Lisa Allison-Testimony: Choosing to See God‘s Love and Goodness Through the Ups and Downs of Life

Lisa Allison was born in Swaziland, Africa and spent the first fourteen years of her life in Southern Africa.

She went to high school in Boone, NC and then attended a Liberal Arts University in Portland, OR where she

met her husband James. After graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree, Lisa and James got married

in 1994 (32 years). In 1996 the two of them returned to Africa for 9 weeks on a short term mission. Lisa went

on to get a MA degree in Marriage & Family Counseling. James & Lisa spent 18 in full time ministry and

started a church in 1998 which they led for 11 years. They have three children, Nathan (25) is an officer in

the Marine Corps. Brandon (24) is a Third Mate in the Merchant Marines supplying Navy bases. Kaeli (22) is

finishing her senior year at GCSU. Lisa is passionate about helping young moms see themselves and their

children the way God sees them and encouraging them in their marriage and motherhood. Lisa strives to

live her life choosing to see God's love for her and inspiring others to do the same.