Quotes from Max Lucado

There was something familiar about the angelic choir, their sacred songs wafting through the night in perfect harmony; he always felt close to heaven here.

Joseph had an anchor. Not a piece of iron but a deepseated, stabilizing belief in God's sovereignty.

with this lesson: God hates pride. God resists the proud because the proud resist God. The heart of pride never confesses, never repents, never asks for forgiveness. Pride is the hidden reef that shipwrecks

I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me" (John 10:14 NIV).

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. PHILIPPIANS 4:6—7

Sin wants you, but you must rule over it.

Throughout Scripture thorns symbolize, not sin, but the consequence of sin. Remember

Illustrate stubborn love. Incarnate fidelity.

He spent over three decades wading through the muck and mire of our sin yet still saw enough beauty in us to die for our mistakes.

Celebrate God's goodness. "Rejoice in the Lord always" (v. 4). Ask God for help. "Let your requests be made known to God" (v. 6). Leave your concerns with him. "With thanksgiving . . ." (v. 6). Meditate on good things. "Think about the things that are good and worthy of praise" (v. 8 NCV). Celebrate. Ask. Leave. Meditate.

Your Jericho is your fear. Your Jericho is your anger, bitterness, or prejudice. Your insecurity about the future. Your guilt about the past. Your negativity, anxiety, and proclivity to criticize, overanalyze, or compartmentalize. Your Jericho is any attitude or mind-set that keeps you from joy, peace, or rest.

9In the same way I will not cause pain without allowing something new to be born," says the LORD.