Quotes from Max Lucado

For years I thought my assignment or the Church's assignment was to articulate the Gospel and nothing more. Now I believe that if we don't support the verbal expression of the Gospel with physical demonstration of compassion, we are not imitating Jesus.

I don't like hassles. But I love Christmas because it reminds us how "God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God" (Rom. 8:28 NLT).

If God is willing to be born in a barnyard, then expect him to be at work anywhere - bars, bedrooms, boardrooms, and brothels.

The people who make a difference are not the ones with the credentials but the ones with the concern.

Blessed are those who know what on earth they are here on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.

Baptism separates the tire kickers from the car buyers.

As long as you are stationary, no one will complain. Dogs don't bark at parked cars.

The difference between mercy and grace? Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.

Compassion gives us a common ground to stand on regardless of your faith background. It gives us a chance to stand shoulder-to-shoulder rather than go fist-to-fist with somebody.

You are valuable because you exist. Not because of what you do or what you have done, but simply because you are.

Were it not for the shepherds, there would have been no reception. And were it not for a group of stargazers, there would have been no gifts.

Courage does not panic; it prays. Courage does not bemoan; it believes. Courage does not languish; it listens