Some influencers within American culture utter words that are simultaneously timely and timeless. Author and pastor Max Lucado is one of those people. When Lucado speaks, people seem to sit up and listen, which may be why according to Lifeway research, one in six Americans have heard of Max Lucado and another one in seven have read a Max Lucado book.
Lucado has a way of verbalizing concepts with depth, meaning and simplicity.
Recently, Lucado found the need to revisit his Study Bible and book “Jesus, the God who knows my name.” When asked what he was thinking when he went back and revised these two projects, Lucado is clear that, although some things have changed since its last publication, his heart and focus are on Jesus, and that hasn’t changed.
“I thought I needed to revisit these two projects to offer fresh ideas to a weary culture.”
When asked why the culture was weary, Lucado points out that the stresses of life seem to have taken a toll on people and that they have lost hope.
“There is so much discontent right now in life,” Lucado stresses, eager for this hopelessness and discontent to lead people to revival. Lucado seems assured that spiritual revival is possible for our nation.
“Every Sunday at 5:00 pm, I meet with a group of people to pray for revival,” the author shared.
From talking with Lucado, it is clear he sees himself as someone who is not only a writer but also a…
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