Without Rival - by Lisa Bevere (Paperback)

About the Book

This New York Times bestseller is a powerful message that helps women break free from comparison and competition, embrace God's purpose, and realize a life without rival.

Book Synopsis

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

There is a reason we look at others as rivals and limit ourselves to comparison and competition. We have an enemy assaulting our mind, will, and emotions in the hope that we'll turn on ourselves and each other. It's a cycle that isolates us from intimate connections, creates confusion about our identity, and limits our purpose.

In Without Rival, bestselling author Lisa Bevere shares how a revelation of God's love breaks these limits. You'll learn how to stop seeing others as rivals and make the deep connections with your Creator you long for--connections that hold the promise of true identity and intimacy. With biblically sound teaching filled with prophetic insight for our day, Lisa uses humor and passion to challenge you to

● flip rivalry so it brings out the best in you
● stop hiding from conversations you need to be a part of
● answer the argument that says women are unfit, easily deceived, and gullible
● dismantle gender rivalry and work with the men in your life

It's time to step forward to live a life without rival.

From the Back Cover

Now a New York Times bestseller!

"A powerful, prophetic, and inspiring book."--Christine Caine, founder of A21 and Propel Women

There is a reason we look at others as rivals and limit ourselves to comparison and competition. We have an enemy assaulting our mind, will, and emotions in the hope that we'll turn on ourselves and each other. It's a cycle that isolates us from intimate connections, creates confusion about our identity, and limits our purpose.

In Without Rival, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Bevere shares how a revelation of God's love breaks these limits. You'll learn how to stop seeing others as rivals and make the deep connections with your Creator you long for--connections that hold the promise of true identity and intimacy. With biblically sound teaching filled with prophetic insight for our day, Lisa uses humor and passion to challenge you to

- Flip rivalry so it brings out the best in you
- Stop hiding from conversations you need to be a part of
- Answer the argument that says women are unfit, easily deceived, and gullible
- Dismantle gender rivalry and work with the men in your life

It's time to step forward to live a life without rival.

"Imagine the world if each of us understood how loved and valued we are. In her book Without Rival, Lisa Bevere encourages us to know and understand that we are uniquely created and loved by God. Because we are, we have each been given a crucial and important role to fulfill in God's plan. This book is an invitation to pursue God and the mission he has for you."--Holly Wagner, pastor and author

"We live in a culture that is filled with wandering souls looking for identity in all the wrong places. This book is a true compass that points men and women to the real source of our spiritual identity. We belong to God, he has chosen us, and we are loved uniquely. Lisa does a masterful job of bringing these timeless truths to life. This book is a must-read!"--Brady Boyd, pastor of New Life Church, Colorado Springs, and author of Addicted to Busy

"In Without Rival, Lisa shares the penetrating truth about who God created us to be and how he loves each of us personally and uniquely. After reading this book, I can't imagine anyone ever doubting God's love for them!"--Chris Hodges, senior pastor of Church of the Highlands and author of Fresh Air and Four Cups

"If you have ever struggled with your identity, this book will be a game changer. Understanding who we uniquely are in Christ transforms us from playing it safe to taking our place in God's great plan of redemption."--Sheila Walsh, author of God Loves Broken People and core speaker for Women of Faith

"If you struggle with feelings of worthlessness or lack a sense of purpose, Without Rival is just what you need to silence your inner critic. God has positioned you to find contentment in the midst of any circumstance and live a life without comparison."--Pastor Steven and Holly Furtick, Elevation Church

About the Author

Lisa Bevere is an internationally known speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of Without Rival, Fiercely Loved, Godmothers, Strong, Girls with Swords, Lioness Arising, and more. She cohosts the podcast Conversations with John & Lisa Bevere, is a frequent guest on At Home with the Beveres, and hosts The Fight for Female podcast. She cofounded Messenger International, which has given away more than sixty-five million resources and launched MessengerX, a discipleship app that reaches 238 countries in 129 languages. Lisa has empowered women for more than forty years and has been featured on Life Today, Better Together, Hallmark's Home and Family, the Dream Big Podcast with Bob Goff and Friends, and That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs, as well as in Relevant magazine and more. A cancer survivor and bold truth teller, Lisa has been married to her husband, John, for over forty years, and together they have four sons and nine grandchildren.