In the characteristic tone of his previous books like You'll Get Through This and Fearless, Max guides readers through this Scripture passage and explains the key concepts of celebration, asking for help, leaving our concerns, and meditating.

"Max Lucado invites readers to leave the wilderness and discover a life defined by grace, refined by challenge, and aligned with a heavenly call. By studying the life of Joshua and the biblical book that bears his name, Lucado reveals God's promises for every step and reminds readers that God still fights for them" --

When the king comes to adopt some children, they are all busy trying to impress him with their talents, except for one little girl who offers only her kind heart.

Only one-third of Americans surveyed said they were happy. How can this be? Education is accessible to most. We've made advancements in everything from medicine to technology, yet 66 percent of Americans can't find an adequate reason to check the "yes" box on the happiness questionnaire. Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy in any season of life. Based on the teachings of Jesus and backed by modern...

Just as Jesus walked the streets of Nazareth and Jerusalem, He's walking our streets today. Are you stressed, poor or lonely? He understands because He's been there. Unsure of the future? Upset that friends have let you down? He's been there, too. As Lucado points out, "Whatever you are facing, He knows how you feel ... When you turn to Him for help, He runs to you to help." Just like a good neighbor, Jesus is eager to open His door. All we have to...

Ever wonder if you've had one too many stumbles for God to use someone like you? If you could benefit from a tale of God's unending, unbending, unswerving love and devotion, let bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado show you how God's grace will transform your life.

Punchinello's opinion of himself changes after talking to his creator.

A young carpenter's apprentice works hard on his woodworking project, only to give it away to a special baby.

A servant of the Watermaster, a kind man who gives water freely to the thirsty people of a desert village, tries to restrict his gift by imposing his own terms on it.

Was the birth of Jesus a quietly profound event? Or could it have included heavenly battles, angel armies, and a scheming Satan? Come along as Lucado takes us on a journey into his imagination-pulling back the curtain as we see what might have taken place on "Cosmic Christmas."