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How
Big is God?
Inspired
by Lisa's daughter saying, "If Jesus is in my heart,
he must be very, very tiny," this latest book from
the Lisa/Laura team addresses how God can be everywhere
at once. She uses images kids can readily embrace--such
as God being as small as a grain of sand, or as vast as
the sand dunes. The perfect gift for kids, ages 2-8! |
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The
Busy Mom's Devotional
Think
it's impossible to have a spiritual life AND manage family
life? There are many days that plainly feel like an exercise
of survival. But living a life of devotion means seeing
Christ in everything--from changing a diaper to a husband's
tender kiss. Join Lisa for a year of "been there"
devotions--readings from a mom who lives like you do, in
the trenches, but strives to see Jesus beside her, through
it all. Do just one devotional a day (or a week!), and you'll
begin to see life with more depth and clairty than ever
before. And be sure to register for Lisa's eNewsletter on
the Contact page if you would like to receive some of Lisa's
devotionals (and news/contests/etc) for free! |
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What
Women Want
Written
with Lisa's good friend, Rebecca Price, What Women Want
is an excellent "soft Bible study," (meaning easy
access--anyone can do). Rebecca and Lisa hope that WWW
will help women begin an honest dialogue with God about
where he is leading them and what he wants them to learn,
how he wants them to grow. Because in the end, answering
these questions will aid women in finding out why they are
craving more, and how only God can fully satisfy.
For
retreat guides, music playlists and more information on
this book, see www.SatisfiedHeart.com. |
Read
an excerpt and see what other people are saying about The
Begotten
Download
discussion questions for The Begotten
The
Begotten (Book
one in the Gifted series)
What
if the Medieval Church had the lost letters of Paul, holding
them away from the populace because they expounded on spiritual
gifts? What would happen if God brought together people
with extraordinary spiritual gifts during the fourteenth
century? How would they battle the twin dangers of evil
and the Inquisition? How would their decisions, good and
bad, help shape the future Body of Christ? And what
if the people that did the greatest good in the battle had
more subtle spiritual gifts than those they supported and
followed?
The
year is 1339 and God calls to his beloved until they rise
from their slumber. Yet at the same time, Evil also walks
the Earth, hunting God's chosen ones. Can the Gifted rally
together and avoid both the known dangers that hunt them
as well as those in the shadows? The future of the Christian
Church, as well as humandkind, rests on their ability to
rely on what God had laid in their hearts, minds and souls.
Will they discover it in time?
Daria
D'Angelo is an Italian aristocrat with a dangerous gift.
She needs to help a secret group of people stay alive when
the Church and the enemy all want them dead, serve her God
with her gifts of healing, and although she longs for romantic
love, keep her eyes on the Eternal. If she does not succeed,
she, her friends, and their eternal purpose to radically
transform the Christian Church—and the future of humanity—will
all die. |
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God
Gave Us Christmas
Lisa's
Christmas follow-up to the best-selling God Gave Us
You and God Gave Us Two.Once again Lisa has
woven a children's story that captures the imagination.
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My
First Children's Book! OVER 800,000 COPIES SOLD!
God
Gave Us You
by Lisa Tawn Bergren, art by Laura Bryant
A PERFECT BABY OR SHOWER GIFT! For children, ages 2-5 (or
thereabouts)
"For you created my inmost being; you knit me together
in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full
well." Psalm 139:13-14
Climbing into bed one evening, charming polar-bear
cub Sophie decides to ask, "Mama, where did I come from?"
Settling in for a most personal bedtime story, the cub of
a thousand questions learns how her parents greatly anticipated
her arrival, soaks in tales of events leading up to the big
day, and hears a recurring, affirming message: "God gave
us you."
Theme/Purpose: Affirms a child's creation and place in
the family as a cherished gift of God |
God
Gave Us Two
by Lisa Tawn Bergren, art by
Laura Bryant
The
perfect follow-up to the best-selling God Gave Us You!
A wonderful gift for the family expecting another child and
needing a means to discuss the impending arrival with their
older child(ren). With the same warm, cozy setting as God
Gave Us You, and the same darling polar bear family, readers
will hear Little Cub asking questions that many children ask,
"Mama, if we don't like the baby, can we send it back?"
"Papa, why do you need a new baby?" "Will you
forget about me?" With gentle assurances and reminders
of a love that will never fade, the polar bear family—including
Little Cub—prepares to celebrate the baby's arrival. |
Christmas
Every Morning
In a New Mexico nursing home, patiently
awaiting death, sits Charlotte Mueller, a woman who long ago
retreated behind the silent wall of Alzheimer's. But Cimmaron
Canyon Care Center's director, Dane McConnell, is researching
the effects of Christmas rooms. As part of his study, the
center has set aside one room that remains decorated for the
holidays 365 days a year. Each day when Charlotte visits the
Christmas room, she sings entire carols from memory—and
a glimpse of the woman who has been unreachable for years
resurfaces. Shortly thereafter, a nurse discovers a Christmas
journal of sorts among Charlotte's things—notes written
along the margins of an old caroling book. The brief notations
demonstrate that Charlotte once lived a full life, even if
it is now forgotten. Dane McConnell calls Krista to come and
visit--hoping mother and daughter will discover a modicum
of peace—and that Krista will look his way once again
after she discovers that forgiveness leads to healing, and
love. |
God
Encounter
God Encounter is a book of prayers
that lead the reader through a fictional setting in which
they open themselves to the Living God and how He speaks to
our heart. Each of the twelve prayers answer a specific felt
need--for instance, when one needs guidance, hope or forgiveness--and
takes the reader to a restorative place in which he or she
can rest in the presence of Christ. An example would be, "Picture
yourself on the edge of a wheat field..." Look for the
multi-media presentations of one of the prayers on www.GodEncounter.com!
Very cool! |
The
Bridge
EVERYONE MUST CROSS A BRIDGE BEFORE LOVE CAN FIND THEM...
In the early '60s, a young woman and her infant son are thrown
into a cold mountain river after their car plunges from an
unstable wooden bridge. In the terrible moments that follow,
Anna Conway and a stranger who attempts to help both lose
their lives. But through their heroism, the child is miraculously
spared. Nearly forty years later, unexpected events bring
New Yorker Jared Conway back to the river in Montana with
his own son in tow. Crushed by a disappointing end to his
marriage and the numbing pace of his business, Jared finds
himself yearning for something he cannot define. Yet before
he can discover the thing that will bring him inner peace,
he must first come to terms with his traumatic past.
"Sad, sweet...lyrical."—Dallas Morning
News |
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Northern Lights Series is based on a group of Norwegians
who leave their coastal hometown of Bergen, and come to America
in 1880, it explores the very complicated lives of artist
Elsa Ramstad, sea captain Peder Ramstad, a vixen of a girl
Tora Anders, roadhouse mogul Trent Storm, the valiant but
long-suffering Kaatje Janssen, and first mate Karl Martensen.
I've been intrigued with the idea of how sin impacts not only
us, but those around us. It was those waves that sin sends
out--like concentric circles emanating from an initial drop
on water--that I wanted to explore in this series. My characters
are fully human, allowing them a variety of ways to take wrong
paths. Peder is fearful and stubborn, trying to control his
life by "protecting" Elsa. Tora is loose with her
morals and has to come to terms with the repercussions; Trent
falls in love with a girl half his age; Kaatje is left by
her womanizing husband Soren; Karl is in love with another
man's wife. As their lives intersect, sparks fly. |
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THE
CAPTAIN'S BRIDE
THEY TRAVELED TO AMERICA IN SEARCH OF FREEDOM
AND PROSPERITY...
Elsa Anders: Her dream of marrying Peder Ramstad is
about to come true. But can this strong-willed, creative woman
with a love for independence, adventure and the sea find happiness
with a captain who insists upon leaving her safely on shore?
Kaatje Janssen: Broken-hearted over her husband's infidelities,
Elsa's dear friend prays that the journey to America will
mark a new beginning and a bright future, for her marriage—and
her unborn child. Tora Anders: At sixteen years old,
Elsa's sly young sister knows just what she wants...and exactly
how to get it. And heaven help the man or woman who stands
in her way! Peder Ramstad: Driven by a love for the
sea—and his wife—Peder is determined to make a
success of his new shipyard. But will his desperate need to
maintain control destroy the relationships he treasures most?
Karl Martensen: Torn between his friendship with Peder
and a forbidden, secret love for Elsa, Karl struggles to bury
the emotions that threaten to ruin them all. |
DEEP
HARBOR
SOME TIES CAN NEVER BE BROKEN...
Tora Anders: Determined to live "the good life,"
no matter the price, Tora weaves a web of lies that could
cost her everything she cares for—including a successful
future and the man she loves--but lead her to what her soul
most desperately needs. Elsa Ramstad: With a loving
husband, a family she adores, and a fulfilling life at sea,
Elsa has everything her heart desires—until tragedy strikes.
Now, drawing upon her faith and all the strength she can muster,
Elsa must once again discover the woman she is and the path
that she must follow. Kaatje Janssen: Four years after
her husband's disappearance, Kaatje struggles to raise two
young daughters and tend her farm. But when help comes from
the most unlikely source, Kaatje faces both uncertainty about
the future and a deep secret from her past. Karl Martensen:
After years of grappling with his feelings for Elsa and the
mistakes he has made, Karl is caught in a life of loneliness
and emptiness. Can he finally accept the reality of what he
once lost and open himself up to the possibility of what could
be? |
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MIDNIGHT
SUN
THE POWERFUL CONCLUSION TO THE EPIC NORTHERN
LIGHTS SAGA... Kaatje Janssen: Desperate to know if
her missing husband still lives, Kaatje hires a rugged yet
tenderhearted guide through the perils of the Alaskan wilderness—and
into what could be the greatest danger of her life. Elsa
Ramstad: As captain of the Majestic and a mother of two,
Elsa has sought to ease her aching, lonely heart. But when
an old friend rekindles the spark of romance, will she allow
herself to fall in love again? Tora Anders: With her
foolish youth behind her, Tora looks forward to her wedding
and a fresh start in life. But first she must confront the
terrible demons of her past. Karl Martensen: Though
widely admired, Karl feels no emotion for any of the women
in his life. He has only tender memories of the love he once
lost—a love who, by God's grace, he may find again.
James Walker: After losing his wife in a deadly fire,
Kaatje's guide through the wilderness has retreated to Alaska
to avoid getting his heart broken again. But he can't avoid
seeing the beauty within Kaatje, and all she deserves. Can
he force himself to walk away from her? |
CONTEMPORARY
ROMANCE NOVELS:
REFUGE
When Rachel Johanssen dared Beth Morgan to answer
a personal ad in The Rancher's Journal, she never thought
her citified friend would become a bona fide rancher's wife.
Now Rachel, too, is falling in love with the glorious Elk
Horn valley...as well as with Dirk Tanner, a rugged rancher
who makes it his home. Rachel isn't the only San Franciscan
newly drawn to the valley. Jake Rierdon, son of a San Francisco
client, has taken a shine to ranch life too—and to beautiful
young Emily Walker. But will threats from the present and
the past destroy any chance the couples have to build a future? |
TORCHLIGHT
After inheriting her family's lighthouse and mansion, heiress
Julia Rierdon—sister of Jake Rierdon (Refuge),
travels to the coast of Maine to restore the estate and turn
it into a lavish inn. Temporarily separated from her wealthy
fiance, Julia turns to a mysterious stranger for assistance.
Motorcycle-riding handyman Trevor Kenbridge is gorgeous, infuriating...and
just the man she needs to help her prepare the inn. Could
he also be the right man to claim her heart? |
PATHWAYS
As a young woman visiting Alaska, Bryn Bailey—cousin
to Trevor Kenbridge (Torchlight)—found love in
the arms of Eli Pierce. But when she rejected Eli's faith,
the two sadly parted. Ten years later, Bryn is back in Alaska
for a summer of humanitarian aid, where she is dependent upon
Eli, now a bush pilot. To her surprise, Bryn discovers that
not only is she still in love with Eli, she's also drawn to
the glorious country he loves—and the God he serves.
Then one night, during a sudden storm, their small plane goes
down in the wilderness, leaving Eli injured and fighting for
his life. Can Bryn find a pathway back to civilization, to
God...and to love? |
TREASURE
Ever since her days as an undergrad student at Harvard, where
she roomed with Bryn Bailey (Pathways)—nautical
archeologist Christina Alvarez has been obsessed with finding
her ancestor's sunken treasure ship and striking underwater
gold. Determined to achieve her goal, Christina has traveled
to the Caribbean island of Robert's Foe, where treasure hunter
Mitch Crawford—the one man who can assist her--refuses
to help. But Christina's fight to win Mitch over may lead
them both to a treasure more valuable than either one of them
ever dreamed. |
CHOSEN
As supervisor of the historically significant Solomon's Stable
dig, biblical archeologist Alexana Rourke—grad school
friend to Dr. Christina Alvarez (Treasure)—knows
she is in serious danger. Yet she is determined that nothing
will impede her excavation under the Temple Mount in Jerusalem,
not even the concern of handsome, world-renowned news correspondent
Ridge McIntyre. Her stubbornness, however, could well cost
Alexana a future with the man she loves—and possibly
even her life. |
FIRESTORM
As a smoke jumper, Reyne Oldre—friend to Rachel Tanner
and Beth Morgan (Refuge)—once led a team of courageous
firefighters into a blaze that ended in unspeakable tragedy.
Now cripple by fear, she conducts fire research from a safe
distance, determined not to risk that kind of pain again.
But when the flames of love begin to flicker between her and
smoke jumper Logan McCabe, Reyne must face the fearsome storms
from her past and battle the raging firestorm that burns in
her soul.
SPECIAL! Firestorm includes the novella, "Sand Castles,"
once a part of A Mother's Love (now out of print).
"Sand Castles" picks up on the story of Matthew
Morgan, who has lost his wife to cancer, and his little daughter
Hope, who wants nothing more than a new mommy. Could Ella
be the answer to their prayers? |
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Copyright © 2008 Lisa Tawn Bergren
All rights reserved. Any reproduction or transmission in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying,
or by any information storage and retrieval system without the
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