Hey readers!
Have you ever thought about what kind of faith did Noah had to have to hang in there for so long? In order to persevere, Noah had to hold tightly to his faith. And it had to be strong, solid, and enduring. I love this verse from Colossians that talks about the importance of faith in order to have a solid foundation.
"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness." Colossians 2:7
Question for today: What does it mean to you to endure?
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When I start worrying and doing things my way, my faith begins to falter, and I start to wonder if He’s still in control. So how do we hold strong in the middle of a storm?
Through the work of the Holy Spirit and the study of His word, God allows our faith in Him to grow and mature even in the face of trials and disappointment. (From Finding Hope in a Chaotic World)
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep His promise.” Hebrews 10:23
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I often feel a mixture between these two women. In wanting to serve others, I’m quick to jump in, but like Martha, too often—okay, way too often—get caught up in the details like she did. I forget to take time to stop be still. Forget to learn and glean from those around me and find peace and strength in God’s word.
When I think about being a strong woman of God, I long to find the combination of both women. Martha opened up her home to Jesus and his disciples, and had the heart of a servant. But Mary was the one who, despite all that had to be done, remembered what was most important.
“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42
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I'm so excited to announce that Shattered is finally here! Book five in my Fallout series is available here on Amazon as an ebook and with Kindle Unlimited. Paperback is coming soon.
Welcome to Shadow Ridge, where LONGMIRE meets JERICHO.
From USA Today Best-selling author Lisa Harris comes an epic new series where the survival of Shadow Ridge depends on learning how to fight crime all over again.
In the prequel to the series, The Last Day, Chase said good-bye to Hope and left Shadow Ridge for an overnight prisoner transport to San Angelo. . .the day before the grid went down. For those rooting for Hope McQuaid and Chase Becket to find each other again, well, the wait is almost over. Except the circumstances aren’t what either of them could have ever imagined.
**"Perfect Conclusion to a Stunning Series. I cannot recommend this series highly enough." ~Vickie W**
Joshua was not blind to the realities of his situation—he faced real enemies and hard situations, but he didn’t allow the problems and difficulties to rob him of his faith in God.
When the twelve spies—including Joshua—went to scout out the land of Canaan, they looked at things very differently. Ten of the spies only saw the terrifying giants that inhibited the land. Joshua and Calab, though, looked at the difficulties through what they knew about God. They remembered the victory over the Egyptians, food in the desert—God’s continual presence—and that with God, they would be victorious.
What about you? Who’s voice are you listening to today?
“Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track.” Proverbs 3:6 MSG
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The #LoneStarLit SURVIVAL Tour is over, but the #giveaway runs 'til midnight tonight, *AND* I added my #audiobook #bookreview to my blog post! (SPOILER: Kyle Tait - Voice Over and Narration paired with Lisa Harris's writing is perfection. 5 STARS from me!) ~Kristine Hall
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I'm offering a copy of The Last Day for signing up for my newsletter. This is the prequel to my Fallout series!
"I LOVE this unique "off the grid" Fallout series. Frequency is my favorite so far!" Jeanne C.
ABOUT THE SERIES:
In Today’s world, law enforcement agencies across the country rely on forensic tools, DNA testing, and crime labs. But what if that technology was suddenly no longer available? No one in the small, west Texas town of Shadow Ridge knows what took down the power grid, or when it’s going to be back up, but everyone knows exactly where they were the moment it went down. And now, with no electricity, no internet, and no modern technology, the men and women responsible for keeping the town safe are going to have to learn how to fight crime all over again.
You can buy your ebook or paperback copies for books 1-4 here.
I’ve learned that:
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2
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The digital version of my non-fiction Bible study is now on sale! This is a fillable PDF that can be used on your computer or iPad.
Divorce. Depression. Loneliness. Death of a loved one. Catastrophic world events. The list could go on. The majority of Christians are unprepared in knowing how to persevere in the face of trials. Using scripture as its core, this study is a practical, life changing tool for both men and women who need to deepen their relationship with God and continue to build a solid foundation on Christ so that with the power of the Holy Spirit, when the storms of life hit, their anchor in Christ is secure.
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This study is also available on Amazon as a paperback workbook.
As a writer, closing out a series is like saying good-bye to old friends. While I’m always excited to jump into something new, I can’t help but miss the characters and setting I’ve created. In a lot of ways, life is the same. It’s full of chapters and storylines that end, twists and turns in the plot line, followed by new beginnings.
When our family was studying Portuguese in Brazil, we started calling those new chapters and surprise detours aventura—or adventure. Some changes are easier than others, and most come with a mixture of both tears and joy. During the COVID-19 shutdowns, our family faced a lot of changes. Scott and I were stuck in different countries for months until he was finally able to get an evacuation flight back to the States. We pulled my mother out of assisted living and away from the constant lockdowns. We had all of our kids living with us at one time or another with schools closing down, jobs lost, and so many decisions that had to be made as we constantly had to adjust our plans.
Aventura.
This time also brought growth. We watched the Mozambicans where we were living step up and lead, something that was our goal from the very beginning. Our vision—to have Mozambicans leading in every aspect—was becoming a reality.
(Recent photos from Mozambique)
But we were also faced with another decision that wasn’t easy. I was needed in the states, and Scott was still making trips to Africa. Living in two continents was difficult and not sustainable long term. So we began praying for our next chapter. Our next assignment. And over the past few months, God has made it very clear what he wants us to do.
We are in the process of transitioning back to the states, through a prayerful exit that will include continued mentoring and training for the work we are leaving. We recently bought a house in Texas where we will be based, and Scott will work with an international non-profit organization. For the present, we will be a three generational household with my mother, daughter and son-in-law, plus two cats and our German Shephard.
I’m actually here in Africa now. Last weekend we were with leaders from Zimbabwe and Zambia where we spent some precious time with them in person before we leave. Our plans were then for Scott and I to return to Mozambique and say goodbye there as well. Unfortunately, because of complications with my residency papers, I was denied entry. Another twist in the plotline, but God is already redeeming my time in South Africa as I wait for Scott. And as we turn the page on another chapter, we are amazed at God’s faithfulness along the journey.
(A few photos from Zimbabwe)
Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.
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Behind the scenes: There is something unique about the Pacific Northwest with its mountains, rocky beaches, and te
mperate rainforests. I actually grew up in the Pacific North, where heading to the coast was always one of my favorite things. One of the reasons I chose this setting for my series was because the landscape and terrain were the perfect addition to the plot where Deputy US Marshals are chasing down their fugitives!
These are some of my favorite photos I took while hiking in Washington on my last trip there.
From The Chase:
US Marshal Madison James may not be sure who shot her three months ago, but she does know one thing--it's time to get back out into the field. When her partner, Jonas Quinn, receives a message that a federal warrant just came in on a man connected to a string of bank robberies, Madison jumps at the chance to get back to work. What she and Jonas find is a bank robbery in progress that's gone wrong--and things are about to get worse.
