Going Beyond
Hey My Darling Siestas!
I've been so anxious to catch up with you but in too fast a tail spin to do it! I have such a full plate today that I can't say as much as I'd like but I at least wanted to greet you in Jesus' great and powerful Name this morning and thank you a gillion for your incredible responses to the "tough being a woman" survey. Your answers were TERRIFIC and have already given me insight for the Esther study. After about four months of research, I've only just begun to write it and the process will take at least the next nine months. I am going to put your responses in a notebook and I will look at them MANY, MANY times in my writing journey. You are so precious to me. Sharing this community with you has already been used by God to add so many rich perspectives to this ministry. You were a missing link I needed, especially after having to retire from my beloved Sunday School class a year ago. I love you and I'm honored to serve you.
One more quick thing I hope you'll enjoy! One of the greatest treats of doing what God has called me to do is getting to be with other sisters who have been called to something similar. It's such a weird (and challenging) life that it helps tremendously to cross paths, laugh, and share the ups and downs of a public women's ministry. Between the Women of Faith and Deeper Still events, God is allowing me in this season to be with other speaker friends that I totally dig in the Lord Jesus. This weekend when I returned from D.C., my good buddy Priscilla Shirer (one of THE most gifted Bible teachers I've ever heard) was in Houston doing one of her brand new Going Beyond revival events (get one on your calendar). Our other good buddy, Lisa Whelchel, was there lending support and receiving a word so how could I resist? I threw on my jeans and headed to the church with a heart blazing with anticipation. Lisa and I sat on the front row and "Amened" and "Hallelujah'd" while Priscilla tore it up in the power of the Holy Spirit. We, then, got to grab time together after the event and talk a thousand miles an hour. I'm crazy about both of them and they are head over heels in love with the Lord Jesus. I thought you might be relieved to know that, in a world (even a religious world) replete with territorialism and competition and ghastly egotism, there are a whole bunch of us girls (still weak in our natural man and an inch from the next pit, if we're willing) who want desperately to be dead to the stinking flesh and alive to the Spirit, and able - despite pressure to the contrary - to cheer one another on in this difficult race on Planet Earth. Turf wars originated and persist in the devil himself and can erupt anywhere he is offered - however accidentally - an inch to work: churches, ministries, worship teams, mission fields. You name it. Be onto him when he rears his ugly head and refuse him the right to EVER talk you into a turf war with a brother or sister in Christ. U-N-I-T-Y!
posted by Beth @ 10:56 AM
130 Comments
130 Comments:
No Christian Superstars here! All of your ministries are so unique that I can't imagine my walk without a single one of you....
Blessings on your writing!
Lisa
oh Beth as a new speaker just trying to stinkin' find my way - thank you for the word you just encouraged us to be!! I want to be ate up with the Spirit and dead as road kill to my flesh and fleshly desires. They are UGLY...
Thank you thank you thank oyu - I can not thank you enough!! I am so proud for you because Iknow HE is so proud of you!!
Have an awesome day!
oops - forgot to say - see you in Nashville - I am ready to go Deeper Still!!
Leigh
Welcome back, Beth! What a blessing to share fellowship with like-minded sisters in Christ! Is God good or what?
~Cheryl
Princess Beth, Thank you for writing us...I have missed you so much too! Keeping you in my prayers. As encouraging as the blog has been to you , and meeting with other speakers...this blog is totally encouraging to me, and I have new sistas that encourage me regularly...God is using this blog in a mighty way! So very happy to hear from you...you would think you wrote it just to me! One Princess to another...Jesus is KING!
Thank you Beth for your encouraging words!!
I am in the process of trying to put together a women's conference (God-Inspired) for the local churches and community at our church and already Satan is rearing his ugly head, placing fear, doubt and anything else in our paths to stop this! I'm just trying to hang on to Jesus to see this come into being...solely for His Glory!
Beth, I recently heard an incredible speaker teach, his first comment was beware of anyone vying for position in any church or ministry. I have enjoyed your studies very much, but when the girls at church started to say things like, "we're doing a Beth Moore," instead of a Bible Study, and I began to hear your distintive voice in my mind when I read the scriptures, I began to look to other teachers. After a blessed time learning from others I am back, but you are only one of many, I am not saying it is your fault, but the enemy will use us or get to us any way he can. You might want to urge your disciples to listen to others often. Shalom,
I am excited to say that I will be going to see Priscilla’s this coming Friday in Brooklyn NY for the first time. I first heard of you Beth by picking up a book at my church’s library while I live in Atlanta for a year. It was: when godly people to ungodly things and I needed the message very badly because I was very close to quitting. Was it a coincidence? Not on God’s calendar. I didn’t know anything about you or heard of you for that matter but it was the beginning a whole new world for me. The book helped me tremendously and I’ve had been doing your study ever since. We shared so many similarities that God would use in my life in ways that I hope to share with you in heaven.
Through you – I would come to know Kay Arthur and l love her dearly and now Priscilla Shirer. Back in 2004, as a new babe in Christ, you taught me through the study of Breaking Free to ask God to show me how to love Him and He has answered that prayer. You are an inspiration and I am so glad that God raised you up for such a time as this when we need to be desperate for Jesus because everything else is counterfeit.
In the words of A.W. Tozer, my heart’s cry is:
O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I thirst to be made more thirsty still. Show me Thy glory; I pray Thee, that so I may know Thee indeed. Begin in mercy a new work of love within me. Say to my soul, `Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away.' Then give me grace to rise and follow Thee up from this misty lowland where I have wandered so long. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Long Island, New York
Hey Everyone!
I pushed send before I double checked the blog address to view our recent trip to Ukraine.
Blogging is new to me and you've heard the old saying "it is hard to teach old dogs new tricks" well this applies to me.
If would like to see the photos here is where you should go:
http://www.taketimetoshare.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Love y'all!
I was there!! I so received a word from my Lord. This was my first time to hear Priscilla speak. I had heard many great and wonderful things about her and I saw this advertised at the Bossier City Living Proof event in March. I brought my best friend, my mom, and my mom's best friend!
How very blessed I was by Priscilla's message and I am still pondering the Holy Spirit's message to me.
Beth, thanks so much for sharing your life, your thoughts, and your ministry. It is a blessing to me.
He is life!
So glad you were able to refresh your friends and be refreshed by them! What a blessing our Christian siestas are! Even if it's just to gab and giggle, God uses them to rekindle the fire in us, doesn't He?
Now, I need to check out Priscilla's stuff, but I have LOVED Lisa Whelchel since sitting in front of the TV after my bath to watch Facts of Life! What a delight it has been to watch her teach and grow in the Lord!
DELIGHT!
That brought tears to my eyes today. I've been following Lisa for years and am so proud (like I had anything to do with it) of her growth and choices. I suppose ... I grew up watching her ... so, I feel a little personal about it. But, to hear the affirmation of you and to know that people I love (from afar) are gathering together in support of each other thrills my heart.
Beth,
I am so glad that you have wonderful friends in the ministry. How awesome that you all can encourage each other.. The picture of you 3 is so adorable. You all look so joyful... Happy in the Lord, I'm sure :)
Enjoy this blessed season of life..
PS. I think Lisa and Priscilla rock too. Kimmy
I love it, Beth!
Yesterday I got the privilege of attending a church near the camp I am at this summer. I love getting to visit different churches once in a while.
The pastor said something very interesting regarding 1 Cor. 12:
"There is no unity without diversity. Uniformity is not the same as unity."
I love how we are all uniquely called to different areas as a body!!!
Have a great day...
Anonymous 10:47,
You are absolutely right. We all need to be exposed to many different Bible teachers. I've heard and read Beth say many times that we should never camp out under one teacher. Blessings to you!
Amanda
Your smiles are refreshing.
oh wow!!!! i love it that you each get to bless the other's ministries. i have girlfriends in my life like that and they are PRICELESS and IRREPLACEABLE!!!!
and its so thrilling to hear the inside scoop on Esther's progress - - - totally looking forward to what the Lord has to say to us through you!
many many blessings, Beth.
I was once encouraged when I heard 'new level, new devil', the enemy wants desperately to keep us where and how we are. BUT GOD! I love being a threat to the enemy, means I am doing and 'being' who I am called to be, a victorious get in your face lover of God!
Go get'em Beth!
Dear Beth -- I will be brief, but wanted Keith to know how much his foreword in your "Get Out of That Pit" book touched myself and my husband. We were in a VERY SERIOUS automobile accident almost three months ago. A head on collision with an 18-wheeler. And, after four surgeries and lots of horrific near death scares, my husband is on the mend. It will be a long road, but he is making progress. (I was not injured in the accident, just a bruised elbow.) We are having a great time getting to be together all day, each day. And we will always remember these times and what the Lord has taught us through this experience. We are ALMOST to the point of thanking God for the experience--I said ALMOST!!
Anyway, I received your book when we returned home after a six-week stay in the hospital. I picked it up and, as I always do with your books, began to read it from cover to cover. So, naturally, Keith's foreword was immediately at my fingertips. I read it, and read it, and read it. I would say about ten times. I cried and then I took the book into my husband (who cannot yet walk due to a crushed pelvis injury). I then read him the foreword and we both cried together for some time. You see, the one sentence that both my husband and I really needed to hear was..."Satan came for both of us very early. I guess he figured he could hurt more people by twisting us up than by killing us outright." Boy, did that comment hit home. So many of our church going friends have questioned "why us." I think others have questioned that maybe more than we have.
Please let Keith know how he has touched our broken lives. You never know, do you, what will speak to someone and how God will use a simple one liner to reach out to two very broken people.
Blerssings to you and your family,
Jackie
kBeth,
It is so interesting that you have addressed this subject. Just this weekend I was looking at our new CBD magazine, and they have your "Get out of that Pit" book listed as #2 in the top 20 hardback books. I was looking at the other 18 books behind yours and out loud said to my husband, "I wonder how much jealousy really goes on among some christian writers when they see other people's books doing better than theirs, etc." We went on to talk about how that is surely happening and how sad that it goes on among fellow believers. It is so cool to get on the blog today and read how you are encouraging us all to be careful and how that kind of thing is certainly out there and Satan wants to mess us up with it! I'm so proud of you for making a stand, seeing life in the real world, and being willing to fight against the flesh always! Sooo refreshing! Praying for you and your ministry...Tanya
Oh ya'll look so pretty! What I wouldn't give to be in a spiritual huddle with all 3 of you! I too reach out to several different Bible scholars for Bible study time. Although I have to admit my dear Seista that you and Jennifer Rothschild happen to be my favorites to read. :) And like Leigh said, you are a HUGE encouragement to those of us just spreading our wings in this calling. I felt Gods call on me for a looooooong time before finally giving in and learning more about the wild adventures He's got for me. For now it's writing, and boy does He ever have me writing! But I know in the near future the push to speak will come. I'm not ready for that step, but with Gods grace and power I'm available when He needs me. Your studies/videos/blogs, they all give us "newbies" courage and strenght to move into the light He's called us to. I'm so glad you do what you do! Praise God for putting such amazing women in such amazing posistions. All to His glory! :)
Quoting anonymous who posted at 10:47 on July 16th: "After a blessed time learning from others I am back, but you are only one of many, I am not saying it is your fault, but the enemy will use us or get to us any way he can. You might want to urge your disciples to listen to others often."
Beth is VERY thoughtful about concerns such as yours and has responded to this concern before. To quote Beth from one source I have at hand, her introduction to The Patriarchs study: "My soul's desire is to encourage you to love your God more through the study of His inspired Word. I encourage you again, Dear One, to protect yourself by staying under many teachers. At the same time, I am humbled and blessed beyond words that you'd allow me to be one of those. I do not take such responsibility lightly."
Even in this blog entry you responded to, Beth encouraged us to attend Priscilla Shirer's conferences.
Also, I for one, don't consider myself to be a "disciple" of Beth. I am a disciple of Christ and Beth is a wonderful resource and inspiration for me as I take this journey with the Lord.
Beth, so happy to hear the three of you had a wonderful time this weekend! You are all truly blessed to have each other as friends! :)
Oh Beth, you have made tears stream down my face today. Turf wars...There has to be Unity, Unity, Unity, It is all about God's Kingdom and for His Glory Forever. AMEN!! I Love You! D-
What a refreshing post and picture of unity.
WOO-HOO! I was one of the 11,000 in DC this weekend...and thank you for your message! My Stepmother and Dad gave me three choices for my B'day in April...clothes, a spa day, or a day with you - and it was no contest! My stepmom and I went over our notes together before I came home yesterday...and WE HAVE A MINISTRY!!! She and I look forward to allowing God to remove layers of the veil of Glory, as scary as that can be at times....
Thank you for "kneeling" before our group and showing us how fun humility and serving Christ as He leads can be.
You are in our prayers.
(I've already made progress. I normally wouldn't have left a comment in your blog (since you don't know me from Eve), but I'm investing in people already, and wanted you to be encouraged, and to know that you've already impacted at least two people from the message God laid on your heart for our DC crowd!)
Your lesson was my BEST birthday present EVER...and well worth waiting for! God Bless You!
Beth,thank you for serving us.
Thanks so much for loving us. Your ministry has meant so much to me. Someday in eternity I'll tell you just how much you have meant to me and what a great example of the living proof of the power of Jesus Christ you have been to me.I'm thankful for the women we have in this generation like yourself and others like Priscilla. Thank you!
This post was so perfect for me today. I prayed about the words you wrote this very morning...and prayed that I would continue to remain in Him realizing that jealousy and envy lead to nothing and that in Christ we are all on the same team and should be working toward the same goal not lending flame to the flesh! Lord help us!! He is the vine and we are just the branches
jenny williams, pelham al
Hey Beth - The only Superstar in my "star's signature book" is JESUS. Although, I do have your signature in one of your books from years ago which is quite "special" to me. Thank you for always trying to stay "bowed" before His throne in humbleness. I pray that I will always be able to do the same since our Lord is calling me to Discipleship training for Siestas. Thank you for your love and encouragement. Much love from a Siesta in Lathrop, Missouri.
Amanda, I will not be offended if you choose not to post this comment, I just really thought it needed to be said!
Anonymous 10:47,
I want to shout it loud and proud that as I enjoy the Bible teacher Beth Moore,and thank God for her abilities to communicate the Word in such a profound way, I AM NOT HER DISCIPLE. I am a disciple of the Lord Jesus, who happens to enjoy the Word taught by many gifted communicators. There may be those who have placed people on the front lines of public ministry, as an idol in their lives, but to throw around words like "Urge your disciples" is presumptuous to say the least. Most people who teach effectively will have a "following." True disciples of Christ, (Like Beth Moore)will point people always to the Father. Anybody who has read this blog long enough knows that to be her character, and that is what makes her truly shine.
Sorry for the rant, I would have said this to "Anonymous" in a private email had she given the opportunity.
Beth:
Thank you for the refreshing word on unity. I am the wife of a senior pastor and know how jealousy and disunity can bring destruction into the body of Christ. We as humans like to share our joys and accomplishments with family, friends and co-workers, but most importantly, we must learn to genuinely share in their triumphs as well. I have often encouraged family, friends and church members to share their joys with me because I want to rejoice with them – and they do! It is inspiring to see God at work in the lives of others. God is huge! My husband and I have been privileged to travel to different parts of the world. It always excites me when we met up with a fellow Christian – a brother or “siesta” – and that we share a special kinship only because of Christ. Keep up the good work siesta! You are loved by so many!
P.S. By the way, do you have an acronym for U-N-I-T-Y? :)
Sherry
Oklahoma
my dear sista beth,
I have missed ya bunches...so glad you stopped in for wee bit. I can't thank you enough for how you have touched my life by just being so real. Have a blessed day sista
Thank you Beth. Also, a huge thank you for coming back to Minnesota for a Living Proof Live event. YEAH!!! The last time you were here, I think you spoke at Grace Church in Edina a few years back. My cousin and I went to an event in Sioux Falls, SD and they had that sign in the window for you..."Welcome Beth Moore" in their restaurant window. We can't wait to see you in Minnesota next July!!!! p.s. is there anyone on this blog from the upper Midwest? In Minnesota?
Have a nice day Amanda and Beth.
Oh Beth.. you are so right about unity. I am currently doing Priscilla's study Discerning the Voice of God - sooo good.. along with your study To Live is Christ.. I'm loving them both!! Keep living free, siesta!
How awesome! I have been blessed greatly by each of the three of your ministries! It's so good to know that you guys love each other and support each other's ministries. You are so right to encourage us in unity. So many times we become competitive when we really should realize that we are ALL ON THE SAME TEAM and that we can accomplish SO MUCH MORE FOR HIS KINGDOM when we are UNIFIED!!
Oh how I would have loved to have been on that front row with y'all! Amen'in and Hallelujah'in all the way!!
I thank God for you, and I can't wait to see your take on Esther! Praying for you my sweet siesta!!!
Let me first say, HOW cute are the three of you!!! You all look like you had the best time!! I agree and amen and all of that about what you said about Priscilla!! She is so anointed and what a Bible teacher!! I have met her in Dallas and she was so sweet and what a great hostess she was at church and I have facilitated both of her studies. I am so excited to learn more and more in God's Word thru her studies and your studies!! You all are the real deal and humble servants of God. I have said this a thousand times and I will say it again, your love for God and His Word is so contagious. I am so blessed and thankful to walk this journey with different Bible teachers who clearly love the Lord and each other. I am counting down to Deeper Still and I can't leave without praising God. I prayed and asked him to provide a ticket for a friend of mine (at the main location) we wanted to go together, HE provided the ticket and we both are so excited!! Have a blessed week!!
Love,
Patty
Hi Beth - The picture of the three of you is great; and... you actually have on short sleeves. I was at your conference in Boone and you wore long sleeves (jackets) both days. I sweated for you. I know you had to be hot, but you looked so cute. I am currently going through your book "Get Out The Pit" - WOW!!! I read it first, now I'm going through it again and writing out by in long-hand all the scripture references. What a blessing it has been. Studying God's Word with you is an incredible journey. Thank you for what you do. I can't wait to study Esther with you. And, thank you Amanda for your hard work with this blog. I don't always manage to get my messages to go through not sure what I'm doing wrong); but just to be able to read your messages and the responses from others is super-dooper!!! (Did I mention that I'm from the mountains of NC - do you have words like super-dooper in Texas?) Anyway, love the blog, love you, love Melissa & love your mom. Tell Melissa to write soon, I love reading about her researh, etc. Blessings to you all. Melissa from NC
BETH!! You're Back!! Yay!!
A huge smile popped on my face when I read about you getting to go worship with Lisa and Priscilla! I am soo glad that you have girlfriends to go hangout with who are in the same ministry position as you. It makes me happy to know that you are all friends and learn from each other. In today's world, you see so many people who are teachers and leaders who refuse to be seen being taught. Like they are all finished learning and growing. Like there is nothing that any one can tell them. But not our Beth! You openly admit to the need for continous learning and growing. I am glad that you had an opportunity to be apart of the crowd, if that makes sense. One of my favorite parts of a women's event is worshipping and spending time with other ladies! I am all the time trying to get ladies to go to a LP event or any event that is coming, just so they can experience the awesomeness of it! I love hearing all the women singing praises to our Father!
Glad your back!!
Nikki
Beth , My gals and I were so blessed at S.F. Deeper Still. We were absolutely blown away by Pricilla. She spoke with such power and authority. The three of you were AMAZING, FUN and LIFE CHANGING! We already have our tickets to see Pricilla in October in Irvine, CA. Many thanks to you and Kay for sharing Pricilla with us! God is so good! p.s. I ran into Travis in S.F. and scared him half to death with my excitement! (I forgot that I know him , but he doesn't know me!)
Could y'all be any more precious in that picture!!!??
Alive to the Spirit. Cheering you girlfriends on. And 'booh' for turf wars!!! Oh they make me furious at the enemy.
Glad you siestas got some sweet time together, and have not given the enemy a foothold on the unity you all share.
He is so good.
Great to hear form you siesta Beth!
I am going to be attending Deeper Still in Nashville. I have never heard Priscilla and I can't wait!
I am heading up our group in my church that plans to host your simulcast in 2008. I know the evil one will be up to his old tricks as we prepare, but our Lord is bigger than any of his schemes!
Pray for you often!
Love ya and all of my siestas in Christ! Couldn't make it wihout you and our Lord!
Kristi B.
Hey Mama Beth!
I'm going to call that (Mama Beth) from now on! You are like the Mom I always wanted/needed growing up. How BLESSED your daughters are!Your words are inspirational and inspired from the Holy Spirit! I never read a book of yours without weeping and laughing in the same sitting. I love and thank God that there is a Bible teacher out there who I know I can trust! I know you are in this race to see women transformed and not to get another notch on your belt! Your love for the Lord is contagious!
Thank You, Thank You.
Blessings!
Suzi
I just go my new magazine today and it had an article in it about hero-worship. It even mentioned your name Beth. I think (know) it is easy to get caught up in worshipping a person instead of the Jesus they serve. It's a delight to see how down-to-earth you girls are - and how real. I am so thankful that you unfailingly point us to Jesus. Thanks Beth.
hey, isnt she from the facts of life?! i heart priscilla shirer!! i heard her for the first time at your tell me how conference a couple years ago:)
I'm so thankful to have all of the resources that we have today! My mother's generation didn't have as many choices as we do. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Beth...Priscilla...Lisa...
PRICELESS <><
It's SUCH a blessing to be surounded by like-minded friends! Iron sharpens iron.
Love,
Sarah, TN
You just blessed me with this message! Absolute unity in the body is nec. I have been reading Mandisa's book and it also has reminded me of that! The world in anything but unity. It is our job to shine like stars for Jesus!
Blessings,
Angela :)
You are so funny, love to hear you speak and write! What a blessing your ministry is to the body of Christ! I think of the scripture in John 17:20-24 talking about Unity: 20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who will[e] believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22 And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23 I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me.
That's what it's all about!
Beth, thanks for the update, dear Siesta. I am excited about the Esther study, and also delighted that you've found some people in similar ministry to fellowship with. And I'd just like to give a hearty AMEN! to your words about turf wars and UNITY. Division in the Body breaks my heart and sometimes we need all the reminders we can get that we are part of the SAME Body and we'd better not be pulling against each other! :)
Sweet Beth,
Welcome back, siesta! How perfect that you were able to share with 2 other gals in ministry, and also be fed by the Holy Spirit. I am looking forward to the study of Esther, but know I will have to wait until you finish it with your Houston group for it to make it to the east coast.
And to Amanda....as one Bible study teacher said to me, "Don't take my word for it. Go the the Lord and check it out! Only His Word is Truth!!!" Amen!
Hope all of you at LPM have a glorious week full of unexpected blessings!
Beth,
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. It's such an encouragement to see love for the Lord in action. In the bible study I'm doing (yours) The Beloved Disciple, you asked the question who had most influenced us in our walk with the Lord and I had to answer YOU. This ornery media world we live in God has used to expand my faith. May He continue to bless you gals in your ministries.
Kathy
Thank you Beth. I'm glad you found the encouragement you needed from your fellow public ministry friends as you can relate to one another.
I saw Priscilla on a TRiVE telecast conference last fall and she made a comment that I can still remember. She said that though she is a speaker and teacher she is still a wife and mommy and washes dirty clothes and dishes.
For Lisa, I still have a copy of her book Creative Correction that I referred to for years when my oldest boy was much younger. She was a source of inspiration for me that she is part of the reason my husband and I decided to home school our boys.
I want to thank all of you for your dedication to the Lord that helps inspire me and many others in HIS word!
May the Lord continue to bless you as you press to work in UNITY for HIM!
In the same line of thinking as Amanda, even Beth herself studies from MANY commentaries for her ministry studies/teachings. She has many listed as references on her LPM website. We have seen some personal photographs of Beth studying on this blog that demonstrates her personal "treasure" of different teachers/teachings to prepare for studies. Arm yourselves with many different teachers/teachings. God speaks in many different languages and from many different personalities. BUT always remember to test the teacher/teaching against scripture. I think this is one reason so many invariably turn back to Beth - her teachings can definitely stand the test of scripture!!
I, too, have heard Beth say many times that we should be under a variety of teachers both in her recorded studies and when I've been blessed to hear from her at a live event.
It is indeed a precious picture that you share with us, lovely Beth. I pray you were filled to overflowing with wisdom and insight and every spiritual blessing! Thank you for all you share with us. Thanks to Amanda as well for allowing us this venue. Thanks to the Lord for the incredible ways He speaks and the fun ways He even uses technology! I love how He amazes us.
Thank you, Beth. I so needed this encouragment today. I am about to begin leading my SS class through your "When Godly People Do UnGodly Things" in LifeWay's MasterWork series, and as I've dug deep into my study time this past week Satan has waged an awful assault on me. He's even tried to use some of my sisters in my own church to discourage me. I know he would love nothing more than to divide us. I have been reminded afresh at how vicious our enemy can be.
He has certainly had "his murderous eye on this sparrow and wants to take out as many birds as he can with one stone." But I am standing firm. No rock throwing around here! We're clinging to THE Rock!
Please pray for me and my home sisters. And thank you again for this encouragment today. I love you, Sista!
Cute pic! Thanks for the timely call to unity, not jealousy!
I look forward to hearing about your writing process with Esther.
I was out of town and missed out getting my comment on the previous "your turn" UGH!! LOL Anyway, I am always amazed on how genuine you are and how I can do the same thing! I mean the only thing holding me back on living the spirit filled life like you demonstrate is my own self! I will never forget what you said in your car after hearing Buddy that "I want that" I have been echoing those words for several years and the hunger for that way of living is even stronger today. I am not looking for a suppresant hee hee! I tell you a good book to read is: "90 minutes in heaven" by Don Piper. This man has been there, down that! Anyway I am babbleing since I didn't get to comment I guess I am making up for lost time! LOL
I love you my siesta!
Donna
All I can think to say is - Glory!!
You know that God is so pleased about your friendships.
Beth,
I love your honesty. I have been struggling with jealousy which is so NOT fun! I have been praying thanksgiving for my life and its blessing and for the ability to rejoice in the rewards (wordly measured) that others have in this life. You inspire me that I can resist the temptations of this world to be jealous, competitive of others (particularly other Christians), insecure, etc. Jesus FILL me up!!!
Thanks Blair
Come on and PREACH IT ONE TIME.
Also: God is totally glorified by what all three of you have going on with your hair. Lookin' good, girls.
;-)
I agree with Amanda and anonymous about being careful of idols.
I think that often does happen, just like there are sometimes " clicks" within the church.
I picture Beth as someone like any leader in my church, or any wise Christian I have come across in my life.
I noticed you said " Shalom" at the end of your comment. Rob Bell did a teaching on how the Rabbi's students would let the dust fall on them when he walked.
The goal is we have to learn all we can to know how to seek Jesus, and serve Him, become in the end just like Him. How do we do that, but by following the lead of those ahead of us.
If I ever met you, Beth. I would ask you, " How did you do it, how did you come to the place of faith you have now?" and the funny thing is, I could picture you make the same face that my Pastor's wife does at me because, I already know that answer.
That is when you know your student has learned something. I know where to find the answers when asking the question.
Honestly, I think if I ever had a chance to sit down and talk to you, I'd bring my own teaching heart, and bible study for us to do, and definitely scene would be starbucks lol. It wouldn't be a big deal to me, and I am glad I can say that. Praise God:)
Hope all is well, I do love everyone here, some of you have had some goofy phone conversations off the board w/me, won't mention any names...KATE:) lol. Some amazing women are apart of this board, whome I would have never met if not through bible studies that Beth Moore wrote. I hope everyone does try to check out others blogs besides this one, I ENCOURAGE it!
P.S- the anniversary of my Pop Pop's death is Friday July 19th, he died in 1999. I am up here visiting to be able to visit his grave. I am not going to take up space here about it. Just please pray:)love yaz chica siestaz!
Angie
Okay Beth, had to come back and say God used your blog entry to introduce me to Priscilla and to help me with my jealousy issue. I visited Priscilla's website and read her July article titled "Green Eyes". You MUST read it. I have been acting just like her son, Jackson. Green with envy! Not able to be consoled by my loving Father. Unable to enjoy the party if it weren't for ME! I pray for my eyes to remain clear blue and seeing others gifts as something to REJOICE over not pout about! God loves me and gives me gifts meant for me!
Thanks!!
Blair
Beth,
You are so sweet to encourage Priscilla in this way. I know she is appreciative of your support and your cheerleading.
She is blessed to have you as her friend and mentor.
Priscilla's Sister,
Chrystal
you are too sweet :)
it is good to hear that those going before us youngins are still striving for the same things that we so despirately want in our own lives--to be dead to the desires and longings of our flesh and alive with Christ. ....thank YOU for being our "mom/aunt/mentor" siestas and encouraging us as we are learning how to do-the-thing in ministry. you're the best, friend :)
Hi Beth,
Welcome back. I hope that you enjoyed your time at your cabin. =) Know that I have been praying for you often!
I have read/done many Bible studies by other ladies, but so far God has only led me to do Beth's in-depth studies thus far, but the others have helped me a good deal, too. Like Sheila Walsh and Stormie Omartian to name a couple.
From a "full time summer camp staffer" who feels like she is also on a "local mission trip" all summer long...
With love and hugs,
Jennifer O.
Southern Wisconsin
Beth,
You are amazing and touch my heart over and over. Thank you for just being Beth, so real, so faithful and so loved.
Teresa
I was able to attend the WOF conference in DC this past weekend. Praise Jesus, I was among the 11,000 that attended the pre-conference. Thank you so much, Beth, that you continue to allow the Lord to use you in such amazing ways to speak to women of all ages from so many walks of life. What an amazing gift the Lord has given you and the Women of Faith. I'm certain that He is so pleased when He considers the difference that you are all making in so many lives. By the way, I'm the crazy one who came down right before your second break and asked for a hug...thanks for taking a moment to humor me. You're awesome and loved by so many!!
Beth,
I am praying for you and your full plate. May God grant you plenty of moments of peace and calm.
That is too cool that you are friends with lisa, "blair" was my favorite on facts of life. :)
love ya
lori in florida
One thing I love about you Beth is that you don't draw us to yourself---seeing how wise you are---but you point us to look to the Author of our lives who is waiting to hear from us each day in whatever we face. Looking to the Author because of you...
Hey Beth,
I know there are lots of "groupies" out there.....and I ain't one of them. What I am is a lover of my Lord and YOU ARE THE SAME. I thank Him for using you in such a mighty venue. Don't worry your little ole self...I've heard you say over and over "please, sit under another's Godly teaching, search the scriptures yourself" and trust me, we do. My 1st ever study was "Experiencing God" (great)and then "The Mind of Christ" (deep) then you (very practical, real, honest and able to paint a picture for me). I love to hear John Hagee preach, along with Dr. Stanley, and Dr. David Jeremiah, oh and can't forget T.D. Jakes, HALLELUJAH! PREACH THE WORD!
Pam Head
Beth,
You brought up something I think about alot. Why is it that Christians, especially Christian women, are so horribly hard on each other? Why are we so inclined to allow Satan to tear the family of God apart instead of trusting God to build it?
It is wonderful to hear that you had such a beautiful and spirit-filled experience with your sisters in ministry. To me fellowship is like a tall glass of iced water (or maybe sweet tea) on a hot summer day. It fights off the heat, refreshes the soul and leaves me satisfied yet thirsting for more.
I thank God every day for the arms, ears and voices of my sisters (and brothers) in Christ.
Three of my faves together- wow! So glad you are able to minister to one another as you each have ministered to me. The three of you are so in love with God and it shows- glad you can encourage one another.
I am just back from DC and the awesome Word you shared with us inspired my quiet time today. Thank you so much for the message- I am striving to be transformed and changed, not just appearing to be changed but living it out. Thank you- I truly needed this weekend, I was at the end of my rope with stress, and you were so right when you said that so many women feel like we just cannot do one more thing. I needed the reminder that it isn't about me holding it all together, it is abou trusting that God is big enough to hold it all together for me. God is so good- all the time.
Thank you thank you thank you!
It looks like you had a good time! It's great to have a support group of friends who understand what you are going through! I receive so much love and support from my church girlfriends and my old high school girl friends, but sometimes I need to meet with me mothers of multiples club friends to share the trials and joys of having twins!
God give you the words as you work on the Esther study. I did not get time to respond to the question but I think the toughest thing for me is Time management. I get so exhausted trying to do it all and be it all. Mom, wife, friend, full time job, church activities, choir, mission friends teacher, bible study leader and the list goes on! I love doing it all but trying to pick your priorities is hard. Physical exhaustion comes and then I am not as good of a mom as I want to be. I'm sure we all struggle with it.
Have a blessed day!
Beth,
I had the privledge of attending Deeper Still in SF in the Spring. While I learned so much from all 3 of you and your teaching, I learned volumes about women, and Women's Ministry from simply observing you, Priscilla and Kay. Watching 3 women from different generations, with different ministry styles, different audiences and all of the things women deal with, still be for one another and better yet minister together, it was a picture of John 17 lived out. There was one time in particular you gave Kay a glance as she was answering a question you had started to answer. It is a look I will never forget, and in that instance I knew you were the real deal, authentic to the core, and every bit about allowing Jesus to have His way with you. Thank you for modeling unity in the body. There is nothing so freeing as truly rejoicing when others are operating in their gifting and obedience to God. I am thrilled that you have women in your life with whom you can share the joys, challenges, and still find humor in it all. God is so good.
Kathleen
As someone who is about to venture into women’s ministry for the first time, I really needed to hear your words of encouragement this morning; to help me keep focus on who we serve and to keep my guard up against the enemy who is so eager to “steal kill and destroy” anything God wants to accomplish. What better way then to try to breed competition among fellow believers. Thank you for letting God speak through you and being so genuine and real!
I'm glad to hear this post Beth. Your encouragement from one being on the "inside" means alot. Sounds like you had an awesome fun time. Love you!
ps when ever I check this blog (everyday, possibly multiple times if the truth were known :) ) I am thankful for your work dear Amanda God's Blessings to you for doing this, helping us siestas to keep the faith, be strong and encourage one another. You are priceless!
Beth,
Thank you for being REAL. God has used you to teach me so much! Working in women's ministry can be tough when ego's come out...I know from experience...However, the one thing that I've always loved about you, is that you don't want the spot light to be on you, but on your precious Jesus!
Doing this "life thing" is never supposed to be about us, but about the ONE who created life. Thank you for encouraging and seeking UNITY in God's ministry.
Love you bunches,
Melissa, Charlotte NC
This is a non-related comment I just listened to Beth's Quick word on One Place.Com. Fellow siestas be encouraged our marriages need the right kind of fight.
Fellow Siesta in Michigan
Beth,
Thanks for the MANY TIMES you have encouraged us to study under OTHER teachers! My small group is finishing up CONVERSATION PEACE by Mary Kassian before we "take on" the REVISED version of A WOMAN'S HEART in Sept. Thanks for always being so transparent and real with us!
Many Blessings!!!
Mary B.
Thank you for the great reminder not to get into turf wars. Ministry can be such a lonely place... we need to encourage one another to use the gifts they are given, even if it is in the same area we feel led to go in.
Oh Beth you are so right to say beware of turf wars! turf wars and comparisons just seem to come naturally to us. But oh what a blessing when we just let God be God and let Him use who He wants when He wants. We use to a foursome teacher that we took turns teaching for the women's bible study. And although I have taught alot since then it is still my one of my most favorite memories because we each taught in a different way with a different emphasis. The Lord never failed to have just the right teacher teach the portion of scripture that fit their teaching style. We were all (teachers and women)so blessed by each other.
But I have to share one funny time: we were going through Samuel and I looked ahead at the chapter I would be teaching. I started praying about it and reading commentaries, etc and one night I was so excited because the message just came together. I was laying in bed thinking, so I grabbed a pen so I would remember it in the morning. I was so excited because God had given me the outline in an acroustic - A FIRST and I had always wanted to do that but hard as i try I never could! The next morning I called one of the other teachers only to find out it wasn't my chapter after all! Praise God, He did all that just for me ;)!
I am so glad you were refreshed Beth. Praying for your Esther study.
mk
Beth, you're so pretty! :) Fyi.
Thank you for your words!! So often we have had retreat speakers that wouldn't even mingle with us low life. Thank you for being a great role model along with Priscilla and Lisa!
I was in D.C. at the pre-conference and I was so blessed!!
My husband was one of only a few men there because he ended up having to drive us there and take someone's ticket who couldn't come..long story...HOWEVER - It was totally awesome for him.
You have to know my husband...this guy is a sports of any kind and man's man.
I was totally amazed when GOD touched my husband's heart in such a real way in the middle of all those women! As Siesta Beth would say.."Ain't HE good? Ain't HE sweet?" YES...OUR ABBA is AWESOME!!
Thank you Beth, Amanda and all of you for letting GOD use you to show HIS love for others.
Your Siesta and HIS daughter,
Teri S in VA
Ya'll are just too stinkin' CUTE!!
I just did a bible study of Priscilla Shirer's and it was AWESOME! The other lady I've never heard of. You ladies rarely ever wander anywhere near my little corner of Idaho. I went to a Women of Faith conference in Spokane Washington in 2006 and a Living Proof Live conference there a year before, but other than that none of you have ever been here that I'm aware of.
May God richly bless you as you work on Esther. We studied Esther in Sunday School a few months ago, and I needed resources to teach my class. I kept thinking--I wish Beth had written something on her! And now you're doing a study! Thank you so much for helping us know some other Christian women speakers/authors who are the "real deal".
I LOVE Priscilla! Her teaching is full of the Spirit and she is humble and wonderful...just like you Beth.
When are you guys coming to Missouri?? :)
aubrey
Beth,
You are all unique in HIS sight! Thank you for your message in DC. I was there and it met me right where I am at a crossroads in my ministry. Thank you for a timely word! AMEN!
Blessings!
Stephani
I'm so glad you had the chance to experience that! I remember at LP in Oklahoma City last year, they were there and I thought that was so cool! I have read some of Lisa's work and have listened to her devotionals for Moms and enjoyed them. I have not read any of Priscilla's yet. I will add her to my list of ones to read. Thanks for being honest and open and encouraging us and others.
I just have to add one more thing.... When God has spoken to you through a Bible teacher, it's hard not to "camp" there. I wanna be where the Holy Spirit is and He is with Beth. Also, having similar backgrounds and a closeness in age, I know Beth knows what she is talking about--she's been where I've been--and she was my "living proof" of how to be free in Christ. How to walk in God's Word and pray God's Word. I do Beth Moore Bible studies because God speaks to me through them. When He stops speaking to me, then I'll stop doing them. I think that should be the criteria for any study. But then, that's just me.
Beth,
I've done most of your studies. Tonight I'm hosting the Jennifer Rothschild study Walking by Faith in my home. Please pray that each lady that attends will receive the message God intends for her.
I've also sat under the teaching of Kay Arthur. To date I've not had the privilege of hearing Priscilla Schirer - that will change in September as I hope to see all of you then. I'm very much looking forward to it.
Thank you for speaking God's Word to us in a manner that we (I) can understand.
Hey Beth,
Yesterday I must have had some senior moments or computer gliches, whatever. When viewing everyone's comments I never saw my original post. So....I tried again. Never saw it.
The gist of it was this..
Dear One, your plate is always full. For you to take a moment to say hello always means so much.
You mentioned putting our comments in a notebook for future reference. How exciting to know God is using our thoughts in this way.
The photo of you gals was cute.
I've never heard Lisa speak in person but I had the priviledge of hearing Priscilla last year. What a wise and discering woman of God.
There are many Godly speakers out there but I don't know of anyone who has made me laugh or cry more than our precious Patsy Clairmont. Isn't she a hoot? God bless her sweet self.
Have a great week.
Hugs!
I absolutely LOVE Priscilla Shirer. She just blew my precious little heart away at "Tell Me How!"
Not to mention she absolutely cracked me up.
I am so sad I missed the conference this weekend...I was planning on going...and then I just didn't. Really for no reason at all. And I literally live about 10 blocks away from The Met. Oh well, maybe next time I will be smarter.
Hugs to all of you ladies who have blessed my life!!
Sweet Beth,
He has used you to be an encouragement to so many...what an honor to be used by Him. Thank you for the fresh perspective on life, and how you've been encouraged by other women of faith. You are loved.
Stacie
Sweet Beth,
He has used you to be an encouragement to so many...what an honor to be used by Him. Thank you for the fresh perspective on life, and how you've been encouraged by other women of faith. You are loved.
Stacie
Being careful of jealousy or watching other's success is my prayer everyday--even before I ever get published. I don't want it to matter. I just want Him to matter--He'll take care of the rest. Each wave is put together eventually to make one tide.
And, thank you for the blog ministry. Because of it, I decided to create a blog and now I have so many "bloggy" friends that I miss when I don't hear from them regularly.
We stand in the gap for each other with prayer and encouragement, in cyberspace--it's just too cool!
I just wanted to comment on one more thing....someone in the comments mentioned "jealousy"...I personally have a challenge with "recognition"....(ok, I'm confessing to all of my siestas here and God already knows about it 'cause I'm constantly talking to Him about it!!!)Yes, from early on I have always tried to be my best in everything to gain the attention of others in what I do or say...started very early in my childhood. I struggle with this constantly because I truly want everything I do or say to glorify my Heavenly Father. I ask Christ to give me a humbled spirit, one that seeks only Him and let Him guide me, yet I "wait" to see if someone may "comment" on my way of teaching or singing....why is that? I know it is Satan, who always hits my weakest parts. And yes, when I get comments, then I absolutely feel so guilty about it!! No, I am not perfect but I strive to be a vessel that God can use in a mighty way for His Purpose. And I feel as long as I struggle with this, then He cannot use me as He wants to.
Beth, Amanda, and Melissa, I'm always so encouraged by your blog entries - Please keep them coming regularly. I'm new to blogging (first time) and it is really different to any "older" sister! I have enjoyed every one of your Bible Studies and am doing the first one (A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place)in its revised state again and loving it, too! Can't wait for the Ester study! Bless you, bless you, in Jesus name! I appreciate your honesty, especially in these days of such deceit.
Peggy
Oh my gosh! I could just frame that darling picture! You 3 ladies have poured more into my life than you could ever know.
At this present moment...I'm co-reading "Get Out of That Pit!" and "Taking Care of the Me in Mommy"...while at the same time, rounding 3rd base on my current Bible study, "Discerning the Voice of God."
You dolls have sharpened and challenged me in preparation for the new thing God is requiring from me right now...raising my 16 year old step-daughter.
I haven't a clue. I'm not into the mall thing nor do I want to look for sales at Macy's...and the idea of sharing my phone, computer, and female toiletries is a thorn in my side. LOL! Oh my...and boys! Boys, proms, break-ups, and break-outs...I'm not equipped for this.
Siesta Beth...how did you ever get through those teen years with your girls?
I know the grace I need will be there when I need it...I know He has and is equipping me for the job...although I feel completely inadaquate. I know it will all be for good...but nevertheless...my knees are still shaking.
What a sweet picture of: Tas Philas!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
OK, I'm dying to know: Is Keith banned from the blog? Obviously he doesn't post, but does he read? Or am I a silly female to think a man would have any interest here?
I once read a quote...I forget by who but it very well could have been Beth that said "True Ministry is when you leave people wanting more of Him and less of you." I love to study Beth because everytime I am in the midst of one of her studies I do want more of HIM and after it is over I still want MORE OF HIM.
Super excited about Deeper Still in Nashville. My birthday was in June and it was what I asked my mom to get me this year.
Thankful for the gift He is has given you,
Lori
Sorry for the second post but I found out where the quote came from on my first post and wanted to share since it goes right with unity.
"Ministry is when the people who hear you don't want more of you; they want more of Him because of what you have said."
From: He speaks to me. Preparing to hear from God by Priscilla Shirer
Can I say, again, THANK YOU for this blog site. I just came off some very hard days on the cancer floor where I work. Icame to the site and found refreshment from the dear sisters who shared their hearts and struggles and the encouraging postings by Amanda and Beth. Praise God for honest hearts and a safe place to share. In Jesus' Love Kathy Knoblock
Well, I'm gonna have to check out Priscilla because I ADORE you and Lisa and if Priscilla's one of your buddies, I'm sure I'll love her too. Thanks for being the leaders God has called and shaped you to be. You are an inspiration to me because Jesus shines so brightly through you. : ) Love, Melissa
My best girlfriend and I are going to see Prscilla here in Dallas next weekend. She is powerful and thank you for the ringing endorsement!!
I'm loving that photo because Lisa Whelchel was the person who "introduced" me to you, Mrs. Moore! I think she's just darling and she mentioned on her website how much she enjoyed your Bible studies. Also, I've always (not so) secretly wanted to be Blair. I've coveted her hot rollered hair as long as I can remember.
Thank you for introducing us to Priscilla. I will be sure to check out her ministry!
Bless you!
Did you hear me screaming "Amen!" from my writing chair in Austin, TX?
Goodness, sister, had I known you three were all in Houston together, I would have hopped in my car for a little road trip! Three of my alltime favorite speaker friends! Muah, to you all. (Beth, if you don't know what that means, ask Amanda--she's sure to know!)
From Anonymous 10:47
By the way I do consider myself a Beth Moore disciple and would call myself such, as I am a disciple of others. All my best
Thanks for posting the awesome pic of your great friends and you. Our VBS mission yesterday was Unite with God's people!!! "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10" Amen to that!!! Oh and by the way-y'all have the most beautiful smiles:)
Beth,
How neat that YOU would get to attend a conference this past weekend too. My best friend and I were at your pre-conference in D.C. on Friday and wondered if you attend other conferences yourself! What a quick answer!
Thanks for your message. I am always amazed that when I ask Him, God speaks in such amazing ways. He reinforced through you that I have a ministry and now I am encouraged and refreshed to continue with it all the way.
On my way to the conference my 3 sons commented to each other that I was going to hear Beth Moore. My oldest said to the others, "She's gonna talk all day... blah,blah, blah, I love Jesus, blah, blah, blah, I have big hair, blah, blah, blah, I'm from Texas." Isn't that hilarious??? But if you can be characterized by anything I suppose that Loving Jesus and having great hair are just the best! Then, my doggie attempted to jump in the car and come to. My 4 year old told him that doggies can't go hear Beth Moore! Oh, how he wanted to be there. See? You've even inspired a "Doggies for Jesus" movement! hehe
All too late, my friend and I wished that we had worn big ol' sombreros and represented for the Siestas, especially when you mentioned "the stomp"!
Glad you were refreshed by Priscilla's conference!
Blessings & Love,
Michelle
What great warriors!! Keep the unity bug going!! I hate when the 'competition' fly starts buzzing around. I think we all find times of fighting this dirty snake! Glad to see 3 ladies proving to be victorious in unity!
I am busting to do the Esther Bible Study!! Every time you mention it I get sooooo excited knowing it is that much closer!!
Many blessings!
kittyhox,
You will love Priscilla! That whole Evans family is annointed. I think Priscilla holds her own with her dad in the preaching....umm...I mean "speaking" department. And Tony Evans is one of my favorite preachers!
When we lived in the Dallas area, my husband worked with juvenile delinquents in Oak Cliff/South Dallas. These kids were pretty tough--and mainly in juvy for gang activity.
My husband would listen to Tony Evans each night on the radio as he drove the boys home. One night, he turned it off. Suddenly, a voice came from the back seat, saying, "Hey, turn that back on. I was listening to that."
That boy, whose name is Brandon, ended up accepting Christ. : )
Beth, I heard you today in your "Wednesdays with Beth" program on "Life Outreach International". Your comment about being amazed at how many people highlight that they are glad you are "REAL"! The answer to your question is .... unfortunately, we are not all real! We are afraid to be real or just don't desire to be real. Sad, but true!
I was told recently that I am too honest - by my boss. I had to giggle under my breath and think about my mom and dad and how they would love to hear someone tell their 42 year old daughter this. I just smiled thinking to myself you mean this as an insult and I am taking it as a compliment.
Can we be too honest? Yes, I know, we need to be respectful in our honesty, but aren't we supposed to be honest and truthful?!
Is it a good thing to be politically correct? Yes, as stated earlier, we are to be respectful, but are we to buy into "political correctness"?
Are we insulting ourselves (not to mention our Heavenly Father) by not standing up for truth, honesty, being "biblically" correct instead of politically correct?
I have also heard Beth comment lately on how Satan is getting nervous because he knows the end is coming. I see this more so than before - he certainly does stir up trouble around every corner whether we expect it or not! - which speaks to the "Pit" book, as I call it.
Beth's "Pit" book speaks to Satan's trouble-making skills! About chapter 3, I realized I was reading a pattern - "mind warfare" or "mind control". It is a scary thing to read about and realize just how vulnerable we are. If you have not read the "Pit" book, go check it out. I literally checked it out from the library. It is a book full of insightful information as well as some wisdom!!
Love ya LPM!
Janet
Glad you had such a great time! I can't wait until the semester is over so that I can get some 'sista' time myself!
You all three look so great! Isn't the body of Christ just beautiful? I'm glad you're back- take some time to relax! I love that you and your friends are not "uppity". Makes me just want to "hug on your neck"! Love you-
Lisa in Kirkland
Thank you, Beth, for your word on unity/competitiveness. It was extremely timely, down to the day/hour.
New pc so visiting your site for the first time. For years I have wanted to say Thank You! Two simple words and I'll never be able to express the emotion behind them. Thank you for answering God's call in your life. I praise God for using you in my life and thousands of others. Thank you for wanting women to fall in love with God and His Word. Words really can't express what I want to say. Praise God for you. He is worthy! May I live a life worthy of my calling! Thank you, Michelle
I am looking forward to the deeper still september nashville-event. I can't wait to learn something new from each speaker. shannon :)
testin 1--2 i'm learning to blog here shannon :)
I love you Beth, you are a mess! I mean that in the dearest ways. Now, how many Starbucks coffee do you have a day?? =)
(I know this has nothing to do with what you wrote, but hey...sometimes it gets a little lonely.)
Hey Sweet Beth ~
Thank you for continuing to exhort us to righteousness.
love you sweet siesta,
Kristi
Beth,
It is so good to know that you get time worked into your schedule where you can be taught and blessed;
Your teaching on Life Today this week touched me so deeply......The tears fell as you so vivdly told of holding Amanda for the first time (I have one also and they are the same age) and how you could not fathom how something so pure could come from somethng so impure!
Exactly my feelings.....
Stay real.....
Blessings,
Teresa from Shreveport
"For there is no friend like a sister
In calm or stormy weather;
To cheer one on the tedious way,
To fetch one if one goes astray,
To lift one if one totters down,
To strengthen while one stands." -Christina Rossetti, 1862-
:) :) karen
Siesta Beth, i so love this picture!! I read Lisa's webpage quite often, and have been HUGELY blessed by Priscilla Shirer's book "He Speaks to Me"!
Please, everyone, forgive me for my very poor English, but I just wanted to briefly comment on an earlier post that highlighted how easy it is to "fall for the preacher", so to speak, as opposed to focus on the True Redeemer. I think diversified ministries exist, in great part, because each focuses on the often very individual needs of a population that is HUGELY broad in terms of where they are in their Christian walk, what their background is, what their emotional state is at the moment, what their "here-and-now" may require, and so on. As "young" as I am in my new walk with the Lord, and particularly because I come from a non-evangelical background, one of difficulty, violence, abuse and addiction, I found Beth's servant heart to be my ideal "indicators" of where to focus my newly found faith in Christ Jesus, and that's why I view her teachings as the ideal tools that help me focus on my growth as a "new" Christian and follower of our Savior. That said, I am soooooo thankful to the Lord and absolutely chuffed to bits at the wealth of information and direction I am able to reap from equally wonderful teachers such as Priscilla, Jennifer, Lisa, Kay, Stormie, oh my! -- I could go on & on & on ! :)
Again --- sorry for the TERRIBLE syntax and thank you all, dearest, dearest Siestas!! Thank you, Beth!
Maria Cristina
It's so nice to have fellowship with ohter women in christ. I agree with various others in that each of the ministires you guys represent is uniquly yours. :)
Oh I LOVE your humility! I have to admit I would have given my right arm to be a fly on the wall when you three were chit-chatting.
Anonymous on being too honest:
Right on! I got told this several times when I worked outside the home! Isn't it funny...I thought the same thing, too...wouldn't Mom and Dad love this??
Dear Beth,
I know this is totally random, but I hope it makes you laugh. : ) I read on the LPM website the other day that you are doing a Bible Study on Esther this Fall and was super excited ( I live in Houston). That night I had the funniest dream. We all showed up for the study, you had a really cool purple suit on, and your hair was looking exceptionally great. However, instead of speaking to us, we did AEROBICS! And mostly abs, at that! There you were in your purple high heels and nice dress suit dancing away. It was great! I woke up thinking, "Did I really just dream that?" Just thought I would share : ) By the way, I'm really excited about the study!!!! (No ab exercises please, though : )
Susanna
I would have been right there at the Met shouting out my "Amen's" if I had not been on vacation with my family that week! I have the privilege of leading our Sunday afternoon Ladies Bible studies, and we are in the middle of Priscilla's "He Speaks to Me - Preparing to Hear From God" It is so fabulous!! Priscilla is an anointed speaker and teacher who speaks with such authority and transparency. You all are so awesome! We are blessed to have such leadership in the Body of Christ as you all lead us through the Word.
Thanks,
Paulette from East Texas
I so wanted to be there to see Priscilla speak in person, but alas my checkbook did not cooperate. We are in the 5th week of her Discerning The Voice of God Bible study and it is amazing!!!! This last week was awesome!! I am a "homegirl" at Tuesday night Bible study and anyone who dives into the word with us there knows how much we miss it in the off months. Priscilla's teaching has kept me from missing anything. If you haven't done the study, find it and do it! You won't be sorry.
See you Girls in September,
Terri
Post a Comment
<< Home