As Max Lucado begins Chapter 6 of Glory Days, he remarks that, for a book about military conquests, Joshua really skimps on battle details. We don’t know the military details because the emphasis in Joshua is not on physical battles, but on a spiritual one. Therefore, the book of Joshua isn’t about claiming land for […]
“With God the smallest step of faith can activate the mightiest of miracles.”- Max Lucado “By this [crossing] you shall know that the living God is among you.”- Joshua 3:10 Max Lucado opens Chapter 5 (Unpack Your Bags”) of Glory Days with the story of country singer Jimmy Wayne. According to Jimmy, at the age […]
“I was . . . but now . . . This is the chorus of grace.”- Max Lucado “By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.”- Hebrews 11:31 In Chapter 4 (“It’s Okay If You’re Not Okay”) of Glory Days, Max Lucado discusses the story […]
“Storms are coming your way. Winds will howl, your boat will be tossed, and you will have a choice. Will you hear Christ or the crisis?”- Max Lucado Max Lucado concludes Chapter 3 of Glory Days by discussing “Jesus Calms the Storm” (Mark 4:35-41). Max concentrates his focus on Jesus’ rebuke to the disciples in v.40- […]
“Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go. The Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but […]
“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs- heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ.”- Romans 8:16-17 As Max Lucado continues Chapter 2 of Glory Days, he notes that the word inheritance appears nearly sixty times in the book of Joshua. Joshua 24:28 […]
Max Lucado begins Chapter 2 (“Inherit Your Inheritance”) of Glory Days with the bold assertion that it is time to declare war on a raging pestilence that goes by the name “I can’t.” This malady contaminates lives by attacking our self-control, our careers, and our faith. Pastor Lucado says no one would have blamed Joshua […]
“Our Promised Land isn’t a physical territory; it is a spiritual reality. It’s not real estate but a real state of the heart and mind.”- Max Lucado Max Lucado continues Chapter 1 of Glory Days by asserting that Canaan is not a metaphor for heaven. Rather, Canaan represents the life we can have right now. […]
“These days are Glory Days. My past is past, my future is bright, God’s promises are true and his Word is sure. With God as my helper, I will be all he wants me to be, do all he wants me to do, and receive all he wants me to receive. These days are Glory […]
Kyle Idleman’s theme in Chapter 8 (“Weak to Be Strong”) of The End of Me is that “our weaknesses create a space that God wants to fill with strength.” Our weakness is the best setting for God to display His strength. Jesus stepped into poverty, weakness, and obscurity so that the only thing left for […]
In Chapter 7 of The End of Me, Kyle Idleman concludes his discussion of five reasons we feel disqualified to be chosen, with a specific emphasis on your point of disqualification. 3. “They won’t forget.” Pastor Idleman encourages us not to worry about how others see us. Even if we don’t know where we stand with […]
Kyle Idleman continues Chapter 7 of The End of Me by discussing five reasons we may feel disqualified to be chosen. The first two, “I missed my chance” and “You don’t want me” are presented today. 1. “I missed my chance.” This reason for not stepping up is a time disqualification. The clock has run out. […]