The Christmas Candle by Max Lucado

When I received “The Christmas Candle” by Max Lucado for review, I was surprised to find that it was a novella. I’ve read many nonfiction books by Rev. Lucado. I didn’t know he had ever written fiction. I consider the novella to be a gift book – something short and sweet, the perfect read when you don’t have a lot of time to devote to a full length novel. But don’t assume that because it’s a short read that you won’t have a lovely time reading about the miracles that occur in a small village in Victorian England. Even as I read the book, I thought the story would make a heartwarming holiday movie, and it turns out that it has. Reading this book (and watching the movie) that is less about candles and more about faith and hope would be a wonderful holiday tradition.

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The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible - NKJV

Between its covers, The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible, NKJV: Inspirational Applications for Living Your Faith holds not only the New King James Version of the scriptures, but numerous study guides, helps, devotions, and more.

Life Lessons explain the scriptures and about the time in which they were written along with information about the culture and customs setting the stage for a better understanding of the context. Observations give a short summary of the situation. Inspiration asks, "What is this Word saying to you? How is the Holy Spirit speaking? The Application helps the reader to apply the Word to life and explore changes made in the reader's life after study of the verses. Exploration lists relevant scripture references for further study.

Topical devotions from Max Lucado are throughout. The story of God's plan starts in Genesis and continues through the entire Bible to Revelation. Look for "Christ Through the Bible" sections in both the Old and New Testaments to illuminate God's plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.

With plentiful subheadings and a Bible study and Reading Plan, this study Bible makes a wonderful addition to a new believer's or a mature Christian's library.

Product Details:
Hardcover: 1680 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 3rd edition (September 7, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1418543969
ISBN-13: 978-1418543969

His Name Is Jesus - The Promise of God's Love Fulfilled by Max Lucado

His Name Is Jesus – The Promise of Love Fulfilled by Max Lucado is a beautifully packaged gift book with a cardboard sleeve to protect it. Wonderful photos and backgrounds complement the text. If you've read any of Mr. Lucado's writings before, you know he writes in language easily understood, yet lyrical in its delivery. There are many excerpts from Mr. Lucado's best-selling books.

The book starts with the question, "Who is He?" and then begins to explore all the reasons Jesus came, the circumstances of His birth, and the environment of His life. We find out what the city where Jesus grew up is like and can more easily picture Him growing up.

I'm a visual person, so the lovely artwork and photos kept me turning pages to savor the writing and the layout. I'd highly recommend this book to give as a gift to someone or to keep for your own enjoyment. Why not give this along with the basket of candy and eggs on Resurrection Sunday? Or next Christmas, give this wonderful book to your family. I can picture a dad reading this to his family, or using this book to read to children before bedtime. Or really, anyone anytime.

Product Details:
Hardcover: 192 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (March 17, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1404186735
ISBN-13: 978-1404186736

Fearless by Max Lucado

The world is reeling and many people are struggling with gut-wrenching fear. Fearless by Max Lucado addresses the causes of these fears and provides gentle, but firm reminders of ways to eliminate fear. Max Lucado has a reassuring tone in his writing that is perfect to tackle this subject. Sometimes he uses humor to make his point. At all times, he uses scriptures to support his opinions.

I appreciate it that the book has a discussion guide for groups that can also be used by individuals for a deeper study of the principles in the book. I cannot imagine a more timely book. I recommend Fearless for anyone who wants to turn fear into faith.

Product Details:
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 8, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0849921392
ISBN-13: 978-0849921391