Best Selling Books by Max Lucado

When Punchinello tries to prove his worth by getting more boxes and balls than the other Wemmicks, he learns that his maker, Eli, loves him because of who he is and not what he possesses.

Do you ever feel like Jesus couldn''t possibly know what you are going through? He''s the God of the universe after all! Does he really know your daily struggles? The good news is: he does. For thirty-three years Jesus felt everything you have ever felt: weakness, weariness, sadness, rejection. His feet got tired and his head ached. He was tempted and his strength was tested. And you know why? Because in becoming human, Jesus made it possible for us to see God. His tears, God''s tears. His voice, God''s voice. Want to know what matters to God? Find out what matters to Jesus. Want to know what in the world God is doing? Ponder the words and life of Jesus. For more than three decades, pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has shown us Jesus. In this capstone book, he takes us further on the journey to know the life and character of the Savior. This book describes both the person Jesus was on earth and how to live in a personal relationship with him. It is divided into six sections: Immanuel Friend Teacher Miracle Worker Lamb of God Returning King This compilation from Max Lucado gives readers the chance to become more familiar with the man at the center of the greatest story ever told. Max explores Jesus'' life, death, and resurrection, including how Jesus interacted with his friends and his enemies, what he did with time alone, and how he acted at a party. Max writes, “Don''t settle for a cursory glance or a superficial understanding. Look long into the heart of Christ and you''ll see it. Grace and life. Forgiveness of sin. The defeat of death. This is the hope he gives.” Jesus wants you to know him. As you read these pages, may the hero of all history talk to you personally, and may you find in him the answer to your deepest needs.

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

Exchange the pressure of accomplishment for the peace of God’s grace When the world demands: achieve, succeed, earn, God says: lean on me, trust me, believe me. That is grace. And that is what God offers: unconditional acceptance of a believing heart. Your heavenly Father loves you enough to hold you in his grace. Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help you release a false sense of self-sufficiency. rest in God’s unbending and unending gift of grace. remember that God is for you and will carry you through every circumstance. Today, leap from the cliff of self-sufficiency and land in the strong arms of the Father who loves you . . . the Father who catches you—every time—in the grip of his grace.

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.

The Gift for All People is a celebration of God''s gift of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories. These stories will help Christians comprehend and treasure the assurance of their salvation and will help non-Christians realize and embrace the gift of abundant, eternal life in Jesus Christ. The concluding story, written especially for this book, urges readers to give their lives to Jesus Christ and shows them how to do so. This book will provide Christians with a unique, warm, and attractive presentation of the gospel to give to non-Christian family or friends. More than anything, God wants you to be with Him. The God who designed your world, the God who placed you on the planet, simply wants you home with Him. And to bring you home, He offers you a gift...the gift of eternal salvation. My prayer is that through the pages of this book you''ll see his gift like you''ve never seen it. If you''ve already accepted it, you''ll thank Him again. And if you''ve never accepted it, I pray that you will. For it''s the gift of a lifetime. A gift for all people. "From the Hardcover edition."

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.

Revised and updated, the Lucado Life Lessons series takes the participant on a journey through the Bible, book by book. Inquisitive questions, "Keys to the Text" feature, and new material compose this useful and concise tool from renowned Bible teacher and pastor Max Lucado.

It all comes down to one thing: The Cross! You have seen it. You have worn it. Maybe you have even prayed to it. But do you know it?

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.

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.

What comes to mind when you think about the end times? If you are like many Christians, you might not think about it much at all. You have a carpe diem kind of faith that focuses on the here and now. Why occupy your thoughts with the "not yet" when you have enough to deal with in the "right now"? The answer is simple: because Jesus focused on the end times. A full thirty percent of his teachings in the Gospels have to do with discourses on heaven, hell, and the events that will signal the final age. So, if Jesus made the end times a priority, it only makes sense that his followers would make it a priority as well. Perhaps one of the reasons why you don''t like to think about the end times is because you know it will involve turmoil and strife. Indeed, Jesus said the final days would be marked by events that include economic turmoil, political conflicts, ethnic tensions, persecution of Christians, famines, wars and rumors of wars, diseases, false prophets, waning faith in Jesus, and other fearful sights. Jesus declared, "All these are the beginning of birth pains" (Matthew 24:9). Labor pains increase in frequency and intensity as the delivery draws near. Jesus was speaking of a day in which the same will happen in the world. Now, when it comes to considering these events that will signal the end of the age, you have a choice as to how you will respond. You can see these circumstances through the eyes of fear or faith. The eyes of fear see little reason for hope and ample reason for anxiety. However, the eyes of faith see history inching closer and closer to a new era that will usher in a heavenly destiny—a time when you will "reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize" (Philippians 3:14 nlt). God has told you what to expect not to scare you but to prepare you. He is like a pilot on the intercom telling the passengers about impending turbulence. A good pilot keeps his travelers informed. Your good Father does the same! God wants you to have a deep-seated confidence that he is firmly on his throne and the future is in his hands. He has given prophecy to empower his saints with the reassurance that whatever happens in this life, he is ultimately sovereign.

The Anxious for Nothing Study Guide provides individuals and small groups with a roadmap for overcoming anxiety and finding lasting peace. 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 just use some calm? In this five-session video Bible study (DVD/digital streaming sold separately), bestselling author Max Lucado explores in detail God''s treatment plan for anxiety found in the most underlined verse in the Bible, Philippians 4:6–7. As you follow the biblical prescription for anxiety--celebrating God''s goodness, asking for his help, leaving your concerns with him, and meditating on good things--you will learn how to experience God''s peace. This is a peace that "transcends all understanding" and will help you reframe the way you look at your fears. With the heart of a pastor and his poetic storytelling, Max will help you: Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of Christ. Recognize the difference between present anxiety and persistent anxiety. Find true freedom and experience more joy, clarity, physical renewal, and contentment by the power of the Holy Spirit. Train yourself to rejoice in all circumstances. Discover the secret of remaining calm when you feel you have more than you can handle. Know how to encourage a friend and help them navigate anxiety and fear with real help from God''s Word. While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn''t have to dominate your life. You can discover a life of calm and develop tools for combating the onslaught of worry. 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 (9780310087335), sold separately.

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.

Fear may fill the world, but it doesn''t have to fill your heart. With his signature warmth and biblical wisdom, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado helps you confront your deepest fears head-on—equipping you to trade anxiety for unshakable bravery through trusting God''s extraordinary grace. Are you searching for a way to overcome fear and anxiety through faith? Whether you''re battling everyday worries like delays, disappointment, and doubt, or facing life''s biggest terrors—violence, poverty, and death—Max helps you see the proven path to brave living you''ve been searching for. You Can Be Brave serves as a powerful reminder that faith, not fear, can always be your default reaction to the threats of life. You''ll discover life-changing truths that will empower you to: Break free from the fears that keep you from loving fully and living boldly Shield yourself from the crippling fears of others Ignite thrilling, contagious bravery by connecting deeply with God and people Find complete healing from the hidden wounds old fears left behind Make brave faith your automatic response to every threat You Can Be Brave is the perfect gift for loved ones and friends who may be facing difficult circumstances to help remind them that God is always there for them in their moment of need. Tomorrow''s dreams begin with today''s courage. Let God''s power turn your past failures, rejections, and shortcomings into stunning victories. Step into the brave life you were created for—starting today, you can be brave.

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.

Pop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it''s not about us, it''s all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happy life.