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What do you do when your whole spiritual life falls apart? It is in these heart-hungry moments—when we feel overwhelmed or alone, struggle with unanswered prayers, aren't sure what to do, or are crying out for God's help—that we are surprisingly poised to pray the most effective kinds of prayers possible. Extreme Prayer taps into that longing for connection with God when we need it most by teaching us to pray the kinds of prayers Jesus promised to answer with unlimited power. It's not about how to pray more . . . it's about praying differently.

Number-one New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado will delight you and your family with the silly new audiobook I’m Not a Scaredy Cat. Laugh-out-loud funny, yet filled with an important message that God is near so there’s no need to fear, kids will learn to put into perspective those things that frighten or worry them.

Today's teens are being shaped by the pressures and disappointments of the world. But Max Lucado encourages them to take a close look at what can shape their hearts and their futures from the inside out - God's grace. As Max explains, "God’s grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A whitewater, riptide, turn-you-upside-downness about it. Grace comes after you." Wild Grace gives teens an understanding of how grace can change their lives in powerful ways, even when those lives are messed up, off track, or in trouble.

Do you ever feel like you are too small or too ordinary? That's how Itsy and Bitsy feel. When these two charming little mice hear that a king is coming to Bethlehem, they run to find him. But they can't find the king, and other animals discourage them. "Don't even try," they say. "The king doesn't care about little ones like us." Itsy and Bitsy are just about to give up when something amazing happens.

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. Teens learn that God can use them to make a difference right now. He wants to use them today, without waiting for them to be older, stronger, richer, or even more "together". God can use their minds, their spirits, and their hands and feet to make permanent change for his kingdom.

In Max Lucado and Randy Frazee’s new title for teens, More to the Story, readers 13 to 15 will be introduced to the Bible as a story with a definitive narrative and story for their lives. By applying the words of the Bible to teens’ lives, in the style Lucado and Frazee are known for, teens will be enriched and engaged in new ways. And as a teen adaptation of their adult title About the Story, both teens and adults can engage with the message in the way that suits them best.

Because of Bethlehem/He Chose the Nails includes high-quality live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching. Because of Bethlehem/He Chose the Nails is a collection of two Bible studies for Christmas and Easter by Max Lucado.

God enacts his perfect plan through imperfect people—including you and me! In this five-session audio Bible study, you will see how God used Jacob—the misbehaving patriarch who was strong on savvy but weak on conscience—simply because God chose to use Jacob. His story invites us to believe in a God who sticks with the unworthy until we are safely at home. God turns brokenness into blessings through his grace, mercy, and relentless love. Not just for Bible characters, but for you.

Common people... Story after story marked by scandal, stumble, and intrigue. Who are these people? They're the people of the Bible. And they're us. We find our stories in theirs. We find our hope where they found theirs. In the hands of an uncommon God. In the midst of them all...hovering over them all...is the hero of it all: God. In this gathering of inspiring stories from his numbers of best-selling books, master storyteller Max Lucado revisits some of his favorite biblical characters - all of whom were very human and imperfect, just like us.

In the Footsteps of the Savior is an invitation to come alongside bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as he shares key teachings from the Gospels and Acts on the people and places that shaped Jesus' life. Max weaves together in-depth teachings with reflections on his time in the Holy Land, guiding you through the events that took place at these places in Israel.

In this updated classic Bible study, bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado pulls back the curtain on his favorite Bible passage to move you to a profound awareness of God's limitless love, His incalculable sacrifice, and the certainty of His offer of eternal life. With deeply personal accounts of the way this verse shaped Max's own faith journey, this audio Bible study will reveal the gospel story surrounding the promise and unpack God's plan of restoration from the human problems of sin and death. If you know nothing about the Bible, the promise of John 3:16 is where to start.

When you think of the cross, what thoughts come to mind? Some people think of steeples, gold necklaces, and churches. For others, their thoughts go deeper as words like these come to mind: Jesus. Nails. Blood. Pain. Death. Tomb. Empty. Joy. Promise. Life. Savior! The words of the cross are so full of pain. So full of passion. So full of promise - God's promise to each and every one of us. His promise is to do whatever it takes to save your soul. He did this just for you. He Did This Just for You shares the story of salvation in a new light.

The Bible Study Source series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Anxious for Nothing includes high-quality, live audio sessions from the author that cover this important Bible-based topic. These sessions will reflect the ambiance of the unique recording locations, immersing the listener into the teaching.

Where'd My Giggle Go? follows a boy who looks all over - from the circus to the bakery to his own pocket - for his giggle. After all, "No-giggle's no fun. No fun, no sirree. No-giggle is not the best way to be." Then he realizes that bringing happiness to others is the best way to find it himself. As he offers smiles and hugs, helps his mom wash the dishes, plays with a friend, and gives the dog a good tickle, he feels something deep, deep within start to wiggle. And before you know it, the boy starts to giggle!

This audiobook assures children of God's love through all their experiences - including during hard times such as being afraid of the dark or being bullied - and gives assurance that the parent was there when they were first born and will be with them even in heaven. From New York Times best-selling author Max Lucado comes Just in Case You Ever Wonder, the classic children’s book that has made its way into hearts and story times around the world. This award-winning story about the love between a parent and child:

Estos son días difíciles en la historiade nuestro mundo. Miles de millones de personas son pobres, y millones permanecenhambrientas o sedientas cada día. Las enfermedades cobran miles de vidasdiariamente. Pero a ti y a mí se nos ha dado una oportunidad para influir demanera positiva. ¿Qué ocurriría si lo hiciéramos? ¿Infiltrando las cuatroesquinas con el amor y la vida de Dios? Somos creados por un gran Dios parahacer grandes obras. Él nos invita a vivir nuestra vida no sólo en el cielo,sino aquí en la tierra.

If someone has changed your life for the good, now is the time to celebrate by letting them know how much they matter. Oftentimes true heroes of faith don't stand out in the world, but they have made a lasting difference in someone's life - they're a hero to someone. To follow are stories told by Max about others who have answered the call of their convictions and took steps of faith (both big and small) resulting in lasting change in the lives around them.

You're the best, Mom. Mothers, for so many, are a welcoming hug, a helping hand, a comforting ear, a wise source of guidance. They do so much for so many, and in the devotional Grace for the Moment for Moms, bestselling author, husband, father, and grandfather Max Lucado offers moms comfort, encouragement, and some much-needed moments of grace and appreciation....

Are you a dry sponge? Edgy and rigid? Ineffective? Would you like to be softened up some? Would you like to be more useful in the hands of the One who made you? Then come to the well, says Max Lucado.

Through conversational "girl time" Jenna reveals that when we look to God as our Father, He can change our focus, our look, and our lives. With affirmation from Max, Redefining Beautiful will change the way girls look at God, themselves, and the people around them.