Books by Max Lucado

Book SynopsisEvery 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 Lif

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Book SynopsisDrench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God''s Word.You have not been spattered with grace. You have not been sprinkled with forgiveness. You have not been dusted with kindness. You have been immersed in it. As a child of God, you are submerged in His mercy. Welcome God’s pure gift. Drink deeply from God’s endless aquifer of grace.Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God’s Word. Excerpts from Max’s works, on topics that are relevant to your life, help you connect daily with the Savior and experience the fullness of His grace. Each of the 365 readings features a selection from Grace for the Moment™ and portions from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms, and Proverbs.Features include:Read through the Bible in a year with portions of the Old and New Testaments, Psa

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Book SynopsisWhat do you do when your whole spiritual life falls apart? It is in these heart-hungry momentswhen we feel overwhelmed or alone, struggle with unanswered prayers, aren't sure what to do, or are crying out for God's helpthat we are surprisingly poised to pray the most effective kinds of prayers possible. Extreme Prayer taps into that longing for connection with God when we need it most by teaching us to pray the kinds of prayers Jesus promised to answer with unlimited power. It's not about how to pray more . . . it's about praying differently, and intentionally tapping into all of Jesus's open-ended promises in a way that achieves maximum Kingdom impact. In Extreme Prayer, Greg Pruett searches the Scriptures to discover the kinds of prayers that God has promised to answer, challenging you to access their power and see His immeasurable glory unleashed in your prayer life.

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Book SynopsisNow redesigned with a new cover, this beautifully illustrated medieval tale by Max Lucado will encourage children to treasure God's truth in their hearts and hold fast to it amid the world's confusing messages.

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Book SynopsisThisabridged version of a classic heartwarming tale captures the truth that God has made everyone for a special purpose. Redesigned with a new cover.

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Book SynopsisNow even the youngest of children can enjoy this touching tale, complete with the original illustrations and same powerful truth. Ages 3 and up.

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Book SynopsisMax Lucado makes some of the most powerful stories from the Bible come alive for today’s readers through these inspiring selections from his writings. Max provides a compelling look at the most high-impact moments in the biblical narrative, unpacking the extraordinary stories of Mary, Peter, Matthew, Joseph, and many more.

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Book SynopsisIn this five-session video Bible study, Max Lucado explores the grace that God showed to Jacob in the Bible, revealing how the Lord sticks with the unworthy and the underachievers until they are safely home.

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Book SynopsisEnrich Your Faith by Walking with JesusJoin Max Lucado on an inspirational journey through the hills, the dust, and the homes of the Holy Land! Discover, with new eyes, God’s heart for his people and his deep love for you.In this video Bible study, you and your small group are invited to come with Max through Capernaum, Galilee, Bethany, Jerusalem, and more. As Max weaves together insights from his own travels to Israel with teaching from his bestselling books, he will guide you to walk where Jesus walked and ponder the promises he made.God has more in store for you than you can imagine! This video Bible study will provide you an encounter with the life-altering Holy One as you follow in the footsteps of the Savior through the Holy Land.Sessions and video run times: Capernaum: Following Jesus When You Doubt (20:00) Sea of Galilee: Following Jesus in Your S

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Book SynopsisIn the million-selling favorite, best-selling author Max Lucado leads readers through a word-by-word study of John 3:16, the passage that he calls the ''Hope Diamond'' of Scripture.

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Book SynopsisTake comfort and renew your hope in God with this 365-day devotional by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado. With scripture and space on each page for personal reflection, Grace for the Moment Note-Taking Edition has plenty of room to pen your own prayers and insights into grace-filled living.You''ll be reminded that God''s grace covers you in each and every moment. Inside this 365-day devotional, which has encouraged nearly 4 million lives, you''ll find: Journaling lines in the margin and a ribbon marker Short, impactful reflections that have the power to change your life  Inspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness  Larger text for easier reading  With valuable insight to help you see the everyday moments God is present in, this devotional is a heartfelt gift forEncouraging times an

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Book SynopsisBest-selling author Max Lucado helps young children grasp the unending love of God in this beautifully illustrated story of discovery and wonder in exploring the amazing world that God has made.

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Book SynopsisAuthor Max Lucado delivers an important message about our true identities through the story of Punchinello's struggle with the latest fad in Wemmicksville. Part of the Max Lucado's Wemmicks series.

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Book SynopsisYour children will receive a potent reminder about the true meaning of Christmas when they dive into Max Lucado's imaginary town of Wemmicksville for a Maker-Day festival nobody will ever forget.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisJohn had been there. With Jesus when he went among the people and loved them. And John could still hear the words: I am the light of the world...I am the door...I am the way, the truth, the life... So, when John wrote his account of Jesus'' life, he wrote so that others may believe and have life in Jesus'' name. Join beloved author Max Lucado as he opens John''s Gospel to see through John''s eyes this saving Son of Man. As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of John, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: Jesus was and is eternally present in spirit. While Jesus was on earth, he communicated with many kinds of people about his mission. Jesus performed many miracles to show the nature of his love and power. Jesus prepared his followers for the future by promising them the presence of the Holy Spirit. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado serie

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers a intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers a intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisWhose approval do you hope to win? Friends? Coworkers? Someone in your family? What about God? Do you sometimes wonder if you need to do more to earn his approval?Religious teachers in the early church were insisting that faith was not enough, that being right with God required something more. Early Christians were almost ready to accept and follow these extra requirements. This disturbed the apostle Paul. So he reminded the believers that salvation isn''t based on following a religious code. Nor is it based on what we do (or don''t do) or what we know or feel. Nothing is required on our part, except to believe. In showing us the profound difference between living by law and living by grace, he reminds us that we are indeed free in Christ.As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Galatians, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: Salvation comes by grace, not works. We should bear

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers a intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisThe Max Lucado Life Lessons series offers intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take readers deeper into God's Word.

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Book SynopsisWorship is a daunting but important part of discipleship. For that reason, God gave us the Psalms...This collection of hymns and petitions was written over a span of centuries, in many different settings, by kings such as David and Solomon and commoners like Asaph, Heman, and the sons of Korah. Some of the psalms are defiant; others are reverent. Some are meant to be sung; others are to be prayed. Some are intensely personal; others are communal. But all have one purpose—to help us express our hears to God.As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of Psalms, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book: God is worthy of all worship. God will defend his people against their enemies. Being in relationship with God is the key to all joy and security. The Life Lessons with Max Lucado series brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with i

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Book SynopsisTwo leaders, one burning mission: restoration.When the people of Israel returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon, they found the city laid waste, the temple destroyed, and their way of life obliterated. Out of the ashes of this devastation, two leaders emerged to restore the foundations of their worship and their city.Ezra, the first to return, set out to restore true worship in Jerusalem by reminding the people of God’s teaching, what it meant for them, and how it should shape their lives. Nehemiah, the next to arrive, exchanged his royal cupbearer''s robes for coveralls and got to work rebuilding the wall. The project took twelve years and was an uphill battle all the way. The efforts of these men reveal just how much God can accomplish in our lives when we follow where he leads.As you read, study, journal, and discuss the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout t

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Book SynopsisDo you find it more difficult to think of Jesus Christ as a human, like you, than to think of him as God? You may believe in God, and you may believe Jesus is God, but many Christians find it difficult to think of him as a real person--fully human as he was fully divine.Award-winning author Max Lucado reveals in this video Bible study (DVD/streaming video sold separately) that in order to really know God and understand the Gospel, it''s essential that we take a closer look at Jesus'' humanity.The concept of Jesus'' human and heavenly nature is difficult to wrap our minds around. He''s the God who formed the universe and, at the same time, knows your personal struggles...because he went through the same things. For thirty-three years, Jesus felt everything you have ever felt. Weakness. Weariness. Sadness. Rejection. His feet got tired. His head ached. He was tempted and his strength was tested.The purpose of this study is simple:

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Book SynopsisEvery gift from God reveals his love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross. Have we taken time to open these? As we do, we find that Jesus did it all just for us.

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Book SynopsisGrace. The bank gives us a grace period. The seedy politician falls from grace. We talk as though we know what grace means. But we’ve settled for a goldfish grace that never causes trouble or demands a response. Max Lucado challenges us to not only receive grace but also to be changed by grace. Shaped by grace. Strengthened by grace.

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Book SynopsisWe all pray . . . some. We pray to stay sober, centered, or solvent. When the lump is deemed malignant. When the money runs out. When the marriage is falling apart. But wouldn’t we like to pray . . . more? Better? Stronger? With more fire, faith, and fervency?In this four-session video-based study (DVD/digital video sold separately), bestselling author Max Lucado reveals his own struggles with prayer and how he discovered that it is not a privilege for the pious nor the art of a chosen few but a simple tool everyone has been given to have a conversation with God. He shows you how to: Let go of uncertainties about prayer. Trust that God hears you. Embrace a prayer life that brings peace and rest.  Join Max Lucado on a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer and the power unleashed with five simple sentences: Father, you are good. I need help. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus'' name, amen

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Book SynopsisWhat if you could ask God anything? What would you ask? And how would He answer?

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Book SynopsisTwenty-five years and 1.7 million copies after it first touched children's lives, Just in Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado now includes Eve Tharlet's breathtaking artwork to remind a whole new generation that they are loved no matter what.

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Book SynopsisDads need encouragement too. These 40 prayers will bring you strength.Dads give us a lot. From their time and guidance, to their strength, protection and faith, Dads lead families in lots of little ways. They need encouragement too, and in Pocket Prayers for Dads, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado shares 40 selected Scriptures and guided prayers to offer fathers a word of inspiration.Pocket Prayers for Dads invites you on a journey into the heart of biblical prayer and unpacks the power in even the simplest prayers. These guided prayers to help you find not only peace and rest but also the direction and strength you need for today.

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Book SynopsisDo you know a Teacher who you’d like to encourage?All the way from coloring inside the lines to calculus, teachers have given us the tools to thrive. Where would we be without them? But a teacher’s job is often a difficult one. Sometimes anxiety and exhaustion become the norm. For those in need of a little peace and renewal, Max Lucado points to the Teacher who offered just that. Suited for gift-giving and written especially for those special people who inspire our students, Pocket Prayers for Teachers contains Prayers for Inspiration and Encouragement Prayers for Clarity and Creativity Prayers for Love and Patience Prayers for Peace and Protection Prayers for Integrity and Grace Prayers for Strength and Endurance Today, lift the spirits of your favorite teacher.

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Book SynopsisNo one knows how quickly the chaos of daily life can become overwhelming more than moms. We lean on them for everything from hurt feelings to missing homework to broken bones. So, where can moms turn for peace and rest in the midst of mayhem? Bestselling author Max Lucado points to the Source of all hope and strength in Pocket Prayers for Moms, which contains forty scriptures and guided prayers written especially for all moms.

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Book SynopsisEach sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. They're talking layoffs at work, slowdowns in the economy, flare-ups in the Middle East, downturns in the housing market, upswings in global warming. What if faith, not fear, was your default reaction to threats? Max Lucado helps you discover a way to trust more and fear less.

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Book SynopsisIt’s Sunday afternoon and you’re already dreading Monday morning. You're not alone. More than 80 percent of the workforce feels the same. Max Lucado offers tools for exploring your uniqueness, motivation to put it to work, and perspective to redefine our concept of work. It’s never too late to cure the hopeless prognosis of a common life.

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Book SynopsisExplore the Beatitudes with a fresh eye. Jesus preached these in the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5 two thousand years ago, and they still offer the secret to a truly satisfying life.

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Book SynopsisThough the bright lights of Christmas glitter briefly, the message of the season lasts forever--the Word becomes flesh, and the Creator becomes the creation. Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he invites you to bear witness to the birth of Christ as you''ve never seen it before.Advent is a season of anticipation, a celebration of the moment that God came near. He came, not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleepy carpenter.Let In the Manger guide you through each of the 25 days of Advent with: A Bible verse to deeply reflect on An inspirational passage from some of Max''s most popular books, including 3:16, God Came Near, The Applause of Heaven and more A prayer to help you apply the day''s message Join Mary and Joseph inside a stable, besid

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Book SynopsisEverybody needs to know that God thinks they're special. A warm-hearted gift appropriate for almost anyone at any occasion, God Thinks You're Wonderful is the perfect way to say, 'You Are Special.'

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