You can find my full review at Quieted Waters.

This was the first Max Lucado book I’ve read, but it fit with everything I’d heard of him. The book was true to Christianity’s basic principles, was easy to read, and was comforting to the reader. On the other hand, it was also a bit simple, and perhaps too trite for some. Overall, it is a very pleasant read, and it represents God’s goodness in a loving way.

The basic idea of For The Tough Times is that God is sovereign and watching out for us, so we may find comfort during trials. Lucado assures the reader of God’s goodness, of His sovereignty, and of His historical use of trials to bring about good.

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The topic of suffering is relevant to every human being on the face of the planet. As times get tougher, we tend to question why more often. A quick perusal of newspaper headlines or television news will show us that times are growing tougher by the moment.

Max Lucado once again delivers the answer--God.

For The Tough Times is a small book that packs a big punch.

(See http://wordvessel.blogspot.com for a more in-depth review.) ( )

For These Tough Times is a short book of about 80 pages by Max Lucado. The book is a helpful reminder for Christians when everything that is good seems to fall apart. It reminds one to remember that even when something bad happens God is still in control. God has not deserted us and He is working everything for good. The book also points to the love of God and the fact that we need to turn our eyes to Him when we are hurting. We need to take our focus off of ourselves. We also need to remember what seems troublesome to us, is nothing for God to handle. There will be times to pray and times to be silent. In the end, we know that good is triumphant.

In our world today, this book is an excellent resource. With the economy, wars, sickness and natural disasters, many are in a constant state of worry. Where do we turn when we lose a job, a home or a child? This book will give Godly yet practical advice. God is working in all of these situations. This book, like most of Lucado’s, is encouraging and easy to read. If you are looking for something meaty and deep, this is not the book. However, this is the book for you if you are wanting a quick reminder of God’s presence in bad times. ( )

When all that is good falls apart -- Where is God? -- God's great love -- Eyes on the Father -- Good triumphant -- The bitter taste of revenge -- In the silence, God speaks -- In the storm, we pray -- From God's perspective -- Do it again, Lord -- A prayer for troubled times.