Join me, Max Locato, for Max Locato's because of Bethlehem, in theaters nationwide, December 5th, 6th, and 7th.

Together we will remember that the Christmas season is more than a pretty tree with presents

piled underneath. It's a time to reflect on the true gift of the season.

Join me along with special guests, Matthew West, Ann Wilson, C. C. C. Wienens and more.

Tickets are on sale now for this special in theaters only event.

Hey everybody, Erica here with Team Lucado.

Wanted to share some exciting news with you all, Max's brand new book you were made for this moment,

inspired by the timeless and timely story of Esther is available

now wherever books are sold. Hi everybody Max Locato here from my home to yours. Thanks so much for joining me

for today's encouraging word.

It seems right, and I think it is right that we turn to God's word to scripture. And we ask God to talk to us about this promise that he will stay with us.

These are tough days.

Every statistic is reminding us of the challenge that we face in our culture.

And the statistics I'm about to share with you are all pre-COVID.

Here's one.

30% of millennials say they feel lonely.

That's the highest percentage of all the generations surveyed.

Furthermore, 22% of millennials say that they have no friends, zero, no friends. The chapter of life that should be marked

by the fun and fellowship and camaraderie and optimism is instead characterized by isolation.

Major depression is on the rise and the increase is felt by all age group but rising fastest, fastest among teens and young adults.

Of all the statistics, the most troubling is the one that has to do a suicide.

According to the federal data, the United States suicide rate

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