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. If you can stay around I'd like to tell you a story.

The story began some years ago with a large box that sat unexplained in the corner of our living room.

Set there for weeks.

It appeared soon after Thanksgiving. It sat there untouched throughout

all of the holidays, most of December. Big bucks, tall as I was, which isn't saying much, I was only four years old.

Unlike the other boxes near the Christmas tree, this one bore no glistening wrapping no shiny ribbons.

It displayed no name, neither of giver nor receiver.

It was taped shut, tightly, tightly shut, or my brother and I for sure would have found some way to pry it open.

All we could do was ask about it.

Mom had no explanation.

She seemed unimpressed.

Just something that your dad bought for Christmas.

If anything, she assumed dad had used Christmas as an excuse to buy himself something.

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