Blog Posts by Max Lucado

The Cure for Disappointment

The Cure for Disappointment I am the Lord, the God of every person on the earth. Nothing is impossible for Me. — Jeremiah 32:27 We need to hear that God ...

Prayers for Inspiration and Encouragement for Teachers

Editor’s note: Even though we’re still enjoying summer, before we know it, the new school year will start. Let’s be praying for our wonderful teachers as the school year approaches! ...

When You Are Puzzled by Pain

Editor’s note: Tame Your Thoughts Online Bible Study with Max Lucado begins September 22nd and we welcome you to join us as we learn to master what we think about! ...

When You Feel Overwhelmed

Editor’s note: What are you thinking about? Do you feel bossed around by your mind? Tame Your Thoughts Online Bible Study with Max Lucado begins September 22nd and it’s for ...

Grace for the Mess

For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and His gift of righteousness, for all who receive ...

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 ...

Prayers for Peace and Protection

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it ...

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 ...

Walk Away from Worry

Imagine your whole life untouched by worry. What if faith, not fear, were your default reactions to threats? Envision a day, just one, absent the dread of failure, rejection, and ...

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 ...

Pray for Teachers!

Editor’s note: Summer will be here before we know it! Let’s pray for teachers! We are so grateful for them and they need our supportive prayers as they round out ...

You Are Chosen and Loved, So Don’t Worry!

Editor's note: Enjoy today's devotion from Grace for the Moment for Moms by Max Lucado. * Chosen Do you ever feel unnoticed? New clothes and styles may help for a ...

Prayers for Moms

Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with you all. — 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Father, You are wise and all-knowing. ...

This Is a Test

On November 28, 1965, Howard Rutledge’s fighter plane exploded under enemy fire. He parachuted into the hands of the North Vietnamese Army and was promptly placed in the “Heartbreak Hotel,” ...

The Woman Who Washed Jesus’ Feet

Editor’s note: On Tuesday of Holy Week, we read in the Bible that Jesus was anointed by Mary at Simon the Leper’s house (Matthew 26:6-13).  Let’s journey to Jerusalem to ...

Where Love and Justice Meet

 Paul wrote,  The wrath of God is being revealed from Heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness. — Romans 1:18 He also wrote, For it is by grace you have ...

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Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

Free Bible Study featuring Anne Graham Lotz & Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright!

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