It was a matter of going back through a lot of sermons and remembering the questions and conversations, where these ideas came… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
All of my books began as sermons, so really the heart of the message is still the same. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
All my books come out of sermons, and I'm really a pastor who writes rather than a writer who pastors. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
For seven years ancient Israel could not be stopped in the Joshua book. I have found this to be a great imagery… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
The Promised Land, for many people, though, is something that's far off in the future. People are saved, but they don't feel… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I could easily go through all my books and mark the ones that were original, mark the ones that were adapted or… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Through the years, I have always enjoyed anything Chuck Swindoll has written. When I first got into writing Chuck's books really modeled… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
There are some people that say I need to be more academic in my teaching, I need to be more disciple developing… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think theres just this mystique of writing a book that appeals to people. A person has to really check their motives… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Sometimes when you read the Bible, you find yourself asking, "How does this book know that about me? How does it know… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think you could say every pastor is writing this book, Max on Life; for many it just never gets published. All… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I was about 21 when I read that [Mere Christianity], and my faith was really being shaken during those days. Its a… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
The purpose of the Bible? Salvation. God's highest passion is to get His children home. His book, the Bible, describes His plan… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I really enjoyed reading the writings of Fredrick Buechner, I havent read anything by him in probably a decade but about 20… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
It's such a unique story. Book of Joshua in the Bible wasn't always my favorite book, by the way. Only some ago… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I just love those [saying of Christ ]: "Father forgive them, they know not what they do. I thirst. It is finished.… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I have learned that my assignment is to write books for people who do not like to read books. I really try… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I do think there is great strength, though, in starting a sermon with a story, then returning to that story at the… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think what happens is that we're so busy as pastors that we never get around to trying to turn that material… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
“I believe in brevity. I believe that you, the reader, entrust me, the writer, with your most valued commodity—your time. I shouldn’t… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Someday I want to go back and maybe write another book on those seven sayings. I just think they are kind of… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I picked up this book called Blue Mountain, supposed to be a really good book on the Civil War. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
It's my hope that as you dip your toe into the Bible's story and viewpoint, you'll find yourself feeling that the Good… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
The book on my nightstand right now isnt anything that inspired me, but it entertained me. I read a book on Labor… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
There's a great place for good Christian children's books. After the upcoming projects I'm working on, I'd like to turn my attention… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
What you and I might rate as an absolute disaster, God may rate as a pimple-level problem that will pass. He views… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Engage with the Bible. Meditate on it day and night. Think and rethink about God's Word. Let it be your guide. Make… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
A book should be a garden that fits in the hands. Word-petals of color. Stems of strength. roots of truth. Turn a… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think the current book [for Christian apologetics] is by Lee Strobel, its called A Case for Christ. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
All of my sermons become books. I've been accused of having no unpublished thought. I encourage pastors to do that. I think… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
The book, Max on Life, is really kind of a second chance to answer these questions. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
[There is] a great book from Ravi Zacharis, a scholar from India, and its called Jesus Among Other Gods. I havent read… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think you could say every pastor is writing this book [ Max on Life]; for many it just never gets published. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I work in theology and Christian books all day long, when Im studying, so its just kind of nice to pick up… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
My book centers in on the New Testament, the goal being to help a person who wants to understand the Bible to… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think that the Holy Spirit works through the pastors of the church. It helps me avoid the trap of writing to… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I really enjoy making people laugh; I've discovered that's a great technique. That's as powerful as stirring their sorrow, stirring their compassion, because that… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
When we look at the love of Christ, we make a wonderful discovery. Love is more a decision than an emotion! Christ-like love applauds… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
You will be at your best forever, Even now you have good moments. Occasional glimpses of your heavenly self. When you change your baby's… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
“Ageing. We laugh about it, and we groan about it. We resist it, but we cant't stop it. And with the chuckles and wrinkles… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
“You’ve already learned, haven’t you, that a promise made is not always a promise kept? Just because someone is called your dad, that doesn’t… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
If you're feeling pain, express that to the Lord. If you're feeling worried, express those worries. One passage that gives me comfort is in… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
The church is never a place to show off. Do your good deeds quietly. Serve; don't seek to be seen — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
If there are a thousand steps between us and God, He will take all but one. He will leave the final one for us.… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
God's love never ceases. Never... God doesn't love us less if we fail or more if we succeed. God's love never ceases. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Are you on the eve of change? Embrace it. Accept it. Don't resist it. Change is not only a part of life, change is… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
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![“I just love those [saying of Christ ]: "Father forgive them, they know not what they do. I thirst. It is finished. Into Your hands I commit My spirit. Today you will be with Me in paradise." That was really the heart of the second book I wrote called No Wonder They Call Him Savior.” quote by Max Lucado](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/975/max-lucado-190_book_i-just-love-those-saying-of-christ-fathe_1659891.jpg)
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