Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening Windows | 1999 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 2 | Humor For The Heart | 2000 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 3 | A Reason for Hope in a Time of Tragedy | 2001 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 4 | The Heart of a Father: True Stories of Inspiration and Encouragement | 2002 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 5 | Passion with a Purpose | 2004 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 6 | The Greatest Sacrifice | 2006 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 7 | Blessings Of The Cross | 2007 | Max Lucado | Buy |
| 8 | 5 Minutes a Day | 2013 | Max Lucado | Buy |
Max Lucado has published eight anthology collections between 1999 and 2013. These books compile shorter writings, including personal essays, curated stories, and reflections organized around specific themes. Opening Windows (1999) was the first, and the collection grew to include titles on humor, fatherhood, tragedy, Easter, and daily devotion.
The anthologies work well for readers who prefer shorter readings over full-length books. Humor For The Heart gathers lighthearted pieces about faith, while The Heart of a Father collects stories about the experience of being a dad. A Reason for Hope in a Time of Tragedy was published in 2001 in response to the events of September 11th. Later titles like Passion with a Purpose, The Greatest Sacrifice, and Blessings Of The Cross center on the Easter season and the meaning of the cross. The final entry, 5 Minutes a Day (2013), offers brief daily readings for busy schedules.