Lisa Osteen Comes is an Associate Pastor at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas under the leadership of her brother, Pastor Joel Osteen. A graduate of Oral Roberts University, she is an accomplished minister of the Gospel and has held several key positions at Lakewood Church including that of Director of Ministries.

While Lisa is well known for her practical, easy-to-understand messages, she is no stranger to the extraordinary. Injured at birth, Lisa developed a condition similar to cerebral palsy which doctors said would cripple her and cause her early death. But as her parents prayed for her, God miraculously healed Lisa before her first birthday.

Several years later, Lisa experienced another of what can only be described as a miracle. In 1990, while opening mail at her desk, Lisa's life was spared when she unknowingly unwrapped a package containing a bomb. The bomb exploded with such force that it riddled her office with nails and shrapnel. God intervened and miraculously protected her and she escaped with only minor injuries in comparison to the impact of the explosion.

Lisa is the author of You Are Made For More! "Whatever difficulties you face," she encourages audiences, "I believe you are made for more."

In her book and at the podium, Lisa shares from her own life stories of facing birth defects, limiting labels as a young woman, an unwanted divorce, criminal attack, infertility, and broken dreams. With every story she delivers biblical truths and practical help for overcoming hardship and loss.

Her down-to-earth style, humor, spiritual wisdom, and optimism engage audiences, who will remember and repeat Lisa's memorable principles for daily living:

• You can't grasp the future, if you're hanging onto the past.

• You weren't made for the pit, but for the palace.

• It's not over till God says it's over.

• God's at work in you, making a masterpiece.

• Let your scars become stars.

In a time when more people face financial peril, uncertain work lives, and feelings of fragility in a fast-paced and overwhelming world, Lisa's message shows how to not only get through the day but, how to catch new vision for a bold and bright life. Through all of her challenges and experiences, Lisa has become known as a respected ministry leader and Bible teacher. Lisa's passion for God's Word and love for people radiate in her practical, yet insightful messages. Lisa and her husband, Kevin, have three children - Catherine, Caroline, and Christopher.

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