The written prose of Max Lucado has made his books some of the most widely read in America. He brings his same "one-on-one" conversational style to these nugget-sized features titled "UpWords®," airing on Christian radio stations around the country and represented by Ambassador. a pastor at Oak Hills Church, Max Lucado has impacted many lives through Christian devotionals, regular radio programs and his timeless writing.
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Die Hard Fans
- Mon, Jun 28, 2010
Glory and honor. This is what awaits those who win the World Cup. Pride and bragging rights are what the winning country earns.
How long, however, will it last? Who really remembers who won the 2006 and 2002 world cups, let alone the world cups from 20-30 years ago? Don't get me wrong. I love watching the games and cheered like crazy during the 2002 world cup game where South Korea sadly lost against Turkey and ended up in 4th place. Nonetheless, these games don't bring about any lasting changes.
Who are the real heroes in your life ...
Instant Godliness?
- Fri, May 28, 2010
Our society is all about instant gratification.
Need evidence? Just go to the grocery store! There are aisles upon aisles of instant noodles, microwave dinners and other pre-made meals. We like the quick, efficient and hassle free solutions to our daily "problems."
I'm not bashing the innovations of our modern society or the convenience that comes with it. In fact, I quite enjoy it. I take full advantage of microwave lasagna when I need a quick fix. I am, however, asking whether or not I allow this philosophy of instant gratification to permeate into things that matter the most ...
Seconds of Grace
- Thu, Apr 22, 2010
"I want ____________ "[fill in the blank]
There are a lot of things I want. There are, however, very few things I actually need. A mentor told me about an easy way to refocus my thoughts so that I have a proper view of my wants vs. needs! He calls it a "second of grace":
1. Stop. [Stop stressing and worrying ...]
2. Breath in.
3. Pause.
4. Breath out.
Think about it. We have air ... and the ability to breathe. This doesn't cost us anything. And we've been doing it all this time without even thinking about it ...