The Max Lucado Christmas Collection

We received an excellent book that is out of print. Fast service. Thank you.

I bought this book mainly for The Christmas Candle ( I had just seen the movie and wanted to read the story that inspired it), but I enjoyed all three tales. There are some odd formatting issues in the tale about Mary and Joseph. Some of the text is oversized. I'm not sure if that was done to add extra emphasis but I found it distracting. That quibble aside, all three stories are heartwarming and cover quite a range in time frames.

I would buy it again or give as a gift for Christmas.

Max Lucado is a versatile writer of both nonfiction and fiction titles. His excellent ability to vividly expound upon scripture and to tell a riveting story is marvelous. This Christmas collection contains three of his excellent fiction works. Each story is read by a very talented narrator. The best narrations are Tom Dooley's rendition of "Cosmic Christmas," and Greg Whalen's reading of "The Christmas Candle."1. "The Christmas Child": This poignant story tells of a young man whose marital problems prompt him to seek an escape. After receiving a mysterious postcard, he is drawn to a church building in Clearwater, Texas. An unusual Nativity Scene is the catalyst that launches the young man into an unforgettable journey of self-discovery. This is a beautiful tale of redemption told in a compelling manner. I cried as I lsitend; something I rarely ever do.2. "Cosmic Christmas": Was the birth of our Savior a quiet, picturesque scene with gentle animals and a serene mother and child: a "silent night"? Far from it! This suspense-laden, riveting account of Christ's birth, (told from Gabriel's perspective), will keep listener's spellbound. Gabriel is entrusted with delivering God's precious seed to a young virgin girl. However, Satan, the cunning and deveius enemy of God, will stop at nothing to destroy the Seed and the young girl that carries it.3. "The Christmas Candle": Set in the English village of Gladstone in 1864, this humorous yet poignant story tells of a mysterious angelic visitation that occurs every 25 years and the candles that are blessed by his touch. When an accident occurs on the night of the final angelic visit, the old couple who keep the candle shop must decide what to do. Whose life will be changed? The skeptical new minister? The farmer suffering from life-threatening headaches, or the candlemaker and his wife themselves?This collection is truly magnificent. Please give it a chance. God bless you all and Merry Christmas.

Three very different stories share a common aspect of being most delightful and Inspiring! Each story made me think of the real Christmas story afresh and with relevance for the true Light of God's lo e and grace has come to this darkened world to bless us!!

I enjoyed this book extremely I have read it over and over the first story is just absolutely amazing if you are a Christian and you believe in Jesus this is a book for you

As always Max Lucado has done a marvelous job painting a picture with words. All three stories ar magnificent and I found myself tearing up to the point of not being able to see the words.

Love this book, as I do all Max Lucas books, but the printer made an error. The pages 219-250 are repeated, but pages 251- 282 are missing.

I guess this could be useful when communicating with those without any Christian background. I intended to use one or other of the stories to enhance our Carol Service. I decided against because it's so theologically flawed (and I am a fan of Max Lucado) that I could not risk offending knowledgeable Christians. I don't object at all to taking the same license that Jesus did in using parables, to communicate difficult concepts, especially to the unchurched, but I think this goes too far. I am really sorry to be negative about a teacher that I much admire. You will have to judge for yourself whether or not you consider me to be too narrow minded.

excellent

As with all of the books that we have read from Max Lucado they do not disappoint. I recommend any of Max’s books.

Max Lucado has never disappointed me. These are thought provoking, memorable and meaningful stories. These are well worth the read.

Amazing stories, love the style of the book, a ribbon bookmark, etc. Perfect transaction