New Releases by Max Lucado

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

Build a foundation of faith and godly character for your child with A Max Lucado Children''s Treasury, featuring four classic picture book stories. With childhood favorites such as Just in Case You Ever Wonder?and Jacob''s Gift, this treasury is the perfect bedtime read to introduce children to God’s virtues. A beautiful collection of Max Lucado''s bestselling children''s picture books, this treasury will delight families with favorite reads: 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. A Max Lucado Children''s Treasury: A Child''s First Collection is… Intended to share the wonder of God’s grace and love with children ages 3 to 7; perfect for family reading time or quiet time before bed; great for Sunday school learning or homeschooling; and a wonderful gift for holidays and Christmas, Easter, baby showers, and adoptions. Beloved by many, Max Lucado’s picture books speak to the heart of children and create enduring memories of God’s goodness.

Teaches children that God loves them just the way they are. A classic story in a unique limited edition.

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

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

Every person is tasked with learning why they were created and the unique gifts that make them special. Written by New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, The Oak Inside the Acorn teaches about the incredible miracle inside each of us while reminding us that we were created by God for a special purpose. The story highlights the adventure of a sweet little acorn becoming a big, strong oak tree. Readers will cheer on the growing tree when he can''t grow oranges like the orange tree or flowers like the rose bush. Children will read with wonder as the tree grows empty branches, and later, a very special purpose is revealed. The Oak Inside the Acorn is an inspiring picture book for readers, ages 6 to 10 that shows All of God''s creations have purpose and contribute to the well-being of others Patience is a process, and it takes time to grow into all God created them to be Life is a journey, and God has a plan for them through the ups and downs This wonderful picture book makes an excellent Bedtime story for snuggling close with little ones Inspirational gift for graduation, baptism, baby showers and dedications, and adoptions Read aloud story time to help children understand all they were created to be

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

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

Two stories featuring Punchinello, the first of which shows how the wooden boy changes his opinion of himself after talking to his creator and the second, set in a village of carved wooden people, features an uppity woman who claims her maple "ancestree" is superior until Punchinello changes her mind.

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

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.

Pop culture and psychobabble tell us to make ourselves the center of the universe in order to be happy. Churches have communicated the false idea that God exists to give us all that we selfishly want. In this book, Max Lucado reminds us that it''s not about us, it''s all about God. It is through this shift in thinking that we can truly live an unburdened, happy life.

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

The Leader''s Guide for Next Door Savior. Master storyteller Max Lucado presents the life of Jesus Christ in stunning contrast, revealing the irresistible human qualities and the undeniably divine characteristics of Jesus. Lucado describes, as only he can, a Savior who is as approachable as a next-door neighbor, yet mighty enough to save humanity.

Jesus. Holy or human? According to the Bible, he was-and is-both. Fully God and fully man. Our next door Savior. The Christ of your galaxies is the Christ of your Mondays. The Starmaker manages your travel schedule. Relax. You have a friend in high places. There is no person he won''t touch. No place he won''t go to find you. For even though he is in heaven, he never left the neighborhood. The Next Door Savior Participant''s Guide is the perfect companion for users of the Next Door Savior Group Study Kit. On the Study Kit DVDs Max Lucado personally teaches what it means for Christ to be our next door Savior. The six lessons in this Participant''s Guide correspond with the six lessons in the Study Kit. Every teacher who uses the Study Kit will want each of their class members to have and use a Participant''s Guide, for it''s in the Bible study and self-reflection questions of this Participant''s Guide that each class member will have the opportunity to really learn what it means for our Savior to be "near enough to touch, and strong enough to trust."

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

When Punchinello tries to prove his worth by getting more boxes and balls than the other Wemmicks, he learns that his maker, Eli, loves him because of who he is and not what he possesses.

We all need to know that God thinks we''re special. No matter where we are in life, Max Lucado understands that it''s important to feel His love in our hearts. This adorable gift book, God Thinks You''re Wonderful, is the perfect way to remind yourself of this vital truth or to tell someone, "You are special." All ages will enjoy 128 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 thoughtful quote is accompanied by an irresistible drawing to remind you of God''s love and care. Chris Shea''s delightful illustrations pair perfectly with Max Lucado''s warm words in this unique, full-color book. It''s an ideal gift to celebrate: Valentine''s Day First Communions Birthdays Graduations from kindergarten to college Any time a friend needs a boost God deliberately planned you, specifically gifted you, and lovingly positioned you here on this earth. In fact, He thinks you''re wonderful!

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?

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

He Chose You is a personal message to tweens of God''s unconditional love for them. His perfect understanding of the needs of tweens today is shown in each detail revealed to us when Christ''s chose to die on the cross for all. Illustrating his points with stories today''s tweens will be able to apply to their lives, Lucado reveals to tweens the gifts of the cross.

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

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

4-page article by Max Lucado reviews the plan of salvation, discusses the new life in Christ, and tells readers how to use this book 30-day new-believer studies 30 "He Did This Just for You" verses 30 spiritual-growth verses Where to Turn When Index Simple reading plan 384 pp.

For younger children, the classic book The Crippled Lamb has been revised slightly and is presented in the popular board book format, perfect for little hands and durable enough to withstand some "toss and tumble."

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

Discover the path to hope in knowing that God cares for you. These days, bad news often outpaces the good. Problems outnumber solutions. You may turn and ask, "Where is God at a time like this?" Friend, he''s right here. And he''s whispering your name. You really want to do what is right. But sometimes life turns south. You''re anxious, you''re busy, you''re cautious because you''ve been hurt before--or maybe you''re all of the above. But pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado is here to share some good news: in the Bible and in the circumstances of your life, God whispers your name lovingly, tenderly, patiently, and persistently. Somewhere between the pages of this book and the pages of your heart, God is speaking. And he is calling you by name. Maybe that''s hard to believe. Maybe you just can''t imagine that the One who made it all thinks of you that personally--that he keeps your name on his heart and lips. In When God Whispers Your Name, Max will help you: See yourself in the stories of hardship and redemption in Scripture Understand that you are uniquely known by God Grasp the great and daring love of the One who calls your name Each copy of When God Whispers Your Name also includes a discussion guide designed to let you dive deeper into the timeless scripture that underlies each of these lessons of hope, encouragement, and redemption. Max knows that we all need a reminder every now and then--not a sermon, but a simple reminder that God knows our names. Today, listen carefully. Hear that? God is whispering your name.

It is what you''ve always dreamed but never expected. It''s having God as your dad, your biggest fan, and your best friend. It''s having the King of Kings in your cheering section; it''s hearing the applause of heaven. Max Lucado believes that the Beatitudes provide what we truly need to discover: 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.

They were the most critical hours in history. For during those six hours on that Friday, God embedded in the earth anchors sturdy enough to withstand any storm-even the ones Christians face today. Challenges, temptations, and tragedies threaten to overturn and sink every believer-but it''ll be okay, says Max Lucado. Just anchor deep. In this audio release of the empowering bestseller, Lucado reveals the three solid anchors believers can count on today: their lives are not futile, their failures are not fatal, and their deaths are not final. Those Six Hours One Friday equip readers to hold on no matter what the forecast.

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. Meets national education standards.