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Light From Lucas: Lessons in Faith From a Fragile Life
In Light from Lucas, author Bob vander Plaats provides insights into parenting, marriage, spiritual growth, the nature of suffering, the character of God, and the value of every life. These insights are shared in the context of the author's many stories about Lucas, the third of his four sons, who was born severely disabled.
- GenresChristian Non Fiction
160 pages, Paperback
First published February 3, 2007
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March 13, 2019
This book was written by a father whose third of four sons was born with severe disabilities. What a great story with great parents in a super challenging life. The family did not live as victims but lived victorious Christian lives.
"I had no idea how God would use you (Lucas) and your unique abilities to impact my self-absorbed life."
"It isn't a perfect life that will make your joy complete, but a perfect God."
"Trying to please people can make your life incredibly complicated."
"God's purpose for Lucas isn't for Lucas. It's for us."
"A hero is a common person who faces extraordinary challenges with uncommon courage, exceptional attitude and unyielding dignity."
"We want to be in the ranks of married heroes"
"True colors are displayed in the midst of adversity."
"Many relational pains arise as a result of unforgiving, bitter hearts, but Scripture reminds us that we are all in need o forgiveness. We must let go of injustice and move on."
"Life on earth is temporary. Life with Christ is eternal."
"I had no idea how God would use you (Lucas) and your unique abilities to impact my self-absorbed life."
"It isn't a perfect life that will make your joy complete, but a perfect God."
"Trying to please people can make your life incredibly complicated."
"God's purpose for Lucas isn't for Lucas. It's for us."
"A hero is a common person who faces extraordinary challenges with uncommon courage, exceptional attitude and unyielding dignity."
"We want to be in the ranks of married heroes"
"True colors are displayed in the midst of adversity."
"Many relational pains arise as a result of unforgiving, bitter hearts, but Scripture reminds us that we are all in need o forgiveness. We must let go of injustice and move on."
"Life on earth is temporary. Life with Christ is eternal."
December 7, 2022
3.5 for the writing, 5 for the message.
"How do you respond when things don't go your way? In these moments we are shaping the next generation."
"The quality of our lives ... depends on our focus."
"God wants us to seek Him in the midst of our storms so that He can prove Himself faithful."
"How do you respond when things don't go your way? In these moments we are shaping the next generation."
"The quality of our lives ... depends on our focus."
"God wants us to seek Him in the midst of our storms so that He can prove Himself faithful."
November 21, 2022
Insights gained by a father as a severely physically disabled son is born into the family.
February 19, 2012
What father doesn't love his children? Vander Plaats needs to love all of God's children, gay and straight.
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