Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 Mordecai and Esther were to be married, but the king had issued the order for them to be taken to Susa. Mordecai suggested that they make the best of it by going into hiding as Jews. #2 The author went on a date with a girl who tricked him into jumping over a fence into a wheat field, only to realize it was a bed of thorns. The author learned a valuable lesson: things aren’t always what they seem. #3 The story of Xerxes and Vashti is a prime example of how not to treat your wife. When the king wanted to show off his wife, Vashti, she refused to comply. The king became furious and burned with anger. #4 The story of the insolent Xerxes and the romp in a winter-wheat field posit the same possibility: what if the glitz and glamour are only folly and foibles. What if the lure of lights is a hoax.

Are you weary? Worn out by the bills that keep stacking, a virus that keeps raging, or a heart that keeps aching? If so, the book of Esther brings welcome news: Relief will come! To be clear, you didn't ask for this struggle. You want to get past it. You don't know how much longer you can hold up. But what if God is with you in this difficult season? When life seems off the rails, remember this truth: the minute you bow your head to pray is the moment God lifts his hand to help. Queen Esther learned this truth firsthand. When confronted with a royal decree that would annihilate her people, she had to make some tough choices. Would she remain silent in the face of this challenge, or would she speak up? Would she blend in, or would she stand out? But after Esther spent three days in prayer and fasting, God gave her the courage to speak up. God used her to save the nation. And God can do the same with you. In You Were Made for This Moment, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will help you: put your hope in the God of grand reversals, trusting that God will right every wrong cultivate courage for your challenging times by leaning on the God who redeems and restores discover your role in God's story by exploring how God can use your experiences and circumstances to join him in his holy work God never promised us a life without trials, but he does promise to be with us as we walk through them. Trust that he can redeem your struggles for a mighty purpose. You, friend, were made for this moment.

Join Max Lucado on a journey through the book of Esther as he reminds us that God need not be loud to be strong, he need not cast a shadow to be present...and he is active even when he appears distant. This study was born in a hard season—a pandemic that locked down the world. Church doors closed. Students were stuck at home. Masks hid smiles. And as if this weren't enough, the ancient sin of racism and hatred seems to be trying to undo us. Many of us are left wondering if this season will ever pass. To all these things, God has a six-letter word of encouragement: E-S-T-H-E-R. The book that bears her name was written to be read in hard seasons. It was crafted for those who feel outnumbered by foes, outmaneuvered by fate, and outdone by fear. In the You Were Made for This Moment five-session video Bible study (streaming included), pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado presents the story of Esther in all its drama, urgency, and hope. This study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself--with discussion and personal reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An individual access code to stream all five video sessions online (DVD also available separately). Esther's is a story that reaches out of the past to our present circumstances with a singular message: God is present, and he will act. It's a story that demands from us a singular response: what will we do when he does? Sessions and video run times: Cozy in the Culture - Esther 1:1–2:18 (17:30) A Moment of Decision - Esther 2:19–4:14 (17:00) Heaven Set in Motion - Esther 4:15–6:14 (16:30) The God of Great Turnarounds - Esther 7:1–8:17 (17:30) Remembering God's Faithfulness - Esther 9:1–10:3 (16:00) Streaming video access code included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Additional offer details inside.

Ever wonder if you’ve stumbled one too many times for God to use someone like you? Could you benefit from an encounter with God’s unending, unbending, unswerving love and devotion? If your answer is yes, it’s time for you to see how God’s grace transformed Jacob’s life. And if you feel undeserving of God’s grace, this book will serve as a refresher course on God’s perfect plan to use imperfect people to do great things. God Never Gives Up on You is for the strugglers among us and the fumbler within us. For those of us who are part saint, part scoundrel; we mean well, but we don’t always do well. We have breakthroughs and breakdowns, often in the same hour. We need no reminder of our failures. But where can we find examples of God’s steadfast grace? No one is more suited to help assure you of God’s grace than Jacob. He was less a prodigy and more a prodigal. Strong on savvy. Weak on conscience. Jacob took advantage of his famished brother and pulled the wool over the eyes of his dying father, yet God never turned his back on Jacob. And he won’t turn his back on you. If you are ready to start counting on God’s grace and believe he never gives up on you, this book is for you.

This adaptation of "Outlive Your Life" for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into their community to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who have done just that.

Life can be hard: grief, loss, busyness, financial hardships, abuse, broken relationships, and illness are just some of the difficulties we all face on a regular basis. It's easy to lose faith in your neighbor and feel like you’re alone--but Max Lucado assures us that hope is here. Stories for Your Soul: Ordinary People. Extraordinary God. by pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will reestablish your faith in people and the Lord by sharing the good in the world. Compiled from Max's catalog of treasured stories, this collection of ordinary miracles sheds light on the ways that everyday people are doing God's work while also sharing their gifts with others. Throughout Stories for Your Soul, you'll read about: Nicholas Winton, a twenty-nine-year-old stockbroker, who rescued 669 children during World War II Favio Chavez and Don Cola Gomez--two men recycling the world’s trash into musical instruments Jimmy Wayne and how complete strangers gave him a home and became his family And many more amazing stories At the end of each inspiring story, you'll find two reflection questions to help you dig deep into your life and identify ways you can use your own gifts to change the world while deepening your faith in God.

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. It's all too much to take on by yourself. But pastor and bestselling author Max Lucado has great news for you--Help Is Here. Now more than ever, we're all weary from the loads we carry and the challenges we face. We have questions we cannot answer and problems we cannot solve. We'd hoped that life would be an invigorating adventure or an inspiring journey. We never expected to grow so tired so quickly. But Max teaches us that we can find fresh strength and purpose in the power of the Holy Spirit. The Bible makes more than a hundred references to the Holy Spirit, and Jesus says more about the Spirit than he does about the church, marriage, finances, and the future. But do we really know the Spirit? In Help Is Here, Max will give you the tools and encouragement you need to: Learn who the Spirit is and how the Spirit can help Become joyful, enthusiastic, and empowered as you draw closer to God Confidently take on any difficulty with the power of the Spirit Discover your unique gifts and purpose to further God's kingdom Help Is Here reminds us that our Good Shepherd doesn't just feed us; he leads us. He does more than correct us; he directs us. God keeps us on track--and best of all, he's commissioned the Holy Spirit to guide us down the winding roads of life, wherever they may lead us. No more walking this path alone. No more carrying weight you were not intended to bear. It's time for you to enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit and experience the vigorous life he offers. You can rest easy knowing that Help Is Here.

Have you ever wondered what the Holy Land might have looked like through Jesus's eyes? Join pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado as he takes you on an unforgettable journey following Jesus through his life on earth, giving you a chance to see the Holy Land and God’s heart for humanity in a brand-new light. In the Footsteps of the Savior is an invitation to come alongside Max as he shares meaningful, insights on the people and places that shaped Jesus's life. In this special compilation, Max weaves together in-depth teaching from his bestsellers with poignant reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through three distinct aspects of Jesus' life: The arrival of the Savior Jesus's ministry The crossroads and the cross With beautiful photographs and thoughtful questions for reflection, In the Footsteps of the Savior will take you on a journey through Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, the Jordan River, Bethany, Jerusalem, and more. As you see the places Jesus walked from a new perspective, you'll also deepen your connection with the King of the universe who became the Savior on the cross.

WRITTEN TO Believers, Unbelievers, and Jews, therefore, every person living today has a specific role in this book. This book is personal. It is written to you. It is about God, you, and your place in end-time history…and beyond. PURPOSE There are countless books, messages, and teachings on End Times, many agree others contradict. Have you ever wished that you could just study Bible prophecy for yourself? Kathryn Garland is a Bible teacher with 50+ years of experience and is aware of this need and desire for Believers to be able to interpret prophetic teachings for themselves. The Lord impressed upon the author to write this book involving the reader. This study will lead you to God’s Word to discover these truths for yourself and personalize it with your own Timeline. It will bring end-time truths together in a clear and coherent way. You will be prepared for your Events, recognize them as they occur, and safeguarded against deception. DESCRIPTION PART ONE involves a study with the author of each Prophetic Event of your life in chronological order. There are nine Events for the Believer, seven for the Unbeliever, and seven for the Jew. They begin with the present and proceed all the way to your last forever Event. Each Event may be studied as a unit in itself. EVENTS System of the Antichrist The Rapture The Wrath of God Second Coming of Christ Armageddon Jesus’ Thousand Year Kingdom Judgment Seat of Christ Marriage Supper of the Lamb Great White Throne Judgment New Heaven and New Earth PART TWO is a careful examination of the System and the Person of the Antichrist from four Bible passages. These studies will guard you against deception and will enable you to look in the right direction so that you will recognize the Antichrist at his appearing. FEATURES Entire books are written covering only one Prophetic Event this book covers them all. Your own Timeline helps to visualize exactly where you are at the time of each Event. All Bible passages are included in the text providing instant access. Many teaching methods will stimulate your interest and give you a sense of actually living the moment. Can be used individually or in a group setting. BENEFITS You will gain basic understanding and skills in how to interpret and discover meaning in biblical prophetic truths. You will learn about the timing of key end-time events and how they relate to each other. Truths from God’s Word to store in your personal belief system. This hands-on study will feed your mind and it will feed your soul. VALUE STATEMENTS: The knowledge I will gain from this book will help me to live differently from those who live with little or no thought of God. I will live forward, in the light of my future Events. My faith will be fortified in the truth that what God says will unquestionably take place. Because I know and rely on these revealed truths of God’s Word, I will not be deceived, they will serve me as a shield against the deception of the System and Person of the Antichrist. SPECIAL EMPHASIS: Bring people to Christ. The need for the reader to know Jesus Christ personally and God’s plan of salvation for his/her life. Holy living. All prophetic scripture deals with living a life set apart for God in holiness.

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 can all be people like that—if not with our physical luggage, then at least with our spiritual load of guilt, discontentment, doubt, or loneliness. 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.