Blog Posts by Max Lucado

Be Moved. Do Something.

Be Moved Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same. — Luke 3:11 NIV Human hurt ...

Taking Shortcuts

Editor's note: Join us for the God Never Gives Up on You Online Bible Study starting 10/23! * The revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and ...

Ladders from Heaven

Editor's note: Join us for the God Never Gives Up on You Online Bible Study starting 10/23! * Genesis 28:10-17 You’ve had, or will have, moments of deep despair. You’ve had, or ...

Life with a Louse

Editor's note: Join us for the God Never Gives Up on You Online Bible Study starting 10/23! * Genesis 30:25-31:55 Let’s Talk About the Laban in Your Life. I know. You’d rather ...

The Holy Who?

One day while studying for a message, I read the words Jesus used to describe the Holy Spirit: comforter and friend. I recall having this wonderful realization: “I know that ...

Jesus Prays for Us

I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail. — Luke 22:32 On the night before His death, Jesus made this announcement: All of you will be made ...

What to Do with Worries

God did not keep back His own Son, but He gave Him for us. If God did this, won’t He freely give us everything else? — Romans 8:32 CEV What ...

Jesus Takes Our Fears Seriously

Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. — Luke 12:32 NKJV Fear feels dreadful. It sucks the life out of ...

The Woman Who Washed Jesus’ Feet

Before you begin Read Luke 7:36–39, Luke 7:47 NLT One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to have dinner with him, so Jesus went to his home and sat down to eat. When ...

Making Fishers of Men

But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went ...

Two Builders

Editor’s note: Pastor Max Lucado’s devotional for kids You Can Count on God: 100 Devotions for Kids is the children’s version of You Can Count of God, a devotion for ...

Contagious Calm

Editor’s note: There’s a good reason that Max Lucado is called “America’s Pastor.” He has his finger on the pulse of the nation and words of healing and hope to ...

Prayer for Relationships

A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends. — Proverbs 16:28 NLT Great God, you are so good to me. Healthy friendships are a gift from ...

Struggle and Chaos

Struggle He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as ...

They Walked with God: Jairus

Before You Begin Read Mark 5:21–24, 35–43 NIV When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around Him while ...

From Panic to Peace

The Burden of Fear I will fear no evil. — Psalm 23:4 NKJV It’s the expression of Jesus that puzzles us. We’ve never seen His face like this. Jesus smiling, ...

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