Max Lucado

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Max Lucado

Born January 11, 1955 · San Angelo, Texas, USA (age 71)

Max Lucado is an American preacher and author whose works have been adapted into film and television.

Known For

The Christmas CandleThe Christmas Candle · 2013
The Christmas Candle
5.92013
MovieDramaFamily
Deep in the heart of the English countryside lies the enchanting village of Gladbury. Legend has it every 25 years an angel visits the village candlemaker and touches a single candle. Whoever lights this candle receives a miracle on Christmas Eve. But in 1890, at the dawn of the electric age, this centuries old legend may come to an end.
The Crippled LambThe Crippled Lamb · 1999
The Crippled Lamb
6.01999
MovieFamilyAnimation
The classic children's book The Crippled Lamb comes to home video in this special adaptation with full animation, original songs, and a name value cast including Jodi Benson (The Little Mermaid) and Robby Benson (Beauty and the Beast, Ice Castles) performing character voicings.
Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving BeeHermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee · 2005
Hermie & Friends: Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee
2005
MovieAnimationFamily
In this animated adventure, Buzby the misbehaving bee is kicked out of the hive for his troublemaking and now he has made the garden his new home. His behavior is no less bothersome there, however, and when Buzby neglects to follow the Garden Golden Rules, it comes time for him to learn about why it is best to follow God's rules about kindness.
If Only I Had a Green NoseIf Only I Had a Green Nose · 2003
If Only I Had a Green Nose
2003
MovieAnimationFamily
Wemmicks are another fine Max Lucado creation. Watch as Punchinello and his wooden friends embark on more adventures and learn important life lessons.
Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble BeesHermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees · 2007
Hermie & Friends: Buzby and the Grumble Bees
2007
MovieFamilyAnimation
The garden bugs secretly agree to help Buzby show his misbehaving niece and nephew how unpleasant life would be if everyone misbehaved the way they do. After a few encounters with the misbehaving bugs demonstrates how dangerous, gross, and uncomfortable things can become when no one cleans up after themselves, uses good table manners, or gets enough sleep, Beebee and Buddy decide to practice good behavior.
Christmas ChildChristmas Child · 2004
Christmas Child
5.72004
MovieFamily
A life-sized nativity leads a man to learn about his past and lost family.
ResurrectionResurrection · 1998
Resurrection
10.01998
MovieDrama
To find the truth a man must sacrifice one thing...his life. Based on the short story by renowned author Max Lucado, Resurrection is set in Israel at the time of Christ. Claudius, a Roman guard, finds himself in the midst of a cover-up regarding the tumultuous events after Christ's execution. As his digs for the truth, he discovers that the religious leaders, the Roman government and even his closest friends are attempting to hide something from him and the world. His relentless pursuit of the answers to his growing questions threatens his reputation-even his life. Resurrection is the story of one man's quest for the truth and the discovery that leads to his renewal.
Alabaster's SongAlabaster's Song · 1996
Alabaster's Song
2.01996
MovieFamilyAnimation
A young boy discovers on Christmas Eve that he can hear the beautiful voice of the angel residing atop his Christmas tree. Through the angel's song, the boy learns the value of his faith, and passes it on to the rest of his family.

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Jacob's GiftJacob's Gift · 2001
Jacob's Gift
2001
MovieDrama
Jacob is a young boy with a gift for carpentry who is busy finishing up a project for a contest. His teacher, Rabbi Simeon, not only instructs him in carpentry, but also teaches him important lessons about God. Rabbi has just taught Jacob that when you give a gift to one of God's children, it's like giving a gift to God. The night before the contest while working on his project, Jacob has fallen asleep in the workshop and is awakened by a bright light. The light is a star which is directly over Jacob's father's stable. As he approaches the stable, he sees a man, a woman, and a newborn baby which is laying in the straw. Remembering what Rabbi Simeon had told him, Jacob returns to the workshop and takes his project (a feeding trough) to the new family. The morning of the contest, the Rabbi pleased to find out that Jacob has acted upon the lesson he learned and has truly given a gift to God.

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You Are MineYou Are Mine · 2002
You Are Mine
10.02002
MovieFamilyAnimation
Finally, the citizens of Wemmicksville are saying that Punchinello is a good Wemmick! He's always wanted to hear that. But in his effort to please the crowd, Punchinello forgets what his maker Eli has taught him. So when others start collecting boxes and balls, Punchinello decides he wants to have some too. They make him feel so good-until he remembers how his arms ache from holding them all. Until he remembers how tired he is from working just to buy more. Until he stumbles into Eli's workshop and is reminded of how very much he's given up to have those boxes and balls. Once again at the knee of his creator, Punchinello hears the words he needs the most: "You are special, not because of the things you have, but because you are mine."

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