Max on Life

Today I finished another book for Booksneeze, Max on Life. Reading a book by Max Lucado is like an encouraging visit from a friend. I found this book particularly interesting and unique because it is not focused on one particular topic. It is set up in a much different format than any other books of his that I have read, a question and answer session. Of course there is a lot of encouragement, and would be an excellent book for a person with a lot of questions on living a Christian life. Some of my favorite "Max quotes:" on making important decisions: "Don't make a decision in a storm that you wouldn't make in calm weather." (page 187) on marriage: "But what attracts us when we are dating, attacks us when we are married." (page 139) and on raising children: "Oversights are misdemeanors. Rebellion is a felony." (page 154)

A few reservations I have about the book: First off all, I don't agree with Lucado on a few theological points. I figured I wouldn't, but this was made quite evident in reading this book. Secondly, some of this material isn't new. (One section in particular was obviously lifted from another of his books that I paused in reading to finish this in time for the review - "The Great House of God.") Not sure if this is a plus or minus, but he uses several different translations, sometimes as much as three or four in a single "answer." Reservations aside, it is an enjoyable read, and I think it would be very encouraging for someone searching for answers. Here is a sneak peek for you:

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