It seems that every week, Lisa gets an email from an adoptive family
who has picked up God Gave Us You, hoping its the adoption
storybook they've been hoping for, but then are disappointed to discover
it's clearly for a biological family. God Found Us You is the
adoptive family's answer. Like God Gave Us You, it's a warm
tale of a loving mama, waiting with great anticipation for her child
to arrive, but this one comes from afar—and the book is sure to
reinforce themes of dedication, trust and love within an adopted child.
Drawing on the expertise of five friends who have adopted children,
Lisa penned this new book, and Laura Bryant illustrated it.
Breathe
In Breathe, the first in the Homeward Trilogy, Odessa St.
Clair is en route to Colorado Springs, CO to chase the cure with her
brother and sister in tow. But once she reaches the Springs, she discovers
that there is a second threat on her life, and she must find out who
threatens her, if she is to fully embrace her new life.
Life On Planet Mom:
Written for new and young moms everywhere, this book tackles how every
relationship a woman has, changes once she becomes a mom: with herself,
her spouse, her family of origin, her friends, her world and her God.
Sprinkled with quotes from moms who responded to Lisa's survey, this
book is a light, informative mix of wisdom, practical ideas, and been-there
humor. Includes small group discussion questions.
The Captain's Bride:
An old, familiar favorite, now with new cover, and at a low $6.99 price!
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.
God Gave Us Heaven:
Heaven can either be a frightening or distant concept for young children—with
this book, you can make it a welcoming and encouraging place for children.
While there are many books out there for children on the subject, this
one has short, simple text, appropriate for children 2-10, and can be
used as a tool to help explain death and the process of grief to young
ones.
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.
The Betrayed:
The fast-paced second book in The Gifted trilogy—now in paperback!
The Gifted have gathered and gain strength as they follow the clues
left by God to lead them to their ultimate destiny, even while their
enemies grow more intent on controlling them. Cardinal Boeri wishes
to use them to secure his own place in the Church hierarchy; but the
greatest menace of all, Lord Abramo Amidei, is determined to bring Daria
into his fold, or destroy her in the process. Each of the Gifted must
face their betrayer, and find a deeper level of faith within to sustain
them. Includes group discussion questions.
The Blessed:
The heart-stopping conclusion in The Gifted trilogy—available
now in hardcover, and in paperback come September 2009. The Gifted journey
from Italy to France to complete their mission, but they are tracked
by those who anticipate their arrival—and will do anything to
stop them. As the forces against them converge, the Gifted will sacrifice
anything—even their very lives—to do what God has asked
them to do, and in the midst of it, recognize the supreme blessings
he offers, even during heart-wrenching trial. Includes group discussion
questions.
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!
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!
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.
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..."
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
