New Releases by Max Lucado

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

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.

This bestselling author proclaims the grace of God to be "the greatest discovery of my life," and he wants to share that discovery by taking readers on a journey through the mountaintop truths found in Paul''s letter to the Romans.

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.

Based on the beloved verse of John 3:16, Max Lucado brings insight to help teens apply this important teaching to their lives. 3:16 is certain to be one of Max''s most important titles ever. Max offers his unique and simple storytelling for this important message while Tricia Goyer writes teen responses to Max''s message, guiding teens to fully understand how this verse can impact their lives. From confession to praise, these responses are sure to bring an insightful look into the personal faith of teens. Note: White silicone bracelet no longer available with this edition. To order bracelet seperately, use ISBN 9781400312634.

Max Lucado''s Life Lessons series continues to be one of the bestselling study guide series on the market today. These brand-new editions of previously released guides offer a complete selection of New Testament Bible studies. Intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections take the participant deeper into God''s Word.

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.

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!

Everyday Blessings is a 365-day devotional that highlights New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado’s conversational tone and style. Each day includes a Scripture verse and short devotional that reminds you to be grateful for the everyday blessings God provides. Max Lucado will remind and teach you: God is always by your side, in the good and the bad Trust God because He has you at the forefront God is listening and your voice matters Everyday Blessings is a great self-purchase for anyone needing daily encouragement, seeking a closer relationship with God, or wanting an inspirational devotional to read. This yearlong devotional also makes a great gift for birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or holiday gift giving.

In this short excerpt from The Cure for the Common Life... It''s Sunday afternoon and you''re already dreading the inevitable Monday morning. You spend 50+ hours at a job you hate, only to come home too exhausted to pursue anything other than reality TV. Well, you are not alone: 87 percent of workers don''t find meaning in their work and 80 percent believe their talents are not used. And there are consequences-whether or not we realize it, our resulting attitude impacts our health, our relationships, and our fundamental sense of happiness-but best-selling author Max Lucado has a cure. We are all unique individuals, created in God''s image, with our own gifts, strengths and passions. In his winsome voice, Max will encourage you to explore your uniqueness, put it to work, and redefine your concept of career. Table of Contents: Your Sweet Spot (You Have One!) Unpack Your Bag Read Your Life Backward Study Your S.T.O.R.Y Conclusion Notes

A delightful tale that helps children discover that they are uniquely gifted by God to serve Him and others.

A touching story of a young boy who befriends a Christmas angel. Only a young boy can hear the song of Alabaster, the little angel on the Christmas tree. This delightful sotry of a boy and a gap-toothed cherub teaches the value and wonder of childlike faith.

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.

In Letters, you''ll have front row seats to the opening night of "The Alphabet Garden," a special production by Hermie and his friends, featuring the letters A to Z. Of course, opening night rarely goes over without a hitch, and the mishaps will have children rolling in the aisles while learning all 26 letters of the alphabet. Behind the scenes, Hermie learns the important lesson that being in the spotlight doesn''t necessarily make you the star of the show.

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."

The Leader''s Guide for 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.

Through Scripture and stories, introduces Jesus as someone who is intimately acquainted with all kinds of people, who got his feet wet and his hands dirty, and whose very presence transformed lives.

In this best-selling Christmas classic, Max Lucado pulls back the curtain and imagines the cosmic drama that accompanied that the very first Christmas ... from the perspective of an angel.

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.

A collection of stories of everyday life, with commentary, designed to help one develop a forgiving heart, a willing heart, an enduring heart, and otherwise become more like Jesus.

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.

This morning, somewhere between your first step on the floor to your last step out the door, you stuffed your bag full. No, not your purse, or a diaper bag, or your child''s lunch box, but one created in your mind. And you didn''t stuff it with books, band-aids, or baby food-you filled it with burdens. The kind of burdens moms carry. The suitcase of guilt. A sack of discontent. You drape a duffel bag of weariness on one shoulder and a hanging bag of worry on the other.No wonder you''re so tired at the end of the day. Toting those kind of bags is exhausting. Why don''t you try traveling light? Try it for the sake of those you love so dearly: your husband, your children, your parents. Have you ever considered the impact that excess baggage has on relationships? God wants to use you, you know. But how can he if you''re exhausted? Using the comforting message of the twenty-third Psalm, Max Lucado reminds mothers to listen to God''s tender voice urging us to release those burdens we were never meant to bear.

A New York Times Bestselling Author Today''s top-selling Christian inspirational author shares timeless, inspirational thoughts for everyday life. With 365 entries and specific thought-provoking questions, "Grace for the Moment" is ideal for daily reading and writing. Excerpts from his extensive writings, paired with verses of Scripture, emphasize the help and hope of God in everyday moments.

Building on stories and illustrations from the book He Chose the Nails by Max Lucado, this 64-page evangelistic book leads readers through God''s plan of salvation and offers an invitation to accept Christ. It''s the perfect way to introduce the gospel to friends and acquaintances.

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.

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."

People with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A five-time divorcée. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at the end of his rope. Why are these portraits in the Bible? So we can look back in amazement at what Jesus did? No ... these aren''t just Sunday school stories. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer the question. "Does God care when I hurt?" On every page of this powerfully moving book,New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado reminds us that the God who spoke to Moses at the burning bush still speaks to you today. The God who forgave King David still offers you forgiveness. The God who helped men and women in ages past still comes into your world, and he comes to do what you can''t, to move the stone away so you can see his answer.