[Jesus] gave thanks and broke the loaves… They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve baskets of broken pieces. — Matthew 14:19-20 Jesus showed us time and time again that God not only knows what we need, but can and will provide for us when we trust in Him. ~ Max…
You’ll Get Through This
She had a tremble to her, the inner tremble you could feel with just a hand on her shoulder. I saw her in a grocery store. Had not seen her in some months. I asked about her kids and husband, and when I did, her eyes watered, her chin quivered, and the story spilled out.…
Relinquishing Control
When you can’t sleep, don’t count sheep — read Scripture. Distinguish between God’s voice and the voice of fear. Worry takes a look at catastrophes and groans, “It’s all coming unraveled.” God says, Every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good. — Romans 8:28 MSG Worry claims, “The world…
Jesus OBS Week 4 — Great Teacher
Coming to His hometown, He began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. — Matthew 13:54 The Hope Diamond of the Bible — “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16…
Think About What You Think About
In her short thirteen years Rebecca Taylor has endured more than fifty-five surgeries and medical procedures and approximately one thousand days in the hospital. Christyn, Rebecca’s mom, talks about her daughter’s health complications with the ease of a surgeon. The vocabulary of most moms includes phrases such as “cafeteria food,” “slumber party,” and “too much…
Jesus OBS Week 3 — Compassionate Physician
Great crowds came to Him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute, and many others, and laid them at His feet; and He healed them. — Matthew 15:30 Jesus went into the towns and countryside and sought out those who had been affected by all forms of ailments. And He healed them. Jesus…
Anxious for Nothing Bible Study: Session One, Rejoice in the Lord Always
Editor’s note: There’s a good reason that Max Lucado is called “America’s Pastor.” He has his finger on the pulse of the nation and words of healing and hope to share. Anxious thoughts can take over our minds if we don’t heed the Word of God and stay in command of our own thinking. If…
Jesus OBS Week 2 — Friend of Sinners
Today salvation has come to this house… for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. — Luke 19:9-10 An ounce of obedience is all Jesus wants! ~ Max Welcome to week two of the Jesus Online Bible Study. This week we’re studying one of the most shocking and incredible aspects…
Jesus OBS Week 1 — God with Us
The power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. — Gabriel to Mary in Luke 1:35 We have a high priest who is able to understand, and since He understands we find mercy and grace when we need it. When we…
Look to Jesus
Carinette has a spark in her. A look. A bounce in her step. A light in her eyes. She is one of fifty-seven children in the Haitian orphanage: all dark skinned, bright eyed, curly haired, Creole speaking, and fun loving. Each one is precious. But this seven-year-old stands out from the others. Not as a result of…