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He Still Moves Stones
It's what happens when obstacles prevent you from seeing what God has done for you ...
He still moves stones.
People with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A five-time divorcee. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at the end of his rope.
Why are these portraits in the Bible? So we can look back in amazement at what Jesus did? No ... these aren't just Sunday school stories. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer the question. "Does God care when I hurt?"
On every page of this powerfully moving book, Max Lucado reminds us, the God who spoke to Moses at the burning bush still speaks loudly to you today. The God who forgave King David still offers you forgiveness. The God who helped men and women in ages past still comes into your world, and he comes to do what you can't, to move the stone away so you can see his answer.
He still moves stones.
People with questions. The Bible is absolutely full of them. A crook on a cross. A wild man in a cemetery. A five-time divorcee. A despondent cripple. A grieving sister. A father at the end of his rope.
Why are these portraits in the Bible? So we can look back in amazement at what Jesus did? No ... these aren't just Sunday school stories. They are historic moments in which a real God met real pain so we could answer the question. "Does God care when I hurt?"
On every page of this powerfully moving book, Max Lucado reminds us, the God who spoke to Moses at the burning bush still speaks loudly to you today. The God who forgave King David still offers you forgiveness. The God who helped men and women in ages past still comes into your world, and he comes to do what you can't, to move the stone away so you can see his answer.
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First published January 1, 1992
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Max Lucado
1,200 books5,416 followersWith more than 150 million products in print and several NYT bestsellers, Max Lucado is America's bestselling inspirational author. He serves the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and their mischievous mutt, Andy. His most recent book published in August 2024 and is titled What Happens Next.
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September 12, 2023
Another fantastic read by Max Lucado! The author opens and closes this book with the declaration that we all have "before and after" personal stories that showcase Christ's Love, displayed in Heaven's gallery. Lucado opens each chapter with Scripture to discuss a character or a scenario from the Bible. Chapter Four was all about dealing with difficult relatives and how Jesus related to his own family members didn't share in his convictions. Lucado tells the reader that... it's all right to dream again, to love growing old, that prayers matter, that God still sends angels, and that God still moves stones. He reminds us to not have a sour attitude like Martha, to not be legalistic like the Pharisees, to reach out to Christ like the thief on the cross, and to believe like Joseph even while the Holy Messiah was being born in a stable. I like the fictitious illustration in Chapter 15 about angels meeting in a conference room in Heaven deciding on Jesus' first miracle on earth... and how important water turning into wine was at the wedding. I love reading Lucado's personal perspectives of the Bible stories. My book has a Study Guide at the end. I highly recommend this book!
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March 19, 2013
Life according to Max Lucado can be made so much better by allowing Jesus to meet your needs. He documents problems which others have conquered while leaning on the Lord. Max's writing is concise, well-stated and documented if you are a believer.
If you aren't, he promises to show you a better way to tangle with the weird ways the world challenges us and drives people to despair. He does what he says. The book reads like a conversation with a true friend. Max has answers to questions you didn't know you had till you read this book.
Give Max the chance to challenge you to move Onward in a better way and he'll come through for you. This is an early risers best book, because to meet him in the morning before you start your day preps you for what you may encounter.
One of my all time favorites now.
If you aren't, he promises to show you a better way to tangle with the weird ways the world challenges us and drives people to despair. He does what he says. The book reads like a conversation with a true friend. Max has answers to questions you didn't know you had till you read this book.
Give Max the chance to challenge you to move Onward in a better way and he'll come through for you. This is an early risers best book, because to meet him in the morning before you start your day preps you for what you may encounter.
One of my all time favorites now.
March 12, 2017
Lucado takes stories we think we know from Scripture and draws us deeper in, showing us the broken, weary people Jesus works through are just like me and you. Highly recommended for anyone going through a tough time in their life.
Favorite quotes: "We have to move beyond the naive expectation that if we do good, people will treat us right. The fact is they may and they may not - we cannot control how people respond to us."
"[Satan] didn't take Martha out of the kitchen; he took away her purpose in the kitchen. The adversary won't turn you against the church; he will turn you toward yourself in the church. He won't take you away from your ministry; he'll disillusion you in your ministry."
"The most difficult journey is back to the place where you failed."
Favorite quotes: "We have to move beyond the naive expectation that if we do good, people will treat us right. The fact is they may and they may not - we cannot control how people respond to us."
"[Satan] didn't take Martha out of the kitchen; he took away her purpose in the kitchen. The adversary won't turn you against the church; he will turn you toward yourself in the church. He won't take you away from your ministry; he'll disillusion you in your ministry."
"The most difficult journey is back to the place where you failed."
March 7, 2022
Max Lucado is a very popular writer who I'm sure has greatly affected many readers. But while he is orthodox, creative, even poetic, and someone I would recommend to others, for me personally, I find him tiring. He is so dramatic (kind of the opposite of a close-to-vest writer like Jerry Bridges). Sometimes I feel that he just might be pushing things a bit to achieve a more dramatic feel. He's kind of all over the map, from contemporary references to historical ones (and contemporary references in historical ones!). He has never met a metaphor he didn't like and hyperbole is his middle name, which is fine (even welcome), in small doses. I sometimes feel like I'm reading the New Testament through Jim Murry's sports column. It's like eating a bowl of spice. Now, I've read passages of his books in other books, and placed in more solid soil, they work well, they add drama. In fact, I sense that Lucado's style has worked better in that past, when he really had something (like Good Friday) to hold a book together, something which was so dramatic that it could withstand endless hyperbole without feeling forced. But one senses that with his many, quick succession of books that he is simply MaxLucadoizing material now and that he could do this until the cows come home. There are times in this book which seemed like a Max Lucado parody. After a hundred pages, I wanted something solid and real, the kind of line that cuts through everything and hits home, a line that A. W. Tozer or Elisabeth Elliot are so capable of writing.
June 29, 2015
This is the type of book that one needs to keep and reread from time to time. It seems we get so wrapped up in our day to day lives that we forget the source of our good fortune and reason that we are blessed. We forget that simply because we do not have what social media says we should have, nevertheless, we have more that we need if we seek to listen for God's words and to remember what He sent Jesus to do to remind us that through God anything is possible and that sometimes he puts up road blocks to remind us that we still need the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. However, he will never keep those road blocks in our way. God will move stones and make sure that we are on the path of righteousness.
February 27, 2015
~ ”Christ still sends message to the unworthy. And He still uses the unworthy as messengers.
After all, look who‘s reading this book. And look who wrote it.” (Lucado is AMAZING!!!)
~ ”Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. Faith is the belief that God will do what is right.”
~ ”The God who spoke still speaks. The God who forgave still forgives. The God who came still comes. He comes into our world. He comes into your world. He comes into your world. He comes to do what you can’t. He comes to move the stones you can’t budge. Stones are not match for God. Not then and not now. He still moves stones.”
After all, look who‘s reading this book. And look who wrote it.” (Lucado is AMAZING!!!)
~ ”Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. Faith is the belief that God will do what is right.”
~ ”The God who spoke still speaks. The God who forgave still forgives. The God who came still comes. He comes into our world. He comes into your world. He comes into your world. He comes to do what you can’t. He comes to move the stones you can’t budge. Stones are not match for God. Not then and not now. He still moves stones.”
April 22, 2022
No sabría bien como describir este libro.
Se muestra a Jesus de una forma tan real! Me encanta como escribe Lucado, porque parece que estas viendo una película.
Vemos a un Jesús que se acerca a quienes sufren, se sienten fracasados, con culpa, amargura, desánimo y con mucho legalismo.
Capítulos que te llevan a reflexionar, porque es Dios acercandose a nosotros, sin importar lo que hayamos hecho, sin importar nuestro pasado, es Jesus dándonos gracia.
Que hermoso libro❣
Se muestra a Jesus de una forma tan real! Me encanta como escribe Lucado, porque parece que estas viendo una película.
Vemos a un Jesús que se acerca a quienes sufren, se sienten fracasados, con culpa, amargura, desánimo y con mucho legalismo.
Capítulos que te llevan a reflexionar, porque es Dios acercandose a nosotros, sin importar lo que hayamos hecho, sin importar nuestro pasado, es Jesus dándonos gracia.
Que hermoso libro❣
February 9, 2020
Just want to sing songs of praises to God after reading this book.
My first time reading Max Lucado and I really enjoyed this book. We all need encouragement and uplifting and sometimes just just to be reminded that God is sovereign.
My first time reading Max Lucado and I really enjoyed this book. We all need encouragement and uplifting and sometimes just just to be reminded that God is sovereign.
June 20, 2024
This was a very encouraging look at how Jesus made a difference in many situations that seemed impossible and how that can enable you to look at situations in your own life from a different perspective.
September 12, 2018
Sometimes you just need a reminder that God still cares and still makes a difference...
April 2, 2022
Max Lucado is a wonderful writer making books like this very easy to read. I enjoyed his insights and found some of the chapters particularly thought provoking. It’s nice to be reminded of just how much God loves us.
October 29, 2010
Max Lucado is inspiring and inventive in his efforts to renew the faith of his readers. This book offers the stories of the ultimately downtrodden and seemingly unforgivable. It is this exact collection of stories which offers the unpredictable outcome of forgiveness and mercy, not only from God, but among family and community as well. These are stories which couldn’t possibly offer potential or healing, and yet each of these current testimonials, coupled with related Scripture, do just that.
I believe in the possibility of seeing new perspectives in any given situation, which is especially helpful in times of heartbreak or anguish. I could use this new talent and employ it in my writing, maybe taking the same one plotline and examining it from a couple of different character’s perspectives, and then maybe have them all meet in the end
I believe in the possibility of seeing new perspectives in any given situation, which is especially helpful in times of heartbreak or anguish. I could use this new talent and employ it in my writing, maybe taking the same one plotline and examining it from a couple of different character’s perspectives, and then maybe have them all meet in the end
January 18, 2021
As with all of Lucado's books, he knows how to reach into the reality of a relationship with Jesus. While all the book was moving, two chapters especially hit a chord with me. One on getting old and the other on dealing with difficult relatives both affirmed my convictions and encouraged me to keep pressing on into my maturity for as long as I am able to breathe. Thank You, Max.
May 18, 2013
What a great book. This book really hits home with issues that each of us face throughout our life. It explains how to overcome those issues and best cope with life. I always enjoy reading Max Lucado and gain such vast knowledge from his writing. He is a truly inspired writer.
January 24, 2010
I read this book while recovering from a miscarriage. Max Lucado makes the Gospel so easy to understand and powerful. Everyone should read at least one of his books. They are easy to read.
April 22, 2010
Max once again is masterful at painting such great illustrations with his writing. He is so gifted in that area.
April 26, 2016
A very inspiring and thought provoking book. Max is a great author. His books read as if he is sitting around a campfire telling a story.
May 28, 2021
Este libro tiene un par de buena enseñanzas, usa ejemplos de situaciones que en realidad ocurrieron o relatos de terceros que se pueden comprobar en línea, hay buenas reflexiones bíblicas bien explicadas.
La razón por la cual le doy dos estrellas es porque me parece que este libro contribuye al movimiento de "teología motivacional", en muchas partes el autor buscar rellenar los <> en los relatos bíblicos y me parece que eso no contribuye mucho a la comprensión de la lectura y también causa que muchas personas confundan la mentalidad positiva con tener fe; no dudo que el autor lo haga con una buena intención, pero me parece innecesario "rellenar" esos espacios o dar ejemplos que no tienen sentido con el relato bíblico.
Creo que un libro de Teología no debería de tomarse tantas libertades al momento de dar lecciones a través de historias bíblicas.
La razón por la cual le doy dos estrellas es porque me parece que este libro contribuye al movimiento de "teología motivacional", en muchas partes el autor buscar rellenar los <> en los relatos bíblicos y me parece que eso no contribuye mucho a la comprensión de la lectura y también causa que muchas personas confundan la mentalidad positiva con tener fe; no dudo que el autor lo haga con una buena intención, pero me parece innecesario "rellenar" esos espacios o dar ejemplos que no tienen sentido con el relato bíblico.
Creo que un libro de Teología no debería de tomarse tantas libertades al momento de dar lecciones a través de historias bíblicas.
April 13, 2020
Short chapters on the theme of 'bruised reeds and smouldering wicks'. The author takes Biblical characters or situations, and puts a slightly different perspective on them. Poetic license undoubtedly, but he's a good writer and it makes interesting reading.
Relevant anecdotes from more recent years are included in some places, and the author gently makes the point - many times - that God is with us, and loves us, and wants to heal us inwardly. Shame, guilt and other inner burdens can harm us more than more obvious disabilities.
Intended for Christians, and recommended to anyone, particularly if struggling to hear God's voice in difficult situations.
Full review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...
Relevant anecdotes from more recent years are included in some places, and the author gently makes the point - many times - that God is with us, and loves us, and wants to heal us inwardly. Shame, guilt and other inner burdens can harm us more than more obvious disabilities.
Intended for Christians, and recommended to anyone, particularly if struggling to hear God's voice in difficult situations.
Full review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/...
March 27, 2021
Al fin lo terminé, lo dejaba, lo retoma, lo dejaba, lo retomaba no porque no me estaba gustando, sino porque me estaba enseñando mucho que no me había dado cuenta antes, al momento de leer la biblia; y porque también cada capítulo merece pausa: leer, meditar, reflexionar y aplicar.
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Así que el propósito de las historias de este libro no es relatarnos lo que Jesús HIZO. Su propósito es el de hacernos saber lo que Jesús HACE . Son momentos históricos en los cuales un Dios real se encontró con verdadero dolor para que pudiésemos responder a la pregunta: ¿Dónde está Dios cuando sufro?
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Este libro te llevará a otro nivel de entendimiento y conocimiento del Dios verdadero, que obra en la vida de cada ser humano de una manera distinta y única.
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Así que el propósito de las historias de este libro no es relatarnos lo que Jesús HIZO. Su propósito es el de hacernos saber lo que Jesús HACE . Son momentos históricos en los cuales un Dios real se encontró con verdadero dolor para que pudiésemos responder a la pregunta: ¿Dónde está Dios cuando sufro?
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Este libro te llevará a otro nivel de entendimiento y conocimiento del Dios verdadero, que obra en la vida de cada ser humano de una manera distinta y única.
September 4, 2021
I originally bought this book in 1993. Were going on vacation and staying in a cabin at a state park. I remember hearing people talk about Max Lucado so I thought I'd buy his new book. This book, as I read it, touched me in so many ways that I thought that it was was written with me in mind. Are you going through a dry spell spiritually? There is an awful lot going on in the world and the United States right now that is very dark and can possibly cause you to start doubting your faith and what you have believed. That is why I decided to re-read, "He Still Moves Stones". It sometimes helps to hear the Gospel told in a different way to fan those embers in our hearts and Max Lucado has a great gift of giving his readers a new perspective!
November 5, 2019
There are a lots of beautiful gems in this book. Gems that are overlooked when the stories in this book is read from the Bible. Admittedly, there are many instances where I don't agree with the author or the analysis seems like a stretch. But these should not take away the precious lessons expounded in the book.
At the beginning, one would not think that, "This book might not be for me. I'm not really hurting." But as the book claims, "Everyone needs a miracle." And praise God, He is still moves stones. 4/5
At the beginning, one would not think that, "This book might not be for me. I'm not really hurting." But as the book claims, "Everyone needs a miracle." And praise God, He is still moves stones. 4/5
June 2, 2020
This is a book regarding the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ which I was reading for Easter this year.
Max Lucado has an excellent way of writing which compares things that happened in Jesus' time to the present day world and the problems and happinesses we can find in those comparisons. He does this even while telling the factual story of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion.
I find all of his books captivating and truly inspirational and have learned greatly by reading them.
Max Lucado has an excellent way of writing which compares things that happened in Jesus' time to the present day world and the problems and happinesses we can find in those comparisons. He does this even while telling the factual story of Jesus' life leading up to his crucifixion.
I find all of his books captivating and truly inspirational and have learned greatly by reading them.
April 14, 2022
I remember back in the day, loving Max Lucado's books. I was in college. His books were new. When I read them now I get nothing (or at least very little). There is nothing wrong with the books, I just think I have out grown them.
He Still Moves Stones is an OK book, nothing special. Each chapter tells a different story, all are supposed to be about God meeting the need of a miracle, but not all come across as that. What I did like was that at the end of the book were some study questions. Could easily be used as a devotional or personal study guide, probably even as a small group study.
He Still Moves Stones is an OK book, nothing special. Each chapter tells a different story, all are supposed to be about God meeting the need of a miracle, but not all come across as that. What I did like was that at the end of the book were some study questions. Could easily be used as a devotional or personal study guide, probably even as a small group study.
August 9, 2023
Max Lucado’s writing is a first point person which makes the reading easy and relatable. His writing sounds more like a an introvert friend with light touch that includes his unique sense of humor.
Captured quote: “Just when the womb gets too old for babies, Sarai gets pregnant. Just when the failure is too great for grace, David is pardoned. And just when the road is too dark for Mary and Mary, the angel glows and the Savior shows and the two women will never be the same. The lesson? Three words. Don’t give up.”
Captured quote: “Just when the womb gets too old for babies, Sarai gets pregnant. Just when the failure is too great for grace, David is pardoned. And just when the road is too dark for Mary and Mary, the angel glows and the Savior shows and the two women will never be the same. The lesson? Three words. Don’t give up.”
April 13, 2024
What a beautiful song this book is of hope for each, varied, one of us. Max shares just a few vignettes from Jesus' time among us. Each is its own stanza/verse where Jesus is the chorus. Finally, reminding us of the biggest hope within all our hopes... Just as a song has a 'tonic'; a "coming home" to wrap it up. - God is writing a grand story and we each are another character in it.
I am thankful for the way that this book equips me to go share this hope that I have.
I am thankful for the way that this book equips me to go share this hope that I have.
May 10, 2024
He Still Moves Stones
Jesus meets hopeless people and their lives are changed forever. This book is a collection of such stories from the Bible and modern examples as well. Jesus healed these broken people back then and He still does today.
These are amazing examples! They reach out to us hurt and broken people. These are memories of who we were and who we can be. This was a very meaningful book!
Content Warning: none
Jesus meets hopeless people and their lives are changed forever. This book is a collection of such stories from the Bible and modern examples as well. Jesus healed these broken people back then and He still does today.
These are amazing examples! They reach out to us hurt and broken people. These are memories of who we were and who we can be. This was a very meaningful book!
Content Warning: none
January 18, 2025
The goal of these stories in this book is not to help us look back with amazement, but forward with faith.
✅️The God who spoke still speaks.
✅️The God who forgave still forgives.
✅️The God who came still comes. He comes into our world. He comes into your world. He comes to do what you can’t. He comes to move the stones you can’t budge.
Stones are no match for God. Not then and not now.
He still moves stones.
What happened then happens today. ❤️
✅️The God who spoke still speaks.
✅️The God who forgave still forgives.
✅️The God who came still comes. He comes into our world. He comes into your world. He comes to do what you can’t. He comes to move the stones you can’t budge.
Stones are no match for God. Not then and not now.
He still moves stones.
What happened then happens today. ❤️
March 14, 2018
The story of the ultimate Stone Mover.
I used the book as a daily devotional. Max Lucado has a God given talent to open the scriptures in new and amazing ways that lets the reader see Christ in ways they never thought of before. An inspiring time spent with our Lord and Savior. A great way to start ones day. Thank you, Max.
I used the book as a daily devotional. Max Lucado has a God given talent to open the scriptures in new and amazing ways that lets the reader see Christ in ways they never thought of before. An inspiring time spent with our Lord and Savior. A great way to start ones day. Thank you, Max.
April 19, 2018
A Great Book Full of Miracles
Max Lucado is my favorite Christian contemporary author and it's no wonder. He really knows how to engage the reader. His writing is never dry or without spark. That can be said for this book and his other books as well. What makes this book unique is that it is about miracles, and he teaches us in his writing that they can still happen today.
Max Lucado is my favorite Christian contemporary author and it's no wonder. He really knows how to engage the reader. His writing is never dry or without spark. That can be said for this book and his other books as well. What makes this book unique is that it is about miracles, and he teaches us in his writing that they can still happen today.
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