Before reading this book, all I know is that Jesus died on the cross for me to be saved. That's it. I took it for granted and never appreciated it. I just cannot understand how other people can truly understand the meaning of the cross and how it changed and still changing their lives. But after reading this book, now I understand what the cross truly means. It is a gift. And who am I that God gave His only Son for me to experience freedom, His love and His mercy. Reading this book allowed me to...

Amazing perspective gained thanks to this book! I am all about enriching my relationship with Christ and this book truly further opened my eyes as to what all took place at the Cross! Beautifully yet humorously written! GOD is the Author and Creator and nothing that took place at the Cross was by mere coincidence or random. Nothing Our GOD does is in vain, not the choosing of whom was sacrificed nor how HE was sacrificed. Highly recommended!Such an AMAZING and LOVING GOD we serve!

I've been a fan of Lucado's for years. He's one of the many who brought Jesus to life to me. He makes Christianity and spiritualism relatable in this day and age. This is about what Jesus did for each of us and it'll move you without being preachy. Highly recommend!My Rating: 5 stars

This book emphasized the love of Jesus as it walks through all He did to demonstrate that He chose to love me through the cross.

The message of the cross was never intended to be theology for your head, but doxology for your heart. Max writes in a way that helps you think about the cross in a way that brings you to your knees as you experience afresh the meaning of the cross.

Fantastic book!!!

This book is just what is needed to understand from a fresh perspective, the gift of God's Grace, Jesus Christ's Sacrifice & the entire gift of Salvation. If, after reading this book, you are not assured of God's love for you, then at least when you re-read the accounts in The Gospels, you'll have pause & cause to wonder. Max Lucado has a God given talent for teaching the Gospel in such a way that 20th & 21st century citizens can be guided to God in a language they understand.

An invitation to linger on Calvary. A look at the pieces that make up the Crucifixion. A chance to understand why. The answer may not be the one we want to hear, but it's the one we need and that's that He did it just for me and for you.From the back of the book:Linger on the hill of Calvary.Rub a finger on the timber and press the nail into your hand.Taste the tinge of cheap wine and feel the scrape of a thorn on your brow.Touch the velvet dirt, moist with the blood of God.Allow the tools of to...

I chose to switch books by Max Lucado to this one since it is Lent season. The book was very touching and thought evoking - I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to anyone. The book touches on various aspects of the Crucifixion and really shows how much God loves us to be willing to go through what he did. Although the subject matter is very intense and, heart-rendering, it isn't a dark book by any stretch. I was nervous about reading it due to the subject matter but Max didn't focus on the to...

As a Christian, I never wanted to get to the point where I took Jesus for granted ... and yet, I started to tune out when we talk about the cross in church. This book completely shifted how I view the cross and Jesus' PERSONAL sacrifice for me and my sins. I sat down to read the first few chapters and had to pull out a pen and highlighter because there was so much to dig into. Incredibly blessed by this book and would absolutely recommend it, whether you are a Christian or Atheist or anywhere in...

This might be one of my most favorite Christian books i've read.Max Lucado has become one of my favorite Christian authors, he is funny and a great story teller, he also writes in a way that really speaks to the heart and soul. He Chose the Nails was very thoughtfully written.You may want to keep your journal and a pen near you as you read this book, there are quotes and beautiful poetry you may want to jot down, as well as any thoughts or feelings his writing brings up in you. Max's writing sta...

Very worth it.. I love the way Max explains everything!

All of Lucado's books are spiritually enriching. I am a priest and Lcado's books always bring God close to me.

When we think of Jesus' sacrifice, we think of the crucifixion...but, as Mr. Lucado illustrates here, there's much more to it than that! Between the salvation of the thief on the cross, to the temple curtain being torn in two, to even the sign placed above Jesus' head, this book brings the greatest story ever told to life in a new way.

Today is Good Friday -- 4/18/2014 -- As a Christian, this is a book I read every "Good Friday" along with the DVD "The Passion of the Christ," an amazing film. If you watch the film, it will change the way you look at your faith. This book was inspired by a Russian Christian who left a cross on Lucado's desk one Sunday with a note that said how his new faith in Jesus led him to retrieve the nails from an old abandoned Russian church and form those nails into a cross and around the cross he wove

Max Lucado writes, "Much has been said about the gift of the cross itself, but what of the other gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns? What about the garment taken? What about the garment given?" and it continues. With that as an introduction, I will say that despite reading many books on Christianity, faith, Christ and so on, I had never looked quite at all of the things surrounding the cross, Jesus' crucifixion, and resurrection in the way that Lucado looks at them in this book.With t...

Max Lucado has such a unique way with words and describes in ways which make you think and actually wonder, why didn't I think of that! This is truly one of my favorite of his books and I have enjoyed all that I have read. His insights are quite amazing.What GOD did to WIN YOUR HEARTI am so glad that it fell to my lot to review this book. It has been published some time, but only been brought to my notice recently. Max Lucado writes very simply and clearly, but within his writing is deep underst...

I can understand why Max Lucado is a popular Christian author. His spiritual insights are simply stated, easy to comprehend, introduced with relatable stories and leave the reader with a nugget for thought. Even though this book was a bit more simplistic than I prefer, I still found ideas worth pondering.

i'm getting magnetized by the cross. it's irresistible!

One of my favorite authors!