As you pursue truth, I pray you discover love.
In a world gone harsh, you must have the courage to be tender as a blossom and tough as a diamond.
Stand faithful. Stand true. Stand strong.
In word and deed light the way to the rock of refuge.
Be confident. You cannot fail for you were hewn from the invincible stone.
Endorsements
Theres no foundation more solid than the Rock on which were called to build our lives, our marriages, and our dreams. Lisas new book, Adamant , will challenge you to discover more about who God is, and in turn, more about who you are.
Steven Furtick, pastor, Elevation Church; New York Times bestselling author
There is so much uncertainty in our world today. Its hard to know what or who to believe. Thats why Lisa Beveres new book, Adamant , is powerfully relevant. Lisa writes with confidence, poise, and grace as she leads you on a spiritual journey toward unshakable truth. Her words are timeless and timely, inviting us back to a place of sanctity, stability, and truth grounded in Christ.
Craig and Amy Groeschel, pastors of Life.Church; authors of From This Day Forward
Important. Weighty. Convicting. Lisa Bevere is relentless in her conviction to stand on and for the Truth. Her clarion voice reminds us that Truth has a Name, and its a Name we can know. If youre longing for an unshakable place to anchor your life (and all of us are), Adamant will help lead you to the only unchanging RockJesus. Keep this book nearby, and more often, keep its conviction-filled pages open in your hands.
Louie and Shelley Giglio, founders of Passion Conferences
Wow! My dear friend Lisa hit a home run: When truth becomes fluid, we lose contact with answers larger than ourselves. Real truth is a Rock. Adamant. Indivisible. Immovable. Invincible. In a generation and culture where truth moves with the trends, the scriptural truths Lisa shares in this book are so greatly needed.
Christine Caine, bestselling author and founder of The A21 Campaign and Propel Women
Like a beautiful tapestry made of the most elegant fabric, Adamant combines Lisa Beveres undeniable passion, vulnerability, and divine gift as wind to set each reader free. With love and understanding, Bevere takes us on a journey that will transform your mind, heal your heart, and fill your spirit with the revelation of Gods perfect plan for your life.
Sarah Jakes Roberts, author of Don t Settle for Safe
This book is profound in its wisdom, yet deeply personal. Lisa is a gifted writer and a trusted friend who will guide us to a rock-solid understanding of our true identity in Christ.
Sheila Walsh, author of In the Middle of the Mess
In reading the opening pages of this bold new work, two statements resonate with my experience of the Christ and his Kingdom. When stripped of awe, we find ourselves clothed in confusion and comparison and when truth becomes fluid, we lose contact with answers that are bigger than ourselves. These two realities are as profound as it gets when it comes to the human condition. I am excited for what this book will stir, affirm, and ignite. In a world grasping for genuine reality, may you find wisdom for the journey, confidence of conviction, grace to be the child you truly are, and boldness to become light in the darkness for others.
Bobbie Houston, co-senior pastor of Hillsong Church
Lots of preachers and authors talk about living an Adamant life for Jesus, but Lisa Bevere truly defines it. This book is Holy Spiritbreathed, and the anointing on her life through this book is evident.
Heather Lindsey, author/speaker
Ill never forget the moment Lisa shared with me her plans to write her new book, Adamant . Sitting in my car, tears streaming down my face, I was struck with this very moving and relevant topic. In a world that sees truth as relative, Lisa masterfully tackles difficult topics, answers unearthing questions, and builds a biblical foundation we can lean on for years to come. Lisa has done it again! She writes the books we all love to read but also find ourselves needing to read at the same time.
Havilah Cunnington, co-founder of Truth to Table
Im so excited for this new book from Lisa! She is such a dear friend of ours, and she carries such a timely word for this hour. She and John have been incredible friends and leaders in our lives, and we absolutely love what God is doing in and through them.
Brian and Jenn Johnson, founders of Bethel Music
Title Page
Copyright Page
2018 by Lisa Bevere
Published by Revell
a division of Baker Publishing Group
PO Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287
www.revellbooks.com
Ebook edition created 2018
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meansfor example, electronic, photocopy, recordingwithout the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is on file at the Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
ISBN 978-1-4934-0724-8
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV), copyright 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. ESV Text Edition: 2011
Scripture quotations labeled ISV are from The Holy Bible: International Standard Version . Release 2.0, Build 2015.02.09. Copyright 19952014 by ISV Foundation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LLC.
Scripture quotations labeled KJV are from the King James Version of the Bible.
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Italics in Scripture quotations reflect the authors emphasis.
Contents
Cover
Author Note
Endorsements
Title Page
Copyright Page
Acknowledgments
1. The Adamant
2. Adamantly Intimate
3. Adamantly Constant
4. Adamant in Love
5. Adamant That We Love
6. Adamant in Hate
7. Adamant for Truth
8. Adamant in Word
9. Adamant Transformation
10. Adamant in Holiness
11. I Am Adamant
Appendix 2: Lessons from Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
Notes
About the Author
Also by Lisa Bevere
Back Ads
Back Cover
Acknowledgments
Rabbi Brian Bileci: thank you for your rabbinical and prophetic insight.
Scott Lindsey of Faithlife: you always help me be smart.
Andrea Doering: working with you is a dream.
Team Messenger International: I couldnt do any of this without you.
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Adamantly Constant
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.