New Releases by Max Lucado

Millions love this devotional--now beautifully packaged for women Grace for the Moment has had a major impact on countless lives. With more than 3.5 million units sold, this devotional continues to touch lives as it emphasizes the help and hope of God in everyday moments. Each daily reading features devotional writings from Max''s numerous bestsellers as well as a Scripture verse selected especially for each day''s reading. This new edition has been repackaged with a lovely burnished leathersoft cover that is sure to become an inspiring part of any woman''s day.

Humans are prone to failure, experts at muddying, mixing, and messing up. Who hasn''t looked up from the bottom of a pit and realized he dug it himself? In these low points, we crave reminders that there''s hope for the broken. Max Lucado offers stories of second chances for the rebellious, prideful, failure-prone, and more.

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.

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!

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, this 365-day devotional will help kids understand and live out God’s grace as they form a habit of daily Bible reading. 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 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 discusses the same topic each day as the devotional for adults, so families can grow together This fun daily devotional for kids will help your family connect with God’s heart of grace and will inspire you to live out His grace toward others. Whether you’re looking for a just-because gift; a present to commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmation; or a holiday gift, give your child the gift of God’s grace—every day.

The author paints a picture of Christ''s calm in what he calls "the second most stressful day in the life of our Savior." He shows the secret of transforming panic into peace, stress into serenity, and chaos into control.

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.

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

Today''s teens are being shaped by the pressures and disappointments of the world. But Max Lucado encourages them to take a close look at what can shape their hearts and their futures from the inside out?God?s grace. As Max explains, "God?s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A whitewater, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you." Wild Grace gives teens an understanding of how grace can change their lives in powerful ways, even when those lives are messed up, off track, or in trouble. Each chapter describes another miracle that happens when we allow God?s grace to work on us and through us. -- Publisher''s website.

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.

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 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

Experience the true meaning of Christmas with this giftable volume of Christmas stories from beloved storyteller Max Lucado. These stories—like your favorite Christmas ornaments—come in various shapes and sizes. They unfold in settings from ancient Bethlehem to rural England. From a small Texas town to the heavenly realms. Others imagine Christmas through the eyes of a burned-out candle maker and a lonely businessman. Discover the heavenly battle between angels and demons preceding Christ’s birth. Walk in Joseph’s shoes as he ponders the miracle before him. Travel to a modern-day nativity scene where the baby Jesus is missing. You''ll be awed anew at God’s gift to us with this beloved collection of yuletide tales. “In the mystery of Christmas,” Max writes, “we find its majesty. The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come, and how much he must love his people. Such mysteries can never be solved, just as love can never be diagrammed. Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but imagination.” In the midst of the bustle and hurry that often distracts us this time of year, these stories free us to explore the ways in which Christ’s coming has forever changed history—and us. Beautiful, giftable hardcover edition Perfect as a stocking stuffer or as a host or hostess gift Hopeful and encouraging Christmas stories from one of America’s greatest storytellers

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.

"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.

We have questions. Child-like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones. In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has received thousands of such questions. They come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 170 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt and from home to the hereafter. Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions—parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships—as well as to the profound: Is God really listening? A special addendum includes Max’s advice on writing and publishing. Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight,Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.

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.

Meditations on the divinity of Jesus offer readers inspiration to renew their commitment to a spiritual life.

This devotional is the perfect way to focus on the Reason for the season. On each day leading up to and through Christmas, best-selling authors Max Lucado, Billy Graham, and Anne Graham Lotz come together to help believers focus on Jesus and His gift of life as well as lead non-believers to the Savior who came. This trim size is perfect as a gift for church members, families, or individuals who want to experience a deeper meaning as they celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World. Note: Must be ordered in multiples of 50. Self-shipping box can be used as counter display (4" x 6" x 5").

Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but with imagination. In the mystery of Christmas we find its majesty. The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come, and how he must love his people. Such mysteries can never be solved, just as Love can never be diagrammed. Three Christmas novellas: An Angel’s Story, The Christmas Candle, The Christmas Child A charming collection centered around the love and mystery of Christmas Perfect for reading aloud and spreading quick holiday cheer

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 and slams the 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, and doubt, what would remain? Envision a day, just one day, when you could trustmore and fear less. Can you imagine your life without fear? The booklet contains Chapter 1 of Fearless with additional content.

Pointing out that we must love one another, Lucado issues an impassioned plea to accept God''s love in order to truly, unselfishly, whole-heartedly love another.

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.

Are you looking for a special gift for a graduate? Let the Journey Begin is filled with godly wisdom, encouragement, and guidance from bestselling and trusted author Max Lucado for students about to embark on new steps in their life journey. Graduates will be reassured that they are not alone--God is with them every step of their way. Let the Journey Begin includes: Dozens of easy-to-read writings divided into five themed sections: God''s Plan for the Journey of Life--A Road Map for Success; Stop, Look, and Listen--Good Habits for a Good Journey; A Fork in the Road--Deciding Which Way to Go; Dangers and Detours Ahead--Slow Down, Avoid Disaster; and Two Is Fine Company--A Friend for the Journey 32 additional pages that include excerpts, quotes, and scripture Special pages for graduates to log personal goals, favorite verses of scripture, and prayers For graduates the question is, will they face the future with or without God? Max Lucado''s Let the Journey Begin has powerful, life-changing messages for a vital time in life.

Through inspirational anecdotes and observations of life, Lucado comparesthe lives of Christians to tools in various stages of usefulness in the shop of a blacksmith.

This beautiful collection of Max Lucado''s best-selling children''s picture books includes: 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. Meets national education standards.

Water for the thirsty, rest for the weary, and a friend for the lonely. Three books in one, bringing you closer to the Savior. In Come Thirsty, Max Lucado encourages you to visit the well and drink deeply, to receive Christ''s work on the cross, the energy of his Spirit, and his lordship over your life, and his unending, unfailing love. Using the illustration of weary travelers in Traveling Light, Lucado invites us to release the burdens of our excess baggage that we were never intended to bear--with the Twenty-third Psalm as our guide. In Next Door Savior, master storyteller Max Lucado presents the life of Jesus Christ in stunning contrast, revealing the irresistible human qualities and the undeniably divine characteristics of Jesus. Lucado describes, as only he can, a Savior who is as approachable as a next-door neighbor, yet mighty enough to save humanity.

Whether you’re feeling on top of the world or need a pick-me-up, God’s Promises for You provides the perfect combination of insightful Scripture and heartwarming passages to draw you closer to God. New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will teach you the ten areas in your life where God has made a promise to you. God’s Promises for You can be read as a devotional or utilized as a resource in various seasons of life. This inspirational book is grouped into the promises God has made: Promises to Give Insight Promises About God Promises About Christian Living Promises of Guidance Promises About Personal Relationships Promises of Wisdom Promises About Jesus Promises When You Have Special Needs Promises of Assurance Promises About the Christian Life God does the strangest things. He stretches smiles where there hung only frowns. He places twinkles where there were only tears. With a leathersoft cover God’s Promises for You is a perfect gift for men and women going through a difficult season, a loved one needing encouragement, or a friend looking for ways to deepen their relationship with Him.

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.

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

Max Lucado wrote Cure for the Common Life to help you find your uniqueness. Now, in Cure for Common Life Small Group Study, Max teams with People Management International. In this engaging and dynamic 6-week small group study, you will learn how to: pay attention to your uniqueness, unpack your life to discover your S.T.O.R.Y., strengthen and enhance your relationships, discover your career strengths, and live in your sweet spot every day of your life!