We just need the government to be that greenhouse that permits our faith to grow. — Max Lucado Faith Copy Share Image
I don't like hassles. But I love Christmas because it reminds us how "God causes everything to work together for the good… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Humility has such power. Apologies can disarm arguments. Contrition can defuse rage. Olive branches do more good than battle axes ever will. — Max Lucado Apology Copy Share Image
To accept grace is to admit failure, a step we are hesitant to take. We opt to impress God with how good… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
The English name Jesus traces its origin to the Hebrew word Yeshua. Yeshua is a shortening of Yehoshuah, which means "Yahweh saves." — Max Lucado Hebrew Copy Share Image
I see that a lot in my own life and in the lives of others.Does the presence of pain mean the absence… — Max Lucado Absence Copy Share Image
I think there is a time, if I can say this; there is a time in a message where you might just… — Max Lucado Audience Copy Share Image
The magical dust of Christmas glittered on the cheeks of humanity ever so briefly, reminding us of what is worth having and… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Bread of Life? Jesus lived up to the title. But an unopened loaf does a person no good. Have you received the… — Max Lucado Bread Copy Share Image
Usually I'm able to prepare a message about two to three weeks in advance.I know some preachers don't like that. They want… — 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
Jesus humbled himself. He went from commanding angels to sleeping in the straw. From holding stars to clutching Mary's finger. The palm… — Max Lucado Angel Copy Share Image
I don't have a lot of time in the sermon anyway. The sermon is only 25 minutes, which to me is frighteningly… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
“Heavenly Father, loosen my grip on the things of this world. Lead me in the dance of spontaneous, cheerful giving, and let… — Max Lucado Father Copy Share Image
Trust God's love. His perfect love. Don't fear He will discover your past. He already has. Don't fear disappointing Him in the… — 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 Biblical Copy Share Image
About four days a week, I do pretty good at having a morning prayer time. But even at that, it's a rambling… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I remember enjoying writing those, theres two clues of a gift: you enjoy doing it and people enjoy you doing it. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
God will use whatever he wants to display his glory. Heavens and stars. History and nations. People and problems. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
God's highest desire is not to make us rich, successful or popular. His goal is to make us His — Max Lucado Desire Copy Share Image
We need hope. There's nothing worse than to live a life of despair. For a person to have no hope just sucks… — Max Lucado Blue Copy Share Image
Forgiveness is not saying that the one who hurt you was right. Forgiveness is stating that God is faithful and he will… — Max Lucado Christian Copy Share Image
Examine the platforms of both parties. Examine the character of both parties. Get down on your knees. Say, Lord, help me make… — Max Lucado Character Copy Share Image
Sin is not an unfortunate slip or a regrettable act; it is a posture of defiance against a holy God. — Max Lucado Defiance Copy Share Image
Being religious without knowing the cross is like owning a Mercedes with no motor. Pretty package, but where is your power? — Max Lucado Cross Copy Share Image
Don't worry about having the right words; worry more about having the right heart. It's not eloquence he seeks, just honesty. — Max Lucado Eloquence Copy Share Image
Compassion in evangelical churches is out of balance. When I talk about it, I get a lot of glazed expressions. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Though the Bible was written over sixteen centuries by at least forty authors, it has one central theme-salvation through faith in Christ. — Max Lucado Bible Copy Share Image
“Mother Teresa is credited with saying, “God didn’t call us to be successful, just faithful.” — Max Lucado Faithful Copy Share Image
“The burlap bag of worry. Cumbersome. Chunky. Unattractive. Scratchy. Hard to get a handle on. Irritating to carry and impossible to give… — Max Lucado Fear Copy Share Image
“God is whispering to you. Those are his arms you feel. Trust him. That is his voice you hear. Believe him.” — Max Lucado Whispering Copy Share Image
“Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. ROMANS 12:2 NLT” — Max Lucado Change Copy Share Image
God offers authentic LOVE. His devotion is the real deal. But He won't give you the genuine until you surrender the imitations. — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
Let God have you, and let God love you - and don’t be surprised if your heart begins to hear music you’ve… — Max Lucado Dance Copy Share Image
I choose love. No occasion justifies hatred; no injustice warrants bitterness, I choose love. Today I will love God and what God… — Max Lucado Bitterness Copy Share Image
God will restore his planet and his children to their Garden of Eden splendor. It'll be perfect. Perfect in grandeur. Perfect in… — Max Lucado Children Copy Share Image
I know what I'll be preaching in the spring, what I'll be preaching in the summer, and what I'll be preaching next… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
If God was willing to wrap himself in rags and drink from a mother's breast, then all questions about his love for… — Max Lucado Copy Share Image
I think the one thing that I cannot do without each day is hope. If you put me in a position where… — Max Lucado Each day Copy Share Image
