Courageous Joy
October 10, 2025 | Max Lucado
Jesus said: “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete” (John 15:11 NIV). The joy Jesus offers is unlike the one promised at the car dealership or shopping mall. It is not a joy that...
Taste And See
October 9, 2025 | Max Lucado
Can we have the certainty of forgiven sin? God answers any hesitation with an invitation. “Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Psalm 34:8). This is God’s surprising encouragement to us. He throws open the pantry of his heart...
A Guilt-Free Heart
October 8, 2025 | Max Lucado
Do you desire a guilt-free heart? Then equip yourself with this promise: “If we confess our sins, he will forgive our sins, because we can trust God to do what is right. He will cleanse us from all the wrongs we have done” (1 John...
Agree With God
October 7, 2025 | Max Lucado
Confession is agreeing with God. We agree about the reality of our sin. We don’t pretend we never sinned, nor do we discount its severity. We admit to it. God has an acceptable standard of behavior. “Everyone has sinned and fallen...
Let Guilt Guide You To God
October 6, 2025 | Max Lucado
Guilt tells you when you’ve done something wrong; shame tells you something is wrong with you. God wants to use your guilt to guide you, so let your guilt turn you toward God. How? Paul can help us. “Godly sadness produces a changed...