Drawing from Max Lucado’s previous works, Second Chances is a compilation, as the
subtitle states, “Stories of Grace.” Each
section contains selected chapters on how God gives grace to all – the rebellious,
guilt-ridden, prideful, hurt, etc. In
his classic, soothing style, Lucado addresses these topics with a variety of
styles, from personal and modern storytelling to biblical retelling and
application. With each page, Lucado
conveys the truth that God’s grace offers us second chances – day after day
after day.
Due to the nature of this being a compilation, at times the
book lacked overall cohesiveness and flow.
However, as a whole, it was powerful to have a collection of so many of
Lucado’s chapters on grace and second chances.
Lucado’s style is a masterful balance between light and heavy – this
book is easy to read but also challenges you to think deeper. In my opinion, sometimes Lucado is too smooth
or overly simplistic, but that is also part of what makes him great. As you read, you are lulled into the easy
flow of his words and then you are hit with those frequent moments when it
feels like he is writing specifically for your situation and it cuts you to the
core. In those moments, when the love
and power of God are so evidently displayed before your eyes, you are grateful
for the ministry of Max Lucado and for all the second chances God offers each
of us.
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I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze.com book review bloggers program in exchange for my honest review.
I received this book free from the publisher through the Booksneeze.com book review bloggers program in exchange for my honest review.
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