Non-Fiction Books

CAPTURE THE FULL MEANING OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT HOLIDAY! What better cause for celebration than history's greatest event-the resurrection of Jesus Christ? No other holiday season so marvelously sums up the triumphant love of God as does Easter Week. This year you can help your family capture the full significance of Easter with Christ in Easter: A Family Celebration of Holy Week. Beginning with Palm Sunday and highlighting all the major events of Holy Week (including The Last Supper, Good Friday, and the Resurrection), Christ in Easter will take you on an inspiring journey through the dramatic incidents leading up to the miraculous victory we celebrate on Easter. Woven around devotionals and insights by contributing authors Charles Colson, Billy Graham, Max Lucado, and Joni Eareckson Tada are hymns and poems, prayers, Word studies, Scripture passages, questions to ponder and discuss, special activities for children and adults, and intriguing background information on the events, characters, culture, and location of the Easter story. Christ in Easter. A great way to establish family traditions that will renew your mind and refresh your heart for many Easters to come!

Amid an extraordinary collection of delightful illustrations by well-known artists, beloved authors Charles Swindoll and Max Lucado share thoughts on the true meaning of Christmas. The Treasure Box contains a 48-page gift book, four note cards with envelopes, and a beautiful holiday bookmark. A delightful gift for anyone on your list, the box can be used to save cherished mementos from Christmas.

Not feeling very beautiful? Learn what beauty is from God's perspective. Revolve speaker Jenna Lucado has teamed up with her dad, Max Lucado, to bring girls a fresh perspective on what they need to live a life of peace, joy, and confidence. What does God see when He looks at them? And how does a girl catch that vision? Jennareveals life accessories that are essential, and which single accessoryis a real must-have to give teens a look they love―a look that saysthey are comfortable with who they are and secure and confident. What’sthe all-important accessory? Love from a father. But what happens whenthere is no loving father in sight, no daddy to tell them they arebeautiful? Through conversational “girl time” Jenna reveals that when we look to God as our Father, He can change our focus, our look, and our lives. With affirmation from Max, Redefining Beautiful will change the way girls look at God, themselves, and the people around them.

We're all weighed down by loads we were never intended to carry. With New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as your guide, Traveling Light invites you to release some of those heavy burdens and experience true rest. We've all seen weary travelers--everything they own crammed into their luggage, staggering through terminals and hotel lobbies with overstuffed suitcases, trunks, duffels, and backpacks. Backs ache. Feet burn. Eyelids droop. We've all seen people like that; at times, we all are people like that--if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load. The suitcase of guilt. A sack of discontent. You drape a duffel bag of weariness on one shoulder and a hanging bag of grief on the other. Add on a backpack of doubt, an overnight bag of loneliness, and a trunk of fear. Pretty soon you're pulling more stuff than a skycap. No wonder you're so tired at the end of the day. Lugging luggage is exhausting. Centered around the comforting, uplifting words of Psalm 23, Traveling Light will give you the encouragement and the tools you need to release the burdens of: Self-reliance Arrogance Hopelessness Disappointment Shame There are certain weights in life that we simply aren't designed to carry, and Max reminds us that the Lord is asking you to set them down and trust him. He is the father at the baggage claim. When a dad sees his five-year-old son trying to drag the family trunk off the carousel, what does he say? The father will say to his son what God is saying to you. "Set it down, child. I'll carry that one." What if we took God up on his offer? We just might find ourselves traveling a little lighter.

The participant's guide to Randy Frazee and Max Lucado's Making Room for Neighbors Curriculum is a catalyst to help Christian men and women intentionally go deeper and get more engaged in personal relationships with friends, family and neighbors. Themes: Session One-Making Room for Life Session Two-Making Room for Family Session Three-Making Room for Neighbors Session Four-Making Room to Chill Session Five-Making Room for Service Enjoy the rewards of the kind of relationship that Jesus modeled for us, a life of engagement with others that builds true community.

You are never too young to talk with God! This 31-day devotional, using the words of Max Lucado, Randy Frazee, and Karen Hill in The Story for Children , guides young children to the knowledge that they are a special and important part of God’s story of love for the world.

Celebrate one of life's most important milestones with Scripture readings and guided prayers for your graduate. Graduation is one of life's most exciting occasions. It can also be a source of uncertainty and anxiety. What comes after graduation day? More education? A career? Starting a family? Often this time in life can bring more questions than answers, but Max Lucado offers your graduate hope and direction by pointing to the Answer to all of life's question. Pocket Prayers for Graduates includes: 40 Scripture readings covering important truths and promises from God's Word Guided prayers written especially for those considering their futures post-graduation Pocket Prayers for Graduates offers encouragement and hope for those in the middle of one of life's most pivotal moments. Give your graduate the gift of wisdom from God's Word that they need as the begin this new chapter of their journey.

Do you ever feel like a second-class citizen in this world? Do you wonder how God could possibly use you to change lives? For women in Bible times, these weren't even questions they thought about. Being overlooked, marginalized, having your contributions discounted because you're a woman...it's just the way things were. In this 10-lesson workbook, Max Lucado tells some of his favorite accounts of women in Scripture and the remarkable way God broke down cultural barriers to use them in the unfolding of His story. You will discover... Sarah , the woman whom God promised would give birth to a nation, but who tried to rush things when God's promises didn't seem to be coming to pass. Rahab , a prostitute in the Canaanite city of Jericho, who would save herself and her family through her faith in the one true God of the Israelites. Abigail , a woman forced to play peacemaker by the barbaric behavior of her husband. Esther , a young queen whom God placed in the Persian court for “such a time as this” to prevent the genocide of the Jewish people. Mary , the young virgin pledged to Joseph, whom God would choose to give birth to Jesus, the promised Messiah who would save the world. The Samaritan Woman , who would meet this Messiah at a well one day. His words would forever after change her life. The Canaanite Woman , who made God smile with her wit and faith, and who received from Jesus an answer to her prayer. Mary of Bethany , a friend of Jesus who witnessed the resurrection of her brother, Lazarus, and then anointed Christ in anticipation of his death and resurrection. Mary Magdalene , who followed Jesus despite the injustice of a world that judged her for her past and said she would always be considered a failure. Sapphira , a woman in the early church who, along with her husband, made the unfortunate (and deadly) decision to lie to the Holy Spirit. These stories show us there is a God who sees us where we are and loves us for who we are. He is the one who hovers over all the pages of the Bible, shaping lives, rescuing hearts, healing sicknesses, raising what was dead to life, and passing out high callings to those who choose to follow him and have faith in him. Each lesson includes: 5 Daily in-depth Bible studies to help you explore the stories in Scripture Daily points to remember to help you summarize the key points Daily prayers to help you focus your thoughts and move into your quiet time Weekly memory verses to help you hide God's word in your heart Additional notes to help you lead a group through the study Ten Women of the Bible is a standalone workbook, ideal for both individual use and for study in a small-group setting.

Anxiety comes with life. But it doesn't have to dominate your life. Do you ever have an overwhelming sense of dread? Bombarded with “what-if’s,” always on edge, preparing for something bad to happen? According to one research program, anxiety-related issues are the number one mental health problem among women and are second only to alcohol and drug abuse among men. Even students are feeling it. One psychologist reports that the average high school kid today has the same level of anxiety as the average psychiatric patient in the early 1950s. Chances are, you or someone you know seriously struggles with anxiety. New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado knows what it feels like to be overcome by the worries and fear of life, which is why he is dedicated to helping readers take back control of their minds and, as a result, their lives. In this 64-page booklet based on one of Max’s bestselling books, Anxious for Nothing , you’ll find: An 11-week practical plan to overcome anxiety Weekly Scripture verses for meditation Weekly prayers to reframe anxious thoughts Stop letting anxiety rule the day and join Max on the journey to true freedom by the power of the Spirit.

Just in Case You Ever Wonder Educator's Guide is a companion to Just in Case You Ever Wonder by Max Lucado. This guide can be utilized in the classroom, in a home school setting, or by parents seeking additional resources. Ideal for 1st graders.

We all experience disappointing setbacks, overwhelming loneliness, and paralyzing fear at some point in our lives. It sometimes seems as if nothing will help. In God Will Help You , New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado encourages us to trust in the God who is working miracles in the big and small things. With God, no setback is too big to solve, and no prayer goes unnoticed. God is still working. Each chapter offers reassurance through miracles big and small that He will meet us in the midst of life's messes. God will help if you feel anxious, solve your problems, through fear if you are stuck, when you are lonely, in daily life in illness, during grief, with guidance, to forgive God Will Help You is an interactive book: filled with biblical miracles and current stories thoughts to ponder, prayers, Scripture, and journaling prompts with space for reflection with an easy-to-read and easy-to-use design and a beautiful ribbon marker This book is a great self-purchase for anyone struggling with anxiety, loneliness, grief, or fear. God Will Help You is a thoughtful gift for anyone who has recently lost a loved one, needs an encouragement, endures a difficult season, or struggles with daily stressors.

From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado, these 100 devotions will help kids worry less, bravely try new things, and draw closer to God as they learn to trust His faithfulness. Adapted from the encouraging devotional for adults, You Can Count on God teaches children that they can depend on God because He will never leave them and will love them unconditionally. Each of the 100 entries includes a comforting Bible verse and a short devotion that show an example of God's faithfulness; presents the message that God is trustworthy in a way that children, ages 6 to 10, can understand; reassures kids that God can help them with their challenges, sorrows, loneliness, and questions; offers a takeaway section with a key point, reflection question, or prayer to guide kids in understanding and applying the biblical truth; and is perfect for families to read together or for older readers to enjoy alone. Give your child the gift of knowing that they can count on God, no matter what. This kids devotional is perfect for families who want their children to feel secure in their faith; a present to commemorate a decision of faith, baptism, or confirmation; and a gift for an Easter basket, Christmas present, or other religious holiday. With a ribbon bookmark, presentation page, attractive textured hardcover, and bold color interiors, this hope-giving devotional for kids is the perfect gift for any child needing courage for a new challenge; peace from anxieties about the future; or relief from disappointment, insecurity, and feeling overwhelmed . You Can Count on God will guide children into a deeper relationship with God as they learn about His faithfulness in the past and build confidence that they can always trust Him to help them.

Breathe deeply and find rest when you exchange your anxieties for God's peace. In an uncertain world, it's not always easy to put our worries into God's hands. In Calm Moments for Anxious Days , beloved author and pastor Max Lucado weaves together biblical promises, gentle illustrations, and thoughtful practices to help you calm your anxious heart and find a peace that is beyond understanding. Do you long to let go of the anxiety that weighs on you, to breathe out the fear that hangs over your days, and to breathe in the calm? Whether you're facing grief or trauma, questioning your value or purpose, fatigued by the everyday trials of life, or wondering if that cloud of fear will ever leave you, Max has words of truth and hope from Scripture just for you. Calm Moments for Anxious Days includes Scripture, devotional thoughts, and practical tools to help you release your anxieties one by one, breath by breath, into the safe hands of a God who will never leave you. Each brief but powerful entry includes: A heartfelt devotion with ideas for applying God's Word to your circumstances A biblically-based promise or affirmation to replace your spiraling thoughts Space for you to write out prayers, worries, and reminders of God's faithfulness This 90-day devotional also includes a quick-reference list of God's promises and is ideal for seasons of stress, depression, and anxiety. It is also a thoughtful gift for friends or loved ones who may be experiencing difficult times. Never minimizing your emotions and experiences, Calm Moments for Anxious Days lovingly reminds you that there is Someone big enough to take away every anxious thought so you can know a peace that is beyond understanding. Fear doesn't need to have the final say. Release your anxious thoughts, your very real concerns, and every fear and trouble you are facing to the God who sees you, knows you, and loves you beyond measure.