“You’re gonna regret it!” I waved away the warning without turning around. What was to regret? I took the shortcut. I … More
Tag: Max Lucado
Merry Christ mas to all of you!
More of Christ! In Bethlehem, the human being who best understood who God was and what he was doing, is … More
Christ in You!
When grace happens, Christ enters. Christ in you, the hope of glory! For many years, I missed this truth. I … More
A Huge Asset
As followers of God, you and I have a huge asset. We know everything is going to turn out all … More
Loving the you He sees
Why does God love you so much? For the same reason the artist loves his paintings. You are His idea! … More
Take out the Trash
Who wants to live with yesterday’s rubble? Who wants to hoard the trash of the past? You don’t, do you? … More
Your spiritual DNA
Want to blow the cloud cover off a gray day? Accept God’s direction! It’s exactly what John Bentley did. He … More
The cross of your past
When others nail you to the cross of your past, Jesus opens the door to your future & treats your … More
Rejoice in the gift of Today!
This is the day the Lord has made. Don’t load it with yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s troubles. Rejoice in the … More
His Masterpiece
As a group of fishermen relaxed in an old Scottish seaside inn, one of the men gestured widely, depicting a … More
Hydrate your soul
Don’t deny your anger. Don’t dismiss your loneliness. Your restless spirit. Your sense of dread. Don’t let your heart shrink … More
Loaded with Fears
I don’t care how tough you are. You may be a Navy SEAL. Doesn’t matter. Every parent melts the moment … More
A different side of Max Lucado
http://vimeo.com/40881634 I’ve been a great admirer of Max Lucado for years. To me he’s one of the most gifted writers … More
God is Always the Same
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not … More
Finishing the Race
The Lord said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore … More
This is Love
“This is love; not that we loved God, but that he loved us. John 4:10” Love never fails! Wait a … More
The Secret of Forgiveness
“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1” Is it still hard to consider the thought … More
Six Hours, One Friday
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of … More
Such Passion
Posted: 16 Mar 2012 11:01 PM PDT “I pray that you and all God’s holy people will have the power … More
Don’t Be Afraid
“Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, ‘Don’t be afraid; just believe.’ Mark 5:36” Sometimes what we need is just … More
More than Forgiveness
“This is my commitment to my people: removal of their sins.” Romans 11:27, The Message God does more than forgive … More
Look over your shoulder
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and … More
Become a Worry-Slapper!
Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore, do … More
Fear involves torment
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears … More
Do you disagree with God?
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm … More
God has not given us a spirit of Fear
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound … More
You are not alone!
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. Psalm 56:3 God said, “I will not forsake my people!” … More
You Need a Savior
“What is impossible with men is possible with God.” Luke 18:27 NIV The rich young ruler thought heaven was just … More
Love like God
“Though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God.” Philippians 2:6 NLT Need more … More
Settling the Score
Do not try to punish others when they wrong you, but wait for God to punish them with his anger. … More
Grace Makes All the Difference
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this not from yourselves, it is the … More
Taking No Chances
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. … More
Contentment
I have learned to be satisfied with the things I have and with everything that happens. Philippians 4:11 What if … More
How deep are His thoughts!
Lord, you have done such great things! How deep are your thoughts! Psalm 92:5 God’s thoughts are not our thoughts— … More
Revamped Expectations
The ways of God are without fault. Psalm 18:30 It’s not easy when God doesn’t do what we want, is … More
Never
The Lord said, “I have loved you.” Malachi 1:2 Father, your love never ceases. Never. Though we spurn you, ignore … More
God speaks
“Speak, Lord. I am your servant and I am listening.” I Samuel 3:9 We expect God to speak through peace, … More
What about struggling?
As you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so continue to live in him. Colossians 2:6 Struggling with life’s difficulties makes … More
Give all your worries to Him
Give all your worries to him, because he cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7 Maybe you don’t want to trouble … More
Friendship
I call you friends, because I have made known to you everything I heard from my Father. John 15:15 John … More
True humility is not thinking lowly of yourself
The payoff for meekness and Fear-of-God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life. Proverbs 22:4, The Message True humility … More
Jesus is the ultimate model for every person
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5, NKJV What does it mean to … More
How long?
“How long must I stay with you?” Mark 9:19 How long? “Until the rooster sings and the sweat stings and … More
The Same Hands
“He will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Revelation 21:4 Someday God will wipe away your tears. The same … More
What is right
Don’t ask God to do what you want. Ask God to do what is right. ~ Max Lucado
I choose gentleness
Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice ,may it be only in … More
He chose to love you
You are loved by your Maker, not because you try to please him and succeed, or fail to please him … More
Chew on Scripture
“You thrill to God’s Word, you chew on Scripture day and night.” Psalm 1:2 The Message The Bible is not … More
What kind of life works?
The God-centered life works. And it rescues us from a life that doesn’t. -Max Lucado #LiveLoved
Ask for More
“Lord, teach me what you want me to do, and I will live by your truth.” Psalm 86:11 When kindness … More
It’s just not right
“I lay down my life . . . No one takes it from Me.” John 10:17-18, NKJV Jesus knows the … More
He loves you when no one else loves you
By Max Lucado God’s love does not hinge on yours. The abundance of your love does not increase his. The … More
Taking a long time to boil
“Love is patient.” I Corinthians 13:4 The Greek word used here for patient . . . means “taking a long … More
Brag about this
“The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for bragging.” Galatians 6:14 Do you feel a need … More
Unchanging
“Walk out into the daylight sober, dressed up in faith, love, and the hope of salvation.” I Thessalonians 5:8, The … More
The Answer for Weariness
The teaching I ask you to accept is easy; the load I give you to carry is light. Matthew 11:30 … More
Washed Away
The blood of Jesus, God’s Son, cleanses us from every sin. I John 1:7 The cleansing is not a promise … More
True Wealth
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 NIV We usually get … More
Dare we set our hope in the hands of a small-town carpenter?
Dare we set our hope in the hands of a small-town carpenter? If Jesus’ tomb is empty, then his promise … More
Make the right choice
“Everyone must die once and be judged.” Hebrews 9:27 Eternity is to be taken seriously. A judgement is coming. Our … More
