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Summary: What Really Matters?
Review: "Any serious study of the Christian claim is, at its essence, a study of the cross. To accept or reject Christ without careful examination of Calvary is like deciding on a car without looking at the engine." As "pain pervades the dusty planet," we can at times wonder how our suffering can better us as human beings. We feel alone roaming down here while God seems far above, safe in his heavenly paradise. This is where Jesus Christ appears. In his suffering, we can see God at his most human. When the consistency of life IS inconsistency, there is someone who understands. Jesus died for people instead of taking revenge. He didn't retaliate even when he was facing death. He takes our sin on his shoulders and becomes the "death slayer." Max Lucado is really writing to people who have broken hearts and who can find a lonely person simply by looking in the mirror. The land of promise is for those who endure the pain and suffering and are reborn. I loved the story he tells about the puppy and how he explains guilt and forgiveness. He brings a human element to spiritual concepts. He also explains how we can't get rid of guilt ourselves, we really do need a savior. A beautiful look at Christ, the Cross and why we need God.
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Summary: The most important book I ever read!
Review: At a time in my life when I was feeling totally lost and engulfed in darkness, this book opened my eyes and filled my heart with hope! For the first time I felt I really knew Jesus. I saw that we are NEVER alone with God on our side. He cares, He loves, He forgives, He heals! If you are lost this book can inspire you and guide you back home.
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Summary: This One
Review: Buy this one. This is Lucado's best. "He Still Moves Stones" is Lucado's second best.
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Summary: An Interesting, Though not Piercing Read
Review: Depth? You probably won't find it here. Lucado does not specialize in depth in his books. But that doesn't entirely diminish the value of this work. Most of what you'll find in this book is a treat for the imagination, a vibrant examination of what is one of the two most important days in history. Lucado does an amazing job of bringing to life the people and the events that surrounded the cross of Christ, and you may find yourself struck by a new perspective, a new realization, a fresh view of what you've known for years. If you're seeking a book to pore over, to dissect and study and drain every word for every last drop of value, this is the wrong book and the wrong author. But if you're looking for a simple read for a few nights by the fire that still stirs the heart, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior is likely an excellent choice.
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Summary: An Interesting, Though not Piercing Read
Review: Depth? You probably won't find it here. Lucado does not specialize in depth in his books. But that doesn't entirely diminish the value of this work. Most of what you'll find in this book is a treat for the imagination, a vibrant examination of what is one of the two most important days in history. Lucado does an amazing job of bringing to life the people and the events that surrounded the cross of Christ, and you may find yourself struck by a new perspective, a new realization, a fresh view of what you've known for years. If you're seeking a book to pore over, to dissect and study and drain every word for every last drop of value, this is the wrong book and the wrong author. But if you're looking for a simple read for a few nights by the fire that still stirs the heart, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior is likely an excellent choice.
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Summary: A wonderful book that reaches deep into your heart
Review: I have read a few books by this author, and this is my favorite. Not only did it touch my heart, with stories like the one about Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, it challenged me to think deeply about issues of faith. Max Lucado has a wonderful gift of bringing Bible stories to life, and this book has produced in me a greater thirst for God's word. The study guide at the end is great! Although I haven't yet worked through it, I have read the questions and they are very thought-provoking. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
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Summary: great devotional material
Review: I read this book straight through and enjoyed it, but I think it would be more effective if read as a devotional. Lucado has moving insight into Christ's passion and the story of the crucifixion. He shares vivid tales from his ministry and personal life in examining a range of angles to probe into the real meaning and significance of this story. Some part of this book if not the book overall will make an impact, bringing fresh awareness and appreciation of what Christ's sacrifice means for the believer.
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Summary: Guarenteed to bring you closer to Christ!
Review: If you read this book you WILL share it with someone else! I have read this book over and over. I have shared chapters in workshops and in groups. I read aloud to myself. It will touch the heart of everyone who reads it...you'll feel as if you were there. You feel what the crowds felt. You cry. You're thankful. You know you're blessed. It connects to you personally. What Max Lucado has done with this book is definitely spiritual. No one who reads this will go untouched. Feeling low? Does Christ seem distant? Need a boost to want to read the greatest book ever (The Bible)? Start with this book and you'll get a thurst you weren't expecting. After reading this you'll say, "No wonder they call Him the Savior!" Thanks Max Lucado
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Summary: Spiritual help from one who can really help
Review: In Max Lucado's writing one can find simple and down to earth stories that everyone can relate to. The language is simple and striaght to the point. It hits home when we look at our spiritual relationship and the way this relationship impacts everyone around we come in contact with. Lucado's insights are insightful and help us to make applications in our own lives
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Summary: No Wonder Such A Wonderful Book
Review: Is it ever a wonder that Max Lucado is truly anointed by the Lord to touch your heart? In 'No Wonder They Call Him the Savior: Chronicles from the Cross', Lucado gets to the heart of the matter. Even to his Irish friend, Ian who had been there and done that. Tired of religion and theology. When everything else seems empty. What really mattered? He wanted treasure. The answer: The Cross.
As it is written, from Paul in I Corithians, chapter 15.
For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures....
From the Cross comes Words spoken in the Lord's final acts. The words come from Luke, chapter 23. He spoke to all of us through time. He saw each one of us. From His suffering, His pain and His shame to our sickness, our sin and our doubt. His cry, "Father, forgive them." [Luke 23:34] was enough. To all the Bernhard Goetz's who lash out in anger for injustice. There is justice. To the criminal who died on the Cross next to the Savior there is hope. For those finding a way out there is pardon and forgiveness. To the solider or missionary who leaves loved ones behind. For Love is built NOT on passion and romance but on mission and sacrifice. That eternity is closer than any Good-bye, but in reality 'see you soon.' To all the Judith Bucknell's who cry in loneliness. He reached out from the Cross to your lonely heart. It was Jesus in his hour of abandonment, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' [Matthew 27:46]. When no one else loves you. He is going to love you. He always has. He was fulfilling prophecy. When you're tired and thrist. He knows that, too. God became flesh and dwelt with us to know everything we have ever done with compassion He carried it with Him to the Cross.
The witnesses who were there and saw the miracle of salvation. Even those who ran away. There was a great price paid. He sacrified His life. We all know what had happened that day. The message is in our tears. No education, maturity or religion can separate us from His passion. From the Cross' wisdom comes the open arms of undying Love and a place to come home to. Only that wisdom lies NOT as men sees it, but in Faith in the Power of God. The evidence in an empty tomb. So what does really matter to you? I'd say a living God in the flesh, making the most important decision in your life, to spread the news 'in an information age, NOT regeneration.' In Jesus' words, 'Will you tell them?' 'Will you tell them I came back and that I'm coming back again.' Will you?
NOTE: Contains a Study Guide at the end for each chapter for further study plus added notes. To Max, May God continually Bless you as you Bless us with your gift. In the Love of Jesus.
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