Max on Life
Have you been searching for answers to some of life’s toughest questions? Whether you are a new Christian or have been walking in your faith for years, Max on Life by Max Lucado will be a great asset to your book shelf.
After receiving thousands of questions from others, Max compiled the answers in this amazing book with the goal in mind to answer some of life’s toughest questions.
Question 27 – Is God willing to use anyone to change the world? Even people who’ve lived ungodly lives?
“God restores the broken and the brittle, then parades them before the world as trophies of his love and strength.”
Question 41 – I was sexually abused as a child, and I’ve honestly tried to forgive this person. But I continue to suffer the effects of the abuse, both mentally and physically, so the pain and anguish keep me on a crazy cycle. One day I feel that I can forgive, and the next I feel I can’t.
“Forgiveness breaks the chain of abuse. Forgiveness resolves the past and protects the future.”
Question 66 – I applied for a job and got rejected. I asked my grandmother for a loan; she turned me down. My boyfriend says we should split up. I’m having a hard, hard week. Is God even listening to me?
“God hears our requests. But his answer is not always what we’d like it to be. Why? Because God knows more about life than we do.
Question 98 – What is the big deal about pornography? Why make such a big deal out of what is natural? Some men say they are controlled by pornography. Not me. I can sample without struggling. So I do.
“You will live tomorrow the thoughts you tolerate today.”
Question 121 – I’ve put my family in a dangerous financial bind because of my mistakes. I’m too proud to ask for help, but on the other hand I am scared of ruining my marriage and my family.
“Pride is a stubborn, sticky mess of self-preservation. God never, ever approves of it.”
Question 139 – Things are getting really dicey at work. With all the layoffs, my colleagues are redefining integrity. Some are claiming sales they did not make. Others are padding their expense accounts. I empathize with their actions. In fact, I’m tempted to hedge my bets a bit myself.
“Don’t make a decision in a storm that you wouldn’t make in calm weather.”
Question 163 – To be honest, heaven does not excite me — this idea of clouds and harps and endless singing. What am I missing?
“The best of this world is a postcard of the next.”
Note: I have only pulled a small nugget from each of the answers to the above questions.
Lucado covers hope, hurt, help, marriage, home, haves/have-nots, and the hereafter in Max on Life. I believe you won’t walk away disappointed with the Godly wisdom packed into this wonderful book.
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What is one of life’s toughest questions you are currently struggling with?