Best Selling Books by Max Lucado

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.

Teaches children that God loves them just the way they are. A classic story in a unique limited edition.

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.

This adaptation of "Outlive Your Life" for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into their community to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who have done just that.

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

He Chose You is a personal message to tweens of God''s unconditional love for them. His perfect understanding of the needs of tweens today is shown in each detail revealed to us when Christ''s chose to die on the cross for all. Illustrating his points with stories today''s tweens will be able to apply to their lives, Lucado reveals to tweens the gifts of the cross.

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.

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

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 gui 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.

Building on stories and illustrations from He Chose the Nails by bestselling author Max Lucado, He Did This Just for You is a booklet designed to lead you through God''s plan of sacrifice and salvation. When you think of the cross, what thoughts come to mind? Steeples? Gold necklaces? Churches? Or do your thoughts go deeper? Do words like these come to mind: Jesus. Nails. Blood. Pain. Death. Tomb. Empty. Joy. Promise. Life. Savior! The words of the cross are so full of pain. So full of passion. So full of promise--God''s promise to each and every one of us. His promise to do whatever it takes to save your soul. He did this just for you. He Did This Just for You shares the story of salvation in a new light, taking you through three distinct pieces of the puzzle: The Parable--God''s longing for us The Promise--God''s gift for us The Privilege--God''s invitation to us He Did This Just for You is the perfect way to introduce the gospel to friends and acquaintances through Max Lucado''s warm and easy-to-understand writing style. Experience God''s grace and plan of salvation for the first time or use this booklet to share the message of hope with someone you know.

Do you want to overcome your anxiety? Do you want to be free from the worries that weigh you down? If you''re trembling on a tightrope of fear and worry, get ready for the best trade ever: your cares for God''s calm. That''s God''s offer. Bestselling author Max Lucado understands what it''s like to feel overwhelmed by anxiety. In Trade Your Cares for Calm, you''ll learn how to: Exchange your burdens for an abundance of mercy, gratitude, and trust Replace striving and stress with a faith-filled life, so you can see God''s goodness Feel calm in chaos and find peace through prayer Make faith, not fear, your default reaction to circumstances Imagine being able to walk away from worry, conquer the need to control, get rid of guilty, and end if-only thinking. Trade Your Cares for Calm is: For men and women of all ages wanting to achieve personal growth Great for any gift giving occasion

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 the 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 that has 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; now includes new, breathtaking art from Eve Tharlet; 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.

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.

4-page article by Max Lucado reviews the plan of salvation, discusses the new life in Christ, and tells readers how to use this book 30-day new-believer studies 30 "He Did This Just for You" verses 30 spiritual-growth verses Where to Turn When Index Simple reading plan 384 pp.

Jesus. 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 Starmaker manages your travel schedule. Relax. You have a friend in high places. 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. The Next Door Savior Participant''s Guide is the perfect companion for users of the Next Door Savior Group Study Kit. On the Study Kit DVDs Max Lucado personally teaches what it means for Christ to be our next door Savior. The six lessons in this Participant''s Guide correspond with the six lessons in the Study Kit. Every teacher who uses the Study Kit will want each of their class members to have and use a Participant''s Guide, for it''s in the Bible study and self-reflection questions of this Participant''s Guide that each class member will have the opportunity to really learn what it means for our Savior to be "near enough to touch, and strong enough to trust."

Find hope from God to get you through when life is messy…really messy. Does it ever feel like life is out of control? Could you use the reminder that God is in control? You might remember the Old Testament story. He was tossed in a pit, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten, and dismissed. But Joseph''s story contains an audacious promise. Whatever mess you face, God will use it for good. He did for Joseph, and he will for you. In the meantime, don''t become bitter or angry. Do what Joseph did. Trust in God. In God Will Use This for Good bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado encourages you, “You''ll get through this. It won''t be painless. It won’t be quick. But God will use this mess for good. In the meantime, don''t be foolish or naive. But don''t despair either. With God''s help you will get through this.” In this hope-filled booklet, Max will help you: Find the courage to never give up during turbulent times Trust God to help you through all of life''s trials Remember that God will use every painful circumstance for good God Will Use This for Good also includes a “Scriptures for Your Turbulent Times” section to help you ground your faith and hope in the promises of God''s Word when everything else seems to be shifting under your feet. So even when your world is upside-down the words of Scripture can remind you that God will never give up on you and that he will help you get through it. God Will Use This for Good is ideal if you or someone you care about is experiencing a difficult time in life. It doesn''t promise quick fixes or easy solutions, but it does show you that God is faithful, that he has a plan for your life, and that he will get you through your present trials.