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by Max Lucado (Author) "The words hang in the air like a just-rung bell..." (more)
Key Phrases: detail job, Read John, Read Matthew, Jesus Christ (more...)
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If Christian publishing phenomenon Lucado has been criticized for anything, it's for repeating the same basic themes in his books: Christ, his death on the cross and the grace and forgiveness offered to those who follow him. This latest doesn't deviate, but somehow manages to make these themes crisp and compelling. The essays, each built around an episode in the life of Jesus, are often unabashedly poignant, at times humorous and always hopeful. Lucado's unique retellings cast Jesus as a compassionate personal friend who isn't put off by anyone's past mistakes. In one essay, Jesus urges a reluctant Matthew (the tax collector) not to ditch his old acquaintances, while Matthew argues "But Jesus, these guys... half of them are on parole. Josh hasn't worn socks since his Bar Mitzvah...." A reach-for-the-hanky story portrays Jesus as "The Trashman," willing to take the burdens of others on himself. Throughout this book-as he has in others-Lucado explores the paradox of Jesus as both fully human and fully divine: "Midwifed by a carpenter. Bathed by a peasant girl. The maker of the world with a bellybutton. The author of the Torah being taught the Torah." Lucado clearly portrays God's love, forgiveness and concern about the smallest details, "for even though he is in heaven, he never left the neighborhood." Solidly grounded in Scripture, drenched in the trademark Lucado anecdotes that have endeared him to legions of fans, this book may be his best in a decade.
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". . . crisp and compelling. . . . this book may be his best in a decade."
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  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Complete Numbers Starting with 1, 1st Ed edition (September 3, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0849917603
  • ISBN-13: 978-0849917608
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #599,326 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The words hang in the air like a just-rung bell. Read the first page
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Read John, Read Matthew, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus, Read Luke, Read Mark, Sea of Galilee, Read Romans, Grand Canyon, Holy Spirit, John the Baptist, Nsenga Mukwashi, Good Friday, King of the Jews, New York City, Read Acts, Read Ephesians
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Savored Slowly, February 14, 2004
By Robert Wynkoop (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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Ok, I repent. I have never read a Max Lucado book before. Just about everyone I know has, but I found excuse after excuse to avoid reading them. In do not know why. Maybe I figured that I had more important, or more entertaining reading to do. But the truth be told, I have never been a big fan of devotional books. But then I received this book as a birthday present from two dear friends in my church and what a blessing it has been.

Lucado is a master of the English language. You will not find more beautiful prose written anywhere. It is simply beautiful. Lucado takes a look at the life of Christ as if Christ is your neighbor next door. Thus, the book has a contemporary feeling. We are not reading about something that happened in ancient times, but we are learning how the living Christ is working in the world around us. Not only is this a well-written book, it is an insightful book as well. The author has a way of looking at well know verses in a fresh new way. And yes, he even gave me insight to Scripture that I had overlooked. Written in short chapters, it lends itself to being read devotionally- one chapter per day. You cannot rush Lacado. It is not a quick read. It is too insightful, to beautiful to speed-read. This is one good book.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Another wonderful book from Max, February 11, 2004
By C. S. Stockwell "math person" (Portland, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews
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Max Lucado has a wonderful way of writing that makes you feel as if he were in the room talking to you. Through all his books, he's been able to show God's love for us in everyday English and modern situations. He is also not shy about using his own shortcomings as illustrations, which helps the reader see that he is very much a normal person, struggling with the same problems we all do. That's probably another reason why readers can connect with him. His self-deprecating sense of humour is absolutely charming as well. Often in his books I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
In reading his books, you get a sense that God isn't this all-distant being somewhere up in the sky. That, yes, God is almighty and just, far above our ability to comprehend, but at the same time, as near as your next door neighbour from whom you can borrow a cup of sugar. In that sense, this book is aptly named.
I loved the story in here about meeting President Bush. Wouldn't you know it, they're practially neighbours... :-)
As far as the discussion guides are concerned, if you've seen his last few books, they all have them, so it shouldn't be that big of a surprise. I imagine if small groups get together to read this book, it provides a starting point for their conversation. Hey, some books have study guides that are separate, and you have to pay extra for them! So this is a two-for-one. Good deal, huh.
The mailbox on the cover? Well, I confess I'm not quite sure how the British get their post - mail slots at the house, perhaps - haven't been there in a long while. But many American neighbourhoods have mailboxes in front of the driveway, so I imagine it's to invoke the image of the neighbourhood.
Anyway, this is a book well worth reading. It's quick reading too, and like most of his books, you walk away feeling comforted somehow.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Book I Can't Finish, March 23, 2004
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I have been reading this book for a while, but I cannot finish it because I keep starting over from the beginning. Every chapter makes me feel great about God's love for us. It is my first Max Lucado book, but not my last. I recommend for everyone especially new Christians it brings Jesus to our neighborhood.
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4.0 out of 5 stars As always, Max is awesome!
What can I say? Max Lucado is a gifted writer who takes spiritual concepts and puts them into understandable and easy-to-grasp stories illustrations.
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More than perhaps anyone else ---- given the gazillions of books he has sold --- San Antonio pastor Max Lucado has succeeded in translating biblical doctrines and events into... Read more
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This book has brought the Gospels to life for me. Max Lucado puts a "down home" spin on familiar stories from the life of Jesus that reveal his closeness to humanity. Read more
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