Liz Curtis Higgs

A retelling of stories from Genesis, set in eighteenth-century Scotland, finds Jamie and Evan McKie vying for the attention of their father, while Leana and Rose McBride compete for the love of the same man, setting in motion a thorny love triangle marked by parental manipulation and sibling rivalry. Original.

Thorn in My Heart

Women everywhere marvel at those “good girls” in Scripture–Sarah, Mary, Esther–but on most days, that’s not who they see when they look in the mirror. Most women (if they’re honest) see the selfishness of Sapphira or the deception of Delilah. They catch of glimpse of Jezebel’s take-charge pride or Eve’s disastrous disobedience. Like Bathsheba, Herodias, and the rest, today’s modern woman is surrounded by temptations, exhausted by the demands of daily living, and burdened by her own desires. So what’s a good girl to do? Learn from their lives, says beloved humor writer Liz Curtis Higgs, and by God’s grace, choose a better path. In Bad Girls of the Bible, Higgs offers a unique and clear-sighted approach to understanding those “other women” in Scripture, combining a contemporary retelling of their stories with a solid, verse-by-verse study of their mistakes and what lessons women today can learn from them. Whether they were “Bad to the Bone,” “Bad for a Season, but Not Forever” or only “Bad for a Moment,” these infamous sisters show women how not to handle the challenges of life. With her trademark humor and encouragement, Liz Curtis Higgs teaches us how to avoid their tragic mistakes and joyfully embrace grace.

And What We Can Learn from Them

Bad Girls of the Bible

Rose and Leana McBride both love the same man, but each must deal with her own choice when the Church Elders rule on what they see as an unusual and illegal situation.

Fair Is the Rose

When Davina McKie, a mute teenager who is a gifted fiddler, is invited to entertain the Duke of Hamilton's summer guests, she soon catches the eye of young Somerled MacDonald, who robs her of her innocence, but when Davina's father and enraged brothers hear the shocking news, they arrange for Somerled and his father to tumble to their deaths. Original.

Grace in Thine Eyes

Before Jamie McKie can claim his inheritance, he must first outwit his devious Uncle Lachlan, confront the two men he fears most--his brother Evan, whose blessing he stole, and Alec, the father he blatantly deceived--and face the two women carrying his child. Original.

Whence Came a Prince

A mother who cannot face her future. A daughter who cannot escape her past. A timeless story of love and betrayal, loss and redemption, flickering against the vivid backdrop of eighteenth-century Scotland, as hope, the brightest of tapers, lights the wayhome.

Here Burns My Candle

The heartrending journey of the Kerr women comes to a glorious finish in "Mine Is the Night," a sparkling gem of redemption and restoration, set amid the velvet landscape of 18th-century Scotland.

Mine is the Night

Dr. Emilie Getz is into saving historical relics; Jonas Fielding into saving souls. When the two meet, sparks fly. But despite their disastrous beginning, neither one will escape unsmitten!

Bookends

Belle O'Brien, the woman behind the warmest voice in Virginia radio, has a problem: Her oldies show is a solid gold hit, but her love live is an off-the-charts disaster. -- cover p. 4.

Mixed Signals

Offers meaningful lessons for women who wonder if God loves them even if they have flaws, combining contemporary fiction and verse-by-verse commentary on the ancient stories of Sarah, Hagar, Rebekah, Leah, and Rachel.

Flawed Women Loved by a Flawless God

Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible

Provides a modern retelling, the Biblical text, and historical background of the stories behind Bathsheba, Tamar, Athaliah, and other women portrayed with imperfect characteristics.

More Lessons from Less-Than-Perfect Women

Really Bad Girls of the Bible

Explores the biblical stories of Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna and how they each allowed God to enter into their hearts.

Experience the Season Afresh with Elizabeth, Mary, and Anna

The Women of Christmas

A beloved humorist offers a unique and clear-sighted approach to understanding those "other women" in the Scripture, combining a contemporary retelling of their stories with a study of their mistakes and what lessons can be learned from them.

"Here's the truth, sister: Mary Magdalene has been knocking at the door of my heart for three years. "She got squeezed out of "Bad Girls of the Bible when I realized I needed more time to research her complex story. Then she was dropped from the roster for "Really Bad Girls of the Bible because Tamar and Bathsheba took up more than their allotted pages. (Pushy, huh?) Now I know the real reason why Mary M waited so patiently in the wings: She deserves a book all her own! "Come meet the genuine Mary Magdalene of the Bible-not the scarlet-draped legend-and follow her one-of-a-kind story of deliverance and dedication, despair and declaration. Like my previous "Bad Girls books," Mad Mary begins with the fictional journey of Mary Margaret Delaney, a bad woman-or was it madwoman?-adrift in contemporary Chicago, desperate for someone to save her from herself. "Once Mary Delaney's story has prepared our hearts for learning, we'll leave the Windy City and go verse by verse through Mary of Magdala's ancient biblical tale, tossing aside modern misconceptions as we embrace the real Mary M. "Prepare to be amazed by this eye-opening sister who was transformed "twice when You-Know-Who showed up and spoke her name." Oh, Mary!" - Liz Curtis Higgs "From the Hardcover edition.

A Bad Girl from Magdala, Transformed at His Appearing

Mad Mary

Higg's Bible study focuses on three women named Mary, each of whom has a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Mary of Bethany prepared the way for the Lord's burial when she anoints His feet and fills the air with her perfume. His mother, Mary of Nazareth, remains by His side from His first breath to His last, her loyalty unwavering. Mary Magdalene, delivered of seven demons, bravely supports her Teacher through His darkest hours and then proclaims the glorious news of His resurrection.

Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene

The Women of Easter

Sheba journeyed across the desert with a caravan of riches, only to find the greatest treasure of them all—and so can you. When it comes to famous queens of the Bible, we know the good one, Queen Esther, and the bad one, Queen Jezebel. Now meet the wise one, the queen of Sheba, who traveled to Jerusalem to test the mind and heart of a king. Her quest for wisdom will surprise you, challenge you, inspire you, change you. This wealthy royal from antiquity will show you how to live boldly, seek after truth, ask the right questions, encourage others, receive graciously, and honor the Lord above all. Shedding new light on this ancient biblical role model, Liz Curtis Higgs unveils timeless wisdom for all who aspire to please the king of Kings.

Becoming as Bold, Gracious, and Wise as the Queen of Sheba

It's Good to Be Queen

On a reluctant visit home, an icy reception from her Scottish family sends Meg Campbell fleeing for the train station, determined to spend the holidays alone, but after pouring her heart out to a fellow traveler, she finds the courage to return home.

A Victorian Christmas Novella

A Wreath of Snow

The veil has been lifted. Discover the Gospel truth about the most myth-understood woman of the New Testament. Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? An adulteress? The wife of Jesus? An ancient goddess? Liz Curtis Higgs, best-selling author of Bad Girls of the Bible and Really Bad Girls of the Bible, combines heartfelt contemporary fiction with extensive biblical research to bring to life the real Mary Magdalene of the Bible. With her own eyes, she saw him. With her own ears, she heard him. With her own hands, she touched him. Unveiling Mary Magdalene opens with the fictional journey of Mary Margaret Delaney, a madwoman adrift in modern Chicago. Her moving story, closely paralleling the biblical account, is followed by a verse-by-verse study of the first-century Mary Magdalene and her life-changing encounters with the Christ. “Liz has done it again! What hope and promise this will bring.” —Kay Arthur “The unforgettable portrait of a courageous woman.” —Rebecca St. James

Discover the Truth About a Not-So-Bad Girl of the Bible

Unveiling Mary Magdalene

Help! I'm Laughing and I Can't Get Up

Learn to let go of your guilt, fear, and regret by turning to God in this book by the bestselling author of Bad Girls of the Bible. The forgiven life. The grace-filled life. It begins with an embrace. Wherever you are spiritually, whatever you have been through emotionally, you are already enfolded in the arms of One who believes in you, supports you, treasures you. He is waiting for you to embrace him in return. To accept the gift he's offering you. To listen for the whispered words you've longed a lifetime to hear: You are loved. All is forgiven.

Liz Curtis Higgs

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