Cast of characters : common people in the hands of an uncommon God

Common people ... Story after story marked by scandal, stumble, and intrigue. Who are these people? They're the people of the Bible. And they're us. We find our stories in theirs. We find our hope where they found theirs. In the hands of an uncommon God. In the midst of them all ... hovering over them all ... is the hero of it all: God. Maker. Shaper. Rescuer of sinking hearts. God. Passing out high callings, second chances, and moral compasses to all comers and takers. In this gathering of inspiring stories from his numbers best-selling books, master storyteller Max Lucado revisits some of his favorite biblical characters -- all of whom were very human and imperfect, just like us. If God can find a place for them ... He might just have a place for us too. Ordinary people Joseph : Joseph's prayer Matthew : Friend of flops Woman who washed Jesus' feet : the 7:47 principle Mephibosheth : the privilege of paupers Samaritan woman : tombstones Mary, Martha, and Lazarus : your place in God's band Abigail: barbaric behavior Paralyzed man : bright lights on dark nights Mary : risky love Paul : hidden heroes Two criminals : I will let you choose Extraordinary encounters Moses : the voice from the mop bucket Joseph : when crickets make you angry David : facing your giants Esther : touching the King's heart Job : where man covers his mouth Nicodemus : the most famous conversation in the Bible Jairus : the sparkle from eternity Rich young ruler : the affluent poor Sarah, Peter, and Paul : the kingdom of the absurd Lazarus : the final witness Peter : the Gospel of the second chance Conclusion: Cast of characters. "Inspiring selections from the writings of Max Lucado offer a compelling look at the most high-impact moments in the biblical narrative, featuring extraordinary stories about Mary, Peter, Matthew, Job, and other biblical characters."

in This Gathering Of Inspiring Stories From His Numerous Best-selling Books, Lucado Revisits Some Of His Favorite Biblical Characters—all Of Whom Were Very Human And Imperfect, Just Like Us.