Lisa Harper

Do you ever wonder if the gospel is truly "good news" for your actual, difficult, hard-to-fathom, off-the-wall, sometimes painful, often absurd, and even humorous real life? Well, it is. But sometimes we all need a reminder that God's faithfulness really does follow us into in the face of all that weird, hard, and ridiculous stuff of life. In her new devotional LIFE, Lisa Harper gives you exactly that: a gut-honest exploration of the redemptive--and sometimes even humorous--narrative that proves God's gospel is meant to help us in the big and small things alike. Whether we face the individual annoyances of life or a worldwide crisis or a disappointing day, the gospel is big enough to handle real-world, real-time, real-life issues, so jump into LIFE and see for yourself what it might have to say to yours.

One of the most wonderful things about walking with God is that we can have an intimate and real relationship with him. He wants us to know him so well that we are comfortable talking to him about anything and everything. Yet, there are times when we feel disconnected and insecure. We desire to grow in prayer, but we don't know where to begin, what to say, or how to listen for his voice. In She Prays, Debbie Lindell invites you on a 31-day journey to experience a confident and conversational relationship with your heavenly Father. She shows you how to replace the pressure to perform in prayer with a faith-filled expectation--trusting that God is delighted with every conversation and every word we whisper to him. Her desire is that your soul will be transformed as your confidence in prayer grows, and that your faith will be strengthened as you see God work through your prayers in ways you never imagined possible.

Lacie has wasted half her life on men... When Lacie first meets Ike, she is fresh out of high school, naive, and insanely attracted to this older man who inexplicably seems to want her. He, on the other hand, has already married, purchased his first home, started a family, and then left that life far behind. But it doesn't matter, because Lacie is in love, and Ike offers her a chance at lasting happiness. But when their relationships suddenly dissolves, Lacie finds herself single and desperately throws herself into the hunt for a new man. In the process, she stumbled across Alfie, who is her age and a businessman. He's perfect in every way, and can give her everything she wants: a doting man, a successful business, and the promise of a bright future. But when Alfie starts disappearing on late-night rendezvous with a mysterious woman, Lacie starts to question everything she thought was true. Now Alfie loves Mallory-or, at least, he loves her money-and he has the engagement ring to prove it. Except he also has a ring for Lacie because, despite everything, he still wants a future with her...as long as she's willing to play by his rules. Heartbroken and reeling, Lacie must come to terms with the end of her toxic relationship and learn to love herself. Because now she knows she should never settle for anything less than true, devoted, selfless love. The New Game of Men: 21st Century is a novel that will empower all women and show readers that you don't need a man or a relationship to be fulfilled and happy. All you need is self-confidence and the drive to succeed.

"On these pages, the Garden of Eden meets the world we live in." - Shane Claiborne, activist and author God once declared everything in the world "very good." Can you imagine it? Through careful exploration of the biblical text, particularly the first three chapters of Genesis, Lisa Sharon Harper shows us what "very good" can look like today--in real time. Shalom is what God declared. Shalom is what the Kingdom of God looks like. Shalom is when all people are treated equitably and have enough. It's when families are healed. It's when churches, schools, and public policies protect human dignity. Shalom is when the image of God is recognized, protected, and cultivated in every single human. It is the vision God set forth in the Garden and the restoration God desires for every broken relationship. Shalom is the "very good" in the gospel. Because despite our anxious minds, despite divisions, and despite threats of violence, God's vision remains: wholeness for a fragmented world. Peace for a hurting soul. Shalom.

Are you truly willing to risk everything? In Believing Jesus, Bible teacher and author Lisa Harper retraces the steps of the apostles in the book of Acts, while throwing in a few of her own crazy adventures along the way. The disciples didn’t have much of a road map after Jesus ascended to heaven, but God’s grace and spirit filled in the gaps as they moved forward. It required their willingness to risk everything to establish a new community that would change the future world. As a regular speaker on the Women of Faith® tour, Lisa has earned a reputation as a true theological scholar and hilarious storyteller—not necessarily in that order! Best-selling author and pastor Max Lucado calls Lisa one of the “best Bible tour guides around.” Believing Jesus will highlight both of Lisa’s strengths as she tackles every chapter of the Book of Acts with biblical wisdom and modern wit. Lisa keeps it real, telling stories on herself and pointing readers back to Jesus, the only one who can truly lead.

Would you consider your life stretched to the limit? Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest? But you actually love it and wouldn’t want it any other way? Well, so does Lisa Harper. In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Every late-night conversation with a hurting friend and each precious, adopted child needing a little extra tender loving care—exhausting, yet imperative, ways to be extensions of the gospel. In each of these vignettes illustrating Lisa’s overextended life, we learn that even in the middle of our own pure motives and hectic schedules, it is only by resting in God’s sovereign mercy that we are able to keep risking our hearts to serve his people and fulfill the callings he has placed on us. Real life . . . abundant life . . . godly life is about loving Jesus and the people he allows us to rub shoulders with well—which means some days you’ll be stretched emotionally and physically. You’ll feel overextended. Thankfully God will expand our hearts and calendars to accommodate the calling. He is in the business of supplying us with new mercies every morning . . . new candles to burn, for more lives needing his light.

“Lisa’s fine grasp of Scripture and love for the Lord make her a trustworthy teacher, yet we learn from her own hard-earned lessons as well. She speaks and writes from a place of understanding, as she clings to God’s hand, giving us the privilege of stumbling into grace with her.”—LIZ CURTIS HIGGS, best-selling author of Bad Girls of the Bible“So, today I’ve been thinking about...things thatbind us. The thought flitted around my mind and then landed for a while, likely because I was wearing a pair of too-tight jeans.” Women of Faith® speaker and author Lisa Harper relates from experience — life can be uncertain, sometimes even scary. But with a witty twinkle in her eye and a Bible in her hand, she describes what it’s like to find real security in the arms of a Savior who doesn’t just notice us but who moves heaven and earth on our behalf. Part diary, part devotional, Stumbling Into Grace weaves hilarious and poignant stories from Lisa’s own life with intimate and transformational encounters from the life of Christ. Prayers, reflection questions, and journal prompts help women dig deep into biblical truths to better understand how our Redeemer’s compassion, affection, and constancy make every single moment of life not only more enjoyable but well worth living!

On those days when French fries litter the floor of your minivan, when you think bad words about other drivers, when your smile hides an anxious heart-in those moments when you fall short of all you'd hoped to be-what does God see when He looks at you? In your less-than-lovely moments, God sees a precious daughter in need of His perfect love. In this liberating look at how God adores and transforms imperfect people, Bible teacher Lisa Harper weaves poignant stories of her own personal foibles with a fresh take on selected Psalms to reveal a loving Father who remains your greatest champion even when you don't feel anywhere close to holy. Join Lisa in discovering what happens when we stop trying to hide our inadequacies and doubts and instead trust God with our anger, frustrations, flaws, and regrets. As you accept God's loving invitation to exchange your junk for His joy, you'll find the imperfect pieces of your life shaped into a glorious pattern of divine grace.

Noted Bible teacher Lisa Harper leads women through the Song of Solomon in this modern take on the classic Bible Study. Using current day examples, humor and personal anecdotes, Lisa attempts to answer the question, “What does every girl want?” by showing readers the portrait of perfect love and intimacy that is beautifully embedded in the lines of the most seductive love poem found in the Old Testament. Features: Provides readers with a deeper, more expositional approach to understanding the Song of Solomon than traditional fill-in-the-blank Bible studies. Provides a wide variety of helpful “handholds” throughout the text (i.e. historical context, Biblical vocabulary guides, interesting facts about the time period, and explanations of Hebrew translations). “Fast Fact,” “Did You Know?” and “More Info” sidebars provide additional information about the historical context of the verse in question as well as explanations for unfamiliar Biblical vocabulary words, and translations from the original Hebrew. Open-ended, in-text questions allow for deeper discussion/study, individually or with a group.

Harper fortifies readers with the power of God's promises and then points the way to the hidden potential in the heart of every woman. For what does a woman's heart yearn? What drives her and feeds her true passions? What is every woman's hope? Lisa Harper uses humor, biblical insight, and real-life experiences to connect with women everywhere as she reveals three of our most basic soul-needs—the yearning to satisfy our desperate need for mercy, the desire to know that our lives are defined by God's grace, and the need to believe, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that we are beloved by God. Harper fortifies readers with the power of God's promises and then points the way to the hidden potential in the heart of every woman. As you step through these pages, you will search your own hungers and desires and discover that a woman's greatest hopes cannot be fulfilled by the ragged offerings of this world; rather, they are pinned to a sacred cross, fulfilled by unbounded mercy, and made sure by the unconditional love of God.

If you are honest enough to admit that you aren't perfect, this book will guide you to a Redeemer whose love for you isn't bound by your behavior. If you need to know that God's love will remain steadfast and true -- no matter what -- this book is for you. He is pursuing you at this very moment. Are you ready to be found? Open the pages of this book, and open your hear to His relentless love.