One-hundred and seventy-two questions are compiled into seven categories. The categories are Hope, Hurt, Help, Him/Her, Home, Haves/Have-Nots, and Hereafter. The replies are "bite-size". Most of them take up less than a page.
Max Lucado presents sincere compassion for the one asking the questions. Even when we think we already know the answer to a particular question, we may find ourselves asking the same question again. Life hits us hard. I found his replies to some of life's toughest questions encouraging.
The replies to the questions are simple. There's no deep theology to wrap your mind around. The replies speak directly to the heart in words which are easy to comprehend. They will inspire you, encourage you, comfort you, and they will make you think.
You may notice I keep using the word replies instead of answers. There are questions presented in the book to which the author admits he can't give a direct answer to. I was impressed that instead of trying to speak for God, Max Lucado directs the questioner to seek the answer from God. Time after time, reply after reply, he instructs the reader to seek God, to pray, and to search the Scriptures.
What I like most about this book by Max Lucado is he continually points the one with the questions to the Bible and to God, for God is the answer to all of the questions of life. "Max On Life, Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions" is an easy and enjoyable book to read. I recommend it highly, especially to those who are facing the questions of the struggles of daily life.
I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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