I remember the very first time I heard Lisa speak. It was at a women of Faith conference two years ago in Rochester. Her honesty spoke straight to my heart so I was excited to get my hands on this book and read away! Low and behold the book was no different.
In Overextended, Lisa shares her ups and downs in her crazy busy life. In her wit, and Lisa-esque perspective on life, we are transported into her everyday. She holds NOTHING. Back. It’s that honesty that brings you right to the center of her life. She is able to in written word draw you into the midst of her life….whether it be in her crazy travel schedules, ministry moments, or the touching struggles of adoption and ministry to the baby’s drug addicted mother. Her sincerity and walk with God make you feel as though you are one of her closest friends!
I LOVED THIS BOOK! Mostly because it made me feel as though our family perspective on ministry life isn’t off base! It was truly refreshing to see someone else be brutally honest about the hard parts but completely rely on God for their strength! AND NOT ALWAYS SUCCEED!
It was also very neat to read “the rest of the story”. Back at the WOF. Conference we prayed for that young drug addicted mom and the baby growing inside of her. I have often wondered what happened. Now I know. I know way more of the story, then she had shared during the conference. I don’t know too many people who would buy a young mother to be food, so she could nourish the baby growing inside her, and sit outside in a lawn chair pretty much guarding her! It’s those stories and accounts that pull you in. After reading this book I feel as though Lisa and I have been friends forever and yet, we have never met . Only at a conference with 850 ish of our closest friends!
So are you overextended and not really loving most of it? It’s hard, but Lisa will change your perspective!
So I give this book a definite 5 stars!
DISCLAIMER: I received a free copy of this book to be reviewed by Thomas Nelson/Booksneeze. In no way is there expected a positive review!
