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Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life.Do you ever have an overwhelming sense of dread? Bombarded with “what-if’s,” always on edge, preparing for something bad to happen? According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950s. Chances are, you or someone you know seriously struggles with anxiety.New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado knows what it feels like to be overcome by the worries and fear of life, which is why he is dedicated to helping readers take back control of their minds and, as a result, their lives.In this 64-page booklet based on one of Max’s bestselling books, Anxious for Nothing, you’ll find: An 11-week practical plan to overcome anxiety Weekly Scripture verses for meditation Weekly prayers to reframe anxious thoughts Stop letting anxiety rule the day and join Max on the journey to true freedom by the power of the Spirit.

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Meet Little Hermie—the cutest baby caterpillar in the garden! Little Hermie’s thankful heart shows toddlers how to be thankful for God’s blessings.Little Hermie is thankful for everything God has given him. He goes through his day thanking God for his many blessings in this adorable board book with flocking on the cover!With over 5.5 million brands units sold, the new Little Hermie books open the wonderful world of the Hermie & Friends garden to an entirely new audience.

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Even children experience lonely moments. When they do, this book reminds them that you will always be there, and God is right there too. Max Lucado''s comforting words reinforce the thought that no matter what happens--the good and bad, the firsts and lasts--children will never be alone . . . just in case they ever wonder. To a child, a day can last forever, and hurt feelings sink in deep. Whether they''re having trouble making friends, struggling to learn something new, or just having a sad day, children need daily reminders of how much they''re cherished. Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone soothes away loneliness by promising children that their parents or caregivers will always make time for them--they will squeeze away the sad and welcome back the glad every single day.A follow-up to the classic children''s book Just in Case You Ever Wonder, which has sold more than 1.8 million copies, this board book for boys and girls ages 0 to 4<

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Confía en el milagro de la poderosa presencia de Dios en tu vida. El mensaje conmovedor de Lucado ayuda a los lectores a levantar la vista hacia un Dios que nos ama de manera extravagante y conoce las necesidades más profundas de nuestro corazón. Ningún revés es demasiado grande para resolver, y ninguna oración pasa desapercibida. Dios sigue obrando.Cada capítulo ofrece la seguridad a través de milagros grandes y pequeños de que Él nos encontrará en medio de los desórdenes de la vida. Dios te ayudará... si te sientes ansioso para resolver tus problemas a través del miedo si estás atrapado cuando estás solo en la vida diaria en enfermedad durante el duelo con orientación para perdonar Lleno de milagros bíblicos, historias actuales, pensamientos para reflexionar, oraciones y mensajes con espacio para la reflexión, este es un libro al que los lectores acudirán una y otra vez. ¡La ayuda está en camino!God Will Help YouTrust in the miracle of God's powerful presence in your life. Lucado's heartwarming message helps readers lift their eyes to a God who loves us extravagantly and knows the deepest needs of our hearts. No setback is too big to solve, and no prayer goes unnoticed. God is still working.Each chapter offers reassurance through miracles big and small that He will meet us in the midst of life's messes. God will help if you feel anxious to solve your problems through fear if you are stuck when you are lonely in daily life in illness during grief with guidance to forgive Filled with biblical miracles, current stories, thoughts to ponder, prayers, and journaling prompts with space for reflection, this is a you’ll look to time and time again. Help is coming!

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Los devocionales para usted y su hijo, uno al lado del otro, hacen que esta edición familiar especial del éxito de ventas de Max Lucado, Gracia para todo momento, sea ideal para incorporar los devocionales en su rutina familiar.Cada uno de los cien devocionales en este hermoso libro ofrece una lectura para adultos de Gracia para todo momento y una lectura para niños sobre el mismo tema de Gracia para todo momento para niños.Con los devocionales lado a lado, usted y sus hijos pueden leer cada devocional y luego hablar y orar juntos. Los devocionales incluyen las Escrituras para leer en voz alta y preguntas enriquecedoras diseñadas para llevar a su familia más profundamente en la fe, ya sea en la mesa del desayuno, en las cenas familiares o justo antes de acostarse. Este nuevo devocional familiar viene en respuesta a innumerables solicitudes de lectores de una herramienta que equipa a la familia para leer Gracia para todo momento juntos. Disfrute de un tiempo familiar de calidad con la adición de debates de fe más ricos, para que pueda crecer en Cristo a través de las generaciones. Ya sea que su familia haya compartido devociones durante años o que desee iniciar un nuevo hábito, este libro lo invita a celebrar la gracia que Dios nos ofrece a cada uno de nosotros.Grace for the Moment Family DevotionalThe devotionals for you and your child, side by side, make this special family edition of Max Lucado's bestseller, Grace for the Moment, ideal for incorporating devotionals into your family routine.Each of the 100 devotions in this beautiful book offers an adult reading from Grace for the Moment and a children's reading on the same topic from Grace for the Moment for Kids.With the devotions next to one another, you and your children can read each devotion and then talk and pray together. Devotions include Scripture for reading aloud and enriching questions designed to take your family deeper in faith—whether over the breakfast table, at family dinners, or just before bed.This new family devotional comes in response to countless requests for a tool that equips a family to read Grace for the Moment together. Enjoy quality family time with the addition of richer faith discussions so that you can grow in Christ across the generations. Whether your family has shared devotions for years or you are hoping to jump-start a new habit, this book invites you to celebrate the grace God offers each one of us.

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En este trabajo seminal, el amado pastor y autor de gran éxito Max Lucado explora la vida y el carácter de Jesús, ahora con contenido inédito.El Dios del universo sabe tu nombre. Ha caminado por tus calles. Jesús. Quizás hayas oído hablar de él, lo hayas estudiado o le hayas orado. ¿Pero lo conoces? Esta es la pregunta que Max plantea al lector.Dividido en seis secciones (Emmanuel, Amigo, Maestro, Trabajador de milagros, Cordero de Dios, Rey que regresa), cada uno con varios capítulos, este libro no solo describe a la persona de Jesús, sino que también se zambulle en el corazón de Jesús hacia el lector.Al explorar la vida, la muerte y la resurrección de Jesús, así como detalles específicos: como la forma en que interactuó con sus amigos y enemigos, lo que hizo con su tiempo solo, cómo actuó en una fiesta, etc. esta compilación de Max Lucado, ahora con contenido original nunca visto, Max les da a los lectores la oportunidad de familiarizarse con el hombre que está en el centro de la historia más grandiosa jamás contada.Al aprender más acerca de la persona que Jesús fue y es, el lector entenderá más claramente a la persona para la cual fue creado. Max escribe: «No te conformes con una mirada superficial o una comprensión superficial. Mira mucho al corazón de Cristo y lo verás. Gracia y vida. El perdón del pecado. La derrota de la muerte. Esta es la esperanza que él da. Esta es la esperanza que necesitamos».

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Expand your understanding of Scripture and be encouraged on your spiritual journey with best-selling Christian author Pastor Max Lucado.The NIV Lucado Encouraging Word Bible is designed to encourage believers along their journey with the Lord. Max Lucado’s warm, conversational style ensures that the marginal notes, short articles, and various study tools meet you where you are, providing encouragement and insight. This Bible will strengthen you as you follow the included reading plan and incorporate this Bible into your daily devotional life. The 30-day study guide will help you jumpstart this practice. This Bible will help you as a believer, and with Pastor Lucado’s gentle yet powerful notes, it’s a beautiful gift for your non-believing friends and family who could use some encouragement with Scripture.Features include: Fully redesigned and expanded Bible from Max Lucado (based on the Life Lessons Bible) 98 new “People of the Word” articles encourage believers through the lessons learned by people throughout the Bible 691 “For Your Journey” marginal notes mix masterful storytelling with biblical context to lead you into a deeper walk with the Lord 115 “Jesus Through the Bible,” and “Growing in Christ” articles provide both inspiration and practical lessons to build you up 30-day personal or group Bible study enriches your knowledge of the Bible “God Cares for You” and “Growing Up Spiritually” verses are subject-specific and provide another resource in your study of the Bible “Where to turn when . . . ” Scripture reference list means you can always find a biblical answer to the challenges you face Dotted margin space for journaling or taking notes Bible book introductions contain a brief outline of the book and an introduction written by Max Lucado Bible reading plan guiding you through the entire Bible in a year Ribbon markers for you to easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading Full-color maps show the layout of Israel and other biblical locations for better context Clear and readable NIV Comfort Print® 9.5-point type size

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GOD’S GRACE IS GREATER THAN YOUR BIGGEST SETBACKGod enacts his perfect plan through imperfect people—including you and me! In this five-session Bible study, you will see how God used Jacob—the misbehaving patriarch who was strong on savvy but weak on conscience—simply because God chose to use Jacob. His story invites us to believe in a God who sticks with the unworthy until we are safely at home. God turns brokenness into blessings through his grace, mercy, and relentless love. Not just for Bible characters, but for you. God Never Gives Up on YOU.Sessions and video run times: Taking Shortcuts (15:30) Reaping What You Sow (16:00) Living with a Louse (17:00) Wrestling with God (18:00) Returning Home (16:00) Designed for use with God Never Gives Up on You Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video (sold separately).

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Racial divides. Political strife. Uncertain futures. This is the story of our day. But it is also the story of the exiles in Persia. The Jewish people had been taken from their homeland. They were being pressured to conform to foreign customs. They were facing discrimination. Now, an edict was being issued that would stamp out the Jewish race forever. Everything seemed to be falling apart for God’s people. But then two figures emerge on the scene . . . and everything changes.As Max Lucado relates in this five-session study, Esther and Mordecai are these unlikely heroes of the tale. Both had spent their lives trying to fit in and conform. But both experience a turning point—a crucial moment where they choose to step up and stand out for the God they served. As a result of their courageous actions, winter turned to springtime for God’s people. They emerged from the crisis stronger, more unified, and more committed to serving the God of their forefathers, even in their exile.The promise for God’s people in the book of Esther is the same promise that we have today. Our God triumphs in troubled times. When it seems as if everything is falling into pieces, he is working in our midst, causing everything to fall into place. The very one who seeks to destroy us will be destroyed. Even when it appears that evil has won, and that there is no hope for our future, we can know God’s throne is still occupied. We will triumph in the end.The question for you today is not whether God will show up on the scene. Rather, it is whether you will choose to be a part of it when he does. Will you, like Mordacai and Esther, realize you are a position “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14)? God is calling you to rise up in these chaotic times. You were made for this moment.Sessions include: The Problem of Conformity (Esther 1:1–2:18) A Moment of Decision (Esther 2:19–4:14) Heaven Set in Motion (Esther 4:15–6:14) The God of Great Turnarounds (Esther 7:1–8:17) Remembering God’s Faithfulness (Esther 9:1–10:3) This pack contains one study guide and one DVD.

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Comfort and the cross.Faith and forgiveness.Salvation and spiritual refreshment.For more than twenty-five years you've trusted Max Lucado to walk with you as you ponder these essential truths. This collection of his very best illustrations, stories, and one-liners guides you through his signature themes and life's most important matters.Spend a few minutes or a couple of hours at the foot of the cross. Take a moment or an afternoon to search the heart of the Savior. Seize a second for a second chance.Return to these words time and again for a dose of hope and encouragement straight from Max's heart to yours.

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Drench 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, Psalms,

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God wants to give you a heart just like Jesus.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.This is your invitation to spend thirty intimate days with the Savior learning how to become more like Jesus. Can you think of a better offer?

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In an uncertain world, it's not always easy to put our worries into God's hands. Beloved author and pastor Max Lucado weaves together biblical promises, gentle illustrations, and thoughtful practices to help you exchange your anxieties for God's peace.Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God's Word to your circumstances A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts Space for you to write out prayers, worries, and reminders of God's faithfulness Including a quick-reference list of God's promises, this 90-day devotional is ideal for seasons of stress, depression, and anxiety. Whether you’re facing grief or trauma, questioning your value or purpose, fatigued by the everyday trials of life, or wondering if that cloud of fear will ever leave you, Calm Moments for Anxious Days brings you back to truth and hope. Never minimizing your emotions and experiences, Lucado lovingly reminds you that there is Someone big enough to take away every anxious thought so you can know a peace that is beyond understanding.

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These are tough times. Amid global isolation, economic downturn, and social unrest, could you use a dose of happy right about now? Learn the secret to lasting joy that will endure through any season of life.In How Happiness Happens, Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to a lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy amidst any life circumstance. Based on the teachings of Jesus and backed by modern research, this book presents a surprising but practical way of living that will change you from the inside out. In this book, Max will help you discover: Happiness is not selfish People are a joy There is strength in choice Happiness happens when you give it away What are you waiting for? Open the unexpected door to joy and walk in. There’s no better day than today to start your happiest life yet.How Happiness Happens is also available in Spanish.

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Can you imagine your life without fear?In his book Fearless, Max Lucado offers hope and calm in a time of unprecedented fear in our nation and the world. Now Max's timeless messages are also available in discussion guide and DVD (each sold separately) that can be used for individual reflection or small-group discussion.Fearless draws from Jesus’ encounters with people in frightening situations giving evidence that we can trust God through these scary times. In six sessions, Max takes a close look at our greatest fears and offers scripturally based reassurance and guidance through even the toughest moments of our lives. This discussion guide can be used for personal journaling or as a prompt for open-hearted discussions with your small group. Let Max Lucado show you how to find a sense of peace and security in today's troubled world.Sessions include: Why Are We Afraid? (8:00) Fear of Not Mattering (8:00) Fear of Disappointing God (9:00) Fear of Life's Final Moments (10:00) Fear of Global Calamity (10:30) Fear of God Getting Out of My Box (9:30) Designed for use with the Fearless Video Study (sold separately).

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¿Te has preguntado alguna vez si tienes demasiados tropiezos para que Dios utilice a alguien como tú? Si te puede beneficiar una historia de la gracia y la devoción incesante, indoblegable e inquebrantable de Dios, entonces la historia de Jacob es justo lo que necesitas.Dios nunca se da por vencido contigo es para los luchadores entre nosotros y para los ineptos que llevamos dentro. Para los que somos en parte santos y en parte sinvergüenzas. Tenemos buenas intenciones, pero ¿lo hacemos bien? Bueno, no siempre. Tenemos avances, sin duda, pero también fracasos, a menudo en la misma hora. No necesitamos que nos los recuerden. No los hemos olvidado. Sin embargo, podríamos usar un curso de actualización sobre el plan perfecto de Dios para utilizar a personas imperfectas.Y nadie es más adecuado para la tarea que Jacob, el patriarca que se portó mal. Era menos un prodigio y más un pródigo. Fuerte en inteligencia. Con poca conciencia. Dios utilizó a Jacob porque eligió utilizar a Jacob. Y punto. ¿La palabra para tal devoción? Gracia. La gracia vino tras Jacob. La gracia lo encontró en el desierto. La gracia lo protegió en el exilio. La gracia le hizo caer al suelo y le bendijo. La gracia lo llevó a su casa en Canaán. La historia de Jacob nos invita a creer en un Dios que se queda con los indignos y los que no alcanzan el éxito hasta que estamos a salvo en casa.God Never Gives Up on YouEver wonder if you have one too many stumbles for God to use someone like you? If you could benefit from a tale of God’s unending, unbending, unswerving grace and devotion, then the story of Jacob is just what you need.His Grace Never Quits is a book for the members of the Lost Halo Society. For the strugglers among us and the fumbler within us. For those of us who are part saint, part scoundrel. We mean well, but do well? Well, we don’t always. We have breakthroughs, for sure, but breakdowns as well, often in the same hour. We need no reminder of our failures. We have not forgotten them. But we could use a refresher course on God’s perfect plan to use imperfect people.And no one is more suited to the task than Jacob, the misbehaving patriarch. He was less a prodigy and more a prodigal. Strong on savvy. Low on conscience. God used Jacob because God chose to use Jacob. Period. The word for such devotion? Grace. Grace came after Jacob. Grace found him in the desert. Grace protected him in exile. Grace wrestled him to the ground and blessed him. Grace led him home to Canaan. Jacob’s story invites us to believe in a God who sticks with the unworthy and underachievers until we are safely at home.

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En Nuestra ayuda fiel, Max Lucado, el pastor y autor best seller del New York Times, te mostrará quién es el Espíritu Santo y cómo el Espíritu Santo puede ayudarte a superar cualquiera de las dificultades y desafíos de la vida.Hay un cansancio entre nosotros. Estamos cansados por las cargas que llevamos y los desafíos que enfrentamos. Tenemos preguntas que no podemos responder y problemas que no podemos resolver. Esperábamos que la vida fuera una peregrinación vigorizante, una aventura en las tierras altas. Nunca esperábamos estar tan cansados, tan pronto.Sin embargo, ¿y si hay ayuda? Alguien que camine con nosotros y nos guíe, que cargue con la carga. ¿Y si esta ayuda fuera enviada del cielo? No otra persona que, como nosotros, sea propensa a sufrir ampollas y calambres en las piernas. Alguien que sea siempre fuerte y poderoso, que nunca se canse, que siempre esté cerca. Sin obstáculos por lo que nos estorba. ¿Interesado? Entonces hay buenas noticias: el Espíritu Santo está entre nosotros, La ayuda está aquí.En este libro, Max Lucado ayudará a los lectores a: Aprender quién es el Espíritu y cómo puede ayudar Convertirse en personas alegres, entusiastas y empoderadas a medida que se acercan a Dios Afrontar con confianza cualquier dificultad con el poder del Espíritu Los desafíos vienen con la vida, pero no tienen por qué definirla. Help Is HereIn Help Is Here, Max Lucado, the pastor and New York Times best-selling author, will show you who the Holy Spirit is and how the Holy Spirit can help you get through any of life's difficulties and challenges.There is a weariness among us. We are weary from the loads we carry and the challenges we face. We have questions we cannot answer and problems we cannot solve. We’d hoped that life would be an invigorating pilgrimage, a high-country adventure. We never expected to grow so tired, so soon.Yet, what if there is help? Someone to walk with us and guide us, to shoulder the load. And what if this help was heaven-sent? Not another person who, like us, is prone to blisters and leg cramps. Someone who is ever strong and powerful. Never tires. Always near. Unhindered by what hinders us. Interested? Then there is good news: the Holy Spirit is among us—help is here.In this book, Max Lucado will help readers: Learn who the Spirit is and how the Spirit can help Become joyful, enthusiastic, and empowered people as they draw closer to God Confidently face any difficulty with the power of the Spirit Challenges come with life, but they need not define our lives.

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How long has your Goliath dominated your days and pilfered your peace?Like David, you know well the presence of Goliath. Your Goliath doesn’t carry a sword or shield; he brandishes blades of unemployment, abandonment, or depression. Your giant doesn’t parade up and down ancient hills; he prances through your office, your bedroom, your classroom. He brings bills you can’t pay, addictions you can’t resist, a past you can’t shake, and a future you can’t face.How long has your Goliath stalked you? Invaded your first thought of the morning and last worry of the night?David knows a little something about facing giants. The shepherd boy seemingly had little to offer against the nine-foot, nine-inch Goliath. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. Throughout his life, David fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered.But for those who know the threat of a Goliath, David gives this reminder: Focus on Giants—You Stumble. Focus on God—Your Giants Tumble. Are you ready to face your giant? Let David’s story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you.Extended study guide included.

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Do you view the events of the end of the age through the eyes of fear or through the eyes of faith and hope?In this video Bible study (video access included), Max Lucado provides a wise and reassuring overview of what God''s word has to say on the topic of end times—so that you can be prepared, not scared.Why think about the end times at all? 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. So, if Jesus made the end times a priority, it only makes sense that his followers would as well.God has told us what to expect from the end times 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!This study guide has ev

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You''re the best, Mom. Mothers, for so many, are a welcoming hug, a helping hand, a comforting ear, a wise source of guidance. They do so much for so many, and in the devotional Grace for the Moment for Moms, bestselling author, husband, father, and grandfather Max Lucado offers moms comfort, encouragement, and some much-needed moments of grace and appreciation.You''ll find Scripture-based devotions that: Encourage moms in their faith and help them embrace the hope of the Lord Remind moms of God''s grace over their lives and the lives of their children and grandchildren Inspirational insight on how to choose love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and faithfulness in very real situations  This compilation of 50 beautiful devotions from Max''s bestselling brand also includes: A prayer for moms by Max Lovely design and illustrations Inspirational messa

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