The Best Everyday Carry List - February 2023

Max Lucado

In only under two years of writing, Max Lucado has achieved more than many writers hope for in a life. The majority of his novels have appeared about one or two more best seller lists, including those printed from the "New York Times," "USA Today," "Publishers Weekly," and the Christian Booksellers Association (CBA). Aside from hardcover books, Lucado's writings also have been released as children's books, videos, CD-ROMs, DVDs, music CDs, bulk paperback booklets, clothing, giftware, bookmarks, calendars, research Bibles, workbooks, curricula, along with plush products. In spring 2003, Hallmark/Dayspring Cards established a brand new gift card line comprising excerpts from Lucado's writings--and has already sold more than one million cards.

All of this achievement has drawn over a little attention to a formerly non Texas writer and ministry. Lucado has been featured in a diverse assortment of media, such as "USA Today," "Larry King Live," and "NBC Nightly News." He has spoken at the National Prayer Breakfast prior to the President of the USA. He's traveled with internationally famous musicians as a particular speaker on their music excursions, like the highly effective "Come Together & Worship Tour" (sponsored by Chevrolet) using Grammy Award-winning artists Michael W. Smith and Third Day.

Journey to the Best
Lucado was created in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, and increased in Andrews, Texas, the youngest of four children. His dad was a Exxon oil area mechanic who, Lucado remembers, always smelled of dirt cleaner. "This makes it easy for me to observe a God who's loving and kind--as my father was," he says. His mum was a nurse that grew up working in the cotton fields.

Lucado went through a period of rebellion from his parents' values and their God through his teens and in school. But it wasn't long before he fo

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