Books published by Lucid Books

The Struggle Bus: The Van. The Myth. The Legend. is designed to take you, dear reader, on a ride with the Wood family in the van that became an Internet sensation.This one-of-a-kind literary adventure you are about to embark on is about more than a viral van. It’s about managing the wonderful chaos of a family of 11. It’s about parenting. It’s about marriage. It’s about success. It’s about failure. It’s about faith. It’s about fun. It’s about a van becoming a metaphor for life as it is given a fun-filled beatdown for the ages.As you roll along with the Wood family, you just might feel driven to:•    connect a little more with the God who made you.•    give yourself a little more grace when you fail.•    smile and laugh a little more—both at the Wood family’s expense and your own.Hop in, buckle up, hold your nose, laugh, and join the Wood family to explore one of life’s fundamental truths: the struggle is real.

The Christmas season brings with it images of the nativity scene scattered across lawns and adorning Christmas cards. Unfortunately, these images have become so commonplace that the real meaning is often obscure. The manger scene is a profound statement God has made in our lives-and it is a truth discovered by a stone craftsman named Angelo.The setting is Christmas 1223, in Greccio, Italy. Angelo's faith in the goodness of God shatters when he is confronted with a crisis that shakes him deeply and leaves him feeling betrayed by God. He finds peace only when he receives a fresh revelation of the ultimate message of the manger.How can faith withstand the storms of pain and disillusionment?Angelo discovers that, in fact, doubt cannot remain when we catch sight of the ultimate grace of God. This story sweeps across time and space into our own lives as we face crises of faith-each uniquely our own yet each universally similar.

Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?

Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?

Matt Ferris strikingly highlights the danger of inoculation against real Christian discipleship by cultural faith. In so doing, he unveils a strategy the devil has used to ruin millions, making this book is a very timely warning for us all.-Rico Tice, All Souls Church, London, and Co-founder of Christianity Explored MinistriesDo you believe in God, try to do the right thing, and live by the Golden Rule? Religion tells us things like these are important, and as long as we are trying our best, that's really what matters. Sincerity is the key. Since God is loving, that's all he asks of any of us in order for us to go to heaven one day. This belief is the hallmark of cultural Christianity, a faith that puts the emphasis on the outward appearance of being a good person but puts no importance on inward transformation.The New Testament teaches that being good is not the way anyone enters into a relationship with God, for there are no "good people." The Bible makes it plain that entering into God's family comes through repentance and faith in Jesus, and that those who enter in are disciples-followers.This book looks at the differences between cultural Christianity and true faith and presents a choice and a plea: leave cultural faith behind, go on to trust the Lord Jesus-and be transformed.

Like an octopuswith many many arms,the lies curled around us,covered us, and held us prisoners.We knew nothing of freedom.Or the possibility of it.That was our life before our Rescuer came.

An inmate finds himself in an impossible predicament after a life-changing encounter in prison, his survival tied to three seemingly unconnected people on the outside. Unseen forces work to destroy them before they can discover their destiny. Divided families, destroyed careers, sexual abuse, drugs, violence, and attempted murder combine to derail their lives and thrust them into peril. If they can find a way to overcome these obstacles, they can change their world forever; but if they fail, they will set in motion a series of events spelling destruction for future generations. A cosmic war rages in an attempt to prevent the unleashing of hell's agenda. Four lives converge at the center of the battle...THREE MUST DIE SO THAT ONE MAY LIVE.

Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?

Saul has been selected as the first monarch of Israel, and it cannot have been a worse time for him. Surrounded by hostile nations and invaded by the vicious Philistines, all Saul wants is to secure the survival of his people-especially his firstborn son, Jonathan. But that seems to be getting increasingly difficult because Jonathan shares none of his father's fears or worries. And as Jonathan becomes increasingly bold in his attacks on the enemies of Israel, it becomes harder for Saul to deal with the stresses of being king.With his family scattered after the Philistine invasion and with Jonathan preparing to mount a large-scale assault on Saul's home city at Gibeah, Saul struggles with a very real question:Is he a political puppet? Or is he God's ordained king and warrior?

Sandra Wade has known Jesus as her Savior since she was a young girl, but in 2014, following a year of treatments for cancer, she found herself in a place of glorious solitude with Jesus. She had overcome disease by God's healing hand and the vessels He used to heal her. She had laid cancer at the cross and allowed Jesus to carry her on her journey. Guided by the Holy Spirit, she found love, forgiveness, and every form of healing imaginable. She was hearing God and receiving God's Word in her heart, learning how to put His Word and His love into action. In her older age, God once again called her into service, and she said yes. In Hebrews 13:16, we are told, "And do not neglect doing good and sharing, for with such sacrifices God is pleased." She began to write and e-mail the messages He was both giving and teaching her-starting small at first when a friend requested she send devotionals to her daughter and then growing as the Lord brought her others to share with. This book is a collection of those devotionals in an effort to pass His truth forward. The Nearness of God is our good, and God upholds us in His righteous right hand-a place He longs for us all to be. But as for me, the nearness of God is my good; I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, That I may tell of all Your works. -Ps. 73:28

Most Christians understand the importance of integrating faith with work, striving to be ambassadors for Christ wherever they go. But how many Christians are either in the military or employed by the government and feel as though they can't blend their beliefs with work? How many more are in a leadership position and find themselves having to choose when to serve Christ? Many Christians either don't know how to serve Christ in their position, or are simply too scared to. Throughout For God and Country, readers will come to know what it is like to serve Christ and lead simultaneously. In this book, we will discuss: What servant leadership looks like while serving our country The value in serving our country and in serving Christ The meaning of our work as servants and leaders The only sacrifice that brings lifeFaith and leadership no longer have to be separate. Join Mike Root as you seek to serve Christ and bring glory to His name in all you do.

Behind Friendly Lines is the story of a US Marine officer serving as the only foreigner in the Chilean Marine Corps' most important combat unit. Lieutenant Colonel Mark McGraw arrives with his young family to Chile full of optimism and certainty about his ability to navigate the obstacles of language, customs, and security, but quickly runs headlong into difficulties presented by a tragedy in the home, a commander initially hostile to Americans, and the isolation of his family's inability to speak and understand Spanish. The author takes the reader far off the tourist's beaten path on dangerous missions from the far-flung arid northern deserts to the frigid Straits of Magellan where he lived, trained, and suffered alongside the Chilean Marines. Behind Friendly Lines explores the challenge of recalibrating nearly every facet of a family's existence while forging lifelong friendships and learning irreplaceable lessons. What does it mean to serve your country while learning to love another one on the other side of the world? How does a family adjust to life in a new place and then find that they must adjust again to the place they always considered home? This memoir raises questions about the nature of nation, service, and belonging, while providing an honest view of American foreign policy decisions from a retired military officer.

Always and Never: The Companion Journal Your thoughts, confidence, and emotional well-being are all in your hands, aren't they? But you may not always feel that way about life, with its constant changes, confusions, and setbacks. There is a way to find security amid the chaos! Diligent self-reflection can help you create greater awareness, develop an optimistic outlook, and take control of your life. The Companion Journal leads you through: An in-depth exploration of your relationship with media Exercises to disrupt negative, mindless routines Reflection about the habits sabotaging your relationships and your own development A foundation for setting boundaries to support inner peace and happiness A supplemental guide for group study or retreats Journaling can help you get unstuck and find new energy for taking action.Get started today!