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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Bergren, Lisa Tawn.
What women want : the life you crave and how God satisfies / Lisa T. Bergren and Rebecca Price. 1st ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-1-4000-7245-3
1. Christian womenReligious life. 2. SatisfactionReligious aspectsChristianity. 3. ContentmentReligious aspectsChristianity. I. Price, Rebecca. II. Title.
BV4527.B454 2007
248.843dc22
2007011295
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For Courtney, Lindsey, Olivia, and Emma:
May you each discover how God alone satisfies your deepest longings.
Lisa and Rebecca
Contents
Holding Hands with the Invisible: Your Relationship with God
Featuring Rebeccas exclusive chat withLiz Curtis Higgs
Hearts Desire: Love in Your Life
Featuring Lisas exclusive chat withShaunti Feldhahn
Soul Sisters: Your Friendships
Featuring Lisas exclusive chat withRobin Jones Gunn
The Mind at Rest: Peace and Contentment in Your Life
Featuring Lisas exclusive chat withCarol Kent
The Path to Freedom: Your Financial Health
Featuring Rebeccas exclusive chat withEllie Kay
The Smile Within: Joy and Happiness in Your Life
Featuring Rebeccas exclusive chat withJan Silvious
A Life in Balance: Your Emotional Health
Featuring Lisas exclusive chat withJoanna Weaver
Really, Truly Happy at Home: Your Marriage, Home Life, and Intimacy
Featuring Rebeccas exclusive chat withBarbara Rainey
Body by God: Your Physical Health and Appearance
Featuring Lisas exclusive chat withDr. Linda Mintle
On Gods Road: Meaning and Purpose in Your Life
Featuring Lisas exclusive chat withValorie Burton
A Well-Watered Garden: Growing in Your Relationship with God
Featuring Rebeccas exclusive chat withKay Arthur
The Word on What You Want Most
How God Satisfies Your Craving to Be Whole and His
The Word on Your Relationship with God
How God Satisfies Your Craving for Him
The Word on Love in Your Life
How God Satisfies Your Craving for Your Hearts Desire
The Word on Friendship
How God Satisfies Your Craving for Soul Sisters
The Word on Peace
How God Satisfies Your Craving for Contentment
The Word on Your Financial Health
How God Satisfies Your Craving for Security