"To Fall in love with God is the greatest romance; to seek Him is the greatest adventure; to find Him is the greatest human achievement."
~ St. Augustine
Chasing after Charming
How the Search for Approval Bewitched My Soul
Launch Date - August 19, 2023
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Overview
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Chasing After Charming, How the Search for Approval Bewitched My Soul, is a narrative nonfiction of Lisa’s ugly truth as she turned her back on God, and entered into a relationship with the world. This forbidden fairy tale was consummated in deception, causing Lisa to disregard her Christian upbringing in exchange for a lousy, unsatisfying cup of the world’s approval. This only satiated Lisa temporarily, as the search to be beauty in the eyes of her beholder, the world intensified.
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It all started by casually going to happy hour with co-workers and friends, but eventually led to closing the bars down. This carousing environment, in addition to her unmet need for approval and love, influenced Lisa to do things she would not normally do; nothing was off limits as she searched for love and approval in the arms of men. Please do not be mistaken; this is not just about chasing men, but about the chase of anything that might validate her worth.
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Bewitched from the chase, Lisa peers at the shattered pieces of her heart. She has finally run out of excuses and people to blame, recognizing that she is the common denominator in all her mess. She is now forced to address all the twisted truth she fell prey too.
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If you are looking for someone to fix you, or you're searching for someone to fill a lonely void deep within your heart, or perhaps you're tired of men leaving you broken causing you to question your value - this book is for you. It will appeal to a heart who deeply desires to be chosen by mankind, yet is uncertain if true love really exist. Lisa shares her dark past in a relatable and vulnerable way leading the readers on a journey to find an exquisite love that will forever change their lives.
Laura Koke
Senior Pastor
Shoreline Church
Austin, TX
In Chasing Charming, Lisa leads the reader through her own journey of looking for fulfillment in all the wrong places, seeking the worlds approval. She shares from her own experiences how the world came up short and how the love and acceptance we are searching for can only be found in a relationship with Jesus. In the many years I have known Lisa, I have watched her embrace this truth as she has navigated challenges in her own life and walked out a life of surrender to Him. As a reader you will be blessed by her vulnerability and wisdom, as you seek to find the true satisfaction you are looking for.
Gary Peacock
Executive Director
KNOX CHOP
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TX
Chasing After Charming is a raw, fresh revelation of how pursuing dreams of beauty and acceptance can become a nightmare when false assumptions fuel unreal expectations. Using her own story as backdrop, the author draws us into the all-too-familiar personal pursuit for sake of approval, exposing the mirage of instant gratification. But she doesn't stop there, offering unbridled hope, encouragement and freedom through the One True God whose acceptance and love is boundless, even in dark nights of the soul, and whose plans lead us toward new life, fabulous fulfillment and pervasive peace.
Andrea Moore
C0-Lead Pastor
Summit Worship Center
Founder - Her Legacy Network
Austin, TX
Ever wish you had a tool that would encourage you but also help practically guide you forward within the complexities of your own life??? Lisa Smith has written that very book. This book serves as a great conversation starter for a book club or a self-help guide for ladies of all ages and backgrounds. I highly recommend this book if you are ready for change in your personal life or wish you had your own coach to lovingly challenge you. This is it.
Grab a cup of coffee and a blanket and prepare for an experience you will want to share with others. Lisa is so gifted at connecting with women and skillfully drawing out the best within each one. Get ready and don’t say I didn’t warn you! This book will be a tool that will offer you both soul fulfillment and strategies for personal success within all your relationships. Prepare for the greatest chase of your life!
Laurie Winckel
Founder
Love, Serve , Feed
Hutto, TX
Chasing after charming has been a labor of love from my dear friend, Lisa Smith, for many years. I’ve prayed and encouraged her in this journey and I was thrilled when she handed this book to me! Lisa and I made a commitment many years ago to meet for coffee and fellowship once a month. During our last meeting, Lisa and I celebrated as she presented me with a copy of her book to review. Her relief was visible but there was also a look like “buckle up”! I read in her expression that she was about to reveal some things from the depths of her soul. When I started reading, I couldn’t put the book down. She drew me in immediately. Her story of God’s redeeming love and healing power are evident in her life and she tells her story as if she is painting it from her heart. Chasing after Charming is a must read book for anyone who has struggled and needs breakthrough in their lives. She encourages her readers to lay down anything that is distraction from following Jesus and she reminds us how the Word of God gives us the direction to do so. I love this book so much and found much peace and God’s expression of love in it’s pages. May it bless you the way it has blessed me.
Julissa Morgan Cardenas
Co-Lead Pastor
Kingdom Church
Cedar Park, TX
Relatable, and uplifting! "Chasing After Charming" is an honest confession. Exposing the unfortunate lengths we are willing to go, to satisfy our need for approval and acceptance! Showing us that no matter how far or “ in deep” we go into darkness, Jesus’ love and redemption goes further and deeper! Redeeming us from the deepest pit, and satisfying our most inner desires.