Overextended and Loving Most of It
The Unexpected Joy of Being Harried, Heartbroken, and Hurling Oneself Off Cliffs
- Christian Living
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2013
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Publisher's Description
Would you consider your life stretched to the limit? Are you a burn-the-candle-at-both-ends kind of gal with lots of room for improvement when it comes to creating margins for rest? But you actually love it and wouldn’t want it any other way? Well, so does Lisa Harper. In her humorous and packed-with-biblical-wisdom way, Lisa shows us that it is possible for a frazzled nature to be glorifying to the Lord. Every late-night conversation with a hurting friend and each precious, adopted child needing a little extra tender loving care—exhausting, yet imperative, ways to be extensions of the gospel. In each of these vignettes illustrating Lisa’s overextended life, we learn that even in the middle of our own pure motives and hectic schedules, it is only by resting in God’s sovereign mercy that we are able to keep risking our hearts to serve his people and fulfill the callings he has placed on us. Real life... abundant life... g odly life is about loving Jesus and the people he allows us to rub shoulders with well—which means some days you’ll be stretched emotionally and physically. You’ll feel overextended. Thankfully God will expand our hearts and calendars to accommodate the calling. He is in the business of supplying us with new mercies every morning... new candles to burn, for more lives needing his light.
Endorsements (8)
“Jesus did not come so we could have a safe-picket-fence life. In her book Overextended . . . and Loving Most of It!, Lisa challenges and encourages us to live the big life that God designed for us to live. In her practical and oh-so-funny way she paints the picture of how we really can live our everyday life in a way that honors God and makes a difference in the world. You will love this book . . . really!!!”
“Lisa Harper is a true gift to everyone who knows her. This book gives you an opportunity to hear from a woman who not only talks it, but walks it. I know a lot of people who read and quote the Bible. Lisa not only knows the words, she also knows what they mean, and why those words were used instead of others. She’s funny, bright, dedicated, and an absolute BLAST to hang out with. Read this book!”
“I have known this whirlwind of a woman, Lisa Harper, for many years. And here’s the scoop: she’s the real deal. Lisa hot-foot’s the gospel around the world and her fervor is contagious, as is her obvious passion for words that sizzle with truth. I love Lisa, as will you—catch the fire of living life with a full heart!”
“I love a book that’s funny, honest, challenging, biblical, heartfelt, and real, real, real. Overextended . . . and Loving Most of It! is just that kind of read. Lisa walks us through the mountain tops and valley depths of living all in for Jesus, using personal stories and biblical wisdom to drive home truths we all need to hear. A great read!”
“Lisa’s writing is just like sitting across the table from her. One minute you’re holding your stomach because you’re laughing so hard, and the next thing you know you’re wiping away tears because she’s just said something beautiful and inspiring and poignant. Lisa makes you want to live life out loud in all the fullness that God has for us. You will find inspiration and laughter in every word and walk away feeling like you’ve just said good-bye to a dear friend.”
“The first thing you’ll learn about Lisa Harper is that she has a huge heart. She’s approachable while being honest and funny while teaching sometimes hard life lessons. One of the greatest gifts Lisa gives to the world is her ability to transform stories from the Bible we all know into fresh and relatable truth. You will be challenged, you will laugh a lot, and you will occasionally shed a tear. But most importantly, you will grow closer to God and feel empowered in your faith. I love Lisa Harper, and I know you will too.”
“Out of Lisa’s overextended life emerges a collection of unforgettable lessons. Thankfully she has assembled them so the rest of us can benefit. Slow down. Take a breath and enjoy this book!”
“In order to do what God has called us to do we must ensure that we only do what He has called us to do. In Overextended Lisa shows us how to live this awesome faith adventure constantly stretching ourselves but not snapping in the process. This is a timely and much needed message for the body of Christ.”
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