A LSO BY M AX L UCADO
I NSPIRATIONAL
3:16
A Gentle Thunder
A Love Worth Giving
And the Angels Were Silent
Before Amen
Come Thirsty
Cure for the Common Life
Facing Your Giants
Fearless
Glory Days
God Came Near
Grace
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
More to Your Story
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
Traveling Light
When Christ Comes
When God Whispers Your Name
Youll Get Through This
F ICTION
Christmas Stories
The Christmas Candle
Miracle at the Higher Grounds Caf
B IBLES (G ENERAL E DITOR )
Grace for the Moment Daily Bible
The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible
Childrens Daily Devotional Bible
C HILDREN S B OOKS
A Max Lucado Childrens Treasury
Do You Know I Love You, God?
God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You
God Listens When I Pray
Grace for the Moment: 365
Devotions for Kids
Hermie, a Common Caterpillar
Itsy Bitsy Christmas
Just in Case You Ever Wonder
Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers
One Hand, Two Hands
Thank You, God, for Blessing Me
Thank You, God, for Loving Me
The Boy and the Ocean
The Crippled Lamb
The Oak Inside the Acorn
The Tallest of Smalls
You Are Mine
You Are Special
Y OUNG A DULT B OOKS
3:16
Its Not About Me
Make Every Day Count
Wild Grace
You Were Made to Make a Difference
G IFT B OOKS
Fear Not Promise Book
For the Tough Times
God Thinks Youre Wonderful
Grace for the Moment
Grace Happens Here
His Name Is Jesus
Let the Journey Begin
Live Loved
Mocha with Max
Safe in the Shepherds Arms
This Is Love
You Changed My Life
2016 Max Lucado
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Denalyn and I are honored to dedicate this book
to Randy and Rozanne Frazee.
Able workers.
Devoted servants.
Wonderful friends.
W ise men, shepherds, and angels. They came to Joseph and Mary. They came to me as well. Thanks to the following folks, this book was completed.
Editors Liz Heaney and Karen HillSuch diligence and patience.
Copy editor Carol BartleyNo error slips past your skillful eyes.
The management team of Steve and Cheryl GreenTruer friends cannot be found.
The TN publishing group led by Mark Schoenwald, David Moberg, LeeEric Fesko, and Liz JohnsonI sincerely appreciate your untiring support.
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