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Max Lucado (born January 11, 1955) is an American author and minister at Oak Hills Church (formerly the Oak Hills Church of Christ) in San Antonio, Texas. Life Lucado was born in San Angelo, Texas, the youngest of four children to Jack and Thelma Lucado. He grew up in Andrews, Texas. His father, of Italian ancestry, was an oil field worker, while his mother served as a nurse.Lucado attended Abilene Christian University where he received an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication. While a student at Abilene Christian, Lucado worked to pay his way through college by selling books door-to-door with the Southwestern Advantage entrepreneurial program. Initially he wished to become a lawyer, but has said that a required Bible course at the university and a mission trip made him change his mind, deciding instead to become a missionary. However, this required that Lucado get a graduate degree in Bible and Biblical Studies, and have at least two years experience ministering to a church. Lucado graduated from Abilene Christian University with a master's degree in Bible and Biblical Studies. After graduation, Lucado became an associate minister at Central Church of Christ in Miami, Florida. His responsibilities initially included overseeing a singles' group and writing a column for the church's newsletter. After two years in Miami, the now newlywed Lucado and his wife, Denalyn Lucado, moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to become full-time missionaries. In 1987, Lucado's father died from Lou Gehrig's disease. After five years in Brazil, he brought his family back to the United States to be closer to his mother. Max and his wife appeared on Fixer Upper (S3 E9 which aired January 26, 2016) when his daughter Sara and her husband Jeff Jones purchased a home that was to be remodeled by Chip & Joanna Gaines. Max asked that a quote that he had written for his daughter's wedding when he officiated be incorporated in some way into the new home without the couple knowing ahead of time. The quote was "Would you take these two of dust and bone, born of flesh, then would you make them one? Would you speak again the words you spoke when Adam slept and Eve Awoke? Would you let your wine replace our water and look with grace on this son, this daughter? Oh Lord of Eden in your majesty create again your tapestry. One heart where there were two. This is the prayer we lift to you." Joanna asked Clayton Thompson to make the wall art and it was placed in the "moffice" (the mudroom and office combined). Oak Hills Church In 1988, he was hired as a minister to the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas. He stopped taking a salary from the congregation in 1990 because he was already an established successful author.During his tenure, Oak Hills began using musical instruments in worship services and held the belief that baptism isn't required for salvation (things not in accord with two key doctrines of the Churches of Christ); ultimately Oak Hills dropped its affiliation with them in 2003, calling itself simply "Oak Hills Church".After serving as the senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX for 20 years, Lucado announced in early 2007 that he was stepping down due to health concerns related to atrial fibrillation. Lucado has since resumed the more limited ministry role of writing and preaching at Oak Hills with co-minister Randy Frazee, formerly of Willow Creek Community Church of South Barrington, Illinois. Views He believes the Bible to be infallible. Lucado is a credobaptist.Lucado adheres to a trinitarian view of God. Lucado has stated that he believes in “the traditional biblical understanding of marriage” (a male & female) and argues that same-sex marriage sinfully goes against God's original design. This said, he has strongly expressed disapproval of gay bashing, stating that, "LGBTQ individuals and LGBTQ families must [still] be respected and treated with love. They are beloved children of God because, they are made in the image and likeness of God." He adds: Faithful people may disagree about what the Bible says about homosexuality, but we agree that God's holy Word must never be used as a weapon to wound others." Accomplishments Lucado has written almost 100 books with 145 million copies in print. He was recipient of the Charles "Kip" Jordon Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award three times for his books Just Like Jesus, In the Grip of Grace and When God Whispers Your Name), and has also appeared regularly on several bestseller lists including the New York Times Best Seller List.Lucado was named "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today magazine and in 2005 was named by Reader's Digest as "The Best Preacher in America." He has also been featured on The Fox News Channel, NBC Nightly News, Larry King Live, LLBN, and USA Today. He has been a featured speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast. Education B.A. Abilene Christian University (1977) M.A. Abilene Christian UniversityBooks On the Anvil: Being Shaped into God's Image, Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House, 1985. ISBN 978-1-4143-1553-9. No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, New York, New York: Doubleday Publishing, 1986. ISBN 978-0-8807-0611-7. God Came Near: Chronicles of the Christ, Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1987. ISBN 978-0-8807-0206-5. Six Hours One Friday: Anchoring to the Power of the Cross Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1989. ISBN 978-0-8807-0314-7. The Applause of Heaven, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1990. ISBN 978-0-8499-1324-2. In the Eye of the Storm: A Day in the Life of Jesus, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1991. ISBN 978-0-8499-4325-6. Just In Case You Ever Wonder, Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1992. P And the Angels Were Silent, Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1992. Tell Me the Story Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books, 1992. He Still Moves Stones, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1993. Tell Me the Secrets, Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books, 1993. The Crippled Lamb, Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1994. When God Whispers Your Name, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1994. The Children of the King, Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books, 1994. The Final Week of Jesus Portland, Oregon: Multnomah Press, 1994. ISBN 978-0-88070-630-8. A Gentle Thunder, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1995. The Song of the King, Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books, 1995. The Inspirational Study Bible Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1995. ISBN 978-0-84995-123-7. In the Grip of Grace, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1996. The Glory of Christmas, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1996. God's Inspirational Promises, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1996. Walking with the Savior, Carol Stream, Illinois: Tyndale House, 1996. Alabaster's Song, Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, 1996. Life Lessons Bible Study Guides 1996–1998. The Great House of God, Dallas, Texas: Word Publishing, 1997. You Are Special, Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway Books, 1997. Cosmic Christmas: An Angel's Story, Dallas, .... Discover the Max Lucado popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Max Lucado books.

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  • NCV, Grace for the Moment Daily Bible synopsis, comments

    NCV, Grace for the Moment Daily Bible

    Max Lucado & Thomas Nelson

    Spend a year reading the Bible with Max Lucado! In this Bible, Max Lucado will guide you through the Scripture daybyday, with daily readings from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms...

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    Facing Your Giants

    Max Lucado

    How long has your Goliath dominated your days and pilfered your peace?Like David, you know well the presence of Goliath. Your Goliath doesn’t carry a sword or shield; he brandishes...

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    You Are Never Alone

    Max Lucado

    When life gets difficult, is God paying attention? If I'm facing challenge after challenge, will God help? When my days become dark and stormy, does God notice? The answer in the l...

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    He Still Moves Stones

    Max Lucado

    People with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A fivetime divorcée. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at...

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    The Highly Sensitive Person

    Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

    The 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION of the original groundbreaking book on high sensitivity with over 500,000 copies sold. ARE YOU A HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON?  Do you have a keen...

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    Before Amen

    Max Lucado

    We all pray. . . some. But wouldn’t we like to pray better? Stronger? With more fire, faith and fervency?We aren’t the first to struggle with prayer. The first followers of Jesus n...

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    From This Day Forward

    Craig Groeschel & Amy Groeschel

    A mustread for premarried as well as longmarried couples, Craig and Amy Groeschel explore the timetested wisdom able to guide you and your spouse into the marriage you've always wa...

  • Just Like Jesus Devotional synopsis, comments

    Just Like Jesus Devotional

    Max Lucado

    God wants to give you a heart just like Jesus.Jesus felt no guilt; God wants you to feel no guilt.Jesus had no bad habits; God wants to do away with yours.Jesus had no fears; God w...

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    Max On Life

    Max Lucado

    We have questions. Childlike inquiries. And deep, heavy ones.In more than twentyfive years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has received thousands of such questions. They come i...

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    Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe

    Max Lucado

    What if you could ask God anything? What would you ask, and how would He answer? Chelsea Chambers is on her own. After a public split from her NFL superstar husband, Chel...

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    All Things New

    John Eldredge

    New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge offers readers a breathtaking look into God’s promise for a new heaven and a new earth.This revolutionary book about our future...

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    Seven Days in Utopia

    David L. Cook

    Golfers and nongolfers alike will be moved by this powerful story of transformation revealing the secrets to success in life beyond success in our game or work.Luke Chisolm is a ta...

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    Traveling Light Deluxe Edition

    Max Lucado

    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 ...

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    Help Is Here

    Max Lucado

    Bills pile up. Savings accounts go down. Marriages go south. Pandemics rage. Work goes off the rails. Stress goes off the charts. Suddenly, you feel powerless to calm life's chaos....

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    Pocket Prayers

    Max Lucado

    Do you ever get distracted when you pray? Do your thoughts zig, then zag, then zig againyour head swarming with all the things you need to do that day? If so, there is hope.Max Luc...

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    Let. It. Go.

    Karen Ehman

    Many women are wired to control. You’re the ones who make sure the house is clean, the meals are prepared, the beds are made, the children are dressed, and everyone gets to work, s...

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    In the Grip of Grace -

    Max Lucado

    Exchange the pressure of accomplishment for the peace of God’s graceWhen the world demands: achieve, succeed, earn, God says: lean on me, trust me, believe me.That is grace. And th...

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    The Christmas Candle

    Max Lucado

    From New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado comes a timeless message that will warm your heart.“The Christmas Candle shines with a radiant insight. Written with Max Lucado’s ...

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    Not a Fan

    Kyle Idleman

    Pastor Kyle Idleman doesn’t just want to be a fan of Jesus, he wants to full heartedly commit to him and be a follower of Jesus. But how can you make the leap from fan to follower?...

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    The Story

    Zondervan

    "The greatest story ever told" is more than just a cliché.God goes to great lengths to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what The Story is all about: the story of t...

  • NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible synopsis, comments

    NIV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible

    Max Lucado & Thomas Nelson

    Expand your understanding of Scripture and be encouraged on your spiritual journey with bestselling Christian author Pastor Max Lucado.The Lucado Encouraging Word Bible is an ...

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    Ten Women of the Bible Study Guide

    Max Lucado & Jenna Lucado Bishop

    Do you ever feel like a secondclass citizen in this world? Do you wonder how God could possibly use you to change lives?   For women in Bible times, these weren...

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    NIV, Story of Jesus

    Zondervan

    The Story of Jesus is a small book with a BIG message.With the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version as its foundation, The Story of Jesus offers a...

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    Just Like Jesus

    Max Lucado

    God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you there. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Can you think of a better offer? In Just Like Jesus, pastor and best...

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    God Has Not Forgotten You

    Dr. David Jeremiah

    For anyone who is lonely or struggling with anxiety in times of uncertainty, find comfort in knowing that you are deeply loved by God. In God Has Not Forgotten You, New Y...

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    Jesus

    Max Lucado

    Do you ever feel like Jesus couldn’t possibly know what you are going through? He’s the God of the universe after all! Does he really know your daily struggles? The good news is: h...

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    NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible

    Max Lucado & Thomas Nelson

    Expand your understanding of Scripture and be encouraged on your spiritual journey with bestselling Christian author Pastor Max Lucado.The Lucado Encouraging Word Bible is an ...

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    Unshakable Hope

    Max Lucado

    What feels shaky in your world? Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed by the present, or worried about the future. If so, there is hope. For every problem in life, God has ...

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    The Lucado Inspirational Reader

    Max Lucado

    Comfort and the cross.Faith and forgiveness.Salvation and spiritual refreshment.For more than twentyfive years you've trusted Max Lucado to walk with you as you ponder these essent...

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    God Will Carry You Through

    Max Lucado

    New York Times bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado has discovered that at any given point, almost everyone is dealing with something difficult. Whether it's the loss of a love...

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    Trade Your Cares for Calm

    Max Lucado

    Do you want to overcome your anxiety? Do you want to be free from the worries that weigh you down? If you're trembling on a tightrope of fear and worry, get ready for the best trad...

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    And the Angels Were Silent

    Max Lucado

    You can tell a lot about a person by the way he dies.In the last week of his life, Jesus deliberately sets his face toward Jerusalemand certain death. This is no ordinary week. Eve...

  • 64 Lessons for a Life Without Limits synopsis, comments

    64 Lessons for a Life Without Limits

    T.D. Jakes

    The New York Times bestselling author, senior pastor of The Potter’s House, and “spiritual warrior who is a master of meeting mankind eye to eye” (Stedman Graham, New York Times be...

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    How Happiness Happens

    Max Lucado

    These are tough times. Amid global isolation, economic downturn, and social unrest, could you use a dose of happy right about now? Learn the secret to lasting joy that will endure ...

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    God Will Use This for Good

    Max Lucado

    Does it ever feel like life is out of control? Could you use the reminder that God is in control? When tragedy strikes, people desperately search for answers. Believers and unbelie...

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    Anxious for Nothing

    Max Lucado

    Does the uncertainty and chaos of life keep you up at night? Is irrational anxiety your constant companion? Let God help you win the war on worry and receive the lasting peace of C...

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    Fearless

    Max Lucado

    Fear may fill the world but does not have to fill your heart. Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear. Layoffs at work. Slowdowns in the economy. Health scares. Division...

  • Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl synopsis, comments

    Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl

    Lysa TerKeurst

    Is something missing in your life?Lysa TerKeurst knows what it’s like to consider God just another thing on her todo list. For years she went through the motions of a Christian lif...

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    The Max Lucado Christmas Collection

    Max Lucado

    Christmas is best pondered, not with logic, but with imagination.In the mystery of Christmas we find its majesty.The mystery of how God became flesh, why he chose to come, and how ...