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I would like to dedicate this book to one of my dearest
friends and favorite characters: Art Hill. Longtime elder
of the church, husband of my editorial assistant,
and all-round great guy. Thanks for being Art.
ALSO BY MAX LUCADO
INSPIRATIONAL
3:16
A Gentle Thunder
A Love Worth Giving
And the Angels Were Silent
Cast of Characters
Come Thirsty
Cure for the Common Life
Facing Your Giants
Fearless
God Came Near
Great Day Every Day
He Chose the Nails
He Still Moves Stones
In the Eye of the Storm
In the Grip of Grace
Its Not About Me
Just Like Jesus
Max on Life
Next Door Savior
No Wonder They Call Him
the Savior
On the Anvil
Outlive Your Life
Six Hours One Friday
The Applause of Heaven
The Great House of God
The Lucado Inspirational Reader
Traveling Light
When Christ Comes
When God Whispers Your Name
CHILDRENS BOOKS
A Hat for Ivan
Alabaster Song
All You Ever Need
Because I Love You
Best of All
Coming Home
Flo, the Lyin Fly
He Chose You
Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
Hermie and Friends Bible
If Only I Had a Green Nose
Jacobs Gift
Just in Case You Ever Wonder
Just Like Jesus (for teens)
Just the Way You Are
Milo, the Mantis Who
Wouldnt Pray
Next Door Savior (for teens)
Punchinello and the Most
Marvelous Gift
Small Gifts in Gods Hands
Stanley the Stinkbug
Tell Me the Secrets
Tell Me the Story
The Crippled Lamb
The Oak Inside the Acorn
The Way Home
With You All the Way
You Are Mine
You Are Special
Your Special Gift
GIFT BOOKS
A Heart Like Jesus
Everyday Blessings
For These Tough Times
Gods Mirror
Gods Promises for You
God Thinks Youre Wonderful
Grace for the Moment, Vols. I & II
Grace for the Moment Journal
In the Beginning
Just for You
Just Like Jesus Devotional
Let the Journey Begin
Max on Life Series
Mocha with Max
One Incredible Moment
Safe in the Shepherds Arms
The Cross
The Gift for All People
The Greatest Moments
Traveling Light for Mothers
Traveling Light Journal
Turn
Walking with the Savior
You: Gods Brand-New Idea!
FICTION
An Angels Story
The Christmas Candle
The Christmas Child
BIBLES (GENERAL EDITOR)
Grace for the Moment Daily Bible
He Did This Just for You
(New Testament)
The Devotional Bible
The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible
CONTENTS
Guide
When Jesus went in the boat back to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him there. A leader of the synagogue, named Jairus, came there, saw Jesus, and fell at his feet. He begged Jesus, saying again and again, My daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so she will be healed and will live. So Jesus went with him....
While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of the synagogue leader. They said, Your daughter is dead. There is no need to bother the teacher anymore.