With more than 29 million books in print, 12 years atop the Christian booksellers list, 18 simultaneous bestsellers, and a New York Times best-selling title under his belt, one might assume that Max Lucado is far removed from the day-to-day reality of most people's lives. After all, this pastor-teacher-author has spoken before government leaders, including the President of the United States, and has comforted thousands in times of national tragedy. Many high-profile leaders look to him for insight and wisdom; they keep his books on their nightstands.

Yet Max Lucado is the first to admit he doesn't have all the answers to life mysteries-including the mystery of raising adolescent daughters. What Max does have is a solid grip on one true thing: the fact that God loves us without condition. His mission in life is to help people contemplate the depth, breadth and wonder of God's love-and to consider the meaning this divine love holds for everyday living.