John 15:11 Publications

10/30/2025

Our latest release by Lisa Buffaloe — Finding Freedom in a Binding World — is now available on ! As her first-fruit offering to the Lord, the will be 10/30/25 – 11/03/25 https://amzn.to/4qvNg4R

Ever heard of the watermelon challenge? The idea is to place rubber bands, one by one, around the middle of a watermelon. As the tension builds, the pressure continues to mount until the watermelon explodes. The result is very, very, very messy.

Are you feeling the pressure of life’s challenges—like a watermelon squeezed by countless rubber bands, ready to burst? You’re not alone. In a world filled with health struggles, financial worries, and endless chaotic and confining uncertainties, peace can seem impossible to find. Yet, no matter how heavy life’s burdens may feel, true freedom is possible.

Drawing inspiration and timeless wisdom from the Bible, quotes and stories of perseverance, this book explores how God’s promises and the teachings of Jesus bring comfort, wisdom, encouragement, and freedom.

Join the journey to discover how you can live free in a binding world.

Ever heard of the watermelon challenge? The idea is to place rubber bands, one by one, around the middle of a watermelon. As the tension builds, the pressure continues to mount until the watermelon explodes. The result is very, very, very messy. Are you feeling the pressure of life’s challenges—...

09/23/2025

Heart and Soul Medication by Lisa Buffaloe on 09/23 - 09/27. https://amzn.to/3Vw9mFW

How can one stay sane in an insane world, hopeful in the midst of hopelessness, joyful in the midst of trials and difficulties, and encouraged when life is so discouraging?

God is the Great Physician; He is trustworthy, His credentials are perfect, He specializes in all things, nothing is impossible for Him, and He’s open 24/7 to all who will come.

As we go to God, think about God, contemplate the verses we read in the Bible, and all the wonderful things God has done, we find encouragement, renewal, hope, restoration, and strength.

Meditate, and medicate, on the many blessings of God’s beautiful, delightful, joyful truth, with Heart and Soul Medication.

How can one stay sane in an insane world, hopeful in the midst of hopelessness, joyful in the midst of trials and difficulties, and encouraged when life is so discouraging? God is the Great Physician; He is trustworthy, His credentials are perfect, He specializes in all things, nothing is imposs...

09/18/2025

eBook on through 9/22/25. Crystal’s Journey Home. https://amzn.to/4nAPY6u Sometimes letting go is the only way to move forward.

Widowed for seven years, Crystal missed her family in Crawdad Beach, but she wouldn’t leave her twenty-three-year-old daughter, and Olivia probably wouldn’t leave Texas. Yet, Crystal’s life continued to bring unwelcome changes. Her neighborhood had gone downhill, her friends had moved, and she...

09/06/2025

Pick up Lisa Buffaloe's release from 2022 for The Masterpiece Beneath. through 9/10/25! https://amzn.to/3JQoX0v

In the shadowy corridors of an Eastern European orphanage, young Nika Selinsky clings to the fragments of her past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of survival, she forms an unbreakable bond with her friend Denitsa. When Nika is thrust into a world of unimaginable horrors, she must summon every ounce of strength to protect herself and her friend.

As the years pass, Nika transforms into Veronika Zabelle, a successful model, actress, and painter. Yet, the repercussions of what she did, and what was done to her, continue to ripple through time.

In a desperate bid to reclaim what was stolen and find redemption, Veronika embarks on a journey that will test her resilience and faith.

As her secrets come to light, will they destroy those she loves or reveal God’s masterpiece beneath?

"The Masterpiece Beneath" is a poignant exploration of love, forgiveness, and the resilience of the human spirit, leaving readers with a sense of hope for a brighter future.

From the Author

Others may have smeared your life canvas with dirt and grime and used and abused you, but God's masterpiece remains untouched. No matter what you have gone through in your life, no matter what is happening now,

God's love can weave a golden bond of restoration and redemption within you. Jesus holds out His nail-scarred hands and beckons you. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Someday, we will all see the God-created masterpiece beneath.

In the shadowy corridors of an Eastern European orphanage, young Nika Selinsky clings to the fragments of her past. As she navigates the treacherous waters of survival, she forms an unbreakable bond with her friend Denitsa. When Nika is thrust into a world of unimaginable horrors, she must summon...

08/30/2025

A Healing Rain -- is now available on Amazon.

https://amzn.to/4mC65AL

Rain Day has been on a restless journey, moving from place to place, away from her embarrassing past, searching for something she can’t quite define. A near-death experience sparks a need for a stable life, bringing her to the small community of Crawdad Beach. Rain hopes to find peace and a place to call home, but her journey is far from over.

Vic Caine’s facial scar is a visible reminder of his earlier mistakes. Seeking a quieter life away from his troubled past, he makes the move to Crawdad Beach. Unexpected danger brings Rain and Vic together. As they navigate internal and external challenges, will they trust God, find healing from their past and discover the strength and courage needed for the future?

Join Rain and Vic in this heartwarming tale of faith, love, and second chances.

“A Healing Rain” is a story that will inspire you to believe in the power of healing and the beauty of new beginnings.

Rain Day has been on a restless journey, moving from place to place, away from her embarrassing past, searching for something she can’t quite define. A near-death experience sparks a need for a stable life, bringing her to the small community of Crawdad Beach. Rain hopes to find peace and a plac.....

08/20/2025

Running from Shame https://amzn.to/477foUG

Shame drove her away, God’s grace brought her home.

Ashamed and heartbroken, Brooke Taylor ran from the only place she’d called home. As a skilled craftsman, she could fix practically any item, but no matter what she did, she couldn’t fix her past. For ten years, Brooke stayed busy and hid from the world, but when her workplace shut down, Brooke had to make a choice. Would she run again or return to Crawdad Beach?

A wicked hit on the football field changed Tate Tillman’s plans for college and his hope of playing in the NFL. His career choices redirected, Tate crisscrossed the country as a contract welder. When his cousin made him an offer to join him in Crawdad Beach, Tate didn’t refuse. Yet, no matter where he went, that night continued to haunt him.

As friendship forms between Brooke and Tate, will they be given a new start, or will shame and guilt keep them from God’s grace and their future?

Book 9 of the Crawdad Beach Series -- Each book in the series can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.

Ashamed and heartbroken, Brooke Taylor ran from the only place she’d called home. As a skilled craftsman, she could fix practically any item, but no matter what she did, she couldn’t fix her past. For ten years, Brooke stayed busy and hid from the world, but when her workplace shut down, Broo...

07/19/2025

Lisa Buffaloe's latest release is now available!
https://amzn.to/3TK8QmZ

A Found Joy

Laughter and love filled Hannah Joy’s childhood. However, on her twenty-first birthday, her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers family secrets that put her at risk. Seeking safety, Hannah flees to the anonymity of Crawdad Beach, where she hopes and prays to find the truth surrounding her past.

Cameron Doss enjoyed success, friendships, family, and a bright future until a devious relationship shattered his world. When his aunt offers him a job in Crawdad Beach, Cameron jumps at the opportunity to escape the lies and deceit that wrecked his life.

Hannah and Cameron must confront their past, but will they find healing and their faith strengthened, or will their discoveries destroy their future?

Book 11 of the Crawdad Beach Series

Readers may enjoy each book in the series as a standalone novel.

https://amzn.to/3TK8QmZ