Experiencing the Heart of Jesus Workbook: Knowing His Heart, Feeling His Love

As a Student Ministry Pastor, we are using this book for our High School Summer Small Groups. It has been a great tool for students to get into God's truth daily. I previously did the adult version of this book on my own about four years ago. I really enjoyed it then. The book takes collections from all sorts of Max Lucados books and organizes them into a Daily Devotional. Each week has 5 devotionals and a memory verse to work on, ten weeks total. There are breaks between Max Lucado's writings to look up several scripture passages and lines to write down your own reflections. Sometimes there will be places to do some verse matching with which truth it teaches. All just to get students into the Word. The students have all enjoyed these devotionals, and even our leaders are doing them and appreciating them. The down side is that this is almost the same book as the adult book. Max has changed some examples to make them student friendly and that is good. But, some examples are dated. Like the one I read today, where Max goes on a jog with a walkman and has to decide what "tape" to bring. The fonts, the cover, and the lay out are more student friendly. Some of the weaknesses of the adult book are here too. Some of the verses are difficult to match with the truth Lucado has chosen. After awhile, Max's style got old. I suppose 10 weeks is a long time. But, I found myself wanting more deeper stuff and less story and fluff. Max is great at the story and the "fluff" but I enjoy some more challenging reads. Overall, I think this is an effective Devotional and I would recommend it to other pastors thinking of doing this for High School students. I wouldn't recommend it for too much younger since each day requires 20-30 minutes and and the examples seem to be about HS stuff (driving, dating, etc.) and I wouldn't go any older than high school.

I was a bit skeptical about purchasing this workbook, because the others I've purchased by various othe authors just really didn't teach me or help me. I believe THIS workbooks is an absolute must have for everyone from the new converts to the old heads in church. It's very "everyday" partical, no theology words in there that you can't understand or need a dictionary for. It's fun! It's exciting! And most importantly you LEARN how to put into action what is being said in these studies. They encourage you, They reassure you, and it really helps your relationship with Christ. It has lovely scriptures and little parts that really spoke to me as I was doing this workbook. Max shares from his life and experiences as well so it's very people friendly. I really think ppl will enjoy and be encouraged by completing this workbook.

What a treasure! I have just started working in this workbook, but have thouroughly enjoyed it so far. My wife's womens group is using this in their bible study and she is about 75% complete. Everyday and everyweek brings new and lifechanging insight. It is amazing how quickly some of the lessons and experiences from the book can be applied to everyday life. It is as if God is controlling the timing of your work with what is happening in your life. STRONGLY recommended for anyone who wants to better connect with and feel Jesus's love.

This book is fabulous. I so appreciate it's "workbook" type style to get me reading the bible and seeing the reality and references to Jesus' love for us. Being able to take pencil to paper to not just read the bible, but process what is being said is so helpful for me. Max Lucados conversational style is thoughout the book as well giving perspective and wisdom in his very relateable fashion. I strongly recommend this book, for baby Christians on up to the very well versed. Thanks Max!

This is truly the best book I have ever read. It can be life-changing if you really LEARN what is written. I have bought several of these books and given them to loved ones and friends. Max L. has a way of taking the things we have heard all of our lives, and helping us learn to really understand them. They no longer are just words, they become feelings in our hearts. I have been blessed by studying this book.