The Applause of Heaven

184 Pages·2009·2.44 MB·English

by  Lucado Max

The
APPLAUSE
of
HEAVEN
MAX LUCADO
To Stanley Shipp, my father in the faith
CONTENTS
Publisher's Preface vii
Foreword ix
Before You Begin xiii
1. Sacred Delight 3
Blessed . . .
2. His Summit 17
Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.
3. The AZuent Poor 27
Blessed are the poor in spirit ...
4. The Kingdom of the Absurd 37
... for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5. The Prison of Pride 51
Blessed are those who mourn ...
6. Touches of Tenderness 61
... for they will be comforted.
7. The Glory in the Ordinary 69
Blessed are the meek ...
8. The Bandit of joy 79
... for they will inherit the earth.
9. A Satisfied Thirst 93
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness .. .
10. Life in the Pits 101
... for they will be filled.
11. The Father in the Face of the Enemy 109
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
12. The State of the Heart 123
Blessed are the pure in heart .. .
13. Nice Palace but No King 135
... for they will see God.
14. Seeds of Peace 141
Blessed are the peacemakers .. .
15. The Greasy Pole of Power 151
... for they will be called sons of God.
16. The Dungeon of Doubt 163
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness ...
17. The Kingdom Worth Dying For 173
... for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
18. The Applause of Heaven 185
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward....
Notes 195
Study Guide 199