Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Max Lucado (American Author, Minister)

Max Lucado (b.1955) is a bestselling American Christian author, pastor, and speaker known for blending storytelling with spiritual insights. His simple yet profound writing delivers messages of hope, grace, and faith, making him one of the most influential Christian authors of his generation.

Born in San Angelo, Texas, Lucado earned a degree in mass communication from Abilene Christian University and initially worked in publishing before transitioning to ministry.

As pastor at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, Lucado became known for his warm, accessible preaching and commitment to helping others grow spiritually. His ministry laid the foundation for his writing career, beginning with his first book, On the Anvil (1985.)

Lucado’s books have sold over 100 million copies worldwide. Notable works include Max on Life (2010,) a collection of responses to life’s big questions; You Are Special (1997,) a beloved children’s book; and When God Whispers Your Name (1994,) which explores God’s personal call and presence in everyday life.

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God grants us an uncommon life to the degree we surrender our common one.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Risk-taking

You change your life by changing your heart.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Change

Faithful servants have a way of knowing answered prayer when they see it, and a way of not giving up when they don’t.
—Max Lucado

At the beginning of every act of faith, there is often a seed of fear. For great acts of faith are seldom born out of calm calculation.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Faith

Go to the effort. Invest the time. Write the letter. Make the apology. Take the trip. Purchase the gift. Do it. The seized opportunity renders joy. The neglected brings regret.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Letters, Regret

Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Conflict, Peace, Attitude

There is a canyon of difference between doing your best to glorify God and doing whatever it takes to glorify yourself. The quest for excellence is a mark of maturity. The quest for power is childish.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Excellence

Were it not for the shepherds, there would have been no reception. And were it not for a group of stargazers, there would have been no gifts.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Christmas

You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass produced. You aren’t an assembly-line product. You were deliberately planned, specifically gifted, and lovingly positioned on the Earth by the Master Craftsman.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Earth, Master

A friend of Oliver Wendell Holmes asked him why he had take up the study of Greek at the age of ninety-four. Holmes replied, “Well, my good sir, it’s now or never.”
—Max Lucado
Topics: Aging

Changing directions in life is not tragic; losing passion in life is.
—Max Lucado

Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.
—Max Lucado
Topics: Faith

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