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 Hey readers!

The countdown begins for my brand new series and the release of The Lies We Believe. I can't wait to share Riley and Tucker's story with you, and yes, for those of you who have read my US Marshal series, there will be a cameo of Jonas and Madison!Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some behind the scenes of writing a psychological thriller. Here is the first one. Enjoy and don't forget to preorder!

 

It’s hard to imagine that it took Noah approximately one hundred years to build the ark. Talk about perseverance! And in the midst of his building the ark, he was constantly ridiculed by those around him. In fact, Noah and his family were the only ones God saved because mankind had become so corrupt that wicked men had become heroes among the people. 

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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Even when we’ve made our decision to put our full trust in God, there are still times when things go wrong and God seems far away. The world we live in is broken. People are hurting from unemployment, hunger, loneliness, broken homes and broken marriages. 

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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We’ve all heard of the Mary/Martha syndrome. Martha was the woman in the Bible who ran around, taking care of all the household preparations when Jesus and his disciples came to stay. Mary, on the other hand, left the preparations to her sister to sit at Jesus’ feet.

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**

Have you ever thought about the secret of Joshua’s victories? The truth is that it wasn’t his skill with the sword, but instead his submission to God.

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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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.

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One of the things I’ve loved about both traveling and living in different countries is that it has widened my worldview and given me a greater understanding into the lives of other cultures. I’ve met people from all walks of life who have taught me about sacrifice, friendship, endurance, and true giving.

I’ve learned that:

I need to look to God’s standards for living and not my culture or the world’s standards. If God isn’t first in my life, then I’ve failed, because in the end that’s all that really matters.True peace is found in simplicity, being in the will of God, and serving others.I don’t ever want to just exist, but instead, live life to the fullest.Living life to the fullest isn’t a bigger car, a bigger house, or more possessions because living life to the fullest isn’t defined by the world’s definition.

“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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