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Thomas Nelson Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine

As believers in Christ, we claim to understand grace. From Sunday school to adulthood we've been taught that we're saved by grace. We know the Bible verses and the sinner's prayer, but have we really taken hold of it? Or rather, has it taken hold of us?

Grace isn't a nice idea. It's not a song lyric, or a warm, fuzzy feeling. It's the radical life of Christ lived in you. Grace gives you the freedom to love the unlovable, and forgive the unforgivable, because you know how much you're loved, and know how much you've been forgiven.

In Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine, Max Lucado calls readers back to consider the abundant richness of God's offer. It's an offer to live a changed life, a call to genuine transformation and the courage to see it through. Don't let grace pass you by. When you let it in, it will rock your world, and change your heart.
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Review 1 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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Date:April 19, 2013
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I bought this as a gift and heard great things from this person after reading this book. She said she laughed and she cried but was reminded to find her hope in Jesus. I would definitely recommend this book!
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Deep truths

Date:April 12, 2013
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We are using it in our Life Group and are in awe of how frequently a similar message is preached on Sunday. God is always faithful to confirm what He wants us to remember. Max Lucado writes the truth in ways we can test and be sure. The Scriptures in the back match up perfectly. Some of the challenge questions require getting deeper and really make us think!
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Review 3 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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This book was good but not one of Lucado's best. I was blessed by it but expected more
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Date:March 4, 2013
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Grace by Max Lucado is not written as a theology book. It is written as a book that should/could/would help a christian walk through their christian life. He strives to make the point of just how big God's grace really is and that grace can be unique to each individual believer because each of us is unique as is our walk with God.
The author uses a lot of story telling which I think makes his books so popular because people can relate. They can remember stories. I happen to like books like this where I can learn or re-learn things without the use of 2 dictionaries and a thesaurus.
Whether you have been walking with God for 9 minutes or 90 years, there is always something to learn about the Grace of God.
And as with all his other books, there is a built in study guide.
I would not hesitate to loan this book out to people.
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Review 5 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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on Max Lucado's Brand of Grace

Date:February 27, 2013
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This is the Patriarch of the Grace family. Subtitled "More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine," Lucado launches into his discussion of grace with both feet, using this book as the cornerstone for other endeavors. At almost 250 pages, the book defines terms and lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of the grace of God and how it impacts our lives. And, for the sake of applicability, there's a study guide and discussion questions built (or published) right in to the book.
Using touching illustrations that draw upon the heart strings like a good Hallmark movie based on a Chicken Soup for the Soul entry, Lucado describes God's grace to the reader as a limitless, boundless pursuer of the prodigals, a designation we all share. Grace meets us where we are, sees us for what we can be, washes us clean (even our stinky feet), inspires genuine transformation within us, and ultimately secures our place in Heaven (should we choose to accept it). Grace (the book) is everything you expect of a Max Lucado book and will surely please fans of his previous works.
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AWESOME BOOK

Date:February 23, 2013
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WOW......IT HAS BEEN SO LONG SINCE I POSTED....and/or read or reviewed anything. I am so sorry...there is so much going on in my life right but that is another post for a later time...and I will be sure to post so that I can update everyone on the new stuff going on. More than that, this post is to tell you about yet another absolutely awesome Max Lucado book. Max Lucado has quickly become one of my favorite authors (thanks to my spiritual parents for sharing with me) and he has done it yet again. He has taken a concept that is HIGHLY misunderstood, debated, and ESSENTIAL and found a new way to explain it.
I have to say that sometimes I drastically underestimate God’s grace. I tend to imagine it as this flowery, soft feeling… to be graceful, to show grace… but it is also so much more than that, it is dogged and abounding. When I think I’ve gone too far, messed up too much, or done the unforgiveable, I am reminded of how utterly relentless HIs grace is. God gives us the kind of grace we need when we need it and usually without us knowing we need it.
This book focuses on our understanding of God’s grace and its presence everywhere. As usual, Max has used plenty of stories and examples that offer hope and encouragement and uplift the reader. Some are achingly sad and others are joyous, but there’s grace in all of them. I am the type of person that needs to be able to get lost in what I'm reading and Lucado was able to use these stories to do just that. I was moved by many of them and it was easy to then see the grace that was shown. One thing that really hit home with me was on page 98 “’Take it away,’ you’ve pleaded…You’ve out prayed Paul…You’re about to hit the wall…what you hear is this: ‘My grace is sufficient for you.’” Sometimes it feels overwhelming. Sometimes you feel like just giving up. Max helps you understand that God’s grace is constant and it always meets us when/where we need it to. His grace gives us what we need to make it through the current trial and the next one. We also can never receive too much...Just don’t give up.
While the first half of the book is Max explaining, more importantly showing us where to find, Grace in the Bible; the latter half is more of a study guide to teach how to make grace a practical part of your life. “Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.” That’s not an easy concept to believe. Unfortunately our society focuses on what an individual can or cannot do. We focus more on the failings of people and do what we can to point out their screw-ups, rather than look for the triumphs. God does the exact opposite...God says let Me use your shortcomings for My glory. I have to say that I think everyone should read this book!!!! :)
(I received a free copy of this book through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed here are my own.)
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Review 7 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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It has to be one of Lucado's best.

Date:February 18, 2013
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Heart-touching treatise on a topic we all need more of.
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Review 8 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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Amazing book! Must read!

Date:February 5, 2013
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Grace
Grace, by Max Lucado. Grace isn't something that is easily grasped by believers. It's a concept that is hard to believe or accept! Why would God offer it to us so freely? Can we ever really comprehend it and what is expected of us in showing grace to others? Max takes us through the stories of Jesus and how showed grace to "sinners", such as the woman caught in adultery. As well as the scriptures to give us a full understanding of what it means and how much it cost!
Max Lucado tackles the subject of grace in this book and my goodness does he ever do an amazing job! I am not a cryer, but I spent the majority of time reading this book in tears! It is so wonderful! If you've ever wondered what God thinks of you, Max Lucado does an amazing job showing you! If I could afford to buy 100 copies of this book just to hand out I would! It is an amazing book that is necessary for all of us to discover! This belongs in the hands of every believer! What an amazingly talented man! God has given him the gift of being able to convey his truths with much impact! I really can't say enough about this book, it is a must have!
Received this book in exchange for an honest review from book sneeze.
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Review 9 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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Graced by grace

Date:January 22, 2013
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This is a book for anyone who desires to not only know, but practice grace. Max wonderfully explains and illustrates, through word pictures, how the Bible explains grace. The book helps one understand and practice grace. The latter half of the book is a study guide to help one make grace real from the reader to others. It is appropriate for adults who desire not only to know more about Jesus, but also to follow Him .
I enjoyed this book. The chapters were rooted in Scripture and helpful in understanding and engaging in grace. Max clearly loves Jesus and begins to plumb the depth of Jesus’ grace to us. Like other of Max’s books, this one certainly is understandable and practical. I recommend this book!
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Review 10 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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Read it slowly, then remember it always.

Date:January 16, 2013
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Sometimes I drastically underestimate God’s grace. I imagine it as this flowery, soft feeling… to be graceful, to show grace… but it is also dogged and abounding. When I think I’ve gone too far, messed up too much, or done the unforgiveable, I am reminded of how utterly relentless grace is. God gives us the kind of grace we need when we need it.
I’ve read my share of Lucado’s books throughout the years and this is a nice addition to them. This book focuses on our understanding God’s grace and its presence everywhere. As usual with the author’s books, there are plenty of stories and examples that offer hope to encourage and uplift the reader. Some are achingly sad and others are joyous, but there’s grace in all of them. I am not, in general, a crier but I read this around Christmas time and so many of the stories just got to me.
One of my favorite quotes used in the book sums up my experience with God’s grace: Lord, I crawled across the barrenness to you with my empty cup… if only I had known you better, I’d have come running with a bucket. –Nancy Spiegelberg
I’ll be passing this book on to my friends. It was a grace to read it and it’ll be a grace to pass it on.
(I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.)
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Review 11 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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The best book I have read in a long time.

Date:February 27, 2013
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I enjoyed the book so much that I ordered the small group bible study that builds on the content of this book.
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worth receving Grace!!!!

Date:January 11, 2013
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By reading this book, I realized how much grace has been poured upon me . Grace that is willing to wash my feet,that touched my soul and declared I am set free from the eternal damnation!!!!!
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Be a grandma who is turned upside-down by Grace!

Date:January 7, 2013
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Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine - By: Max Lucado
Max Lucado is a husband, father, pastor and he is a story teller. All of these things are very clear when you read any of his books and the combination of these four things, in my opinion, is why his books are definite "must reads" whether you are talking bout a book he wrote on the Bible of one of his many wonderful books for children. He knows how to write words in a way which captures our attention and in a way which helps us understand Who God is and the truth of how much He loves us!
Max's newest book is called Grace - a word which on it's own causes our hearts to have hope! Grace is something we all need and thankfully is something God so richly lavishes on us! As Max says in this book, Grace is, "~ More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine ~" Just reading this was enough to make me want to read the book!
As I read Grace, the following things really stood out for me . . .
•"Grace is God's best idea!" - of all the possible responses to the disobedience - the sin of people - God chose to give us grace! How amazing is that?!!! Grace is real love in action.
•"God's Grace has a drenching about it. A wildness about it. A white-water, riptide, turn-you-upside-downess about it. Grace comes after you." - I had never thought about grace like this before. I grew up with songs like, Amazing Grace, which while it is a wonderful, amazing song, it leaves me with the feeling of "tameness" and "quietness". But, God's grace is wild and full of life! It does turn us upside-down and it does completely change our lives!
•"When God hears your heart He hears the still-beating heart of His Son!" - Jesus is the ultimate organ donator - He gave His heart; His life so we can live!
•"Do we clean up so God can accept us? no, He accepts us and begins cleaning us up! Grace lives because Jesus does, works because He works and matters because He matters!" - I'm so glad I can know, "Grace lives because Jesus does"! I'm so thankful I do not have to "clean up" before God can accept me because I can never make myself clean enough for God to accept me.
•"Jesus stooped. Low enough to sleep in a manger, work in a carpentry shop, sleep in a fishing boat. Low enough to rub shoulders with crooks and lepers. Low enough to be spat upon, slapped, nailed and speared. Low. Low enough to be buried. And then He stood. Up from the slab of death. Tall. High. He stood up for the woman and silenced her accusers and He does the same for you." - yes, Jesus stooped low. But then He stood up! He rose from the dead and He stands up for me as He silences Satan and declares me forgiven; the recipient of God's Grace!
Grace is a must-read book! It will give you a new view of grace and a new view of God! One of the most important, most powerful things we can do as grandmas for our grandchildren is to help them understand the gift of Grace God has for them. Read this book and share what you learn with your grandchildren by accepting this grace from God and then living a life which is not only touched by grace, but is completely turned upside-down by it! Be a grandma who not only has received grace, but who freely gives it to those around you!
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Review 14 for Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine
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Date:January 3, 2013
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Perfect message for non-believers to know God's mercy, grace, and love for us.
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Enchanting, down to earth, and truthful

Date:January 2, 2013
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I decided to read Grace the book by Max Lucado because it was all over Twitter and the quotes being posted were outstanding. I have never read a lot of Lucado's work - but I think he has gained another follower and fan of his writing. This book seems to answer a lot of questions unbelievers and Christians would ask about Grace. Lucado breaks down this intangible action of love called grace in terms that make sense and are applicable to our lives, moments of success, and moments of weakness. Lucado's simple matter-of-fact writing brings you face to face with plain people of the Bible and of today's world and allows us to experience their moments of grace with them.
I would highly recommend this book to others - people who are fresh in their relationship with Jesus, those that have been Christians for years, and those who are just curious! I found this book to be down to earth, easy to read, and enchanting all at the same time. It has revealed somethings to me and reminded me of many more. I feel challenged daily to accept that I am accepted and chosen. I never wanted to put this book down and when I did put it down the words and ideas o the book resonated with me. I think Max Lucado did an excellent job spreading the truth about the grace that our heavenly Father gives us. If you are searching for a book to read, this one could be it!
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Always needing this reminder.

Date:December 24, 2012
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Max Lucado is a very well known author, but one whose books I haven't really read. As I was driving one day I heard an interview with him on Family Life Today and was intrigued to read his latest book, Grace; More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine.
Grace is one of those words that we never get to the bottom of and yet, can be thrown around in our communication and life as "cheap". As we contemplate the birth of Christ today and tomorrow, I am astounded at this grace that Christ has offered. Mr. Lucado does a great job of reminding us why we need this grace. For if we do not know the depths of our state of affairs, we will NEVER see the reason for embracing this grace. And this grace is offered in great abundance. For we need much of it. Daily.
Too often we think so highly of ourselves, more highly than we ought. Max Lucado reminds us that this free gift is part of the cure for our sin and selfishness. He is a magnificent story teller who shares his thoughts in a way that pierces your thoughts and really helps you to see the depth of his reason for writing this book. Wherever you find yourself in life, you always need grace. And this grace did not come from a cheap investment. This grace came from a sacrificial redemption plan. The plan that my Savior opened his arms to. The plan that He chose to give His life in obedience to His Father.
I am so thankful for this grace. This grace that is anything, but cheap. This grace that opens my eyes up to how much I have been given and how much I need to extend to others.
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Grace

Date:December 15, 2012
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Grace by Max Lucado is his latest book and it is another winner. There are many books on this subject, but Max makes this topic so much more understandable with his unique writing style. I am a huge Max fan and this book was "over the top" good.
He has enough grace to pardon every sin, solve every dilemma, wipe every tear, and answer every question. It's more than we deserve and greater than we imagine. If those sentences don't make you interested in reading this book, something is wrong.
I have highlighted most of this book since there are so many nuggets in these pages:
The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life with one word: grace.
Grace comes after you. It rewires you. From insecure to God secure. From regret-riddled to better-because-of-it. From afraid-to-die to ready-to-fly. Grace is the voice that calls us to change and then gives us the power to pull it off.
To accept grace is to accept the vow to give it.
These are just a few of my favorite lines in this book, many, many more great stories also.
There is a great readers guide in the back of the book that I really enjoyed also.
So, get your highlighter out, a hot drink and be prepared to see grace in a new and wonderful light as your read this book
Thanks to Thomas Nelson for this free book just for my honest opinion.
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Grace - What we all need

Date:December 12, 2012
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Max Lucado does an excellent job explaining Grace. It's something we ourselves need but more importantly we need to give it to others.
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Another excellent book by Max Lucado

Date:November 26, 2012
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Once again Max Lucado has written an excellent book. I marvel at God's grace and this book introduced new thoughts and new appreciation for the grace afforded us as Christians. I would highly recommend this book along with other books that Max Lucado has authored.
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Date:November 23, 2012
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Max is one of my fav. authors. I love his perspective and insights. This book is good, and has some great, inspired, thought-provoking points. It would be on my list of his top 5, but it would probably be #5. He has some other work I'd put ahead of this one.
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