Linger on the hill of Calvary.
Rub a finger on the timber and press the nail into your hand.
Taste the tinge of cheap wine and feel the scrape of a thorn on your brow.
Touch the velvet dirt, moist with the blood of God.
Allow the tools of torture to tell their story.
Listen as they tell you what God did to win your heart.
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"I don't think I have ever read a book by him I didn't like. I love the way he writes and keeps everything in terms and examples that I understand and are real to me. Before I had kids, I used to read one of his books every Easter season. I got away from it and this year I started over again with this book. What a wonderful new way to look at the cross and what Jesus did for you and the gifts he left you."
— Deann (5 out of 5 stars)
" This book invokes raw emotion of the sacrifice Christ made. "
— Megan, 2/19/2014" What an inspirational book! I cannot read to much Max Lucado what a great Christian Author! "
— Laura, 2/19/2014" I think this is the best book that he has written and it helps you to understand what Christ went through on the cross. "
— Eleisha, 2/2/2014" I love anything by Mr. Lucado. With that said, I'm not really qualified to give a more detailed review. "
— Sally, 1/31/2014" I appreciate Lucado really hammering into the reader (NO pun intended) the grandness of Jesus' death and resurrection. Lucado writes with a voice that is very down-to-earth (again, no pun intended) and easy to understand. "
— Erika, 1/28/2014" Wish there were 1,000 stars to rate it. One of my top 5 "
— Sheri, 1/24/2014" Interesting insight about what the symbolism surrounding Jesus's death on the cross means and how to translate it into real life. "
— Tina, 1/22/2014" I always learn from Lucado's books. This was no exception. "
— Nancy, 1/19/2014" Praise God that he Chose the Nails. "
— Adam, 1/18/2014" Another Lucado book to help me think about God in more practical, everyday terms. What a gift this man has!!!! "
— Spudsie, 1/5/2014" Lucado and I don't speak the same language-his topics are good, but not profound. "
— Charity, 12/26/2013" This is a great book and I loved the last chapter. It was the first book by Lucado that I read and what I found interesting was that every chapter was almost like a mini-sermon. Definitely offered a great perspective on Christ's act of dying on the cross and how it should apply to our daily lives. "
— Danielle, 12/20/2013" Jesus loves me so much that he's willing to die for me. "
— Aileen, 12/17/2013" Max Lucado books are always excellent reads! "
— Laurie, 12/14/2013" Great book on study of Jesus "
— Vicki, 12/9/2013" Finished! Awesome book! :) Max Lucado you rock! "
— Brittany, 12/6/2013" This book just brought me to a lot of tears and realizations. From this book, I came to understand how mighty God's love is for all of us that He sent His Son to become man to understand us more and how we feel. Lucado writes with Wisdom and a definitely good choice of words. "
— Skate, 11/22/2013" Great Way to look at the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ "
— Michael, 6/30/2013" A very thought-provoking book. It brings to light that all of the events surrounding the crucifixion were ordered by God for specific purposes and are significant symbols for our faith. "
— Mickey, 6/4/2013" Very well written. Made me think. "
— Sandra, 4/18/2013" This is an excellent read for Good Friday. I've read it 3 times, and after the last time adapted some of it for a dramatic presentation for a Good Friday service. This is one of Max's best works. "
— John, 2/24/2013" An amazing book - a must read for every Christian. This book relates the various symbols of that final day directly to you -- the robe, the spit, the crown of thorns, the nails, etc. "
— Kathleen, 1/9/2013" This book gave a scenario of a troubled relationship between a girl and her father, and related it to the troubled relationship that humans have with God. It helps the reader understand where God is coming from and what God is about and what we (as children of God) have a choice to do. "
— Mimi, 11/14/2012" Great book to read at any time, but especially during Lent. "
— Nate, 10/2/2012" Excellent Book. Max knows how to captivate. All will enjoy this. "
— Penny, 9/7/2012" A wonderful book, tender yet powerful. I liked Lucado's analogies and his humor. I would not hesitate to recommend this book to anyone who is a follower of Christ or anyone who may be undecided about their faith. "
— Emily, 8/19/2012" Very worth it.. I love the way Max explains everything! "
— David, 8/14/2012" Great book for anyone who is a newcomer to the Lent Season. "
— Carlee, 8/13/2012" Christianity lite. Apologetics sugar coating. Stays safely in the kiddie end of the pool. "
— karl, 8/7/2012" Made me fall in love with Jesus all over again.. "
— Angie, 5/11/2012Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as teaching minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America’s bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.
Ben Holland is an audiobook narrator who won the prestious Audie Award in 2015 for best narration in the inspiration/faith-based nonfiction category.