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A Love Worth Giving: Living in the Overflow of God's Love
by
Max Lucado
Low on Love?
Finding it hard to love? Someone in your world is hard to forgive? Is patience an endangered species? Kindness a forgotten virtue? If so, you may have forgotten a step -- an essential first step. Living loved.
God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing l...more
Finding it hard to love? Someone in your world is hard to forgive? Is patience an endangered species? Kindness a forgotten virtue? If so, you may have forgotten a step -- an essential first step. Living loved.
God loves you. Personally. Powerfully. Passionately. Others have promised and failed. But God has promised and succeeded. He loves you with an unfailing l...more
Paperback, 214 pages
Published
May 1st 2006
by W Publishing Group
(first published 2000)
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Lucado takes the verses from 1 Corinthian 13:4-8 and in the simplest ways makes it unforgettable in our daily lives. Here's just one example written by Max Lucado -- I Corinthians 13:6 "Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth."
You know your love is real when you feel for others what Catherine Lawes felt for the inmates of Sing Sing prison. When her husband, Lewis, became the warden in 1921, she was a young mother of 3 daughters. Everybody warned her never to step foot inside t...more
You know your love is real when you feel for others what Catherine Lawes felt for the inmates of Sing Sing prison. When her husband, Lewis, became the warden in 1921, she was a young mother of 3 daughters. Everybody warned her never to step foot inside t...more
Not the kind of book I'd ever had read if it hadn't been recommended to me by a great friend who talked about how so many of the principles in the it applied to how she transformed her thinking about love and how it helped her relationship with her husband. They're one of the few couples in my peer group making a successful go of things so I figured maybe there's something in there I should read. There were.
First thing you should know is that the book is written from a Christian perspective, so...more
First thing you should know is that the book is written from a Christian perspective, so...more
Jan 27, 2012
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I've got to admit, I skimmed this one. I'm usually a huge Lucado fan and devour his books as a starving man devours food, but this one just didn't catch me. Maybe it was the subject matter. Yes, God is love, but a chapter-by-chapter synopsis using 1 Corinthians 13 and showing how Jesus is all of those things didn't rock me on my heels and go, "Wow!" Perhaps if you're new to Christian non-fiction, this is a good place to start. Others may find themselves looking for more of an all-you-can-eat buf...more
Out frowing from the classic and beloved chapter, 1 Corinthian 13 an excellent chapter pertaining to what is love. Unlike the song, this chapter has proved to provide great insight to love. As usual Mr.Lucado's personal spin on this has gifted us, the reader with another awesome book from his creative mind. Saturated with personal stories, other references and other techniques that we have come to love that are signature of his writing. A must have and must read for anyone, especially in a day a...more
One of the best books I have every read. Takes you through 1Corithians 13 in a way that is truly life changing for anyone... I would rank this in the top 3 books I have ever read, making reference to it in many conversations and discussion board posts. It was here that I first heard the story of Catherine Lawes and her ministry to the prisoners of Sing Sing in 1929. Her story inspired and encouraged me to pursue my studies in psychology.
I typically would not have read this book. My mother in law gave it to me for Valentine's day. With God's timing, I was able to learn how to Love other people. I already know God loves me but this book allowed me to shower other people with that love God has given me. I loved how it was written. The chapters were broken up perfectly. And Max's example were right on target. LOVED IT!
Max Lucado is one of my favorites! He puts the truth out there so beautifully and it's so applicable. This book encouraged me to love in light of the love God has given me- thus the title- Love worth giving. Great scripture, great stories, and my book had a discussion guide in the back- so you could easily do this in a small group Bible Study.
Rated A
This is the third book I've read by Max Lucado -- all are A-rated. This one is his commentary on Paul's love letter to the Corinthians found in Chapter 13. He takes each aspect of love and makes it come alive in your heart and soul. God's love is not to be kept, but to be shared with others, always in all ways.
This is the third book I've read by Max Lucado -- all are A-rated. This one is his commentary on Paul's love letter to the Corinthians found in Chapter 13. He takes each aspect of love and makes it come alive in your heart and soul. God's love is not to be kept, but to be shared with others, always in all ways.
Dec 28, 2008
Lacie
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I love Max Lucado. He's not LDS but for some reason he makes reading the Bible easier for me. I've never really gotten into the Bible, and if I were reading it, it's always REALLY boring. But Max Lucado's books make it easy to love the Bible stories and make them apply to my life now.
This is an amazing book for anyone who's ever struggled with love. Any kind of love. Love of a friend. A lover. A parent. A child. A spouse. Lucado does a great job breaking down 1 Corinthians 13 into a series of real life moments that you can relate to, regardless of your faith.
from time to time I enjoy reading Max Lucado. He writes insightful and inspirational books on the daily walk a Christian must live to live life to its fullest. He has a gift for being able to relate common day to day life events to something deeper and more fuller meaning.
I really enjoyed reading this book, which describes the ways we can become more loving and be filled with God's love. Max Lucado brings 1 Corinthians 13 to the 21st century in a profound and powerful way. I would highly recommend this book--and all of his books.
I love this book. As Max's analogies are incredibly effective in helping you to grasp difficult concepts. In this book he helps you understand Gods love in new ways. It will change how you feel about your god, yourself and those around you.
Aug 22, 2012
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Some reviewers have panned this book wondering why we would need to go through the "Love" passage in 1 Corinthians 13 attribute by attribute. But I found it refreshing to spend time meditating on each one and how God has loved us in each way. And I also found that it made me mindful of how I have not loved in each way so that I may ask God for forgiveness and strength to reflect His love for us.
We all could use a good dose of the reality of God's love!! When we're filled with His love to overflowing, it spills over to those we love. This is a great book!!
As always, I get so much out of Lucado's works. This was no exception. I enjoy the short chapters, each with a nugget to ponder. I am so grateful for his research.
A word by word analysis of one of the most famous chapters in the bible... 1 Corinthians 13. I loved it, he writes in easy to read language that touches your spirit!
Oct 02, 2012
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Be prepared to change your views on what love is all about it. It is a great book that challenges to understand and implement true unconditional love.
Something everyone should read. An awesome study of the "love" verses in 1 Corinthians, and a definitely one to consider for a book club/bible study.
Very thought provoking and emotionally moving at times. Almost too short given the potential depth of the material. Reads almost like a devotional with short chapters which can be taken slowly one chapter a day. I would recommend reading this book. It was difinitely a timely read for me given my circumstances lately. The message was both convicting and encouraging.
This is one of my new favorite books. If all you need is love...this is the kind of love you need. Enough said.
I am always looking for books that give inspiration and hope...this would be one of them!
Read to the kids. Lucado isn't deep, so it was a good one to read together.
Practical insight in applying the scriptures to everyday life.
Feb 17, 2011
Oo Shinoda
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lots of thoughts that the next day morning I can't remember.
A book that you would surely love to read again and again.
A good exposition of 1 Corinthians 13.
Life-changing! I seldom say that about a book, but this book is worthy. I was fortunate enough to read it as a church-wide book study. Anyone interested can see the corresponding sermons on Vimeo.com, looking under New Life Church.
So great!!
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Max Lucado has touched millions with his signature storytelling writing style. Awards and accolades follow Max with each book he writes. Max is the first author to win the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year three times—1999 for Just Like Jesus, 1997 for In the Grip of Grace and 1995 for When God Whispers Your Name. In 2005, Reader’s Digest dubbed him “America’s Best Preacher.” In addition,...more
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