Quotes from Max Lucado

Nothing fosters courage like a clear grasp of grace... & nothing fosters fear like an ignorance of mercy

When we see death, we see disaster. When Jesus sees death, he sees deliverance!

Be a doer, not a stewer.

People of each generation in the twentieth century "were three times more likely to experience depression" than people of the preceding generation.

Our belief in God is not blind faith. Belief is having a firm conviction something is true, not hoping it's true.

In our faith we follow in someone's steps. In our faith we leave footprints to guide others. It's the principle of discipleship

Every faith has its story; every faith has its roots.

I try to help people see they're going to have these times in which they turn away, in which they deny Christ and their faith grows cold, their convictions weakened; but Jesus is waiting.

I was about 21 when I read that [Mere Christianity], and my faith was really being shaken during those days. Its a great, classic book.

When God is all you have, then all you have is all you need.

You see, it's one thing to accept Him as Lord, another to recognize Him as Savior - but it's another matter entirely to accept Him as Father.

Anxiety and fear are cousins but not twins. Fear sees a threat. Anxiety imagines one.

You may not be down to your final heartbeat, but you may be down to your last paycheck, solution, or thimble of faith. Each sunrise seems to bring fresh reasons for fear.

Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realizing you were the prisoner.

Since our greatest need was forgiveness, God sent us a Savior. He became like us, so we could become like Him.

What makes a Christian a Christian is not perfection but forgiveness.

Forgiveness is choosing to see your offender with different eyes.

The worst part of all is that, without forgiveness, bitterness is all that is left

Your goal is not to know every detail of the future. Your goal is to hold the hand of the One who does and never, ever let go.

Be patient. God is using today's difficulties to strengthen you for tomorrow. He is equipping you. The God who makes things grow will help you bear fruit.

The secret of loving is living loved.

Baptism separates the tire kickers from the car buyers.

Each one of us should lead a life stirring enough to start a movement.

There is a time for risky love. There is a time for extravagant gestures. There is a time to pour out your affections on one you love. And when the time comes - seize it, don't miss it.