Unbreakable Courage
Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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- $14.99
Publisher Description
NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Does a day without difficult news seem out of reach?
Does this world seem topsy-turvy at best, toxic at worst? Max Lucado’s sound biblical insights and signature storytelling provide strength and encouragement amid the current chaos and exhaustion.
In Unbreakable Courage, today's headlines and the truth of Scripture intersect in compelling fashion. Max offers a fresh look at the story of Elijah the prophet, whose unswerving belief fueled his courage during uncertain times. You can stand strong day by day in the face of turbulent times, regardless of the challenging circumstances you may face.
Elijah’s story will help calm your fears and guide your steps. Faith in our unchanging God instills a capacity for living a renewed life of courage. With God’s help and following Elijah’s inspiring example, you will discover the strength to face the challenges of this life and the courage to make a difference.
Let Elijah’s story remind you to:
Wait for God in solitude and silencePray impossible prayersLive with an expectation of divine disruptionTurn to God during emotional lowsUnderstand the spiritual battles we fight
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bestseller Lucado (Tame Your Thoughts) issues a vociferous call for Christians to hold onto core faith principles. He notes that the U.S. suicide rate is the highest it's been since WWII, and that religious adherence is fading in favor of an obsession with worldly culture and digital distractions. But past believers have endured similarly difficult times, he reminds readers, citing how the prophet Elijah served the northern kingdom of Israel during a period of profound state hostility and repression. Narrating how Elijah fought to prevent King Ahab and Jezebel from forcing Israel to worship pagan gods, Lucado extracts lessons on how readers can surmount challenges of their own by using periods of loneliness as opportunities to connect with God; leaning on prayer and scripture to "weather seasons of discouragement"; and being wary of earthly temptations. Some readers will be put off by the author's fearmongering about what he considers the ills of society, including divorce, homosexuality, sex outside of marriage, and digital culture, but devoted fans will appreciate his strident, energetic tone. It's an impassioned but often myopic guide to a changing world.
