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Lysa TerKeurst
BornJuly 21, 1969
OccupationAuthor, speaker
LanguageEnglish
NationalityAmerican
SubjectChristian non-fiction
Years active1995–
Website
lysaterkeurst.com

Lysa TerKeurst (born July 21, 1969)[1] is an American speaker and author of Christian non-fiction. She is the author of more than one dozen books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely[2][3] and Forgiving What You Can't Forget.[4] She is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries.[5]

Career

TerKeurst is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, which was founded in 1994 by Jennifer McHugh; TerKeurst and Marybeth Whalen were involved by 1995.[6][7][8]

TerKeurst published her first book, Living Life on Purpose: Discovering God's Best for Your Life, in 2000.

Several of her books have been New York Times bestsellers, including It's Not Supposed to Be This Way,[9] Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions,[10] Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely,[3][11] Forgiving What You Can't Forget,[12] and The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands.[13] It's Not Supposed to Be This Way was on the New York Times bestseller list for 13 weeks.[9] Uninvited was on the New York Times bestseller list for 31 weeks.[14] The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands was on the New York Times bestseller list for six weeks.[15]

Critical reception

Her books Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely,[16] Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again,[17] and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly.[18]

A review for her 2014 book The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands reads, "TerKeurst's often self-deprecating humor and ability to be vulnerable, combined with insightful Bible references, make this a book women can relate to in a hundred little ways each day".[19]

In 2015, TerKeurst published a book for children, Win or Lose, I Love You!, which was illustrated by Jana Christy. This book was met with mixed reception from Publishers Weekly, which wrote, "As a teaching tool, it's sure to have its uses, though the story itself never rises beyond its instructive goals".[20] Kirkus Reviews similarly received the book as, "Didactic? To be sure, but it’s a much-needed lesson that goes down easily".[21]

Publishers Weekly praised the conversational tone of TerKeurst's 2016 book Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely.[16] The audiobook adaptation was read by Ginny Welsh.[22]

About her 2018 book It's Not Supposed to Be This Way, Publishers Weekly noted "[h]er transparency, wit, and spiritual insight make this skillfully crafted volume feel like time spent in honest conversation with a trusted friend".[18]

Publishers Weekly gave the 2020 book Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That’s Beautiful Again a positive review, noting, "TerKeurst’s fans will love this stirring, realistic look at confronting the arduous aspects of forgiveness".[17]

Personal life

TerKeurst is a native of Tallahassee, Florida. Her parents divorced when she was in middle school. She was raised a Christian, but gave up on her faith when her 16-month-old sister died. She graduated from Furman University in South Carolina.[23]

In 2008, TerKeurst published an essay about an abortion she had before her marriage.[24] She has five children.[5]

Terkeurst reconciled with her husband Art TerKeurst, whom she said was repeatedly unfaithful and abused substances.[25] In December 2018, TerKeurst and her husband renewed their vows near their home in Waxhaw, N.C.[26]

Selected works

  • What Happens When Women Walk in Faith: Trusting God Takes You to Amazing Places. Harvest House. 2005. ISBN 0-7369-1571-0[27]
  • Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl. Zondervan, 2009. ISBN 0310293251
  • Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food. Thomas Nelson, 2010. ISBN 031029326X[28]
  • Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions. Thomas Nelson, 2012. ISBN 0718093046[29]
  • The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands. Thomas Nelson, 2014. ISBN 1400205859[19]
  • Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely. Thomas Nelson, 2016. ISBN 1400206006[16][22]
  • Finding I AM. Lifeway Church Resources, 2017. ISBN 1430053526
  • What Happens When Women Say Yes to God. Harvest House Publishers, 2017. ISBN 0736919228
  • Embraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close. Thomas Nelson, 2018. ISBN 1400310296
  • It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. Thomas Nelson, 2018. ISBN 0718039858[18]
  • Trustworthy - Bible Study Book: Overcoming Our Greatest Struggles to Trust God. Lifeway Church Resources, 2019. ISBN 1535906715
  • Forgiving What You Can't Forget. Thomas Nelson, 2020. ISBN 0718039874[17]

For children

As contributor

  • Encouragement for Today: Devotions for Everyday Living. Zondervan, 2013. With Renee Swope and Samantha Evilsizer. ISBN 0310336287

References

  1. ^ "Lysa TerKeurst." Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors, Gale, 2017. Gale Literature Resource Center. Accessed 23 Mar. 2021.
  2. ^ "Love and Relationships Books - Best Sellers - Books - Sept. 4, 2016 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Religion, Spirituality and Faith Books - Best Sellers - Books - Oct. 16, 2016 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  4. ^ "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Dec. 6, 2020 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Byle, Ann (August 13, 2014). "Lysa TerKeurst : The Best 'Yes' Is Sometimes 'No'". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Funk, Tim (February 13, 2011). "Ministry Aims to Fill Women with Faith, Not Food". The Charlotte Observer. pp. A1. Retrieved March 23, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Doss Helms, Ann (May 2, 1995). "God, Husband and Kids: Ministry Unites Stay-at-Home Moms". Arizona Republic. p. 22. Retrieved March 23, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ "Ministry Unites Stay-at-Home Mothers (page 2)". Arizona Republic. May 2, 1995. p. 23. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  9. ^ a b "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Sept. 1, 2019 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  10. ^ "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Oct. 6, 2013 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  11. ^ "Love and Relationships Books - Best Sellers - Books - Oct. 2, 2016 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  12. ^ "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Dec. 6, 2020 - The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  13. ^ "Religion, Spirituality and Faith Books - Best Sellers - Books - Feb. 15, 2015 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  14. ^ "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Sept. 24, 2017 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  15. ^ "Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Books - Best Sellers - Books - Oct. 5, 2014 - The New York Times". www.nytimes.com. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  16. ^ a b c "Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely". Publishers Weekly. May 9, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ a b c "Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  18. ^ a b c "Nonfiction Book Review: It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered". PublishersWeekly.com. September 24, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  19. ^ a b "Religion Book Review: The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands". PublishersWeekly.com. July 21, 2014. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  20. ^ a b "Children's Book Review: Win or Lose, I Love You!". PublishersWeekly.com. August 17, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ a b WIN OR LOSE, I LOVE YOU! | Kirkus Reviews.
  22. ^ a b "Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely (Audiobook)". www.publishersweekly.com. December 5, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ^ Funk, Tim (February 13, 2011). "Ministry Aims to Fill Women with Faith, Not Food (Page 2)". The Charlotte Observer. pp. A4. Retrieved March 23, 2021.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  24. ^ TerKeurst, Lysa. "I Had an Abortion". Today's Christian Woman. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  25. ^ Klett, Leah MarieAnn. "Lysa Terkeurst's husband praises wife for fighting for marriage despite affair: 'You disarmed all of the dark'". www.christianpost.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  26. ^ "Christian author Lysa TerKeurst shares private struggles". al. February 5, 2020. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  27. ^ Christian, Graham. "TerKeurst, Lysa. What Happens When Women Walk in Faith: Trusting God Takes You to Amazing Places." Library Journal, vol. 130, no. 12, 1 July 2005, p. 92. Gale Literature Resource Center. Accessed 23 Mar. 2021.
  28. ^ Stone, Rachel Marie. "The Newest Gnostic Christian Diet". ChristianityToday.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  29. ^ "Religion Book Review: Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved March 22, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  30. ^ Phelan, Carolyn. "Win or Lose, I Love You." Booklist, vol. 112, no. 1, 1 Sept. 2015, p. 101. Gale Literature Resource Center. Accessed 23 Mar. 2021.
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