Max Lucado Books In Order
Book links take you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn money from qualifying purchases.Publication Order of Max Lucado's Wemmicks Books
You Are Special | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
You Are Mine | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If Only I Had a Green Nose | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Best of All | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Punchinello and the Most Marvelous Gift | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Your Special Gift | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Buginnings Books
Colors | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Numbers | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shapes | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
ABCs | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
Just in Case You Ever Wonder | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crippled Lamb | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Because I Love You | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Oak Inside the Acorn | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Miracle at the Higher Grounds Cafe | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Picture Books
Publication Order of Life Lessons Books
Life Lessons from Romans | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Book Of 1 Corinthians | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Books of Ezra & Nehemiah | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Thirst For God | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Glimpse Of Glory | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Waiting For Christ's Return | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
1, 2, 3 John and Jude | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Philippians | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Galatians | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Colossians and Philemon | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from James | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Hebrews | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Revelation | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Daniel and Esther | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Life Lessons from Ezra and Nehemiah | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
Christ in Easter | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Traveling Light Deluxe Edition: Releasing the Burdens You Were Never Intended to Bear | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ten Women of the Bible: One by One They Changed the World | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Will Help You | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Max Lucado Inspirational/Faith Books
No Wonder They Call Him the Savior | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
On the Anvil | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Came Near | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Applause of Heaven | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Eye of the Storm | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
He Still Moves Stones | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Chronicles of the Cross | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
And the Angels Were Silent | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tell Me the Story | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tell Me the Secrets | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Children of the King | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Final Week of Jesus | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
When God Whispers Your Name | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Search of Wonder | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Gentle Thunder | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Inspirational Study Bible | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Word With Max Lucado | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Song of the King | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Greatest Moments in the Life of Christ | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Alabaster's Song | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas by the Hearth | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God's Inspirational Promises | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Grip of Grace | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gospel of John | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Walking with the Savior | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Great House of God | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cosmic Christmas | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cross | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jacob's Gift | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Christmas Child | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just Like Jesus | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Christmas Cross | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just the Way You Are | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gift for All People | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Touch of the Masters Hand | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Opening Windows | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
When Christ Comes | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Stories for the Heart | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fearless | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Next Door Savior | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lucado 3 in 1 | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Love Worth Giving | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
All You Ever Need | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Small Gifts in God's Hands - Super Saver | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
He Chose the Nails | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Safe in the Shepherd's Arms | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grace for the Moment | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Footsteps of Jesus | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
With You All the Way | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Joy in the Morning | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Traveling Light | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Incredible Moment | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
America Looks Up | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just Like Jesus for Tweens | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
He Did This Just for You New Testament | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
He Chose You | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just for You | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
What the Cross Means to Me | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Traveling Light for Mothers | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lucado LifeWorks Library | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
An Angel's Story | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shaped by God | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Love Worth Giving To You at Christmas | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hermie | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rock, Roll and Run | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stuck in a Stinky Den | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Caterpillars of Ha-Ha | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Thinks You're Wonderful | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Just Like Jesus Devotional | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Heart Like Jesus | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Experiencing the Heart of Jesus | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It's Not about Me | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Best of Max Lucado | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Bug Collection | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Resurrection Morning | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hermie and Wormie in the Flood of Lies | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Everyday Blessings | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Come Thirsty | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flo the Lyin' Fly | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Next Door Savior Participant's Guide | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Give It All to Him | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Its Not about Me Journal | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Hat for Ivan | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Webster, the Scaredy Spider | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Punchinello | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Max Lucado's Hermie and Friends Bible | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The 12 Bugs of Christmas | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Come and Drink Daily Devotional | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jesus | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Turn | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cure for the Common Life | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mocha with Max | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mornings with Max Lucado | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God's Mirror | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Race of Fear | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Straight Path | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Way Home | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Beginning | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dear God . . . | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Facing Your Giants | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Christmas Candle | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stanley the Stinkbug Goes to Camp | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grace for the Moment Volume II | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
YOU! God's Brand New Idea | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God's Promises for You | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
For These Tough Times | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Coming Home | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Milo, the Mantis Who Wouldn't Pray | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Every Day Deserves a Chance | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Max Lucado | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Books of Colossians & Philemon | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Finding Strength for Your Struggles | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hope Pure and Simple | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dealing with Difficult People | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gaining A New Attitude On Life | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Growing the Marriage of Your Dreams | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Becoming Money Smart | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Max Lucado Children's Treasury | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Emmanuel | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God's Great Big Love For Me | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Incredible Savior | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tallest of Smalls | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fear Not Promise Book | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fearless Small Group Discussion Guide | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Experiencing the Words of Jesus | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
His Name is Jesus | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Jesus, the Light of the World | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Outlive Your Life | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
You Can Be Everything God Wants You To Be | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Outlive Your Life - Workbook | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One Hand, Two Hands | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Live to Make a Difference | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Outlive Your Life Participant's Guide | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Max Lucado Essential Bible Study Library | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Messiah, Come and Behold Him | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
This Is Love | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Max on Life | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Live Loved | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Max on Life Participant's Guide | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Christmas Stories | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God's Story, Your Story | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Celebrating Christmas with Jesus | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thank You, God, for Loving MeThank You, God, for Loving Me | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thank You, God, For Blessing Me | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lucado Inspirational Reader | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Make Every Day Count - Teen Edition | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Itsy Bitsy Christmas | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grace -More than we deserve, greater than we imagine | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cast of Characters | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Listens When I Pray | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wild Grace | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shaped by Grace | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grace Happens Here | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Do You Know I Love You, God? | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
On Calvary's Hill: 40 Readings for the Easter Season | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Easter Story for God's Children | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Beyond Heaven's Door | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Second Chances | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Boy and the Ocean | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Grace | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
You'll Get Through This | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Will Use This for Good | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Will Carry You Through | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
One God, One Plan, One Life | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pocket Prayers | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Is God Good? | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dad Time | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Before Amen Study Guide | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Before Amen | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Before Amen Prayer Journal | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Christmas Story for Children | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Six Hours One Friday | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Let the Journey Begin | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Glory Days Study Guide | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
He Fights for You | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Is With You Every Day | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Because of Bethlehem | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
More to Your Story | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Anxious for Nothing | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Who Is This Jesus? | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Glory Days | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Worship | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
I'm Not a Scaredy Cat | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trade Your Cares for Calm | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unshakable Hope | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Praying the Promises | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Our Ultimate Hope | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unshakable Hope Study Guide | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unshakable Hope Promise Book | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Always Keeps His Promises | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How Happiness Happens Study Guide | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
How Happiness Happens | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Happy Today | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Because of Bethlehem - with in the Manger | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
You Are Never Alone | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
They Walked with God: 40 Bible Characters Who Inspire Us | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Help Is Here: Facing Life's Challenges with the Power of the Spirit | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unshakable Hope Devotional | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In the Footsteps of the Savior | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
He Gets Us | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
God Never Gives Up on You: What Jacob's Story Teaches Us About Grace, Mercy, and God's Relentless Love | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Anthologies
Opening Windows | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Reason for Hope in a Time of Tragedy | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Heart of a Father: True Stories of Inspiration and Encouragement | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Passion with a Purpose | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Blessings Of The Cross | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
5 Minutes a Day | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Max Lucado was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 11, 1955 and was the youngest of four kids to Thelma and Jack Lucado. He grew up in Andrews, Texas and his childhood was both simple and idyllic. His dad worked in an oil field, as his mom served as a nurse.
During his childhood, he was chased or was chasing Dee, his beloved brother. Once he was a teen, his rebellion began. Max started wondering if there was more to life than chasing girls and parties after a specific drunken night. He believes now if Jesus had not changed his heart around, alcoholism would have been a part of his future.
He went to Abilene Christian University and got an undergraduate degree in Mass Communication. During his time as a student at Abilene, he worked to pay his way through college by going door-to-door with the Southwestern Advantage entrepreneurial program.
At first, his goal was to become a lawyer, but a mission trip and a required Bible course at the school made him change his mind and he decided instead to become a missionary. This required him to have at least two years experience ministering at a church and get a graduate degree in Biblical and Bible Studies. He would later get a master’s in this field.
Upon graduating, he became an associate minister in Miami Florida at Central Church of Christ. Responsibilities when he started included penning a column for the church’s newsletter and overseeing one of the singles’ groups. He spent two years in Miami before he moved he and his new bride, named Denalyn Lucado to Brazil in order to become full-time missionaries. His father died in the year 1987 from Lou Gehrig’s disease, and after the couple had spent five years in Brazil, he moved his family back to the states so that he would be closer to his mom.
He is a writer and author, and he says that he pens books for people who do not read books. Max’s books have still sold one hundred million copies over 54 languages worldwide. He is also a preacher at Oak Hills Church, formerly the Oak Hills Church of Christ in San Antonio, Texas.
He has won the Charles “Kip” Jordon Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award for “When God Whispers Your Name”, “Just Like Jesus”, and “In the Grip of Grace”. His work appears regularly on bestseller lists, including the New York Times Bestseller List.
His first book, called “On the Anvil” was released in the year 1985, and has been sharing the promises of God in articles, media interviews, sermons, and books.
“You Are Speical” is the first novel in the “Wemmicksville” series and was released in the year 1997. Max was interested in helping kids understand their own value, from God’s perspective rather than his own. Wemmicksville is a land that was created by the “God” figure of the story, called Eli. He creates each Wemmick in this town special, each one with its own personality and look.
Each video and story is a brand new adventure with the people of Wemmicksville. The central character is Punchinello, and he is joined by his friends Chip, Lucia, and Splint. Punchinello strays from Eli and he begins to start having problems. Only when Punchinello sticks close to Eli does he really see how he should walk through life in Wemmicksville.
Eli helps Punchinello understand just how special he is, no matter what the other Wemmicks might think. Kids will learn an important lesson, it doesn’t matter how the world views them, God really loves them like they are.
This book does a great job of teaching lessons, and making readers realize they are special and not to judge anybody else. Some have read the book many times, and cry each and every time.
“You Are Mine” is the second novel in the “Wemmicksville” series and was released in the year 2001. Finally, all of Wemmicksville are saying Punchinello is a good Wemmick. This is something he has always wanted to hear. In his efforts to please the crowd, he forgets what Eli has taught him. When others begin collecting balls and boxes, Punchinello decides that he wants to have some as well.
They make him feel very good, until he remembers how his arms hurt from holding all of them. Until he remembers just how tired he is from working to buy more of them. He gets into Eli’s workshop and gets reminded of how much he has given up to have all of those balls and boxes.
Once more at Eli’s knee, Punchinello hears the words that he needs most, that he is special because he is Eli’s not due to things he has.
“If Only I Had a Green Nose” is the third novel in the “Wemmicksville” series and was released in the year 2002. A green nose. Why that’s preposterous, Punchinello thought. It would do nothing to make him stronger, faster, or any smarter. It would just make him greener, not to mention the fact that he would look even more like the rest of the Wemmicks. Why would he ever want that when he certainly already knows that Eli made them all different for a reason?
When Punchinello quits visiting Eli on a regular basis, he doesn’t think a painted nose is so foolish any longer. Now more than ever, Punchinello needs his maker to say that he will always help Punchinello be who he was made to be. Like Punchinello, we all would like to fit in. Just to be accepted by the rest of the crowd. At times, that could mean we either have to act and look like the others, or risk rejection.
Punchinello’s hard earned lesson teaches the reader how important to be exactly who we were made to be, and why that even matters. The book helps you remember two things: there is one that is always going to help you be just you and you were made to be unique for a good reason.
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Hello, I am a widow that’s trying to fill my husband dream. He wanted a copy of every book Max Lucado wrote. He died of COVID 12/12/2020. At that time he had 110 adult books and 15 children books.
I would like an updated list. Not sure what I’m missing.
Hi Renee – our list should be up to date