New Releases by Max Lucado

Are we living in the end times? If so, what does that mean for me? Max Lucado''s optimistic, accessible, and non-sensational guide to what the Bible says about heaven''s timeline will empower readers to face the future with faith.

Renewing your mind will lead to a transformed life. Have you been feeling weighed down by worry? Or caught up in a web of self-critical thoughts? The good news is that with God''s help, you can learn to renew your mind, break free from negative patterns, and become a little more like Jesus every day. This six-session Bible study explores three scripture-based tools for managing your thoughts: Practice Picky Thinking: Monitor the airspace of your thoughts and don''t allow the destructive ones to land. Identify UFOs: Scan for any untruths that are creating false narratives that are leading to overreactions. Uproot and Replant: Don''t let the ugly weeds of Satan''s lies grow. Pull them up by the roots and replace them with God''s truth. These three tools will help you take every thought captive and test the messages that replay in your mind against the truth of God''s Word. You will also learn to overcome common thought traps like anxiety, guilt, rejection, dissatisfaction, and more. No matter who you are or where you come from, progress is possible. This study guide includes: Individual access to six streaming video sessions Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group discussion time Personal study for deeper reflection between sessions A guide to best practices for leading a group Streaming video access included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2030. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Eligible only on retail purchases inside the United States. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

We Find Our Hope Where They Found Theirs. . . In this updated, ten-session workbook, Max Lucado uncovers lessons from the lives of ten of the most prominent men of the Bible. The men depicted in the Bible were not perfect by any means. We find story after story marked by scandal, failure, and intrigue. Yet we also find many stories of men who were able to look beyond their circumstances, completely trust in the Lord, and follow Him wherever He chose to take them. Like us, these men made both good and bad decisions along the way—and experienced both good and bad consequences—and we find our struggles and hopes in the pages of the Bible that tells their stories: Noah: When You''re Low on Hope Job: The Most Famous Conversation in the Bible Jacob: Wrestling with the Past Moses: The Voice from the Mop Bucket David: Colossal Collapses Joseph: Unanswered Questions Matthew: Friend of Flops Peter: The Gospel of the Second Chance Lazarus: The Final Witness Paul: Don’t Write Off Anyone Each lesson includes insights on each character and Bible study questions to help you delve into the stories and apply them to your life.

In this six-session video study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores the events of the end times as revealed in the Bible and shows why believers do not need to fear the future.

Are you ready to worry less and trust more The path to peace is paved with prayer. New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado understands what it''s like to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. The Trade Your Cares for Calm card deck includes 30 cards with 60 inspirational messages--Scripture and comforting quotes from Max. These beautiful double-sided cards are: Packaged in a sturdy, lidded box. Quick reminders to exchange the cares of this world for the peace God has promised. Visuals that can be displayed on your desk, bedside table, mantel, or nearby your favorite chair. Trade Your Cares for Calm card deck is a great gift for any occasion and fits perfectly in a gift basket. You can also leave little notes of encouragement to your loved ones by leaving a card on your spouse''s mirror, in a card to a loved one, or on your coworker''s desk. Rather than react to circumstances with clenched hands, reach out to the Father with outstretched arms. He''s waiting to catch you, take hold of your anxieties, and in the process, trade your cares for calm.

Explores the story and meaning of Christmas for believers, and how it marks the beginning of a hope that endures forever.

What makes you happy? Do you live a life filled with genuine, unabashed joy? The path there may surprise you. You aren''t in charge of the weather, the traffic, or the occupant of the White House. But you can always increase the number of smiles on our planet. You can lower the anger level in your city. You, yes you, can help people to sleep better, laugh more, hum instead of grumble, walk instead of stumble. And don''t be surprised when you begin to sense a newfound joy yourself. That''s what this book is about: the unexpected path to joy. In this 52-week guided journal, each week includes an excerpt of Max''s writing, primarily from How Happiness Happens. Each entry also includes a scripture and a guided journal prompt, alongside journaling space with photos and beautiful illustrations on each spread. This beautiful book is great to work through independently or as you read Max Lucado''s How Happiness Happens. By walking through the "one another" passages found in Scripture, Max equips you with both an overarching way of living and practical day-to-day actions that produce a life of happiness and moments of true joy. You''ll discover the secret that the Bible teaches and research affirms: doing good does good for the doer. This guided journal will help you discover what happiness is and how to find that deep, lasting, heart-brimming-over kind of happy.

OVER 2 MILLION SOLD IN THE LIFE LESSONS SERIES! The Jewish believers were torn between their new faith in Jesus and their old ways rooted in Old Testament routines and rituals. They were tempted to go back to their familiar life that seemed "good enough." But the author of Hebrews shows that when Jesus came, "the best got better." The unknown author of Hebrews skillfully compares these believers'' old ways and their new faith, arguing that Christ is better in every way. He focuses on Jesus, his effective ministry, and his ultimate sacrifice, showing us that absolutely nothing compares to our incomparable Christ. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Hebrews, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: Jesus Christ brought about a whole new way of connecting with and following God. Jesus is our compassionate high priest. Faith is the connector between this life and the next. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God''s Word. Each lesson includes: An opening reflection on the Bible book you''re studying. Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting. An excerpt of the text (from the NIV and the NKJV). Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes. Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection. The Life Lessons series is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.

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

This 12-session video Bible study will help you, your group, and your church stand on the definitive declarations of our mighty and loving God who governs the world according to his great and precious promises. This world has a tremble to it. There are things that seem unsteady in this life. But when we belong to God, it allows us to filter our problems through the promises of God. When we choose to be people of the promise, we choose to build our lives on the promises of God, not the circumstances of life. The stories of the men and women in Scripture were different, but the theme was the same: they were People of the Promise. Because of God’s promises, Noah built an ark on dry land, Joshua claimed the Promised Land, David became king, Peter preached the first sermon, and John caught a glimpse of the future. Like them, we can also build our lives on God’s promises, and trust him to keep them. This study guide includes tools for personal study and reflection, video notes, and questions for group discussion. Sessions include: You Are Stamped with God’s Image God Will Win the Victory You Are an Heir of God Your Prayers Have Power God Gives Grace to the Humble God Gets You Jesus Is Praying for You Death Has Been Defeated Joy Is Coming Soon You Will Have Power There Is No Condemnation in Christ Justice Will Prevail Designed for use with the Unshakable Hope Video Study (9780310092117), sold separately.

Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ so you can experience freedom and joy. Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? We all experience anxiety, but we don''t have to let worry and fear control our lives. In Anxious for Nothing, from New York Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides you with a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado''s signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, this book 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.” In Anxious for Nothing 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

Do you feel weighted down with worry? Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Are irrational fears your constant companion? Could you use some calm? In this five-session video Bible study, bestselling author Max Lucado explores God''s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4-8. As you follow this prescription - celebrating God''s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditation on good things - you will experience God''s peace. This is a peace that "transcends all understanding" and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears. While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn''t have to dominate your life. With God as your helper and his promises at your side, you can sleep better tonight and smile more tomorrow. You can talk yourself off the ledge and view bad news through the lens of God''s sovereignty. You can discover a life of calm and develop tools for combating the onslaught of anxiety. The Anxious for Nothing Study Guide includes video discussion questions, Bible exploration, and personal study and reflection materials for in-between sessions. Sessions include: Rejoice in the Lord Always Let Your Gentleness Be Evident to All Present Your Requests to God The Peace of God Will Guard Your Heart Meditate on These Things Designed for use with the Anxious for Nothing Video Study (sold separately).

Hope is on the horizon. Yes, life has a way of taking the life out of us. We often go through challenges that seem so much greater than our strength. But God is telling us that our glory days are still ahead. We only need to grasp that truth and live in faith to realize this promise. We serve a God who fights for us. In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to walk out of the desert and into the Promised Land of God''s presence and glory. With teachings from the story of Joshua, Lucado will help you and your group: See the surprising ways God fulfills his promises. Understand how every battle is ultimately a spiritual battle and what that means for us. Learn how to pray more boldly than you ever have before. God had a Promised Land in store for the Israelites, but they had to grasp that reality, change their mindsets, and take action to receive it. The same is true for us today. This study includes leader helps, discussion questions, conversation starters, and between-session activities to enhance your understanding and application of Max''s teaching. Sessions include: These Days Are Your Glory Days Inherit Your Inheritance Walk Circles Around Jericho Pray Audacious Prayers No Falling Words God Fights for You Designed for use with Glory Days Video Study (sold separately).

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.

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes a timeless message that will warm your heart. “The Christmas Candle shines with a radiant insight. Written with Max Lucado’s signature style of sincerity and spiritual perception, this story will warm the reader’s heart with the wonders of God’s love and mercy.” —In the Library Reviews Imagine a Victorian England village in the Cotswolds where very little out of the ordinary ever happens . . . except at Christmas time. This year, Edward Haddington, a lowly candle maker, is visited by a mysterious angel. That angel silently imparts a precious gift—a gift that’s bungled and subsequently lost. The candle maker and his wife, Bea, struggle to find the gift. And when they do, they have to make a difficult choice. Who among their community is most in need of a Christmas miracle? Join inspirational author Max Lucado and experience anew the joy of Christmas. “A powerful reminder of the true meaning of faith and community, The Christmas Candle is a welcome respite from the harried commercialism of the holiday season.” —BookPage “Fans of Charles Dickens and Jan Karon, you’re in for treat! Max Lucado has penned a wholly original Christmas story complete with cobblestone streets, quirky characters, and a supernatural visit you’ll never forget.” —John C. Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author on The Christmas Candle

Take this journey with Jesus during his final week. Feel his passion. Sense his power. Hear his promises. And discover how his life can transform yours. In And the Angels Were Silent, join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as you follow Jesus into Jerusalem to witness his final acts of power and compassion, culminating with his death on the cross and his resurrection in glory. You can tell a lot about a person by the way he dies. In the last week of his life, Jesus deliberately sets his face toward Jerusalem—and certain death. This is no ordinary week. Even the angels are silent as they ponder the final days of Jesus Christ. This is no ordinary walk. Jesus doesn''t chatter. He doesn''t pause. He is on his final journey. In And the Angels Were Silent, master storyteller Max Lucado invites you: "Let''s follow Jesus on his final journey. For by observing his, we may learn how to make ours. And discover what matters to God." As you trace the footsteps of Jesus through his final week, you will see how he: Walks determinedly to the holy city Walks angrily into the temple Walks wearily into Gethsemane Walks painfully up the Via Dolorosa And walks powerfully out of the vacated tomb Discover how Jesus can transform your life as you journey with him and see how he spent his final week of life on earth.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 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.

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.

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.

We applaud men for doing good things. We enshrine God for doing great things. But what about a man who does God things? One thing is certain. We can''t ignore him. If these moments are factual, if the claim of Christ is actual, then he was, at once, man and God. The single most significant person who ever lived. Forget MVP. He is the entire league. The head of the parade? Hardly. No one else shares the street. Who comes close? Humanity''s best and brightest fade like dime-store rubies next to him. Dismiss him? We can''t. Resist him? Equally difficult. Why would we want to? Don''t we need a God-man Savior? A just-God Jesus could make us, but not understand us. A just-man Jesus could love us, but never save us. But a God-man Jesus? Near enough to touch. Strong enough to trust. A next door Savior.

Little Hermie and his baby bug friends explore all the ways we can show God we love Him! Little Hermie loves God so much and wants to show Him. Hermie and his baby bug friends discover that sharing with your friends, obeying your parents, and offering a prayer of “thank Yous” are just some of the great ways to say, “I love You, God!” Little Hermie board books use sweet art and rhymes to help toddlers understand basic Christian concepts. The third book in the series, Do You Know I Love You, God? teaches toddlers that even little ones can find lots of ways to show their love to God.

The wood. The thorns. The nails. Christ''s sacrifice has defined the very essence of mankind''s faith for the past 2000 years. And now, Max Lucado invites you to examine the cross, contemplate its purpose, and celebrate its significance with He Chose the Nails. With his warm, caring style, Max examines the symbols surrounding Christ''s crucifixion, revealing the claims of the cross and asserting that if they are true, then Christianity itself is true. The supporting evidence either makes the cross the single biggest hoax of all time, or the hope of all humanity

Let Advent come alive in your life this Christmas. Every Christmas, Christians all over the world celebrate the advent season, recognizing the love, hope, joy, and peace that is found only in Jesus Christ. Through this 30-day devotional, Max Lucado brings to light the many events in the life of Christ from birth to ascension that demonstrate His omnipotence and the gift that God has given each one of us to enjoy during this Christmas season. Experience each moment as our Savior becomes the center of this Christmas for you. Note: Must be ordered in multiples of 25.

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.

God''s greatest desire is to be your dwelling place -- The home for your heart. He doesn''t want to be merely a weekend getaway. He has no interest in being a Sunday bungalow or even a summer cottage. He wants to be your mailing address, your point of reference, your home ... always. He wants you to live in the Great House of God. Using the Lord''s Prayer as a floor plan, Max Lucado takes you on a tour of the home God intended for you. Warm your heart by the fire in the living room. Nourish your spirit in the kitchen. Seek fellowship in the family room. Step into the hallway and find forgiveness. It''s the perfect home for you. After all, it was created with you in mind. There''s only one home built just for your heart. No house more complete, no structure more solid: The roof never leaks. The walls never crack. The foundation never trembles. In God''s house, you''re home. So come into the house built just for you. Your Father is waiting.

God does what it takes to get our attention. How far do you want him to go to get yours? What if God moved you to another land? (As He did Abraham.) What if He called you out of retirement? (Remember Moses?) These stories of the relentless pursuit of God assure us of his strength and remind us of his kindness.

The heart of Jesus is sacred, and the lessons and examples it provides to us are paramount in our daily mission to follow in His footsteps. Max Lucado poses the question "what if, for one day and night, your heart was replaced by the heart of Christ?" That thought-provoking question leads to many personal revelations demonstrating that we can recast our hearts to be more like that of Jesus, and the blessings created by the transformation will unleash ripples to the widest edges of our lives and those around us.

Common people ... Story after story marked by scandal, stumble, and intrigue. Who are these people? They''re the people of the Bible. And they''re us. We find our stories in theirs. We find our hope where they found theirs. In the hands of an uncommon God. In the midst of them all ... hovering over them all ... is the hero of it all: God. Maker. Shaper. Rescuer of sinking hearts. God. Passing out high callings, second chances, and moral compasses to all comers and takers. In this gathering of inspiring stories from his numbers best-selling books, master storyteller Max Lucado revisits some of his favorite biblical characters -- all of whom were very human and imperfect, just like us. If God can find a place for them ... He might just have a place for us too.

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The Lucado Life Lessons series continues to be one of the best-selling study guide series on the market today. These brand-new releases will join the ranks of the previously released and repackaged study guides, offering readers a complete selection of New Testament Bible studies by best-selling inspirational author Max Lucado. For small group or individual use, intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections take the participant deeper into God''s Word.