{"product_id":"god-came-near-gods-perfect-gift-9780849947520","title":"God Came Near: God's Perfect Gift","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado as he brings to life the most important event in history: when \u003cem\u003eGod Came Near\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt all happened in a moment--a most remarkable moment: God came near. He came not as a flash of light or as an unapproachable conqueror, but as One whose first cries were heard by a peasant girl and a sleepy carpenter. The hands that held him were not manicured, but callused and dirty. No silk. No ivory. No hype. No party. No hoopla. God came near, just for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGod Came Near\u003c\/em\u003e, Max reminds us that just because we want a calm life doesn't mean we'll have one. The minute you sink down in the easy chair of life, heaven pushes the remote and changes the channel: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe financial aid office says no.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA doctor says pregnant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe boss says transfer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe test grade reads F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe auto mechanic says totaled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the challenges we face on earth, the Bible gives us a chance to be eyewitnesses of Jesus' majesty. We can take on our problems, we can have a fresh start tomorrow, and we can rest assured in the safety of God's embrace. Christ entered our world, and, as a result, we can enter his.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod Came Near\u003c\/em\u003e invites you to travel back in time and celebrate Christ the Son of God as he became man. When you catch a vision of this incredible moment, let it mark the beginning of a new perspective, a new life, and a new appreciation for Jesus. Because when you see the truth of his life, it will change yours forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-210406\"\u003eMax Lucado\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780849947520\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0849947529\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012040\"\u003eChristian Living | Inspirational\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL067040\"\u003eChristian Theology | Christology\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL042000\"\u003eMeditations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than 100 million readers have found comfort in the writings of \u003cb\u003eMax Lucado\u003c\/b\u003e. He ministers at the Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Denalyn, and a sweet but misbehaving mutt, Andy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42675952451821,"sku":"9780849947520","price":21.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_f8b47c28-affa-483a-8471-62eab3a13dd2.jpg?v=1649612019","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/god-came-near-gods-perfect-gift-9780849947520","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}