Review: For These Tough Times by Max Lucado
January 8th, 2009 | 
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“When all that is good falls apart, what can good people do?” (Ps. 11:3)
How many times have we heard that question especially now with the current crises happening in our nation? Full of Scripture and references to Bible characters, For These Tough Times by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson, 2006) explores possible answers, all based on the Bible.
Within the pages is a simple reminder of God’s love for His children and of His orchestration of our lives. The numerous biblical examples show the reader the power of prayer and the steps needed to overcome difficulties.
This little book (85 pages and easy to read in one sitting) hit home for me. The brief exploration of Job’s life was a great reminder of what my response should be to our current situation. I particularly enjoyed Chapter 7: In the Storm, We Pray. What an awesome statement – “Action in heaven begins when someone prays on earth.”
According to the Library of Congress information, this book is filed under consolation (death, grief, bereavement). Please don’t let that deter you from reading this gem. Even if you are on the mountaintop right now, and not in a valley of tribulation, you will benefit from the simplicity and reminders contained in its pages.
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