Life Lessons: Book Of James [Paperback]

Max Lucado (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 1996 | ISBN-10: 0849952484 | ISBN-13: 978-0849952487

The book of James can be called a book of logic, a "bare-knuckled, bare-boned" message that Christianity is so much more than words and Sunday worship. Each lesson has a Scripture passage, an inspirational reading, questions to answer, space for journaling, and a prayer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (September 25, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849952484
• ISBN-13: 978-0849952487
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #622,012 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

In just under two decades of writing, Max Lucado has accomplished more than most writers hope for in a lifetime. Most of his books have appeared on one or more best seller lists, including those published by the "New York Times," "USA Today," "Publishers Weekly," and the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA). Aside from hardcover books, Lucado's writings have also been published as children's books, videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, music CDs, mass paperback booklets, apparel, giftware, bookmarks, calendars, study Bibles, workbooks, curricula, and plush products. In spring 2003, Hallmark/Dayspring Cards launched a new gift card line featuring excerpts from Lucado's writings--and has already sold more than one million cards.

All this success has drawn more than a little attention to a previously low-profile Texas author and minister. Lucado has been featured in a wide range of media, including "USA Today," "Larry King Live," and "NBC Nightly News." He has spoken at the National Prayer Breakfast before the President of the United States. He has traveled with internationally renowned musicians as a special speaker on their music tours, such as the highly successful "Come Together & Worship Tour" (sponsored by Chevrolet) with Grammy Award-winning artists Michael W. Smith and Third Day.

Journey to the Top
Lucado was born in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, and raised in Andrews, Texas, the youngest of four children. His father was an Exxon oil field mechanic who, Lucado remembers, always smelled of grease cleaner. "It makes it easy for me to see a God who is loving and kind--because my dad was," he says. His mother was a nurse who grew up working in the cotton fields.

Lucado went through a period of rebellion against his parents' values and their God during his teens and into college. But it wasn't long before he found himself drawn back to his roots, back to God. He married, spent time serving as a missionary in Brazil, and returned to the States, where he began working as a church minister and writing on the side.

Secret to Success
From all accounts, Max Lucado is not a man consumed by sales, awards, and achievements. He often turns down media interviews since they impede on family and ministry commitments. He spends the bulk of his week serving as senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. And he is truly surprised by his own success--more impressed by his one-in-a-million wife and three amazing daughters than by his successful writing career.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Faith Works, March 28, 2000

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This review is from: Life Lessons: Book Of James (Paperback)

This is a great bible study series for a small group. I led it for a group ranging from 10-15 people. Each Sunday we took a lesson a discovered the "life lesson" that the book of James holds for us. After reading it and going over the questions in each session, you can't help but make changes in your life, or see the possiblity for change and growth.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Basic...Milk not Meat, February 20, 2007

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JL - See all my reviews

This review is from: Life Lessons: Book Of James (Paperback)

I purchased this book because I was doing a Bible study on James with a friend. I have enjoyed reading Lucado's other books. They are often thought provoking and challenging. However, I did not find this book to be of the same caliber. It is extremely basic and doesn't have much meat. In my opinion this would be good as an introduction for a very new Christian, but for any other believer, it falls short of getting to the heart of what James wrote. So, if you want something very (I mean very) basic, then this is for you. If you want to dig deeper (I don't mean into the Greek) to get some meat (and get off the milk), then try something else.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Review the Book of James by Max Lucado, October 3, 2005

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This review is from: Life Lessons: Book Of James (Paperback)

We are using this as a study book for our small group and loving it. It is easy to read, thoughtfully written and perfect for our small group.