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. A peripity is a literary device that describes a plot twist.

An unexpected turn of events.

A peripity is what causes you to stay up late at night

reading the book way past your bedtime

because you can't believe what you just read. In the case of Esther, there is a

perempity parade. Mordecai all of a sudden found a spine and refused to bow.

Esther's three-day fast resulted in a lifetime moment of courage.

Esther told the king what Haman intended to do.

Haman went from second and command to shish kebab on a steak.

Mordecai went from sackcloth to the king's robes.

And God's people went from Esther 4.3 to Esther 8.15.

Here's 4.3.

There was great morning among the Jews

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