Know your Goliath. Recognize his stride, his thundering voice…He mocks you with bills you can't pay, with people you can't please, with vices you can't eliminate, with a past you can't shake off, and with a future you don't have the strength to face.If you focus on the giants, you will stumble.If you focus on God, your giants will fall.

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Do you live in anxiety because of your difficulties and with the worry that your world is spinning out of control? Have battles stolen your joy in life? If so, you should read this book! Max Lucado brings the biblical story of Queen Esther to life and lets it speak to our time in a completely new way. The book of Esther brings good news... HELP IS ON THE WAY!

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A procession of hope: it begins with God and ends with life, and urges us to do the same.Short enough to write on a napkin or instantly memorize, yet solid enough to withstand two thousand years of storms and questions.If you know nothing about the Bible, start here.We all need to remember this. The heart of the human problem is the human heart.And the cure God prescribes is John 3:16."For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."He loves. He gave. We believe. We live.

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At Christmas, an extraordinary gift can arrive in plain packaging. Such a gift arrived in Bethlehem: Christ made himself small, giving us hope.During the Christmas season, an extraordinary gift can arrive in plain packaging; and just such a gift arrived in Bethlehem. Thanks to Bethlehem, we have a friend in heaven. Christmas begins what is gloriously fulfilled at Easter. The child in the manger became the King on the cross. Thanks to Bethlehem, we have a Savior in heaven. These are the promises that shape the heart. At Christmas, Christ made himself small, giving us hope. When the holiday lights go out, these promises continue.

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A Day in the Life of Christ.Call it a tapestry of turmoil: a noisy depiction where the golden threads of triumph intertwine with the black, worn threads of tragedy.Call it a symphony of emotions: an orchestration of extremes from dawn to dusk.One movement is full of exuberance; the next is a lament of pain.Max Lucado calls it "the second most nerve-wracking day in the life of Christ."Before morning reaches evening, Jesus has every reason to cry, flee, shout, curse, praise, doubt. Within moments, his world is turned upside down. Does that sound familiar? The termination letter arrives. The doctor calls. The mailman delivers divorce papers. The checks bounce. Life, once calm, is now chaotic. The world, once serene, is now stormy. You are assailed by doubts. Overwhelmed by demands.If you have ever wondered if God in heaven could relate to you on earth, then read and reread the account of this day in the life of Christ. It is the only day, apart from the crucifixion, reported in all four Gospels. Max Lucado has woven their accounts together in such a way as to assure you that God knows how you feel. You will be certain that in every raging river there is a point of calm, a place where you can stand, when the storm winds begin to rise in your world.

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Max Lucado believes that the day of Christ's return will be the beginning of the best. Our main task is to prepare ourselves and live serenely in expectation.If you have questions about the end of the world… If you are worried about what will become of you……you hold the right book in your hands.

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You have failed, you have disappointed everyone, you have been suddenly separated from the person you love deeply… You can face your pain with courage and hope, because 2000 years ago, on a Friday, for six hours, Christ planted three solid anchor points to which we can cling.

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We are all there, somewhere, inside the "blacksmith's shop."In this collection of writings, popular author Max Lucado takes you on a visit to the "blacksmith's shop."You will be able to examine all the tools and look in every corner, from the shelves to the workbench, from the water bucket to the fire...And I am sure that, somewhere, you will meet yourself.

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Ordinary People… One story after another marked by scandals, falls, and intrigues. Who are these people? They are the protagonists of the Bible. In their stories, we find our own. We discover our hopes where they find theirs: in the hands of an extraordinary God. Among them is the hero of it all: God, the one who restores broken hearts. If God could find a place for all of them, who were all very human and imperfect, just like us… then He can offer one to us too.

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How far do you want God to go to get your attention?God is the pilot, and we are the passengers. Even if we don't understand His hand, we can always trust His heart. We can have complete confidence that He will do what is right. If you need something to remind you of His love, to reassure you, an example of His benevolence, you have the right book in your hands.

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Do you need a dash of faith? A splash of comfort? Or perhaps just a dusting of hope? Do you need a reminder of why the Cross is vital, heaven is real, and peace is available to you? Spend a few minutes, or a couple of hours, at the foot of the Cross. Take a moment or an afternoon to explore the heart of your Savior. Seize the moment for a second chance. Get a good dose of encouragement from this anthology by Max Lucado. Fill yourself with hope for each day. This collection of illustrations, stories, and anecdotes guides you through its typical themes and the most important issues of life.

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Let Him catch you! Life is a fumbling journey, a path full of stumbles, opportunities to make mistakes, reasons to feel guilty, and... the impulse to 'do it yourself.' The pressure to be self-sufficient is strong, but it is not the life that God offers. Can you imagine exchanging your fears for that peace that surpasses all understanding? Being relaxed and free instead of stressed and anxious? If you can imagine rejoicing in God instead of trying to repay Him, then you can imagine Grace. So go for it! Jump off the cliff of self-sufficiency. Weigh anchor from guilt and condemnation. It's the only way to land in the great arms of the Father who loves you... the Father who catches you in the Embrace of Grace. In the Embrace of Grace is based on the text of the Letter to the Romans and leads you to encounter the wonderful message of the Gospel.

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An uncontrollable faith allowed the young shepherd David to defeat the giant Goliath with nothing more than a simple stone. What modern giants are you facing today? Do they make you feel like an insect about to be crushed on life's windshield? Do you want some good news? Insecurities, problems, worries, conflicts, anxiety, misunderstandings, school, friendships, heartbreaks, pride, the giants that mock you day after day, do not scare God at all! Drawing lessons from David's life, Max Lucado encourages teenagers to draw strength from God to face life's challenges with courage and perseverance.

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Live your Promised Land life now.Perhaps you feel a bit trapped.A prisoner of routine.You always fight the same battles and face the same temptations.You ask yourself: "Is this all there is to Christian life?"There's good news. You were created for so much more. You were created for Days of Glory. You may stumble, but you will not fall. You may have difficulties, but you will defeat despair. You will enjoy abundant fruits and your faith will grow. In God's plan, in God's land, these days are Days of Glory. Your past is past, your future is bright, God's promises are true, and His Word is sure.With God as your helper, you can live your Promised Land life now. These days are Days of Glory. Based on the book of Joshua.

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Happiness!Everyone craves it. And everyone benefits from it.But fewer and fewer people are finding it. This means that a perpetual cloud of gloom darkens our world. Smiles are scarce. How do we explain sadness? While the answers are varied and complex, amidst them, one thought emerges: are we pursuing the wrong path to joy? Max Lucado presents a proven plan for happiness, rooted in biblical principles: the 'one another' statements. Directives such as: love one another, serve one another, and forgive one another, embody what the Bible teaches. Research also confirms: doing good does good to those who do it. Do we want to personally experience lasting joy? Do we wish to increase the level of happiness for an entire generation? Max Lucado states: "You and I cannot solve every societal problem, but we can bring smiles to some faces. And who knows? If you light up your corner of the world, and I do the same with mine, a silent revolution of joy might just break out."

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How do you feel? Controlled by fear or led by faith? Focused on problems or encouraged by God's promises? Closer to tears or triumph? In every life there are problems and fears arise. When your existence seems to be slipping out of your grasp, remember this: Jesus' calls to "Fear not" are as valid today as they were when he made them to his disciples. In this little book of wisdom, bestselling author Max Lucado reminds us that God does not want us to live our lives bound by the chains of anxiety, worry, and fear. God wants us to live with courage. Rightly so. With the assurance of His presence in our future. We can fear tomorrow less than we fear it today.

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Heaven’s applause comes from God and is within your reach. A joy that cannot be stifled? A peace that cannot be broken? A happiness that cannot be threatened? Such joy exists. It is a sacred delight, a holy contentment. You cannot open the Bible without reading about it.You cannot live a truly fulfilling life without this joy. And it’s closer than you think.Jesus describes sacred delight in the Beatitudes, the introduction to the extraordinary Sermon on the Mount. Max Lucado, in his masterful exploration of lasting joy, shows you how these familiar yet revolutionary rules for living can bless your life beyond all possible imagination. What is sacred delight?It is God doing things we would never imagine:• wearing diapers• riding donkeys• washing feet• taking a nap while the storm rages• dying for your sins.Sacred delight is good news that enters through the back door of your heart.It’s what you’ve always dreamed of and never expected.It’s the too-good-to-be-true coming true.It’s having God as your advocate, your father, your greatest admirer, and your best friend.It’s the King of kings cheering you on and making His applause ring out… just for you.

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A seven-time divorcee. A disheartened invalid. A sister at a funeral. A father in an emergency situation. These are not Sunday school stories. These are not romantic fairy tales. These are not distant illusions. These are historical moments when a real God faced real suffering to allow us to answer the question: “Where is God when I suffer?” Max Lucado invites us to relive these stories with him.He reminds us that the God who spoke, still speaks; the God who forgave still forgives; the God who came, still comes. He comes into our world. He comes to do what you cannot do.The purpose of this book: to bear witness to the tenderness of Christ. And to remind us that what He did then, He is willing to do today: move the stones that you cannot move.

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It all happened in a moment. A memorable moment. God drew near. He didn’t come as a flash of light or an unapproachable conqueror, but as one whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleeping carpenter. The hands that held him were neglected, calloused and dirty. No silk. No ivory. No clamor. No celebration. No fanfare. God drew near… for us. In this formidable work, Max Lucado sees the Savior who walked among us through a distinctly human lens. He simply addresses those who prefer to keep Jesus out of this world, distant and fleeting: “Don’t do it. For heaven’s sake, don’t do it. Allow him to be as human as he intended to be. Let him enter the mud and filth of this world. Because only if we let him in can he pull us out.”

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