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Take Courage

Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion
By Max Lucado
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NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! Does a day without difficult news seem out of reach? Does this world seem topsy-turvy at best, toxic at worst? Max Lucado’s sound biblical insights and signature storytelling provide strength and encouragement amid the current chaos and exhaustion. In Take... Read More
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Take Courage: Standing Strong in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion Does a day without difficult news seem out of reach? Does this world seem topsy turvy at best, toxic at worst? Max Lucado’s signature storytelling and biblical insights provide strength and encouragement amid the current chaos.

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NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

Does a day without difficult news seem out of reach?

Does this world seem topsy-turvy at best, toxic at worst? Max Lucado’s sound biblical insights and signature storytelling provide strength and encouragement amid the current chaos and exhaustion.

In Take Courage, today's headlines and the truth of Scripture intersect in compelling fashion. Max offers a fresh look at the story of Elijah the prophet, whose unswerving belief fuelled his courage during uncertain times. You can stand strong day by day in the face of turbulent times, regardless of the challenging circumstances you may face.

Elijah’s story will help calm your fears and guide your steps. Faith in our unchanging God instils a capacity for living a renewed life of courage. With God’s help and following Elijah’s inspiring example, you will discover the strength to face the challenges of this life and the courage to make a difference.

Let Elijah’s story remind you to:

  • Wait for God in solitude and silence
  • Pray impossible prayers
  • Live with an expectation of divine disruption
  • Turn to God during emotional lows
  • Understand the spiritual battles we fight

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781400249701

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Country: United States

Imprint: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Edition: ITPE Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as senior minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.

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