Max Lucado Books In Order

You Are Special

In this heartwarming children’s tale, Eli the woodcarver helps Punchinello understand how special he is no matter what other Wemmicks may thing. It’s a vital message for children everywhere: that God cherishes them just as they are.

You Are Mine

Bigger allowances. Better clothes. More toys. Bigger, better, more is how the world determines who’s special and who’s not. It’s a message your kids are hearing every day. But it’s not God’s message. His truth is simple and never changing: It’s not what you have, it’s Whose you are. And it’s a truth that the lovable Wemmick, Punchinello, hears again at the knee of his creator in this faithful, fully illustrated sequel to You Are Special. Punchinello’s lesson in love will help you speak God’s heart to the heart of every child: You are special, not because of the things you have, but because You Are Mine.

If Only I Had a Green Nose

Punchinello learns that it can be difficult, foolish, and even dangerous to try to keep up with the latest fads and that Eli, his maker, gave each Wemmick different characteristics on purpose.

Best of All

Bess Stovall is famous for being famous. ‘When it comes toWemmicks, she’s the best,’ they say. Who wouldn’t want to join herWonderful Wemmicks Club? The catch is this: only Wemmicks made ofmaple can join the best wood from the best forest. But Punchinello can’t join since he is made of willow. ‘Willowis weak wood,’ says Bess. ‘No one wants to be a willow.’ AndPunchinello is the only willow in Wemmicksville. Everyone looksdown on him, even his friend Lucia. Punchinello learns a valuable lesson when Eli the woodcarverhelps him see that he is special because the Maker made him theMaker even chose his wood. This latest tale from Wemmicksville willsurprise you as Punchinello himself shocks the town with howspecial he really is.

Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift

With the Maker Day Festival fast approaching, Punchinello wantsto do something really big for Eli, the woodcarver. But everyoneelse he meets in Wemmicksville is also trying to make the bestcontribution to the festival. Hans believes that his seven layer chocolate cherry truffle cakewith double butter cream frosting will be the best part, but Violetis sure her bountiful bouquet will come out on top. Lucia knows hervocal solo will make the day, and Dr. Marvel is eager to show offhis magnificent Marvellaphony organoni. What can Punchinellodo?When all of Wemmicksville gathers for the unveiling of the cakeand the bouquet and Lucia’s solo, Punchinello accidentally destroysthe cake, the bouquet, and the Marvellaphony organoni! What couldhave been a disaster results in the marvelous gift, and the peopleof Wemmicksville realize that Maker Day is not about a cake or abouquet it’s all about Eli.

Your Special Gift

One morning the people of Wemmicksville wake up to discover thatthey’ve all received gifts. Punchinello opens his gift to find ahammer; Lucia receives a paintbrush and set of paints; and Hans,the baker, gets a spoon. Nobody knows who sent the gifts, but eachWemmick receives the perfect gift: Punchinello likes to build,Lucia loves to paint, and Hans enjoys cooking. When a family of Wemmicks needs help to reach Eli thewoodcarver, Punchinello and his friends try to come to their aid. Unfortunately, nothing they do seems to work. Only when theyrealize that Eli gave them each a special gift are they able to usethose gifts to make a difference. This story will show kids how God has given them a special giftthey can use to serve Him.

Shapes

Hermie has invited Wormie over to play his new board game, ‘Get into Shapes.’ With a flick of the spinner, Hermie and Wormie are literally bending over backwards to do their best caterpillar impressions of the shape that the arrow lands on. The tumbling, bumbling caterpillars attract the attention of the other garden inhabitants, and soon, the whole group of insects is getting into Shapes.’ Antonio Ant lends his sectional body to create a perfect triangle; Lucy Ladybug ‘s wing forms an exact semicircle, and Schneider the Snail has to expend little effort to exhibit a circle. Children will laugh and learn as the caterpillar crew teaches them to identify circles, squares, triangles, and other Shapes with an underlying message of using individual strengths toward a team effort.

The Crippled Lamb

The inspiring story that has encouraged thousands of children who have felt left out or who have special needs. In this timeless bestseller, readers experience the tender love God has for those who feel alone and different. Joshua was a lamb with a crippled leg who felt left out because he couldn’t run and play like the other lambs. But God had a very special plan for Joshua’s life, as He does for all who feel alone. Readers can expect a gentle tug on their hearts as the little lamb’s prayers are answered in an amazing way. Original oil painting illustrations by Liz Bonham brilliantly capture the beauty and warmth of this endearing story.

Because I Love You

A long time ago a wise man named Shaddai built a wonderful village for children to live in. He talked to them and sang for them and told them stories. He gave them everything they needed. And with his own hands Shaddai built a protective wall around their village, rock by rock. He did all of this for just one reason because he loved them. One day Paladin, the village’s most curious child, discovers something troubling about the wall. Something that makes him wonder about Shaddai’s love. Could there be a mistake?Young Paladin is about to discover the answer. And when he does, he will come to understand just how deeply he is loved. And so will you. Everything God does for your children, He does because of love. He protects them. He listens to their prayers. He provides for their needs. He even gives warnings and sets boundaries for no other reason than love. As an adult you already know this. Now your children can know it too through this captivating tale, which was first published in the award winning children’s bestseller Tell Me the Story. Let this timeless story of a curious boy’s choice and a caring man’s sacrificial response help you make the infinite love of their Heavenly Father as real to your kids as your own love. Because they need to understand about Him what you have already learned that everything God does throughout our lives, He does for one reason only, and for the best reason of all: ‘Because I Love You.’

The Oak Inside the Acorn

It was hard for Little Acorn to believe he would ever be a big, strong oak tree. Soon Little Acorn grew into Little Oak. But now what was he to do? He couldn’t grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. He just grew and grew until he became Big Oak, and his branches were big and strong but still he didn’t know what he was to do. Then one day Big Oak found that his strong branches were just right for a very special purpose. The Oak Inside the Acorn is the story of the miracle inside each of us. For within every child is the special person God created, just waiting to grow.

Book Of 1 Corinthians

This study of the Corinthian Christians encourages us to learn patience as we see the Corinthians scolded for their sins while at the same time still being encouraged by their faith. Each lesson has a Scripture passage, an inspirational reading, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer.

Books of Ezra & Nehemiah

Twelve lessons on Ezra and Nehemiah, key leaders who left Babylon for the reconstruction of Jerusalem. With scripture reading, inspirational readings, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer, it’s like studying the Bible with Max Lucado.

A Thirst For God

Join Max in this challenging new topical study based on his best selling book The Great House of God. Excellent for personal, small group, or classroom settings. You can come to a deeper understanding of what it means for God to be the home for your heart.

A Glimpse Of Glory

Join Max in this outstanding new topical study based on his best selling book The Applause of Heaven. Excellent for personal, small group, or classroom settings. Learn to see yourself as God does as a sacred delight.

Waiting For Christ’s Return

Max Lucado guides the reader through the events surrounding Christ’s return, answering questions about this often confusing subject and offering words of comfort and hope.

1, 2, 3 John and Jude

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.

No Wonder They Call Him the Savior

In this compelling quest for the Messiah, best selling author Max Lucado invites readers to meet the blue collar Jew whose claim altered a world and whose promise has never been equaled. Readers will come to know Jesus the Christ in a brand new way as Lucado brings them full circle to the foot of the cross and the man who sacrificed His life on it.

On the Anvil

Lucado’s keen observations on finding fulfillment in everyday life are beautifully presented in this gift edition, interspersed with full page calligraphic renderings of Scripture by artist Timothy Botts. Through inspirational anecdotes and observations of life, Lucado compares the lives of Christians to blacksmith’s tools in various stages of usefulness.

The Applause of Heaven

It is what you always dreamed but never expected. It’s having God as your dad, your biggest fan, and your best friend. It is having the King of Kings in your cheering section. It is hearing The Applause of Heaven. Max Lucado believes that the Beatitudes provide what we need to discover the the joy of God. Much more than a how to book on happiness. The Applause of Heaven is an encounter with the Source of Joy.

In the Eye of the Storm

One day in the life of Christ. Call it a tapestry of turmoil: A noisy pictorial in which the golden threads of triumph knot against the black, frazzled strings of tragedy. Call it a symphony of emotions: A sunrise to sunset orchestration of extremes. One score is brassy with exuberance the next moans with sorrow. Whatever you call it call it real. Author Max Lucado calls it ‘the second most stressful day in the life of our Savior.’ Before the morning becomes evening Jesus has reason to weep, then run, then shout, the curse, then praise, then doubt. Within a matter of moments his world is turned upside down. Sound familiar? The pink slip comes. The doctor calls. The divorce papers arrive. The check bounces. The life that had been calm is now chaotic. The world that had been serene is now stormy. Assailed by doubts. Pummeled by demands. If you’ve ever wondered if God in heaven can relate to you on earth, then read and re read this pressure packed day in the life of Christ. It is the only day, aside from the crucifixion, that all four gospels recorded. Lucado has interwoven their accounts in such a way that you will be assured that God knows how you feel. And you will be assured that within every torrent there is a calm center a place you can stand when your world gets windy. The Eye of the Storm.

He Still Moves Stones

Why does the Bible contain so many stories of hurting people? Though their situations vary, their conditions don’t. They have nowhere to turn. Yet before their eyes stands a never say die Galilean who majors in stepping in when everyone else steps out. Lucado reminds us that the purpose of these portraits isn’t to tell us what Jesus did but rather to remind us what Jesus still does.

And the Angels Were Silent

When a person knows the end is near, only the important matters. So, if you know of Christ, ponder His final days. But where does one begin such a difficult yet critically eternal journey? With Max Lucado! In this hardcover rerelease of one of his most insightful and moving books ever, Lucado leads readers from Friday’s defeat to Sunday’s victory. Like never before, believers and seekers alike will see Christ’s passion, sense His power, and hear His promise. They’ll ponder anew how His final journey was just the beginning of a whole new life and whole new plan the living example of what really matters for their own lives today and eternally.

Tell Me the Story

Tell Them God’s StoryEveryone loves a good story. Young and old, we all want to beentertained. We want to connect with the characters feel what theyfeel, know what they know. But stories can do much more thanentertain. As a parent you have a unique opportunity to teach yourchildren something special each time they eagerly request, ‘Tell mea story.’The stories in this book are tiny slices of the larger story ofGod and His people a story into which you and your children areintricately woven. Use these anecdotes and illustrations to awakentheir imaginations and open their hearts to their Creator. Along the way you’ll find nuggets of eternal wisdom that willtouch you as well as them. To know God better, to understand our place in His great ongoingstory that is the goal of the Christian life. It’s up to you totell your children God’s story. As you share with them an intimateknowledge of the living God, they will begin to trust Him, to seekafter Him, and to stretch out their arms for His lovingembrace. Our Heavenly Father’s VoiceIt began with a dream in the heart of God. Against the soundlesssweep of infinity, the Great Creator shaped a world and peopled itwith children made in His own image. And that world is now thestage where a great human drama is played the Fall of the humanrace, its redemption, the ongoing battle between good and evil, andthe coming again of our Lord Jesus Christ. This ancient story of mankind belongs to us and to ourchildren enabling us to know meaning in our lives. God has givenparents the awesome privilege and responsibility to instruct theirchildren in these eternal truths. Pastor/author Max Lucado andillustrator Ron DiCianni have joined forces to create a uniquework, a tool parents can use for this purpose. At a time when children are being assaulted by unholy messagesfrom all sides, it is essential that they be grounded in theirfaith. Combining powerful illustrations with sensitive narrative,this book will help prepare children to be so familiar with theirheavenly Father’s voice that when He calls them or speaks to them,they will hear and willingly obey with joy because they have cometo know Him intimately.

Tell Me the Secrets

What do parents want for their children? Success? Happiness?Modern culture constantly feeds people lies about what’s reallyimportant in life. True joy and lasting satisfaction come only fromgoing God’s way. This secret is hidden in the same place where wefind eternal truth: the Bible. Tell Me the Secrets takes your family on a magicaljourney to discover eternal treasure in God’s Word. This treasurehunt uncovers the truth about greatness, love, peace, forgiveness,victorious living, growth, and death. From an early age, childrencan learn these principles and begin to reap their benefits. Tellthem the secrets! Success comes no other way. In this second volume in the ‘Tell Me’ series, Max Lucado andRon DiCianni join forces to create a unique and beautiful book ofstories and illustrations for the entire family.

The Final Week of Jesus

When a person knows the end is near, only the important matters. So, if you know of Christ, ponder His final days. But where does one begin such a difficult yet critically eternal journey? With Max Lucado! In this audio release of one of his most insightful and moving books ever, Lucado leads listeners from Friday’s defeat to Sunday’s victory. Like never before, believers and seekers alike will see Christ’s passion, sense His power, and hear His promise. They’ll ponder anew how His final journey was just the beginning of a whole new life and whole new plan the living example of what really matters for their own lives today and eternally.

When God Whispers Your Name

Do you find it hard to believe that the One who made everything keeps your name on His heart and on His lips? Did you realize that your name is written on the hand of God Is. 49: 16? Perhaps you’ve never seen your name honored. And you can’t remember when you heard it spoken with kindness. In this book, Lucado offers the inspiration to believe that God has already bought the ticket with your name on it.

A Gentle Thunder

How far do you want God to go in getting your attention? Don’t answer too quickly. What if God moved you to another land? As He did Abraham. What if He called you out of retirement? Remember Moses? How about the voice of an angel or the bowel of a fish Gideon and Jonah. God does what it takes to get our attention. That’s the message of this book: the relentless pursuit of God.

The Inspirational Study Bible

In addition to the complete text of the Bible, there are over 700 essential ‘life lessons’ which are teaching units designed to give you a better understanding and appreciation of the Scripture passages. Plus, Mac offers fresh introductory comments for each and every book of the Old and New Testaments. You’ll also find 48 special inserts offering encouraging words from Mac on a variety of inspirational topics, a dictionary/concordance, a topical index, and 100 of the most inspiring passages of the Bible personally selected by Max Lucado. Unique among all Bibles combining both Bible study and inspirational tools.

The Song of the King

Three knights set out on a perilous journey to reach the king’s castle, but the only one to reach his goal is the one who was wise enough to listen to The Song of the King.

Alabaster’s Song

A touching story of a young boy who befriends a Christmas angel.

Christmas by the Hearth

Christmas by the Hearth will warm the hearts of all ages as leading Christian authors share a collection of Christmas short stories. Such popular authors as Angela Elwell Hunt, Francine Rivers, Bodie Thoene, Calvin Miller, and many more contribute stories ranging from historical to contemporary.

God’s Inspirational Promises

What do you get when you combine the popular writings of Max Lucado with Scripture verses arranged topically for easy access? You get God’s Inspirational Promises one of the best selling promise books of all time. This little book has sold more than 700,000 copies since it s first printing in 1996. Filled with inspirational promises about valuing others, anger, suffering, praising God, Jesus and more, this is a promise book filled with comfort and guidance that you ll turn to again and again during times of need.

The Great House of God

Using the Lord’s Prayer as a floor plan for The Great House of God, Max Lucado introduces us to a God who desires his children to draw close to him. Warm your heart by the fire in the living room. Nourish your spirit in the kitchen. Step into the hallway and find forgiveness. No house is more complete, no foundation more solid. So come to the house built just for you, The Great House of God.

Cosmic Christmas

Was the birth of Jesus a quietly profound event? Or could it have included heavenly battles, angel armies, and a scheming Satan? Come along as Lucado takes us on a journey into his imagination pulling back the curtain as we see what might have taken place on Cosmic Christmas.

The Cross

For all eternity, The Cross of Christ manifests the supreme evidence that ‘God so loved the world.’ With dramatic photos and memorable selections from Max Lucado’s treasured writings, this magnificent gift book celebrates the glory, the mystery, and the inescapable reality of The Cross. Images by internationally known photographers depict The Cross in moving ways carved atop an ancient cathedral, drawn in the sand, caressed in the prayer worn hands of an aged nun. And cross centered inspirational thoughts drawn from Lucado’s bestselling books and beautifully highlight God’s ultimate sacrifice.

Jacob’s Gift

Jacob is a young boy with a gift for carpentry who is busy finishing up a project for a contest. His teacher, Rabbi Simeon, not only instructs him in carpentry, but also teaches him important lessons about God. Rabbi has just taught Jacob that when you give a gift to one of God’s children, it’s like giving a gift to God. The night before the contest while working on his project, Jacob has fallen asleep in the workshop and is awakened by a bright light. The light is a star which is directly over Jacob’s father’s stable. As he approaches the stable, he sees a man, a woman, and a newborn baby which is laying in the straw. Remembering what Rabbi Simeon had told him, Jacob returns to the workshop and takes his project a feeding trough to the new family. The morning of the contest, the Rabbi pleased to find out that Jacob has acted upon the lesson he learned and has truly given a gift to God.

The Christmas Child

A Chicago journalist finds himself in a small Texas town on Christmas eve. Lonely and alone, he encounters old faces and new facts a hand carved manger, a father’s guilt, a young girl’s faith. The trip into the past holds his key to the future, and a scarlet cross shows him the way home. This Christmas treasure, formerly titled The Christmas Cross now repackaged and redesigned, is quickly becoming a Christmas classic. The book takes place in three different settings with four main characters. The film has expanded to include nearly 69 locations, 347 set ups, 34 speaking parts and over 300 extras. The Christmas Child is directed by Bill Ewing, the former Senior Vice President of Sony Pictures, whose last films included Men in Black II and Spiderman. The film is produced by Tom Newman of Impact Productions and Penelope Foster, producer of Free Willy, Rosewood and many more. The main character, Jack, is played by William Moses of Perry Mason and Falcon’s Crest. His wife, Meg, is played Megan Follows of Anne of Green Gables. Also features Steven Curtis Chapman as the town’s minister.

Just Like Jesus

In his best selling book Just Like Jesus, Max Lucado explains that God loves you just the way you are…
but He refuses to leave you that way. Why? Because our ultimate goal should be a life that is Just Like Jesus. And with determination, faith and God’s help, we can all change for the better, no matter how long the bad habits have settled in. The reputation and recognition of the bestseller is sure to make this new edition an instant favorite.

Just the Way You Are

One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is the assurance that Mom and Dad love them just as they are, apart from anything that they do. But telling them once won’t make it sink in. Kids need to be reminded of it over and over, until those words get inside their hearts. In the same way, children need to hear again and again that their Heavenly Father loves them and wants to spend time with them even if they’re not wonderfully talented or extremely smart or exceptionally popular. That message of God’s unconditional acceptance and deep desire to enjoy a friendship with His children is at the heart of this book. Just the Way You Are, originally published by Crossway Books as Children of the King, has been newly illustrated to enchant a whole new generation of youngsters. At the same time, it gives parents and grandparents fresh opportunities to write God’s never changing desire on tender souls. Combining the warm narrative of best selling author Max Lucado and the classic illustrations of award winning artist Sergio Martinez, Just the Way You Are will entertain young readers as it teaches them a truth that can open their hearts to Christ. That truth the assurance of God’s delight in them is a blessing that has eternal impact for all children of the King everywhere.

The Gift for All People

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.

The Touch of the Masters Hand

Challenging topical Bible study based on Max Lucado’s bestselling book Just Like Jesus. Topical Bible Study Series God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Join Max in this challenging new topical Bible study based on his bestselling book, Just Like Jesus. Excellent for personal, small group, or classroom settings. You, too can learn to be just like Jesus.

When Christ Comes

Thoughts of the Second Coming are unsettling. Open graves and occupied clouds. Sins revealed and evil unveiled. Yet, for Max Lucado, the coming of Christ will be ‘the beginning of the very best.’ In When Christ Comes, Lucado shares how Christians can live in hope, confident in his comfort and peaceful in our preparations for His return.

Christmas Stories for the Heart

A compilation of stories and legends relating to Christmas, and told by some of the finest Christian storytellers. This tender and uplifting collection will greatly renew your faith, hope, and love for the Christmas season. CBA bestseller in large print.

Fearless

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 of unlocked 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, or doubt, what would remain? Envision a day, just one day, where you could trust more and fear less. Can you imagine your life without fear? Additional Fearless Products include: 978 0 8499 6397 1 Fearless Audio Book 978 1 4185 4182 8 Fearless Curriculum

Next Door Savior

We applaud men for doing good things. We enshrine God for doing great things. But what about a man who does God things? One thing is certain. We can’t ignore him. If these moments are factual, if the claim of Christ is actual, then he was, at once, man and God. The single most significant person who ever lived. Forget MVP. He is the entire league. The head of the parade? Hardly. No one else shares the street. Who comes close? Humanity’s best and brightest fade like dime store rubies next to him. Dismiss him? We can’t. Resist him? Equally difficult. Why would we want to? Don’t we need a God man Savior? A just God Jesus could make us, but not understand us. A just man Jesus could love us, but never save us. But a God man Jesus? Near enough to touch. Strong enough to trust. A Next Door Savior.

A Love Worth Giving

God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing love. And His love if you will let it can fill you and leave you with A Love Worth Giving. Best selling author Max Lucado has successfully pricked the hearts and minds of readers for decades. Now, he boldly says that before we can pass love on, we must receive it ourselves from God. Pointing out that we must ‘love one another,’ Lucado issues an impassioned plea to accept God’s love in order to truly, unselfishly, wholeheartedly love another. God wants us to drink deeply of His love, soak it up, and marvel at its depth.

All You Ever Need

Imagine a land so dry that every drop of rain is like pure gold. And in the middle of this arid land there is a village filled with people who need more than just a few buckets of rainwater to survive. Fortunately for them, Tobias lives nearby. He owns the only wellspring in the desert, and it pours forth clear, cool water water he and his son happily give to everyone who asks. He is lovingly called the Watermaster, and he believes that the water should be a free gift to all. But when the Watermaster goes on an unexpected journey, the people realize in a whole new way the amazing gift he’s been giving them. The only gift they really need. God’s grace is a gift more precious than water in a desert. It is all you and your children ever need. As our bodies cannot live without water, so our souls cannot truly live without God’s grace. It is by His grace alone that we can come to Him and ask for the Living Water, which is eternal life. His grace poured out at Calvary cleanses our hearts and souls. So marvelous and matchless is this gift a gift we do not deserve, a gift we cannot buy or earn yet we need only ask and believe. This poignant tale, first told in the popular Crossway book Tell Me the Secrets, and its rich illustrations uniquely capture the wonder of God’s amazing grace. Let it help you share this vital truth with your children, that they may know the real Watermaster and receive His Living Water.

He Chose the Nails

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. More than a book, the campaign includes the first stand alone workbook, leaders guide, and video package from Max, as well as a praise & worship CD from Here to Him music featuring several of today’s favorite Christian artists.

Safe in the Shepherd’s Arms

In today’s world it can be difficult to feel safe and secure. That’s why in Safe in the Shepard’s Arms Max Lucado offers a reliable source of safety and security from the twenty third Psalm. He describes this psalm as ‘written by a shepherd who became a king because He wanted us to know about a King who became a shepherd.’ With Psalm twenty three as our guide, we can release our burdens, throw off our fears, and rest safely in the Shepherd’s arms.

Grace for the Moment

For such a small book, Grace for the Moment has had a major impact on countless lives. With more than 2,500,000 copies 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 Lucado’s numerous bestsellers as well as a Scripture verse selected especially for that day’s reading. This new classic is available in hardcover as well as in both green and burgundy eurobond leather.

In the Footsteps of Jesus

In the Footsteps of Jesus is a moving gift book with powerful quotes from best selling author Max Lucado and beautiful images of the Holy Land. For years now, Max has earned himself a solid place in the Christian publishing world. Readers in search of encouragement will find a greater understanding of Jesus’ desire to influence lives today.

With You All the Way

A timeless tale about the most important choice on your journey through life. Carlisle, Alon, and Cassidon known by all in the kingdom as the bravest and best knights who serve the King. But now the time has come to see which is truly worthy of the Princess’s hand in marriage. As the Prince tells the three of the King’s test, the knights understand the danger of the journey before them. And with only the King’s song to guide them and one other to accompany them, they must prepare for the adventure of their lives an adventure which may cost them everything. Who will the victor be? Carlisle the strongest, Alon the swiftest, or Cassidon the wisest? A kingdom waiting. A journey through darkness. Encounters with those who deceive. A finally…
a victory. Elements you and your children will find not only in this delightful story, but also in your relationship with God. That’s why the message shared here is such a powerful one. Your children will love finding out which knight won the fair maiden’s hand. But you’ll love how this timeless tale tells that there is One who knows how to guide them through this world. And He will journey with them all the way to their heavenly castle and the celebration to come. Max Lucado’s beloved story, originally published as The Song of the King, has been freshly illustrated for a brand new generation of kids and all of us who love them to enjoy together. It’s a new chance to entertain young readers while writing on their hearts a truth they need to know. The truth that God will be with them all the way.

Joy in the Morning

Why does the Bible contain so many stories of hurting people? In this volume of the popular Topical Bible Study Series, Max Lucado builds on themes explored inHe Still Moves Stones,showing us the tenderness of Christ through tragic situations and reminding us that what he did then he is willing to do today.

Traveling Light

Weary travelers. You’ve seen them everything they own crammed into their luggage. Staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels, and backpacks. Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop. We’ve all seen people like that. At times, we are people like that if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load. We all lug loads we were never intended to carry. Fear. Worry. Discontent. No wonder we get so weary. We’re worn out from carrying that excess baggage. Wouldn’t it be nice to lose some of those bags? That’s the invitation of Max Lucado. With the Twenty third Psalm as our guide, let’s release some of the burdens we were never intended to bear. Using these verses as a guide, Max Lucado walks us through a helpful inventory of our burdens. May God use this Psalm to remind you to release the burdens you were never meant to bear.

One Incredible Moment

Exquisitely redesigned, this updated version of Max Lucado’s best selling Christmas gift book delivers a unique combination of warm personal stories and insight into the incarnation.

America Looks Up

When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. On September 11, 2001, our Nation began that desperate search. There wasn t a city, a family, or a single person that survived unaffected by the horrific events of that infamous day. Best selling author and pastor Max Lucado points to the only real answer: Prayer. Derived from Max’s prayer for the Nation in response to the attacks, America Looks Up explores how we should pray in these uncertain and confusing days.

Just Like Jesus for Tweens

No bad attitudes. No white lies. Not even a single pity party. In short, Jesus was and is perfect. And God wants us to be the same way, too. You’ve got to be kidding, you may think to yourself. The bar is too high. The standard too steep. How can I ever be just like Jesus? you may wonder. Master communicator and best selling author Max Lucado knows the feeling. It’s an impossible calling unless you see it through God’s eyes of grace. In Just Like Jesus for Tweens, Lucado unravels the mystery of holiness through stories and scenarios that charge straight to the heart, told in his characteristically casual style. By wholly leaning on God, His grace, and His goodness, we can and will see our lives conformed to His character. It’s a promise we have from God and a positive perspective on God’s exciting plan for all of His children.

He Chose You

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.

Just for You

This artistic 4 color book will speak to the heart by combining the incredible images of The Visual Bible and the dynamic text of He Chose the Nails. Welcome the unmistakable power of the cross into your home as a witnessing tool, a conversation starter or simply a reminder of Christ’s eternal sacrifice.

Traveling Light for Mothers

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.

The Lucado LifeWorks Library

The interactivity and ease of use of eBible combine with the wealth of material available from Max Lucado. One Click technology combined with Lucado’s own Bible study guides, Bibles, curriculum, workbooks, audio, video, and other resources allow the user to create word studies, reports, lists, and much more.

An Angel’s Story

Spiritual beings populate the stories of Scripture. Angels singing. Demons infecting. Heavenly hosts fighting…
Ignore the armies of God and Satan and you ignore the heart of Scripture. Ever since the snake tempted Eve in Eden, we’ve known: there is more to this world than meets the eye. In this classic Christmas novella, best selling author Max Lucado imagines the spiritual conflict that surrounded the coming of Christ. Surely there was much. If Satan could pre empt Christ in the cradle, there’d be no Christ on the cross. Journey back in time to the very throne of God and witness firsthand the glory, the wonder, and the battle that took place on the very first Christmas.

Shaped by God

Forty nine short inspirational stories offer encouragement to people who find themselves facing struggles, being tempered and crafted into the image of God through challenging circumstances. Beautiful gift book, previously published as On the Anvil.

A Love Worth Giving To You at Christmas

Spread the spirit of Christmas by giving the true love worth giving God’s love with this special holiday keepsake booklet. Based on the best selling book A Love Worth Giving, Max boldly says that before we can pass love on, we must receive it ourselves from God.

Reminding us of the most priceless gift of all A Love Worth Giving to You includes ‘The Christmas Cookie Story’, the message of salvation and Max’s insight into drinking fully of the love of God.

What better time than the holidays to give a special message to loved ones for the cost of a greeting card. This specially sized booklet, perfect for impulse gift buying includes a special presentation page for a holiday message to a loved one. Booklets available in multiples of 50 order in ‘eaches’.

Hermie

Watch out! Hermie may be just another caterpillar, but his wormy style will win your heart. An adorable new character from renowned, best selling author and pastor Max Lucado, Hermie and his best friend, Wormie wonder why God their close friend and Creator chose to make them so common. After all, every other creature they encounter boasts something bold or beautiful that makes them unique. But Hermie and Wormie wriggle under the weight of comparison coming up short every time. But then comes the miracle. With an amazing transformation, they both learn the truth behind God’s impeccable timing. And purpose. And love. It’s a story that on a simple level will leave your kids spell bound. But the biblical truths of trusting in God’s timing will deepen their own understanding of identity and the joy of embracing God’s incredible design in them.

The Caterpillars of Ha-Ha

Hermie tells us about how Anthony the Ant challenges the other catepillars to a contest to move a big rock, but even working together they can’t budge it. But with God’s help Anthony has no trouble moving the rock! Hermie also tells readers they can read a similar Bible story in I Kings 18: 20 39.

God Thinks You’re Wonderful

Everybody 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.’ Who wouldn’t enjoy 96 pages of smile producing affirmations such as: ‘If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it’ ‘He can live anywhere in the universe, and he chose your heart?’ ‘Our hearts are not large enough to contain the blessings that God wants to give’ Each brief thought is accompanied by an irresistible drawing to remind readers of God’s love and care. Chris Shea’s delightful illustrations pair perfectly with Max Lucado’s warm words in this unique, full color gift book.

Just Like Jesus Devotional

What does it mean to be ‘Just like Jesus?’ This personal month long journey with the Savior offers Scripture, practical devotions and application sessions to pattern one’s life after Christ. Starting at day one, readers meet the Savior and find their way of thinking challenged. Who is this Nazarene? Who is the Son of God? How can we become more like Him? How can I reflect His grace and goodness to others? As readers begin to think more like Christ, they are challenged to put words into action as the journey escalates into a full force, radical retracing and renewal of what it means to be a follower of Christ. Just Like Jesus, The Devotional is daily encouragement and instruction for becoming a ‘do er’ as well as a follower of Christ.

A Heart Like Jesus

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.

Experiencing the Heart of Jesus

The Experiencing the Heart of Jesus Workbook is designed to be a very unique approach to bringing people closer to the very heart and soul of Jesus, and to help them have a more intimate knowledge of how His gospel flows through His relationship with us, and our relationships with others. This book explores the beautiful human qualities of Jesus that we emulate in order to find peace in the midst of chaos. Features Include: 50 Intimate Lessons on the Person of Jesus Christ Ten chapters focusing on the key characteristics of Jesus Five weekly follow up lessons that will take you one step closer to JesusSections for journaling throughout

It’s Not about Me

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.

The Best of Max Lucado

SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY Those critical hours ensured that our lives are not futile, our failures are not fatal, and our deaths are not final. They have equipped us to hold on in these times no matter what the forecast. GOD CAME NEAR Why did God come near? To be close to you, says Max Lucado. The beloved author gently allows readers to be eyewitnesses to His majesty, to see Him for themselves, to know Him as friend. THE GIFT FOR ALL PEOPLE This moving and timeless bestseller is a celebration of God’s gift of salvation wrapped in a collection of inspirational stories. Readers will newly treasure the incredible gift of abundant, eternal life.

Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker

Have you ever had to be really brave? In Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker, Hermie faces the biggest frog he’s ever seen to help out his friends, the ants. But just like David, when he faced Goliath Hermie turns to God for help and saves the day!

A Bug Collection

This adorable compilation includes four complete stories from the best selling Max Lucado’s Hermie & Friends^TM brand. A $60 value now available in a new size that’s perfect for storytime.

Hermie: A Common Caterpillar It’s about being special.

Flo, the Lyin’ Fly It’s about telling the truth.

Webster, the Scaredy Spider It’s about being brave.

Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee It’s about following the rules.

Resurrection Morning

How would you respond if you had watched Jesus die and rise again? Max Lucado brings to life the reaction of one of the Roman soldiers who was assigned to Golgotha and what he saw that Resurrection Morning while guarding Jesus tomb. The soldier’s search for answers about Jesus will resonate with children and adults alike. Accompanied by striking full color illustrations, Lucado s story powerfully shows Christ s power to impact people s lives.

Everyday Blessings

If a single contemporary author can be said to capture the heart, soul, and imagination of our generation, it is unquestionably Max Lucado. With Everyday Blessings, he offers 365 reflections on individual scriptures in a conversational style that people everywhere have come to love.

Come Thirsty

Are you a dry sponge? Edgy and rigid? Ineffective? Would you like to be softened up some? Would you like to be more useful in the hands of the One who made you? Then come to the well, says Max Lucado, to receive the four essential nutrients needed by every soul Christ’s pardon, energy, protection, and love.

Flo the Lyin’ Fly

Award winning children’s author Max Lucado is the category leader in the picture book format. He has written classics like the Crippled Lamb, Jacob’s Gift, You Are Special, and most recently Hermie: A Common Caterpillar. The latest story in the Max Lucado’s Hermie and Friends series is Flo the Lyin’ Fly. Based on the second video in the series with a story written by Troy Schmidt, this second picture book will be a favorite of families with young children age 4 8. Flo the Fly is a new character in Hermie’s delightful world. Drawing from Proverbs 19: 5, which says no one gets away with a lie, Flo the Lyin’ Fly sets out to teach children, through incredibly humorous situations the importance of telling the truth no matter what the circumstance. Like the little boy who cried wolf, Flo thinks it’s fun to tell stories that are not true. When her friends discover they can’t trust her, they refuse to believe her when there’s real trouble.

Give It All to Him

This story, excerpted from Next Door Savior, will become the Easter giveaway book for churches next spring in the vein of He Did This Just for You. In this story a woman gives her garbage of shame to the trashman; an old man hands over his heavy bag of regrets. Hundreds walk to the landfill and find it filled with trash. ‘Give it to me. Tomorrow. At the landfill. Will you bring it?’ He rubs a moist smudge from her cheek with his thumb and stands. ‘Friday. The landfill.’ ‘You can’t live with this,’ he explains. ‘You weren’t made to.’ For individuals and churches, here is a beautiful story of a Savior who can take all our garbage on his shoulders and amazingly, still stand! In addition to this story, Max explains in easy to understand language what Christ did for us and how to turn in our old baggage and exchange it for new life in him.

A Hat for Ivan

All the grown ups in Ivan’s village wear a hat that shows whatthey love most. Because Ivan’s father is the hatmaker, Ivan gets towatch his father create a hat that is perfect for each person. Ivanwonders what kind of hat he will have. Will he be a musician? Abaker? A palace guard?Ivan doesn’t need to worry about his future because his father,the hatmaker who loves him most, shows him that there is only onehat and one life created just for him.

Webster, the Scaredy Spider

Master storyteller Max Lucado tells the story of Webster, the Scaredy Spider in a just right style and size for little ones. This story is a sweet reminder that God is with us always.

The 12 Bugs of Christmas

Sing along with Hermie and Friends as they have the silliest Christmas countdown ever! Based on the classic tune The Twelve Days of Christmas, this Hermie and Friends song perfectly captures the garden at Christmas. When the creatures of the garden gather to celebrate the Christmas season, there’s a lot of activity: flies a’buzzin’, fleas a’scratchin’, spiders spinning, snails sliming the list goes on and on. But even in the midst of all the silliness, Hermie and his friends remember to celebrate the real reason for the season. Available in three different formats, it’s sure to be the perfect gift for that child at heart on your list!

Come and Drink Daily Devotional

Are you thirsty? Drink. Drink deeply. Drink often. Drink daily. Max Lucado invites you to go to the W E L L of God’s provision to refresh your thirsting heart. When we receive God’s Work, Energy, Lordship, and Love, our souls find real vitality. These daily devotionals will help you: Meditate on the Scriptures Reinforce your understanding of Max Lucado’s Come Thirsty study Ponder and reflect each passage Receive God’s promises and nourish your thirsting heart So, come and drink…
and leave refreshed.

Turn

Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Psalm 103:2 The very breath that sustains you. The prosperity of our land. Both and everything in between are gifts from the same God. Remember Him. And turn to Him in heartfelt prayer. America’s beloved author and 2005 National Day of Prayer spokesman, Max Lucado, issues a revolutionary call to return to the Source of our personal and national blessings. Max s teaching and storytelling skills engage and encourage your commitment to daily enter into the presence of the giver of all good things, your Father. Turn is striking a chord in hearts and souls across America bringing, one by one, a nation back to the Foundation on which it was built. Turn back to God Who daily sustains your very existence, and is the sole source of your every blessing. Who showers our country with grace, creating this nation for his name s sake. From your life to your land, his hand of mercy is upon you. It s time now to turn and ask, What can I do for God? He s waiting for you. He s waiting for America . Story Behind the BookUsing fresh stories and original Bible teaching, 2005 National Day of Prayer spokesman Max Lucado joins seasoned author and pastor Brian Smith to call readers to a life of active prayer guided dependence on God. The authors compelling, compassionate approach will cultivate hearts that truly beat for God, moving the reader from ought to want in prayer and daily surrender to Him. Turn serves as a strategic tool, urging our nation toward spiritual renewal.

Cure for the Common Life

‘Sweet spot.’ Golfers understand the term. So do tennis players. 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 87 percent of workers, you haven’t found it. You don’t find meaning in your work or you’re one of the 80 percent who don’t believe their 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.

Mocha with Max

Brim*ming with personal stories and insights for life, reading ‘Mocha with Max‘ is like sitting down for a delicious cup of coffee with a special friend. This warm collection of inspirational thoughts from the writings of Max Lucado advise us to open our hearts to the joy and laughter in life. Designed with unique full color imagery, ‘Mocha with Max‘ assures us that even on the days that bring pain and tears, anxiety and stress, God’s love can fill our world with hope.

God’s Mirror

In the blink of an eye an impression is made. Is it positive or negative? Glorifying or detracting? In The Father’s Reflection, Max Lucado tells a story in this beautiful parable of how a daughter has the power to reflect the character of her father through her interaction with others. When she speaks, they assume she speaks for him. They ve not seen him. They ve not met him. But they know his child, so they know his heart. In the setting of a Manhattan skyscraper, we learn the simplicity of how to make an impact for God, either good or bad. As Christians ‘we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us’ 2 Corinthians 5:20 and when the work ‘day’ is finished what will we hear? Lucado inspires us all to have ‘no higher goal than to see someone think more highly of our Father, our King’ when they see us.

The Way Home

Princess Anna, adopted by the king in her infancy and now a young woman, is intrigued by the world that lies beyond the lush, green hills of the kingdom. When she seeks to satisfy her curiosity, she falls under the influence of the Lowlanders and begins to resemble their haggard style. Never to let a child slip away that easily, the king follows her, and trades his life for hers in order to provide her with a way back home. Despite the king’s sacrifice, the choice to return home is ultimately Anna’s to make. The underlying truth is unmistakable as Max has crafted this powerful story that will speak to all of the King’s children and implore them to follow the path that leads home.

In the Beginning

In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Before what we see now there was nothing.

The whole universe was empty and dark. And before that, there was no universe at all until the Father dreamed a dream.

Max Lucado’s story tells of a fictional conversation between the archangel Michael and God. In the story Max creatively describes how God dreamed of mountains, waterfalls and oceans, pretty flowers and towering trees, but He didn t stop there. The Father dreamed of creepy, crawly creatures and majestic, monstrous animals. He dreamed of every single living thing and created them all, but even then He didn t stop. Not yet.

Even after all this, the Father had one more thing to create, the most important thing of all. So He reached into His own heart and pulled out little pieces of His beautiful self and shaped them into His children. He created you and me and made us in His image. And He said it was good.

Dear God . . .

God hears your prayers even when they’re hidden inside of an envelope, and He answers your letters through the blessings that are all around. The eleven little envelopes inside this book contain letters of thanks and praise to God for all things great and small.

Facing Your Giants

You know your Goliath. You recognize his walk, the thunder of his voice. He taunts you with bills you can’t pay, people you can’t please, habits you can’t break, failures you can’t forget, and a future you can’t face. But just like David, you can face your giant, even if you aren’t the strongest, the smartest, the best equipped, of the holiest. David. You could read his story and wonder what God saw in him. His life has little to offer the unstained, straight A saint. He fell as often as he stood, stumbled as often as he conquered. But for those who know the sound of Goliath, David gives this reminder: Focus on giants you stumble; focus on God your giants tumble. If you’re ready to face your giants, let his story inspire you. The same God who helped him will help you.

The Christmas Candle

Journey back to a simpler time, to a small English village where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens. Except at Christmastime. When a mysterious angel suddenly appears in a lowly candlemaker’s shop, the holy and the human collide in a way that only God could imagine. Glowing bright with a timeless message, The Christmas Candle will warm your heart with a surprising reminder of God’s bountiful love.

Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp

There’s someone new coming to the garden’s Summer Camp this year, and, well, he has a problem. He stinks. But that’s what stink bugs do. So, when Stanley arrives at Camp Bug a Boo, he creates quite a well, stink. Everyone tries their best to put up with the unusual odor, but things don’t go so well. But then God helps the summer camp to realize that the reason Stanley stinks is because he’s afraid and the thing he is most afraid of is others not liking him and accepting him the way he is. Our garden friends soon learn that God created each of us for very special reasons and that, even though Stanley is different, they need to show him love.

Grace for the Moment Volume II

Though maintaining a consistent devotional life is not always easy, Max Lucado’s best selling Grace for the Moment, Volume 1 proved to 2,500,000 readers that they could have a daily quiet time! Now comes Grace for the Moment, Volume 2. This yearlong book features captivating daily devotionals that offer enough inspiration, power, and hope to carry you through the busiest of days. America’s leading inspirational author again fills each day’s reading with touching word pictures that offer guidelines for grace filled living. Plus, striking full color photos add to the beauty of this latest collection.

Grace for the Moment, Volume 2 is yet another great way to encourage anyone to celebrate daily time with God. All it takes is a moment.

YOU! God’s Brand New Idea

In this upbeat and intriguing gift book, best selling author Max Lucado praises the inborn purpose and potential God has packaged in every human being. Each person is a brand new idea from God. The challenge is to live to the full potential of that idea! The life directed content appeals to anyone wanting to live to their fullest potential, and the contemporary, retro design along with excerpts from Max Lucado’s best selling books combine to form an attractive and timeless gift.

God’s Promises for You

This unique collection of promises from God’s Word speaks to each person of God’s passion and concern for everyone. The accompanying text includes a wide variety of wise and lively writings from Max that are not only heart warming but informative. Wherever you are in life, wherever you go in this world, God’s Promises for You can remind you that He is always near and that He cares for you.

For These Tough Times

When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelievers alike find themselves turning to God. Best selling author and pastor Max Lucado points to the only real answer to tragedy and crisis: Prayer. In For These Tough Times, Lucado helps us understand how to pray despite our doubt and fear.

Coming Home

Twin brothers Arion and Argo are scared. They have spent most of their lives shipwrecked on the lonely, gray island of Terrene with their ship’s captain, and now he is leaving and they cannot imagine life on Terrene without him. He is going to Bluestone, a place where the birds always sing and the grass is ever green. He tells them he is going to prepare a place for them in Bluestone. Then he will come back for them, and they will all go to Bluestone together.

Though Bluestone sounds like a wonderful place, the boys find it difficult to wait for the captain on Terrene. The island is so gray that it is hard for them to imagine the vibrant colors of Bluestone. Soon they grow tired of watching and waiting for their captain, and it is hard for them to remember his voice. Can they really believe that he will come back for them? To do so they must have faith they must see with their hearts, not their eyes.

Will the captain really come back for Arion and Argo like he promised? And will the boys be ready for his return?

Milo, the Mantis Who Wouldn’t Pray

When a big storm destroys Milo’s Snack Shack, he doesn’t know what to do and that includes just talking to God about it. Milo thinks he has to get God’s attention in order for God to hear him. Milo finally learns prays and realizes that God has been helping him all along. Ironically, all the things he was using to get God’s attention are the very things he needs to rebuild his Snack Shack. The garden learns an important lesson about how to trust God after we pray and that His answers come in many different forms. Enhanced CD includes: Story Read along with CD Rom features desktop wallpaper/screensavers/games/coloring pages.

Every Day Deserves a Chance

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.

Books of Colossians & Philemon

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.

Finding Strength for Your Struggles

For anyone who lives with a sense of defeat and failure in their spiritual journey, here are the faith steps to better understand, face, and resist temptation and areas of attack and live a victorious Christian life.

Hope Pure and Simple

Now you can enjoy over 300 heart warming ‘quotable quotes’ from America’s leading inspirational author. Presented in a unique gift book format, this fresh perspective on hope puts a smile on the saddest face and brightens the gloomiest day. In his characteristic warm and friendly style, Max Lucado brings joy and affirmation to hurting hearts. Through a wide variety of memorable quotes he reminds us that hope based on God’s love and grace overcomes hopeless every time.

Dealing with Difficult People

Sit down with Max Lucado to gain great insights and strategies on improving relationships with difficult people!

Gaining A New Attitude On Life

Interact with Max Lucado as he shows the ways that a new attitude changes how we see and experience life.

The Max on Life CD Book Series is a brand new way for you to experience the teaching ministry of America’s favorite inspirational communicator, Max Lucado, combining his spoken and written words in a creative and fast paced four part study on the most important issues we face in everyday life.

Growing the Marriage of Your Dreams

The Max on Life CD Book Series is a brand new way for you to experience the teaching ministry of America’s favorite inspirational communicator, Max Lucado, combining his spoken and written words in a creative and fast paced four part study on the most important issues we face in everyday life.

Becoming Money Smart

Interact with Max Lucado on one of the most important spiritual issues in your life and discover that your dollars never made so much sense.

The Max on Life CD Book Series is a brand new way for you to experience the teaching ministry of America’s favorite inspirational communicator, Max Lucado, combining his spoken and written words in a creative and fast paced four part study on the most important issues we face in everyday life.

A Max Lucado Children’s Treasury

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.

Emmanuel

This exquisite four color 30 day devotional book will help your members remain focused on the advent and birth of Jesus by illuminating the reality of GOD WITH US. Members, seekers, and the unchurched will find inspiration and hope through focusing on Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas. MAKE CHRISTMAS 2007 be about Christ! How it works: 1. 40 days before Christmas Members begin outreach blitz distribution with Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas. Have your members identify individuals family members, friends, acquaintances, neighbors, store clerks, etc to invite to Christmas services by giving them a copy of Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas. You may choose to place a label on the back or inside front cover displaying a written invitation that includes service times, location, phone number and website. 2. 30 days before Christmas Have every member & attendee begin 30 committed days of devotion using Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas. 3. Christmas Service Celebrate Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas with all those who have been inspired to attend your Church by the outreach and love shown by your members and through the gift of Emmanuel: The Glory of Christmas. SPECIAL OFFER! 50 200 copies $1. 49 each 250 copies $. 99 each Must order at least 50 books and orders must be placed in quantities nearest multiple of 50. i.e. 50, 100, 150, 200…

God’s Great Big Love For Me

With colored beads built right in, this board book is the perfect to teach the verse and meaning behind John 3:16 to preschool children. Young children will learn the beloved verse of John 3:16 through this interactive book. The multi colored bead element will help kids associate key words in the verse which are the basis for the chapter titles in the adult trade book with a color. The colors help children remember the meaning of the verse. God’s Great Big Love For Me will remind children that God gave the ultimate sacrifice out of His passionate love for us. The delightful illustrations of Laura Logan bring warmth and capture a little one’s attention.

The Tallest of Smalls

An encouraging message for children: When you feel like you’re the smallest of smalls, Jesus’ love can make you feel like the tallest of talls.

A delightful rhyming story about the Too Smalls who live in the Stiltsville. Every evening a six, the Too Smalls meet in the square where they hope they’ll be picked to receive stilts to strut about above the stilt less mas*ses below. They come to see if they matter if they’re awesome, if they’re pretty, if they’re clever, or funny. Ollie, the smallest of too smalls, pleas to be picked. He wants to be like the high ups of Stiltsville who are proud of their stilts, the ultimate status. But once he gets stilts, oh how it hurts when he stumbles and tumbles and loses his stilts. That is…
until he meets Jesus who chose low over high telling him, ‘Keep your feet on the ground. You matter already.’

This book for kids coordinates with Max’s trade book, Fearless, releasing in September 2009.

Fear Not Promise Book

Although fear fills our world, it doesn’t have to fill our hearts. No one likes living in a world filled with terror and uncertainty, but in such times, God does some of His most important work. Our part is to trust Him through faith that He will be true to His promises. Brim*ming with both encouragement and truth, best selling author Max Lucado’s Fear Not Promise Book addresses six major topics of fear and how we can put an end to its effects. While fear corrodes our confidence, faith in God’s love for us always restores hope. Be inspired to live without fear as America’s leading inspirational author encourages us with ‘quotable quotes’ from his adult trade book, Fearless.

Fearless Small Group Discussion Guide

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 a DVD based study 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 companion discussion guide can be used for personal journalling 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.

Experiencing the Words of Jesus

Jesus’ ministry on this earth only lasted three and a half years, yet in that time His words turned heads, turned hearts, and ultimately turned the world upside down. The words of Jesus offer much to those who have ears to hear. They are His legacy. They are our heritage. In Experiencing the Words of Jesus, you will have the opportunity to hear His voice for yourself. The words of Christ discourses, parables, prayers, conversations. Eminently quotable. Undeniably powerful. Eternally true. Let the message that changed the world change your life forever.

His Name is Jesus

Max Lucado’s first book that journeys from the birth of Christ to His resurrection. Drawing from his classic writing on Jesus combined with new reflections and breathtaking art, Max Lucado again opens our eyes and hearts to the life and work of the Savior in a way that will change lives forever. ‘Jesus was, at once, common and not; alternately normal and heroic. One minute blending in with the domino players in the park, the next commanding the hell out of madmen, disease out of the dying, and death out of the dead.’ Who was this man who spoke as easily with kids and fishermen as widows and waves? It is the question that has echoed down through the centuries to us today, and here is a visually stunning book that answers aspects of that question.

Jesus, the Light of the World

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′.

Outlive Your Life

These are difficult days in our world’s history. 1. 75 billion people are desperately poor, natural disasters are gouging entire nations, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God’s love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven, but here on earth. Let’s live our lives in such a way that the world will be glad we did. Additional Outlive Your Life products include: Outlive Your Life audio 9780849946134 Live to Make a Difference booklet 9780849946127 One Hand, Two Hands children’s book 9781400316496 You Were Made to Make a Difference teen book 9781400316007 You Changed My Life gift book 9781404187832 Outlive Your Life DVD study 9781418543945 Outlive Your Life participant guide 9781418543952

Outlive Your Life – Workbook

In Outlive Your Life Bible Study, author Max Lucado encourages you to change the world around you by getting off your knees, rolling up your sleeves, and performing works God has created you to do. His inspiring call will prompt you to spread God’s love as you learn more about ministering to your neighbors.

One Hand, Two Hands

A delightful way to show little ones how their hands are a blessing from God that they can use to do help others. Written in rhyming text and illustrated with the charming art of Gaby Hansen, this simple message of God’s blessing of hands not only entertains…
as it teaches what wonderful things our hands can do from scratching, latching, and petting a pup to washing dishes with mommy and putting toys in a box…
but it also conveys the important message: We can use God’s gift of hands to show our love for Him by helping others. The book ends tenderly with a prayer of thanks to God for hands and asks Him to use them again: One Hand, Two Hands, Five fingers, ten. God, thanks, for my hands. Please, use them again.

Live to Make a Difference

Featuring key selections from Outlive Your Life, this booklet embodies the spirit of making a difference in the church as well as the local community, region, and world. Perfect for giving away to your church community, small group, or neighbors.

Outlive Your Life Participant’s Guide

Everyone wants to know that their time on earth has some significance. We all want to make a difference. These are difficult days in our world’s history. Billions of people are poor, millions go hungry or thirsty every day. Disease claims thousands of lives daily. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God’s love and life? We are created by a great God to do great works. He invites us to outlive our lives, not just in heaven, but here on earth. What if you lived in such a way that your death is just the beginning of your life? In Outlive Your Life DVD Based Study, Max Lucado presents four sessions that follow the real life stories of people who are making their lives count. Designed for individual study or for a small group experience, each session will show you not just why but how to live intentionally so that everything in your life your time, your skills, your passions all add up to something bigger than you. Designed as a companion to the DVD Based Study, this participant’s guide can be used for journaling or as a prompt for open hearted discussions with your small group. Let Max Lucado be your guide as you set out on a journey to outlive your life.

Max Lucado Essential Bible Study Library

Dive head first into the works of best selling author Max Lucado with the most powerful software available. The interactivity and ease of use of eBible combines with the wealth of material available from Max Lucado. One Click technology with Lucado’s own Bible study guides, Bibles, curriculum, workbooks, audio, video, and other resources allow the user to create word studies, reports, lists, and much more. Features Include: Max Lucado’s books in searchable form Bible studies by book and topic Audio books Multiple Bible versions Commentaries and study tools

Max on Life

We have questions. Child like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones. In more than twenty five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, 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.

Live Loved

Imagine how your life would change if you were sure God loves you! Using the same popular format as Grace for the Moment, Live Loved brings fresh, new devotionals based on the writings of Max Lucado. Included is a broad range of topics such as facing your fears, accepting His grace, and truly knowing God’s omnipresent love. Each devotional is accompanied by an ending prayer to nurture a stronger prayer life for new believers, as well as long standing Christ followers. It’s a new devotional from one of America’s leading Christian writers that will help men and women experience life from a whole new perspective.

God’s Story, Your Story

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.