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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.

Order your digital copy here for only $5.99!

This study is also available on Amazon as a paperback workbook.

"Wow - talk about a way to start off a new series! Survival by Lisa Harris is a fast-paced journey in a world that could very well be our actual future, as terrifying as that may seem." —Book Fidelity 

With the release of book five in my Fallout series, Shattered, just around the corner, a blog tour seems perfect!Click here to follow the tour and enter the giveaway!
Have you started 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.
Prequel: The Last DayBook 1: SurvivalBook 2: HuntedBook 3: FrequencyBook 4: DeceptionBook 5: Shattered (coming 2/28/23)Book 6: Aftermath (bonus novella coming fall, 2023)


#Fallout #Survival #LisaHarris #booktour #giveaway

I have a book release today that I'm super excited about. It's not my normal suspense book, but instead, a twelve week interactive Bible study on finding peace in a chaotic world.

This book is a lot of my own journey, as it comes from struggles I faced over two decades ago and my search for God. In the end, this personal journey changed my life!
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.
I will post soon about an opportunity for a free online study in early 2023! This paperback is great for personal study or for a group.
It's available now on Amazon, paperback only.
Be blessed,
Lisa

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.

 

 

It's finally here! Book three in my US Marshal series. Get ready for another page-turning case plus the truth behind the murder of Madison James's husband's murder.

You can grab your copy here! 

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.

Happy Reading!
Lisa

 Welcome to Shadow Ridge, where LONGMIRE meets JERICHO.

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    In March 2020, Scott and I were in Maputo, seven hours from our home in Inhambane, Mozambique, working on our residency paperwork when then President Trump announced that they would be shutting down flights from Europe because of a spreading virus. At the same time, South Africa announced they would be banning all international flights as well. With borders shutting down worldwide, we were suddenly faced with a pressing decision. Twenty-four hours later, with only a small overnight bag, I boarded on of the last flights out of South Africa hours before the boarders closed.       The decision turned out to be the right one. Two of our kids working in the restaurant business lost their jobs, and the universities they were attending closed all in person classes. Blessed with access to my mother’s house in Tulsa, we quickly settled into the new norm. Closed businesses, online classes, and a shortage of goods on the shelves. Me in the States with the kids, and Scott across the world locked down in Mozambique.
          Four months later, Scott, who was unable to meet with the churches or travel out to the villages due to government mandates, was finally able to secure an evacuation flight back to the US. All evacuees received a police escort to the empty airport in Johannesburg, allowing them to leave the country. At the same time, health mandates in the US had isolated residence in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. We were only able to visit with my mother through the closed, outside window of her room. Very quickly, the mental and physical effects on residents living in them started spiraling, so in August 2020, we pulled my mother out of assisted living.
          We were now faced with something we never would have imagined only six months earlier. We were missionaries, unable to work in the place God had called us. We had far more questions than answers. When would we be able to return? What about the churches and Christians we’d left behind? What would our supporters think about us being back in the US for the foreseeable future? We knew we weren’t the only missionaries facing this confusing situation. But still at times, we felt alone and lost. 
 
The Shift Begins
 
          Almost every morning, Scott intentionally got up early to talk to Ivanildo, one of our full-time leaders in Mozambique via WhatsApp. They read books on leadership and discipleship together, prayed together, and strategized. Government mandates in Mozambique made going out to the villages difficult. Our churches tried to follow them, even to the point of building the required toilets, but officials continued to deny them permission to meet. Instead, they met in small groups, but in one village, neighbors turned them into the police and forced them to stop. 
     In the city of Inhambane it was a little bit easier. Meeting in small groups in homes around the city brought leaders to the surface that might not have stood up before. Groups that got too big had to split in order to comply with the government, but neighbors were asking questions and started coming to these small house churches. The impact on the church was so positive, that at one point Ivanildo told Scott he hoped that the mandates stayed in place longer, because the situation was so good for the spiritual growth of the church members. 
        To better facilitate the situation, Ivanildo sent out teaching PowerPoints via text message each week for the group leaders.  He also taught a weekly class for the leaders. A couple groups struggled, but several multiplied and there have been several who have come to Christ even during lockdown.
          Some of the disciples have been searching for more ways to reach out and use their gifts despite all the restrictions. A website was built, becoming a place to interact with those around the country who are still in isolation due to government lockdowns. It is intended to be a site for those seeking spiritual encouragement and a way to ask questions or share prayer requests. Two local churches in Maputo were so impressed that they offered to fund the hosting of the website. The website also offers a list of Christian resources and is in the process of adding pod cast teachings for people to download. Ivanildo said they needed to figure out a way to reach people even while under lockdown in their homes. 
          Recently, an application was submitted the US Embassy to fund an educational project to reach out to the blind community in Inhambane, a very marginalized group. Already, Vanilla one of the disciples is translating parts of the Bible into Braille and working with one of our blind Christians. This project, if funded, can have a huge impact upon families in our community. What is most encouraging about this project is that the idea was the result of the local disciples looking at their God given gifts and seeking to determine how to meet the needs of people around them. 
          Where does this leave us? We’re still not sure to be honest. I’m still committed to taking care of my mother for this season in the US and taking short trips back as required by the government to keep up my residency. Scott stays longer in Africa than I do, but for now will also be going back and forth. Our goal has always been the independence of our churches. We want them to own the work, not just be told what to do by foreigners. And praise God, this is what is happening!
          We will be sharing some videos soon that will show more how God is working during this shift of seasons. Please continue praying that we will have wisdom and insight during this time. There have been many positive things that have happened during this COVID pandemic. God has been at work and His kingdom advancing, even if we have felt a bit lost and confused at times. We are all encouraged to remember the words of Peter when he wrote, ”Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” I Peter 5:9. We serve a mighty and powerful God, and may all the glory be given to Him.

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 Today is the official release day for The Chase! I'm so excited to share this book two in my US Marshals with you! While it can be read as a standalone, you'll enjoy it much more if you start with The Escape. 

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.

For these bank robbers, it's never been just about the money. It's about taking risks and adrenaline rushes, and getting caught is not part of the game. When the suspects escape, Madison and Jonas must hunt them down and bring them to justice before someone else--someone close to them--gets hurt . . . or worse.

From Seattle to the San Juan Islands, bestselling author Lisa Harris takes you on a nonstop chase where feelings are complicated and failure isn't an option.

Want to read an excerpt? Click here!

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I've realized I'm extremely behind on my blog. Another symptom of my crazy year! Here's an update for starters that you won't want to miss! 
Lynne and I are so excited to announce the release of our newest medical thriller. This is the 4th book in the Agents of Mercy series and this nail-biter ties all the books together. 
Here's what to expect: 
No one suspects that the deadly pharmaceutical and viral disasters ravaging the African continent have been the fallout from one person’s intent to acquire immortality. 
Not until two pregnant teenagers escape their captors and stumble into an African refugee camp. 
When one of the escapees suffers a strange and bloody death, Dr. Rachel Allen, an infectious disease specialist aboard a humanitarian medical ship ported on the Central African coast is summoned to the Congo. Despite the danger, Rachel answers the plea of the refugee camp’s only doctor and leaves her post. But by the time she discovers the ancient virus she believed securely held in an American vault has been weaponized, it is too late to call for help. If this new potential bioweapon is launched beyond the borders of Africa, it will destroy more than the world. It will destroy everything she believes to be true about the man she loved. 
Buckle in. 
The stunning conclusion to the Agents of Mercy series is a heart-pounding ride that brings together the characters you’ve come to love from GHOST HEART, PORT OF ORIGIN, and LETHAL OUTBREAK. You won’t believe who orchestrated every deadly move from the first page to the last. . .and all of it was done in the name of scientific progress. All four books now available as ebook. Paperback out soon for Death Triangle.
Grab your copies here!