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.

So let me just stay up front. I like cowboys.

I really do.

I was raised in cowboy country.

Some of my best friends were very successful in rodeos. I've been to more than my share of rodeos myself. I've got more than one pair of cowboy boots. I've got several hats. I like cowboys. I really do. I don't want to make any

cowboy mad. I've learned you don't make a cowboy mad, but I gotta tell you, I gotta tell you you Christ is not a cowboy and I want to tell you why I want to tell you why

Why it's better to have a good shepherd than a good cowboy watching over your soul.

Now, just imagine with me for just a few moments.

What if Jesus wasn't a shepherd?

But instead he was a cowboy.

He rears his horse to a stop on the rim of the canyon.

He's just his weight in his saddle weary from the long cattle drive on the cattle trail and one finger pushes up his hat on his head and one jerk of the kerchief reveals this sun-leathered face. There's a cowboy for you.

A thousand head of cattle passed behind him. A thousand miles of trail lie before him. A thousand

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