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A story does that: it will reach out and hook somebody and hold them for just a few moments while you unpack this story in their presence.

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Max Lucado
Age: 69
Born: 1955
Born: January 11
Author
Theologian
Writer
San Angelo
Texas
Reach
Hold
Somebody
Story
Moments
Stories
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Presence

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Never let the church become a place where it's just a Las Vegas display place for you to show off.
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God wants no one to leave our presence empty handed.
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I firmly believe that the purpose of life is not this life. It is to equip us, whatever our role is going to be in the next life. And understanding God's story is really where I find the significance and purpose in my own story.
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The moment Mary touched God's face is the moment God made his case: there's no place he will not go.
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Here's what I really love: I love a funny story that I can tag a serious line on the end of.
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Next time a sunrise steals your breath or a meadow of flowers leave you speechless, remain that way. Say nothing, and listen as Heaven whispers, Do you like it? I did it just for you.
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God did everything necessary to get Herod's attention. He sent messengers from the East and a message from the Torah. He sent wonders from the sky and words from Scripture. He sent the testimony of the heavens and the teaching of the prophets. But Herod refused to listen. He chose his puny dynasty over Christ. He died a miserable old man.
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The Christmas message itself is that God chooses common people to do the most uncommon things. No matter how common you are, and no matter how simple you are, God has a plan and ability to come into our world and do something unusual.
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God's blessings are dispensed according to the riches of his grace, not according to the depth of our faith.
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Most people have settled for a wimpy grace. It's something that doesn't change their lives. There is a difference between grace and mercy. Mercy is the decision of God not to punish us. But grace is the decision of God to save and bless us.
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Sow seeds of hope and enjoy optimism. Sow seeds of doubt and expect insecurity
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Love the one who wears your ring. And cherish the children who share your name. Succeed at home first.
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When we put someone in our jail cell of hatred, we are stuck guarding the door.
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Discover this mystery: as you help others face their days, you put life into your own. And life is exactly what many people need.
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You'll always face problems. When you experience hard times, immerse your mind in God thoughts. Turn a deaf ear to doubters. Set your mind on a holy cause. Once you find your mountain, no giant will stop you, no age will disqualify you, and no problem will defeat you.
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Fear corrodes our confidence in God's goodness.
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It seems to me that election season is just a Petri dish for anger and cynicism.
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As long as you are stationary, no one will complain. Dogs don't bark at parked cars.
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