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. All the best to you, my friends, on this fine, fine day wherever you are.

May you be filled with hope. May you be filled with hope, may you be filled with life-giving faith today.

That's what John said.

The goal of his gospel was when he recorded the signs in his gospel. He said that we might believe, that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God, and by believing we would have life in his name.

Boy, we could use some life today.

Though your dreams may look dashed,

though you're drenched in disappointment,

or whipsawed by this crazy year,

may be drowning in doubt.

I want to encourage you that you're never alone, never alone.

I think you'll relate to Thomas. He sure had his doubts.

It didn't matter to him that ten sets of ice had seen the resurrected Jesus.

It didn't matter to him that the women who had watched him being placed in the tomb,

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