Lisa N. Robertson - The Path of Life: Walking in the Loving Presence of God

Praise for The Path of Life

Lisa Robertson is one of my dearest friends and has one of the most delightful and vivacious relationships with God. She has walked her various life paths with God in gracious, honest, insightful ways that have inspired me and helped me grow. If youre looking for a mentor to help you know how to face all thats ahead of you with a sense of peace and wisdom, this book should be your next read! I give The Path of Life my highest recommendation.

Lysa TerKeurst, #1 New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries

I am so pleased that Lisa Robertson has written this book based on Psalm 16. Lisas love for Jesus Christ is an inspiration to many and she has much wisdom to offer anyone seeking to travel on The Path of Life.

Nicky Gumbel, Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton, England

One of the most frequent questions that clergy hear is What does God want me to do? With lucid prose and engaging personal stories, Lisa explains how the Scriptures answer that question. Recommended for clergy to share with their flock, The Path of Life will encourage, guide, and bless those who want to do Gods will.

The Reverend Andrew Buchanan, Senior Pastor, Galilee Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Lisa has known my family almost my entire life. Sometimes when you have an adventurous path as a young man, especially one that can seemingly take you away from Gods plans as I did, those memories can either hurt or help you. In my case, I remember my parents loving me throughout the entire journey. Lisa has profound wisdom for everybody, parents and nonparents alike, as we all endeavor to love people better through this journey called life. I highly recommend The Path of Life.

Carl Lentz, Senior Pastor, Hillsong Church NYC

The path of the Christian life is relatively simple, but our experience on it is not. Lisa helps bring clarity and wisdom to the twists and turns we all face on our journeys with the Lord.

Katherine and Jay Wolf, cofounders of the nonprofit

Hope Heals; coauthors of Hope Heals

Our journey starts with a first breath and then the first step. We may take the high road, the low road, or the road less traveled. Robertson guides us via the Bibles GPS on this amazing path of life. Enjoy the journey, for the destination is eternal. Read The Path of Life and reap the fruits either side of the path.

Nigel Mumford, international speaker, author, founder of By His Wounds, Inc., and Priest Associate for Healing, Galilee Church, Virginia Beach, Virginia

No matter what path you find yourself onwhether its filled with surprises, hardships, or joyyoull find your touchpoint in this book. Drawing on more than forty years of marriage, parenting, and following Christ, Lisa Robertson curates a wealth of scriptural insight and real-life stories that point us toward the best path of all: the path of life!

Jodie Berndt, bestselling author of Praying the Scriptures for Your Children

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This book is dedicated to

Tim, who makes our path together such an

awesome adventure every day. The first time

we went to church together, I flipped open my

Bible and happened to read this verse:

Oh, magnify the LORD with me.

And let us exalt His name together.

(Psalm 34:3 NKJV)

I didnt know we would be married, but I was sure we

would always be friends. And I love that we are both.