Blog Posts by Max Lucado

Grace for the World

God’s Great Gifts Thanks be to God for His gift that is too wonderful for words. — 2 Corinthians 9:15 Why did He do it? A shack would have sufficed, ...

Why Would He Come?

Christ Himself was like God in everything… But He gave up His place with God and made Himself nothing. He was born as a man and became like a servant. ...

It’s Going to Turn Out All Right

“Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” — Matthew 14:27 NLT God’s call to courage is not a call to naïveté or ignorance. We aren’t to be ...

It's a New Day: The Choice Is Yours

It’s quiet. It’s early. My coffee is hot. The sky is still black. The world is still asleep. The day is coming. In a few moments the day will arrive. ...

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 ...

Holy Anger

Once He was approached by a leper, who knelt before Him begging His help. “If only You will,” said the man, “You can cleanse me.” In warm indignation Jesus stretched ...

God Is with Us: Struggle and Chaos

Editor's note: No one escapes struggle and chaos and yet as believers we can know without a doubt that God is with us. In God Is With You Every Day, ...

The Luggage of Life

To get an idea of the freedom found in Jesus Christ, imagine yourself donning the literal pieces of luggage (all overpacked). You’re carrying a suitcase of guilt in one hand ...

God Will Help You Get Through Grief

We don’t discuss graveyards to brighten our day. Cemeteries aren’t typically known for their inspiration. But an exception was found in a graveyard near Bethany. And that one exception is ...

The Intersection of Love

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we shared a selection of devotions from the Grace for the Moment Bible. You can read it here. Today, we’re sharing even more of this wonderful Bible. ...

Who Does the Saving?

Editor’s note: Bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado invites you to drench yourself in grace as you spend a few moments each day in God’s Word. Excerpts from Max’s works, ...

Anxious for Nothing: Cling to Christ

The phrase “fruitless and fret filled” describes too many of us. We don’t want it to. We long to follow Paul’s admonition: Fix your thoughts on what is true, and ...

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 ...

The Backbone of Biblical Prophecy

Editor’s note: Yesterday, we introduced Max Lucado’s new book What Happens Next which encourages us to know what God’s Word promises us about End Times so that we’re prepared, not ...

The Messiah Is on the Way

Editor’s note: In challenging, frightening days, it’s understandable to feel afraid. Max Lucado, in his new book What Happens Next encourages us to know what God’s Word promises us about ...

For the Teacher Who Has Anxiety

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” — Isaiah 30:21 NIV ...

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Free Online Bible Study with Lysa TerKeurst

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