let you go.
“For God so loved the world…” This verse stops us in our tracks: “Wait, this world? With heartbreakers, hope-snatchers, and dream-dousers?” Yes. And God loves this world so much that he gave us the precious gift of himself. New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites us to dive deep into the heart-stilling, mind-bending, deal-making claim of John 3:16.
In this book, Max will help you: Rest in the fact that there is nothing you can do to earn salvation. Understand more fully the living hope you have through Jesus’ resurrection. Stand in awe of how deep, wide, long, and high God’s love is for you.
Don’t wait another minute to get to know the God who invented time. Don’t live another second without growing close to the God who is life itself. Today, step confidently into the greatest news you’ll ever receive.

3:16: The Numbers of Hope

by Max Lucado

Offers a word-by-word study of one of the best known passages in the Bible, grounding the verse in the greater context of who Jesus was.

3:16: The Numbers of Hope

by Max Lucado

*Now with brand-new content added, one of Max Lucado’s all-time bestselling books is updated for a new generation!*
Sometimes life appears to fall to pieces and can seem irreparable. We’ve all had our fair share of disappointments, loss, or hardships. But for every challenge there is a breathtaking promise: It’s going to be okay. How can we know? Because God so loved the world.
In 3:16, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado encourages us to study closely the “Hope Diamond of the Bible”: John 3:16.
Max says of his favorite verse, “Every time I recall these words, they are fresh and as stunning as my first encounter with them. The mind-bending awareness of God’s limitless love, his incalculable sacrifice, and the priceless teaching at the core. How can we not review it again and again? I want this generation, and all who come after, to look closely at the key promise of God and choose the gift beyond all gifts.”
Throughout this updated and expanded edition of 3:16, Max will invite you to: Stand in awe of how deep, wide, long, and high God’s love is for you Understand more fully the living hope you have through Jesus’ death and resurrection Rest in the assurance that salvation is a gift from God, not something you can earn
If you know nothing of the Bible, start here. John 3:16 invites you to know God’s love deeply and intimately. And once you accept God’s love, your life will never be the same.
If you know everything in the Bible, return here. Let John 3:16 become the banner of your life, so much so that the message of God’s unending and unbending love overflows from you to others.
Each copy of 3:16 also includes a 40-day devotional designed to help you draw closer to your loving Savior.

For These Tough Times: Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope & Healing

by Max Lucado

When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelievers alike find themselves turning to God. Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado points to the only real answer to tragedy and crisis: Prayer. InFor These Tough Times, Lucado helps us understand how to pray despite our doubt and fear.

You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow

by Max Lucado

Are you weary? Worn out by the bills that keep stacking, a virus that keeps raging, or a heart that keeps aching? If so, the book of Esther brings welcome news: Relief will come!
To be clear, you didn't ask for this struggle. You want to get past it. You don't know how much longer you can hold up. But what if God is with you in this difficult season? When life seems off the rails, remember this truth: the minute you bow your head to pray is the moment God lifts his hand to help.
Queen Esther learned this truth firsthand. When confronted with a royal decree that would annihilate her people, she had to make some tough choices. Would she remain silent in the face of this challenge, or would she speak up? Would she blend in, or would she stand out? But after Esther spent three days in prayer and fasting, God gave her the courage to speak up. God used her to save the nation. And God can do the same with you.
In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help you: put your hope in the God of grand reversals, trusting that God will right every wrong cultivate courage for your challenging times by leaning on the God who redeems and restores discover your role in God's story by exploring how God can use your experiences and circumstances to join him in his holy work
God never promised us a life without trials, but he does promise to be with us as we walk through them. Trust that he can redeem your struggles for a mighty purpose. You, friend, were made for this moment.

You Were Made for This Moment: Courage for Today and Hope for Tomorrow

by Max Lucado

Are you weary? Worn out by the bills that keep stacking, a virus that keeps raging, or a heart that keeps aching? If so, the book of Esther brings welcome news: Relief will come!
To be clear, you didn't ask for this struggle. You want to get past it. You don't know how much longer you can hold up. But what if God is with you in this difficult season? When life seems off the rails, remember this truth: the minute you bow your head to pray is the moment God lifts his hand to help.
Queen Esther learned this truth firsthand. When confronted with a royal decree that would annihilate her people, she had to make some tough choices. Would she remain silent in the face of this challenge, or would she speak up? Would she blend in, or would she stand out? But after Esther spent three days in prayer and fasting, God gave her the courage to speak up. God used her to save the nation. And God can do the same with you.
In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help you: put your hope in the God of grand reversals, trusting that God will right every wrong cultivate courage for your challenging times by leaning on the God who redeems and restores discover your role in God's story by exploring how God can use your experiences and circumstances to join him in his holy work

God never promised us a life without trials, but he does promise to be with us as we walk through them. Trust that he can redeem your struggles for a mighty purpose. You, friend, were made for this moment.

Help Is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit

by Max Lucado

Bills pile up. Savings accounts go down. Marriages go south. Pandemics rage. Work goes off the rails. Stress goes off the charts. Suddenly, you feel powerless to calm life's chaos. It's all too much to take on by yourself. But pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has great news for you--Help Is Here.
Now more than ever, we're all weary from the loads we carry and the challenges we face. We have questions we cannot answer and problems we cannot solve. We'd hoped that life would be an invigorating adventure or an inspiring journey. We never expected to grow so tired so quickly. But Max teaches us that we can find fresh strength and purpose in the power of the Holy Spirit.
The Bible makes more than a hundred references to the Holy Spirit, and Jesus says more about the Spirit than he does about the church, marriage, finances, and the future. But do we really know the Spirit? In Help Is Here, Max will give you the tools and encouragement you need to: Learn who the Spirit is and how the Spirit can help Become joyful, enthusiastic, and empowered as you draw closer to God Confidently take on any difficulty with the power of the Spirit Discover your unique gifts and purpose to further God's kingdom

Help Is Here reminds us that our Good Shepherd doesn't just feed us; he leads us. He does more than correct us; he directs us. God keeps us on track--and best of all, he's commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us down the winding roads of life, wherever they may lead us.
No more walking this path alone. No more carrying weight you were not intended to bear. It's time for you to enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit and experience the vigorous life he offers. You can rest easy knowing that Help Is Here.

You Are Never Alone: Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power

by Max Lucado

When life gets difficult, is God paying attention? If I'm facing challenge after challenge, will God help? When my days become dark and stormy, does God notice? The answer in the life-giving stories in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes.
In You Are Never Alone, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado reminds us that our miracle-working God sees us, cares about us, and will always come to our aid, no matter what we're up against.
By tracing Jesus' miracles as told in the book of John, You Are Never Alone invites us to take a closer look at the good news John shares with each of us: God is never afraid to meet us in the middle of life's messes, extend a helping hand, and lift us out of our troubles.
You Are Never Alone will equip you to: Get unstuck and take your first step into a better tomorrow Dwell in the grace of the cross and the miracle of the empty tomb Believe that God is your ever-present source of help and hope Take comfort that you are never without God's protection
You Are Never Alone also includes thoughtful, comprehensive reflection questions designed to go along with each chapter, giving you a chance to dive even deeper into the ways that God walks with you every step of the way.

You Are Never Alone: Trust in the Miracle of God's Presence and Power

by Max Lucado

When life gets difficult, is God paying attention? If I'm facing challenge after challenge, will God help? When my days become dark and stormy, does God notice? The answer in the life-giving stories in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes.
In You Are Never Alone, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado reminds us that our miracle-working God sees us, cares about us, and will always come to our aid, no matter what we're up against.
By tracing Jesus' miracles as told in the book of John, You Are Never Alone invites us to take a closer look at the good news John shares with each of us: God is never afraid to meet us in the middle of life's messes, extend a helping hand, and lift us out of our troubles.
You Are Never Alone will equip you to: Get unstuck and take your first step into a better tomorrow Dwell in the grace of the cross and the miracle of the empty tomb Believe that God is your ever-present source of help and hope Take comfort that you are never without God's protection
You Are Never Alone also includes thoughtful, comprehensive reflection questions designed to go along with each chapter, giving you a chance to dive even deeper into the ways that God walks with you every step of the way.

Begin Again: Your Hope and Renewal Start Today

by Max Lucado

Are you struggling with sadness, pain, or disappointment? Could you use a new beginning or a redo? If so, take heart. The oh-so-welcome news of the Scripture is this: Our God is a God of fresh starts.
In Begin Again, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado combines his heartwarming stories and timeless biblical teachings with new insights and perspectives. Packed with encouragement, Begin Again will reassure you that Jesus is the author of new beginnings, no matter what sorrows or struggles you’ve faced.
Begin Again also includes a series of thoughtful, comprehensive reflection questions designed to go along with every chapter, giving you a chance to dive even deeper into the ways God promises to make all things new.
Max will prepare you for the journey ahead by helping you: Trust that God fights for you, even on your darkest days Rely on God's unconditional love and protection Ground yourself in his everlasting promises Hold on to enduring hope found in faith Make a difference in your community by influencing the lives of others Set your sights on your eternal home in heaven
This timely compilation—which also includes original content from Max—will provide you with the hope and encouragement you need to take the first step into your new beginning, whatever it may hold. No matter what heartache or hardship you’ve endured, you can take comfort in knowing that it’s never too late to Begin Again.

You Can Count on God: 100 Devotions for Kids

by Max Lucado

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, these 100 devotions will help kids worry less, bravely try new things, and draw closer to God as they learn to trust His faithfulness.
Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults, You Can Count on God teaches children that they can depend on God because He will never leave them and will love them unconditionally. Each of the 100 entries includes a comforting Bible verse and a short devotion that show an example of God's faithfulness; presents the message that God is trustworthy in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understand; reassures kids that God can help them with their challenges, sorrows, loneliness, and questions; offers a takeaway section with a key point, reflection question, or prayer to guide kids in understanding and applying the biblical truth; and is perfect for families to read together or for older readers to enjoy alone.
Give your child the gift of knowing that they can count on God, no matter what. This kids devotional is perfect for families who want their children to feel secure in their faith; a present to commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmation; and a gift for an Easter basket, Christmas present, or other religious holiday.
With a ribbon bookmark, presentation page, attractive textured hardcover, and bold color interiors, this hope-giving devotional for kids is the perfect gift for any child needing courage for a new challenge; peace from anxieties about the future; or relief from disappointment, insecurity, and feeling overwhelmed. You Can Count on God will guide children into a deeper relationship with God as they learn about His faithfulness in the past and build confidence that they can always trust Him to help them.

God Is With You Every Day (Large Text Leathersoft): 365-Day Devotional

by Max Lucado

Do you sometimes wonder where God is in the midst of your daily battles with loneliness, grief, change, and doubts? New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado uses his signature reassuring and encouraging voice, paired with practical, relevant, and personal messaging, to remind you that God is with you every day.
This 365-day devotional begins each week with a prayer and scripture, followed by six days of devotions and Bible verses for reflection, weaving in messages of comfort, grace, and encouragement. This special edition features larger text, a Scripture index, note-taking pages, and a durable leathersoft cover.
God Is With You Every Day makes a great gift for: Family and friends walking through a tough season of loss or uncertainty Anyone struggling with loneliness, needing a reminder that God is with them Those who want a fresh infusion of faith to start each day
Look for additional, thoughtful devotionals from Max: Calm Moments for Anxious Days Grace for the Moment You Can Count on God Trade Your Cares for Calm

You Can Count on God: 365 Devotions

by Max Lucado

Today's worries and anxieties can seem overwhelming, but trusted pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado leads you to greater peace through this 365-day devotional of short, powerful readings and Scripture verses.
No matter what happens in this ever-changing world, God invites us to count on him because he never changes. Each dated entry in You Can Count on God includes: an engaging devotion from Lucado with his trademark inspirational style comforting Scripture to bring us back to God's promises encouragement to receive God's peace even in challenging circumstances reminders of how God gives us courage to try new things strength to make it through any trial we face.
The ribbon marker and beautiful cover make this year-long devotional a perfect gift for men and women needing courage for a new season of life or anyone struggling with anxiety about the future. You Can Count on God calls us to know God on a deeper level as we remember his faithfulness through all generations.

God Bless This Child: Bedtime Prayers and Praises for Little Ones (Max Lucado’s Bedtime Prayers for Little Ones)

by Max Lucado, Denalyn Lucado

Invite God’s goodness into bedtime with this rhyming prayer book from Max Lucado featuring prayers and praises about God’s creation, presence, help, forgiveness, and loving heart written by Max and his wife, Denalyn. This keepsake book also includes blessings for parents to speak over their little ones. After talking to God each night, your child will fall asleep feeling joyful and cared for.
With updated selections from Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers, this board book edition for toddlers and preschoolers includes original prayers that speak to the unique challenges and joys of little ones, prayers from the Bible that small children can understand, a heartfelt note to parents about the readiness of a child’s heart for prayer, a “God bless this child” benediction on every page for parents to pray over their children, and calming nature scenes of animal families.
Add this essential board book to your family’s routine to introduce children ages 0 to 4 to the habit of talking with God each day; model prayers of giving thanks, worshiping God, asking for help, and sharing worries; and calm little minds and bodies with God’s peace.
With sweet and simple rhyming prayers of joy and praise, short Scriptures, and classic artwork, this prayer book makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, adoption presents, dedications, christenings, baptisms, birthdays, Easter, and Christmas. Show your kids that God listens to their prayers, and He cares what they have to say with God Bless This Child: Bedtime Prayers and Praises for Little Ones.

Bedtime Prayers for Little Ones

by Max Lucado, Denalyn Lucado

Bestselling author Max Lucado will teach your children to pray and praise with these rhyming bedtime prayers about blessings, needs, fears, and hopes, written by Max and his wife Denalyn. After talking to God each night, your little one will fall asleep feeling loved and safe.
With updated selections from Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers, this board book edition for toddlers and preschoolers includes original prayers, revised to speak to the unique challenges and joys of little ones prayers from the Bible that small children can understand calming nature scenes of animal families a heartfelt note to parents about making prayer a priority
Add this essential board book to your family's routine to introduce children 0 to 4 to the habit of talking with God each day model prayers of gratitude, worship, asking for help, and sharing worries calm little minds and bodies with God's peace
With sweet and simple rhyming prayers, short Scriptures, and classic artwork, this prayer book makes a meaningful gift for baby showers, adoption presents, dedications, christenings, baptisms, birthdays, Easter, and Christmas. Show your kids that God listens to their prayers and He cares what they have to say with Bedtime Prayers for Little Ones.

The Oak Inside the Acorn

by Max Lucado

Every person is tasked with learning why they were created and the unique gifts that make them special. Written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, The Oak Inside the Acorn teaches about the incredible miracle inside each of us while reminding us that we were created by God for a special purpose.
The story highlights the adventure of a sweet little acorn becoming a big, strong oak tree. Readers will cheer on the growing tree when he can't grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will read with wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later, a very special purpose is revealed.
The Oak Inside the Acorn is an inspiring picture book for readers, ages 6 to 10 that shows All of God's creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of others Patience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to be Life is a journey, and God has a plan for them through the ups and downs
This wonderful picture book makes an excellent Bedtime story for snuggling close with little ones Inspirational gift for graduation, baptism, baby showers and dedications, and adoptions Read aloud story time to help children understand all they were created to be

Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone

by Max Lucado

Even children experience lonely moments. When they do, this book reminds them that you will always be there, and God is right there too. Max Lucado's comforting words reinforce the thought that no matter what happens--the good and bad, the firsts and lasts--children will never be alone . . . just in case they ever wonder.
To a child, a day can last forever, and hurt feelings sink in deep. Whether they're having trouble making friends, struggling to learn something new, or just having a sad day, children need daily reminders of how much they're cherished. Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone soothes away loneliness by promising children that their parents or caregivers will always make time for them--they will squeeze away the sad and welcome back the glad every single day.
A follow-up to the classic children's book Just in Case You Ever Wonder, which has sold more than 1.8 million copies, this board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 4 addresses a child's feelings of loneliness and uncertainty; assures children that their parents are there for them and that God is always with them; includes tender rhymes and endearing artwork from Eve Tharlet of a loving parent and baby bear; and is a perfect gift for Easter or for children who need reassurance that they will always have someone to turn to, someone to talk to, and someone who will love them no matter what.
Draw your little ones close as you affirm your unconditional love for them and God's never-ending presence and desire to be with His children.

The Tallest of Smalls

by Max Lucado

An encouraging message for children: When you feel like you’rethe smallest of smalls, Jesus’ love can make you feel like the tallestof talls.
A delightful rhyming story about the Too-Smalls who live in theStiltsville. Every evening a six, the Too-Smalls meet in the squarewhere they hope they’ll be picked to receive stilts to strut aboutabove the stilt-less masses below. They come to see if they matter―ifthey’re awesome, if they’re pretty, if they’re clever, or funny. Ollie,the smallest of too-smalls, pleas to be picked. He wants to be like thehigh-ups of Stiltsville who are proud of their stilts, the ultimatestatus. But once he gets stilts, oh how it hurts when he stumbles andtumbles and loses his stilts. That is . . . until he meets Jesus whochose low over high telling him, "Keep your feet on the ground. Youmatter already.”

This book for kids coordinates with Max's trade book, Fearless, releasing in September 2009.

One Hand, Two Hands

by Max Lucado

A delightful way toshow little ones how their hands are a blessing from God that they can use todo help others.
Written in rhyming text and illustrated with the charmingart of Gaby Hansen, this simple message of God’s blessing of hands not onlyentertains . . . as it teaches what wonderful things our hands can do fromscratching, latching, and petting a pup to washing dishes with mommy andputting toys in a box . . . but it also conveys the important message: We canuse God’s gift of hands to show our love for Him by helping others. The bookends tenderly with a prayer of thanks to God for hands and asks Him to use themagain:

One hand, two hands,
Five fingers, ten.
God, thanks, for myhands.
Please, use themagain.

The Crippled Lamb: A Christmas Story about Finding Your Purpose

by Max Lucado

From bestselling author Max Lucado comes a unique Christmas story called The Crippled Lamb, an inspirational children's book about being different, fitting in, and being happy with yourself. With more than 100,000 copies sold, this timeless bestseller has become a holiday read the entire family enjoys.
The Crippled Lamb follows the story of Joshua, a lamb with a crippled leg who feels left out because he can't run and play like the other lambs. But God has a special plan for Joshua's life, as He does for all who feel alone. Readers will feel a gentle tug on their hearts as the little lamb's prayers are answered in an amazing way on Christmas Day.
This warm and endearing book: Is great for readers ages 3 to 7 Has a jacket with beautiful gold foil and an embossed title on the front cover Includes original oil-painting illustrations by Liz Bonham Is a great choice for kids who have disabilities, deal with anxiety or bullying, or are learning about inclusivity Is a perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays

You Were Made to Make a Difference

by Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado Bishop

Can God really use a teen for His Kingdom? You Were Made to Make a Difference shows how every teen has the power to effect change in their community and the world through small steps of faithfulness and acts of service.
Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults Outlive Your Life, this much-needed book for teens explores how faith and community interact, how youth can be a part of social activism through their faith, and how God made each of us to be a light in the world. Featuring practical tips to make a significant change in one’s community along with real-life stories from those who have already done just that, You Were Made to Make a Difference shows how tweens and teens can deepen their faith and see how God can use them.
Max Lucado and Jenna Lucado Bishop crafted this devotional for tweens and teens and offer facts about the world in need and how a little service or volunteering goes a long way; encouragement that God has a plan for you and can use you where you are; graphics about what makes each of us uniquely individual and wonderfully human; and interactive elements such as journaling prompts, reflection questions, and space to write service goals for your community.

Give your child the gift of knowing who they are in God and how to start an outreach project in their neighborhood. This teen devotional is perfect for families who want their children to feel secure in their faith; a present to commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmation; and a gift for an Easter basket, Christmas present, or other religious holiday.

Teens will learn that their role in life is bigger than themselves, and that they’re not too young to make a difference for God.

Grace for the Moment: 365 Devotions for Kids

by Max Lucado

This 365-day devotional from New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help kids understand and live out God’s grace as they form a habit of daily Bible reading. Encourage your children to take the next step of faith and enjoy the comfort, joy, and kindness of their heavenly Father.
This fun daily devotional for kids will help your family connect with God’s heart of grace and will inspire everyone to live out His grace toward others. Whether it’s in the morning before school or in the evening at the dinner table, children can slow down and deepen their faith with these short devotionals focused on gratitude and God’s uplifting call for grace.

Adapted from the bestselling devotional for adults, Grace for the Moment: 365 Devotions for Kids presents the message of God’s grace in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understand; is perfect for families to read together or for older readers to enjoy alone; offers a devotion and scripture for each day to encourage regular quiet time with God; includes a “Growing in Grace” opportunity with each devotion, offering practical and easy-to-do activities to help kids apply God’s grace—because giving grace is just as important as receiving it; and discusses the same topic each day as in the companion devotional for adults Grace for the Moment Family Devotional, so families can grow together.

The much-needed reminder to reflect on the goodness of God can be a great resource for Sunday schools or church daycare. Commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmation; share the joy of grace as a holiday or Christmas gift, or give to your child just because – and remind them that God’s grace is renewed every day

Make Every Day Count - Teen Edition

by Max Lucado

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 up offers 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, and encourages 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

A Max Lucado Children's Treasury: A Child's First Collection

by Max Lucado

Build a foundation of faith and godly character for your child with A Max Lucado Children's Treasury, featuring four classic picture book stories. With childhood favorites such as Just in Case You Ever Wonder?and Jacob's Gift, this treasury is the perfect bedtime read to introduce children to God’s virtues.

A beautiful collection of Max Lucado's bestselling children's picture books, this treasury will delight families with favorite reads: The Crippled Lamb: This touching tale helps children see that even though they are different, God has a unique plan for their lives. Just in Case You Ever Wonder: An endearing story that illustrates a parent's love for their child. The Way Home: A Princess Story: A powerful story that will speak to all the King's children about a parent's sacrifice and the path that leads home. Jacob's Gift: A timeless reminder demonstrating how when you give a gift to one of God's children, you give a gift to Him.

A Max Lucado Children's Treasury: A Child's First Collection is… Intended to share the wonder of God’s grace and love with children ages 3 to 7; perfect for family reading time or quiet time before bed; great for Sunday school learning or homeschooling; and a wonderful gift for holidays and Christmas, Easter, baby showers, and adoptions.

Beloved by many, Max Lucado’s picture books speak to the heart of children and create enduring memories of God’s goodness.

Grace for the Moment: Morning and Evening Devotional Journal, Hardcover

by Max Lucado

Max Lucado’s bestselling devotional in an elegant new package.
America’s leading inspirational author Max Lucado shares the comfort and hope of God twice a day, every day in this devotional for grace-filled living. Every devotion includes Scripture for reflection as well as journaling lines to record thoughts and prayers.
Features & Benefits: Grace for the Moment has sold more than 3.5 million units Presents an elegant package for gift giving or personal use Provides two devotions per day for every day of the year Bestselling devotional by Max Lucado Cover design allows for personalization

Hermie, a Common Caterpillar (Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends)

by Max Lucado

This Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends® best-selling story now available in easy-to-read format!
Hermie and his friend Wormie have always felt common. They don’t have stripes or dots, they aren’t very strong, and they can’t find anything special about themselves. But every time they pray, God tells them that He loves them all the time just as they are and that He isn’t finished with them yet. When Hermie becomes a beautiful butterfly, he realizes just how special God’s plan is for him!
This classic story has been revised for kids to read and enjoy on their own as a Lever 2 Reader. With fresh new art and a story kids can read themselves, plus a new, low price―this classic story will find a whole new generation of kids who love Hermie and his garden friends!

Start with Prayer: 250 Prayers for Hope and Strength

by Max Lucado

Do you find it difficult to turn to prayer when you need it most? Do you have trouble finding the words to capture exactly how you’re feeling? Start with Prayer, by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, will give you the tools you need to feel more comfortable when you communicate with God.
When struggles and anxieties come up in our lives, we invite God into our world, watching our fears surface and then depart. But how do we help prayer become a tried-and-true practice in our daily lives? Finding the right words to pray can be challenging, but Max is here to help.
Whether you’re learning to pray for the first time or you’re hoping to reinvigorate your prayer life, Start with Prayer will change the way you think about your relationship with God.
Pairing timeless scripture with thoughtful prayers, Start with Prayer is a special collection of 250 prayers that will help you develop the strength and hope you need to turn to prayer first in any situation you're facing.
Adapted from Max’s series of Pocket Prayers with brand new prayers added, Start with Prayer is divided into categories designed to foster prayers that impact every aspect of life, including prayers centered around: Clarity and creativity Healing and safety Inspiration and encouragement Preservation and endurance Wisdom and leadership
Start with Prayer is a trustworthy resource that you can turn to no matter what season of life you’re in right now, reminding you that starting with prayer is always the right answer.

Grace for the Moment: A 365-Day Journaling Devotional, Hardcover (1)

by Max Lucado

If you are a fan of Grace for the Moment by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, you’ll enjoy Grace for the Moment: A 365-Day Journaling Devotional. Max shares comfort and the hope of God in this devotional for grace-filled living. Every entry includes a Scripture, short devotional, and journaling lines to record thoughts and prayers.
Grace for the Moment has sold more than 3.5 million copies!
Inside the daily devotional, you'll find: 365 devotions Journaling lines and a resourceful ribbon marker, so you never lose your spot Short reflections that provide impactful lessons, which have the power to change your life Inspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness
With wisdom to help you see the everyday moments God is present, this devotional is great for any occasion--graduations, weddings, encouraging times, seasons of grief and loss, birthdays, and gifting holidays. Everyone needs grace for the moment they are in.

Grace for the Moment, Vol. 2: More Inspirational Thoughts for Each Day of the Year

by Max Lucado

If you are a fan of Grace for the Moment by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, you’ll enjoy Grace for the Moment Volume II. This yearlong devotional features captivating wisdom that offers enough inspiration, power, and hope to carry you through the busiest of days. Every entry includes a Scripture and short devotional.
Grace for the Moment has sold more than 3.5 million copies!
Inside the daily devotional, you'll find: 365 devotions and Scriptures a resourceful ribbon marker, so you never lose your spot a presentation page for thoughtful gifting inspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness
With wisdom to help you see the everyday moments God is present, this devotional is great for any occasion--graduations, weddings, encouraging times, seasons of grief and loss, birthdays, and gifting holidays. Everyone needs grace for the moment they are in.

You Changed My Life: Stories of Real People With Remarkable Hearts

by Max Lucado

If someone has changed your life for the good, now is the time to celebrate by letting them know how much they matter. This gift book celebrates their story with personalization space “You changed my life by___” to be written in detail by the gifter. It also includes short stories told by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado about others who have answered the call of their convictions and took steps of faith (both big and small) resulting in lasting change in the lives around them.
Oftentimes true heroes of faith don’t stand out in the world, but they have made a lasting difference in someone’s life—they’re a hero to someone. You Changed My Life features beautiful four-color photography and is organized into eight chapters: Love, kindness, commitment Compassion, hope, courage Wisdom and friendship
This thoughtful book is a great gift for men and women on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Grandparents Day, birthdays, or as a thank you. It’s a message that honors the person who receives the book and inspires us all to see that real people with remarkable hearts can change lives.

Mocha With Max: Friendly Thoughts & Simple Truths From The Writings Of Max Lucado

by Max Lucado, Terri A. Gibbs

Brimming with personal stories and insights for life, reading "Mocha with Max" is like sitting down for a delicious cup of coffee with a special friend. This warm collection of inspirational thoughts from the writings of Max Lucado advise us to open our hearts to the joy and laughter in life. Designed with unique full-color imagery, "Mocha with Max" assures us that even on the days that bring pain and tears, anxiety and stress, God's love can fill our world with hope.

Everyday Blessings: 365 Days of Inspirational Thoughts

by Max Lucado

If a single contemporary author can be said to capture the heart, soul, and imagination of our generation, it is unquestionably Max Lucado. With Everyday Blessings, he offers 365 reflections on individual scriptures in a conversational style that people everywhere have come to love.

Tell Me the Secrets: Treasures for Eternity (Redesign)

by Max Lucado

What do parents want for their children? Success? Happiness? Modern culture constantly feeds people lies about what’s really important in life. True joy and lasting satisfaction come only through going God’s way. This secret is hidden where all eternal truth has been revealed in the Bible.
Tell Me the Secrets takes your family on a journey to discover eternal treasure in God’s Word. This treasure hunt uncovers the truth about greatness, love, peace, forgiveness, victorious living, growth, and death. From an early age, children can learn these principles and begin to reap their benefits. Tell them the secrets! Success comes no other way.
In this second volume in the “Tell Me” series, Max Lucado and Ron DiCianni again join forces to create another unique and beautiful book of stories and illustrations for the entire family.

A Hat for Ivan (Redesign)

by Max Lucado

All the grown-ups in Ivan’s village wear a hat that shows what they love most. Because Ivan’s father is the hat-maker, Ivan gets to watch his father create a hat that is perfect for each person. Ivan wonders what kind of hat he will have. Will he be a musician? A baker? A firefighter?
Ivan doesn’t need to worry about his future because his father, the hat-maker who loves him most, shows him that there is only one hat―and one life―created just for him.

You Are Special (Board Book) (Volume 1) (Max Lucado's Wemmicks, 1)

by Max Lucado

In You Are Special, Max Lucado tells the story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick who believes that he isn't good enough because of what others say about him. When will Punchinello realize how truly special he is?
You Are Special is a beautiful story that reminds us that we are precious to God just the way we are. It is through spending daily time with him that we begin to see ourselves through his eyes. This is an important truth that children and parents need to know: God loves us even though we make mistakes and have flaws!
This bestseller has sold millions of copies and is now available as a condensed board book for younger children.

You Are Special (Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition) (Max Lucado's Wemmicks)

by Max Lucado

In You Are Special, Max Lucado tells the story of Punchinello, the wooden Wemmick who believes that he isn't good enough because of what others say about him. When will Punchinello realize how truly special he is?
You Are Special is a beautiful story that reminds us that we are precious to God just the way we are. It is through spending daily time with him that we begin to see ourselves through his eyes. This is an important truth that children and parents need to know: God loves us even though we make mistakes and have flaws!
This best-seller has sold millions of copies and is now available in a limited, ten-year anniversary edition. The accompanying CD includes a special reading of the story by Max Lucado and music by Christian artist Phil Keaggy.

The Max Lucado Christmas Collection: An Angel's Story / the Christmas Candle / the Christmas Child

by Max Lucado

Collects three Christmas stories by the author, where an angel recalls the first Christmas, a candlemaker is visited by a Christmas angel, and a journalist is lost in a deserted town and finds the true meaning of Christmas.

The Christmas Candle

by Max Lucado, Richard Paul Evans

A classic Christmas fable about love and charity, retold by Richard Paul Evans, New York Times bestselling author of The Christmas Box and A Christmas Memory.

On a snowy Christmas Eve, a young man named Thomas on his way home for a family celebration realizes that the candle in his lantern is about to expire. He stops in a chandler's shop filled with fantastic wax creations, but instead of admiring them Thomas scorns the chandler for wasting his time on sculptures that will only melt. The mysterious old chandler sells him a special Christmas candle. Back on the bitterly cold street, the young man is accosted by an old beggar woman. When he lifts his lantern to get a better look, the candlelight reveals that she is his mother. He gives her his cloak and only then sees the truth: She is not his mother after all, but a stranger. The candle tricks him again before he reaches home, cold and penniless, but richer for his newfound realization that we are all part of one family.

This intriguing original fable about charity is accompanied by lavish, mood-filled oil paintings by artist Jacob Collins. Together, author and artist have created an exquisite holiday gift book that will be treasured by the entire family.

The Christmas Candle

by Max Lucado, Richard Paul Evans

Journey back to a simpler time, to a small English village where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens. Except at Christmastime.
When a mysterious angel suddenly appears in a lowly candlemaker's shop, the holy and the human collide in a way that only God could imagine.
Glowing bright with a timeless message, The Christmas Candle will warm your heart with a surprising reminder of God's bountiful love.

Never Give Up: God is Good When Life Isn't

by Max Lucado

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Tame Your Thoughts: Three Tools to Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life

by Max Lucado

When was the last time you awakened to a swirl of out-of-control thoughts? Perhaps you were overwhelmed with the weight of worry, the fear of failing, or the grip of guilt. The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. In Tame Your Thoughts, Max Lucado provides three biblical and practical tools to renew your mind and transform your life.
Our thoughts have consequences. Most people would agree that positive thoughts generate positive actions. Negative thoughts activate negative behavior. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Not only does neuroscience back this concept, but the idea is also embedded throughout Scripture. "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Rom.12:2 esv). Tame your thoughts and transform your life!
In Tame Your Thoughts, Max explores three key thought-management tools and then applies them to the most common thought problems: worry, guilt, anxiety, and other types of mental quicksand that threaten to trap us. God loves us too much to let us lead a life marked by poor thinking. He made our brains; he can retrain our brains. God has not left us alone in this battle of the mind.
Stuck in your head? Hounded by regrets? Weighed down by worry? Change is possible! The thoughts that have characterized your past need not characterize the rest of your life. Readers will learn to take thoughts captive, test each message against the truth of Scripture, interrupt poisonous thought threads, and think and act like Jesus.

If God can resurrect the dead, can he not resurrect hope? Defy depression? Clarify confusion? Silence shame? Destroy doubt? Banish bitterness?
Take God at his word. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind" (2 Tim. 1:7 nkjv, emphasis added). With God as their helper, the reader will discover a new way of thinking and a better way of living. A new person will begin to emerge.
We can tame each thought, friends.

Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition): Living Above Anxiety and Loneliness

by Max Lucado

Our kids are under tremendous stress and pressure, with a rapidly changing culture demanding more and more from them. More attention, more screens, more intensity, more fear. Anxious for Nothing helps?young people overcome the anxiety and pressures of today's world and come to a deeper understanding of God's loving presence?as promised in Philippians 4:6-7, drawing on content from Max Lucado’s bestselling book of the same name.
In this chaotic age of social media, packed schedules, and an increasing awareness of the world's problems, it's normal for kids to feel overwhelmed sometimes. But the good news of the gospel has not changed. This encouraging book will help tweens and teens take control of their feelings, develop emotional understanding, and choose to focus on God's truth.
This much-needed book adapts content from You Are Not Alone and Anxious for Nothing. With the warmth and authenticity that has made him a beloved pastor and writer, Max Lucado offers middle graders and tweens biblical hope and powerful strategies to help them flourish amidst struggles encouragement that God is near, He cares, and He listens truths and affirmations to claim for themselves in difficult moments practical ways to work through their worries and rely on God's faithfulness
This special edition of Anxious for Nothing also includes: a note to kids from author Max Lucado application questions, journal prompts, and activities that guide kids in Christ-focused mindfulness callouts and infographics featuring relevant Bible verses, and take-aways sidebars addressing technology-related stress
Practical, motivating, and biblically grounded, Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition) is a timely book for kids who feel overwhelmed, lonely, or anxious, or who simply want to experience God's abundant joy and peace. Perfect for youth groups and Bible studies, young readers can experience the calm and reassurance of God, whether on the go or relaxing at home, with this adaptation of a beloved Christian classic.

Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God

by Max Lucado

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 unchanging God is faithful God is strong God cannot lie
What 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.

He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart

by Max Lucado

Is your heart unsettled by the chaos of the world? Are you heavy-laden with bad moments, mad moments, or anxious moments? Today, rest in God’s self-giving love and leave all your troubles at the foot of the cross.
There were no accidents on the days surrounding Jesus’ death. Jesus’ last moments were not left up to chance. God chose the path; he selected the nails. Our Lord planted the trio of crosses and painted the sign. God was never more sovereign than in the details of the death of his Son. God didn’t have to do all these things, you know. The only required act for our salvation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more.
In He Chose the Nails, New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado will help you: Learn just how much God loves and cares for you. Take comfort that Jesus understands everything you face in this life. Remember that there’s nothing you can do to earn God’s gift. Stand firm in the promise that you are forgiven, and you are welcome in God’s presence.
Search the scene of the cross and listen for God’s gentle whisper, “I did it just for you.”

Calm Thoughts for Kids 90 Devotions for Anxious Days

by Max Lucado

Max Lucado offers hope and calm for kids who are facing fears and having anxious thoughts. Our children are growing up in an uncertain world, and it's hard for them to put their worries into God's hands, especially as they struggle to name their anxieties and concerns. Author and pastor Max Lucado shares this 90-day devotional to help your children experience calm moments when they're having anxious days.

A perfect gift for Easter, baptisms, or kids experiencing changes in mood, behavior, or sleep due to worries, Calm Thoughts for Kids includes

• Bible verses,
• comforting artwork,
• short devotions with kid-friendly analogies,
• a quick-reference list of God's promises, and
• thoughtful practices and questions to encourage conversation between you and your children and to help them release their anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of God.

Let this devotional calm young hearts as they exchange their worries for the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding.

This children's book is a great companion to the adult devotional Calm Moments for Anxious Days: A 90-Day Devotional Journey.

God Will Help You

by Max Lucado

We all experience disappointing setbacks, overwhelming loneliness, and paralyzing fear at some point in our lives. It sometimes seems as if nothing will help. In God Will Help You, New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado encourages us to trust in the God who is working miracles in the big and small things. With God, no setback is too big to solve, and no prayer goes unnoticed. God is still working.

Each chapter offers reassurance through miracles big and small that He will meet us in the midst of life's messes. God will help

• if you feel anxious, solve your problems, through fear
• if you are stuck, when you are lonely, in daily life
• in illness, during grief, with guidance, to forgive

God Will Help You is an interactive book:

• filled with biblical miracles and current stories
• thoughts to ponder, prayers, Scripture, and journaling prompts with space for reflection
• with an easy-to-read and easy-to-use design and a beautiful ribbon marker

This book is a great self-purchase for anyone struggling with anxiety, loneliness, grief, or fear. God Will Help You is a thoughtful gift for anyone who has recently lost a loved one, needs an encouragement, endures a difficult season, or struggles with daily stressors.

Help Is Here Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit

by Max Lucado

Bills pile up. Savings accounts go down. Marriages go south. Pandemics rage. Work goes off the rails. Stress goes off the charts. Suddenly, you feel powerless to calm life's chaos. It's all too much to take on by yourself. But pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has great news for you--Help Is Here.

Now more than ever, we're all weary from the loads we carry and the challenges we face. We have questions we cannot answer and problems we cannot solve. We'd hoped that life would be an invigorating adventure or an inspiring journey. We never expected to grow so tired so quickly. But Max teaches us that we can find fresh strength and purpose in the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Bible makes more than a hundred references to the Holy Spirit, and Jesus says more about the Spirit than he does about the church, marriage, finances, and the future. But do we really know the Spirit? In Help Is Here, Max will give you the tools and encouragement you need to:

• Learn who the Spirit is and how the Spirit can help
• Become joyful, enthusiastic, and empowered as you draw closer to God
• Confidently take on any difficulty with the power of the Spirit
• Discover your unique gifts and purpose to further God's kingdom

Help Is Here reminds us that our Good Shepherd doesn't just feed us; he leads us. He does more than correct us; he directs us. God keeps us on track--and best of all, he's commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us down the winding roads of life, wherever they may lead us.

No more walking this path alone. No more carrying weight you were not intended to bear. It's time for you to enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit and experience the vigorous life he offers. You can rest easy knowing that Help Is Here.

Unshakable Hope Building Our Lives on the Promises of God

by Max Lucado

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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 unchanging
• God is faithful
• God is strong
• God cannot lie

What 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.

What Happens Next A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age

by Max Lucado

Be Prepared, Not Scared

Are we living in the end times? If so, what does that mean for you?

In contrast to the confusion and anxiety that often comes with this topic, Max Lucado believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated. He writes: "The future is not frightening if you know the future. And you can know the future when you know who holds it."

What Happens Next is an optimistic, accessible, and nonsensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven's time line that will empower you to face the future with faith. Max takes you on a well-researched overview of what God's Word says, exploring the following four big ideas that provide a solid foundation for understanding God's eternal plan:

• We were made to reign with Christ.
• God has made and will keep his promises.
• Heaven has a time line.
• A golden era-the millennium-awaits God's children.

Plus, Max takes you on a journey of the time line of history, examining essential milestones such as the rapture, the seven years of tribulation, and the glory of heaven.

Whether you find yourself in the "I can't wait," "I'm almost ready," or "I'm not sure about all of this" camp, you will be encouraged to ponder God's promises for the future.

In Max's signature encouraging style, he reminds us, "It's all about hope. It's all about him."