“I realize how frail the flesh can be, how strong temptation can be. The fact that God would not only forgive me, but choose to use me is a daily reminder of His grace.” Today’s special guest is Max Lucado. Max is a pastor, teacher, and America’s best-selling inspirational author. He is here to talk about God’s grace, mercy and relentless love through the story of Jacob in the Bible. God offers us lavish grace even when we don’t deserve it.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Max Lucado is a pastor, speaker, and best-selling author who, in his own words, “writes books for people who don’t read books.” He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, and his message is for the hurting, the guilty, the lonely, and the discouraged: God loves you; let Him.

As a writer, Max is known for combining poetic storytelling and homespun humor with the heart of a pastor. Max’s books have sold more than 145 million copies in over 50 languages worldwide. He published On the Anvil, his first book, in 1985. His 44th book, Help Is Here, was released in 2022. Max’s books regularly appear on bestseller lists, including The New York Times. His writing has also been featured in Bible studies, Bible commentaries, songs, greeting cards, and even plush toys. He is the recipient of the 2021 ECPA Pinnacle Award for his outstanding contribution to the publishing industry.

Max and Denalyn now live in San Antonio, Texas. They have three grown daughters, three sons-in-law, and two grandchildren.

SCRIPTURES

The Lord said to her, “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.” Genesis 25:23 NIV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her. Genesis 29:20 ESV

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. Galatians 6:7-8 ESV

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1 NIV

LINKS

Max Lucado’s Website

BOOKS

God Never Gives Up On You

Help Is Here

Anxious for Nothing

You Are Special (Children’s Book)

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