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Max Lucado: In the Grip of Grace / When God Whispers Your Name / Applause of Heaven

A gifted minister and author for more than twenty years, Max has served as an associate minister in Miami as well as a missionary church planter in Brazil. He currently serves as Minister of Writing and Preaching at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas.

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First published March 1, 2000

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Max Lucado

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With more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.

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83 reviews
November 25, 2011
What I learned from this book: When we judge others we judge ourselves. We're not smart enough to judge. We've never walked in the other person's shoes, never had their experience. Who are we to judge.

I also liked his example about the crickett. There was a crickett who lived in a house. The crickett could not see through the walls to the outside world. Consequently the house was the cricketts whole universe. When it got cold , the heat went on, when it got dark, the lights went on but the crickett would never understand that the person in the house is what made it all happen.

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72 reviews
October 19, 2024
Max Lucado's 3-in-1 book was a splendid read for me, especially since the writing style is not in the form of a sermon, but to remind the reader of encouraging truths that may have been forgotten. I enjoyed reading the book because I felt personally touched by various chapters. Furthermore, the author's multiple anecdotes made the shared lessons "alive".

I would recommend the book to anyone who needs a reminder of God's grace because sometimes we forget the greatest gift of all.
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1,384 reviews
May 31, 2020
An oldie from my bookshelf, but refreshing to read during this heavy time. Wish I had noticed earlier that there are chapter notes for further study!
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July 9, 2015
This is a 3-in-1 book and by far my favourite book so far is "In the Grip of Grace". Lucado is insightful and thought provoking. I find it impossible when reading this kind of literature not to look at my own actions and the judgements which I make about others. If I really believe, as I say I do, that God exists and He is present in each and every one of us , then I have a long way to go before I am a good Christian. Reading books like this are a great reminder and guide for me on my journey.Thank God for preachers and writers like Max Lucado.
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101 reviews1 follower
August 14, 2015
So, I'm writing this review even though I've not finished yet. However I trust the author, Max Lucado and through him I'm learning more about The Author.
The Applause of Heaven is based on the sermon on the mount. It has touched me, made me cry and talk to God very honestly. It's a wonderful book.

In the Grip of Grace is based on the book of Romans.
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May 30, 2008
grace of God is so sufficient on us.....
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April 13, 2013
These three books I read straight through. I was what I needed when I needed it and Max is blessed by God. May God continue to bless him. That's all.
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