It seems like every time I go to the Christian literature section of a bookstore, the name “Max Lucado” lights up the shelves as if I’d miss it if it wasn’t there. So, admittedly, I began reading “Outlive your Life” with a fair amount of curiosity (I wanted to see what all the fuss was about). What I found was a book that was partly a study of the book of Acts, partly a collection of warm hearted sermons (short and to the point), and partly a collection of inspiring, and sometimes humorous, stories intended to illustrate the simple truths of living for God (which are often the hardest ones to grasp). To put it simply, it is a book about living the authentic Christian life, written for the Christian who wants to make the most of their years; for the Christian who wants to outlive their life.
Personally, I liked the book and I think that it does very well as a devotional, since it has short and to the point chapters, a personal narration style (as if Max is talking to you), and a good questions section in the back to help you get the most out of each chapter. The book also avoids deep theological waters and focuses instead on the practical aspects of Christianity, which helps make the book very accessible to everyone from the layman to the theologian.
Overall, I recommend this book to anyone looking for a simple to read devotional that will convict, inspire, and challenge them to take things to the next level.
