Hey, Darling Ones! In case you’ve been looking in the lost and found for your senior Siesta, here I am! I’ve had lots of (good but busy!) family stuff going on and, in the process, got behind on my writing for Esther. SO I had my man take me to the cactus lands of West Texas where cell phones don’t ring, emails don’t send, and deadlines are what happen when someone runs the tractor over the telephone wire AGAIN. A divine set-up indeed. And I got caught right on up, praise You, Jesus. All is well with Moores, Jones’s, and Fitzpatricks. I have all sorts of things to catch you up on and I’ll do that soon. Far more importantly, it is Holy Week and I’ll look forward to reflecting with you on some of what that means – some of what CHRIST means – to us as we approach the weekend.
Until then (most likely Friday), I’d so dearly love to know how you are doing. Check in and let me know. Keep your responses to one to two sentences max so that I can read them all. Can’t wait to hear about you. I’m so sick of myself I could throw up. Love you, Siestas, and I’ve missed you!
well, aren’t i late. so typical of me! i have been busy with teaching. holiday times are busy for teachers – especially those of us in christian schools, lots of celebrations. we are always so grateful for the breaks 🙂
I get Good Friday off so I am way happy about that. Loving Bible study.
Glad your back Beth
I am thankful for a few still days with my family. Holding the family tight in the midst of baseball and lacrosse season is tough but a priority for us. I’m thankful for you and Happy Easter, Beth!
Hey Beth!Good to hear your “voice”!
I am having a very hard time, honestly. My mom is suffering from Ovarian cancer and it seems lately like we are losing her.My heart is so heavy. Please pray for our family:)
wow. over 500 people to catch up with. only by His grace! thanks for asking. i will sum it up this way: bi-vocatonal pastor’s wife. remodeling for the last year. moved 2 weeks ago. 3yo, 8yo. stronghold of wanting approval. tired. in need of resurrection.
Received a gift certificate from LPM for Christmas. Ordered Believing God and finished it within a week. Can I just say that I read the chapter where you said you prayed for a miracle in the beginning of the study for every person reading. So, I thought to myself, “Well, that’s really a sweet thing for her to do. God bless her heart.” Finished up my prayer time, came out of the bedroom, and there sat my daughter. She said, “Mom, you’re not going to believe this, but guess what?” Can I just say that it was an answer to prayer that left me with my mouth hanging wide open, and my eyes as big as a plate! Within 1 hour, there were three, yes I said THREE answers to prayer that I had been “face down” before the Lord for!!! WHHHOOOOHOOOOOO! That’s enough to make you do a praise dance!! Thank you for your love for Him and allowing Him to work through your precious self!
Love you! Glad you’re back!
I’ve been great!! We’re expecting our first child…I’m right at 6 weeks. I could also use some prayer b/c I did have some spotting this week and found out that my progesterone levels are “dangerously low.” I know God sees my baby’s unformed body and has already ordained his/her days. I know He’s in control…and I also know I could use some prayers of praise and prayers of good health for me and my baby! 🙂
love
Michelle
(I’m not sure if the first one went through-not used to blogging)
I’m struggling with heading into another big storm at work after not having recovered from so much there already including the emotional abuse of a doctor/peer. I feel like I’m sinking faster now, and feel like God is so silent.
Reading Max Lucado’s “No Wonder They Call Him Savior” Experiencing the Truth of the Cross. And, took my Psalms of Ascent workbook with me to Cancun. It has been an amazing Holy Week.
Blessings to all this Easter!
Susie
IN the middle of Jesus the One and ONLY and I’m more in love with Jesus than ever ! Anticipating the celebration of the Resurrection with new eyes and ears !
Much Love and Prayers from NC
Jesus Chick
God is testing my character and deepening my faith. The waters are rough at times, but I know this work will be a good one! When I feel myself beginning to sink, I refocus on my sweet Lord and take His hand, trusting Him to help me rise above it all. What a faithful God we serve!
Welcome back, Beth.
Love you all!
Hey Beth! Great to hear from you! SO looking forward to seeing you in San Antonio. Have a great spring break with my 9 year old and am preparing to share with her (again) about the true meaning of Easter. Thank you letting us all see a glimpse of each other’s lives and that we are not alone in the “daily’s” of life. Blessings to you Siesta!
We never tire of you, Beth. I sm looking forward to Easter and spending time with family. I also get to spend Saturday morning with my bible sistas at “Believing God” study. I can’t think of a better time to be with them. I am trying something new — my sister and I decided to order Easter dinner from a local gourmet supermarket.
Happy Easter!
Mary Ann, your MN Siesta
I’ve been studying the Daniel study for the 2nd time and God has shown me some incredible truths this time around that I didn’t get the first time. I praise HIM because with out Jesus I would be in THE PIT, and I Praise HIM because of NEW Life in Him and for His Great love and REDEMPTION!!! Happy Easter- HE HAS RISEN!!! Love you, Tammie Moore
Yay!! Youre back!!! I have missed you and all the news. Things are good in my world. Still adjusting to a new job. Downside of new job, not a Christian enivronment. Plus side, I get to listen to all your episodes from Life Today at my desk. With headphones! God is doing great things!! Both in my life and my family!
Happy Easter!!!
Love to you and all your family!!!
My husband revealed/confessed secrets to me this week that he had been holding in for the last two years. A veil has been lifted on our marriage and we are feeling the rush of the Spirit of God! Breakthrough and freedom are flowing freely! I am so proud of my man and love him more today than ever, even though what he shared was hard to hear.
Just got back from visiting family in sunny southern California for spring break! We missed all the bad Houston weather. I just don’t understand why “Spring Break” ends after school days…..seems like a good idea for everyone. So sad Tues is our last night of Bible study……what am I going to do all summer??
Beth, we are on our last week of the Fruit of the Spirit. Awesome study!!
I am having a great week! Started BSF in Feb. Studying the passion week in Matthew, during passion week on the calendar, WOW!
Have a wonderful Easter everyone!
Wanda in Georgia
I’ve been grouching and grumbling with the kids entirely too much this week. Thanking God, at the moment, that His mercies are new every morning.
Missed you too,but glad you were able to get some catching up done. Gotta work because I’m a nurse but glad to be where God has put me. May all have a blessed Resurrection Sunday!!! In Jesus’ Love Kathy Knoblock
Three sentences?
We’ve missed you, too. I am knee deep in preparing more than 5,000 gifts for our Women’s “PINK” Conference at church next weekend. I got an email last night that thrilled and filled me with trepidation all at the same time: “I got an email that you are interested in teaching (a class at church) could we set up a time to explore this option.” I am so excited, so thrilled – and after I learned to breathe again I read Jeremiah Chapter 1 and was much encouraged. Okay… so that was four! Sorry!
Blessings and Love!
It has been a stressful week, so going to a secluded place sounds so good right now!! Glad you got to get away. Have a wonderful, glorious Easter Sunday!
Beth – I’m celebrating His freedom like never before! Watching Him work in amazing ways, and things I’ve prayed for take shape. I stand amazed!!! Crystal
Well I am in God’s waiting room right now. Waiting for Him to reveal His plan. Exciting and scary !
Blessings,
Cecelia
My husband and I just purchased our first home, by the grace of God!
– Marie, Idaho
Wondering if Boston got the ‘spring’ memo?
Missing my man.
Desperate for more of my Jesus (and thankful if that is where He is going to continually place me). Love to y’all
I am doing great. This week was my first week of not working since I quit my job. I have been blessed to be staying home right now and having a husband that is self employed so we are getting lots of time together. We just celebrated our 1 year anniversary and the new break has been such a blessing! I am singing praises!
*FOR JENNIFER*
Lord, We seistas come before Your throne on behalf of this family. We come in agreement for restoration. LORD COME !
Jennifer, read the Priscilla Shirer study “Discerning the Voice of God”…life changing!
>>>been where you are, sister I am praying for you as you feel alone. YOU ARE NOT! Your Father in heaven is right at your side 24/7.
Our marriage was restored,boy is it work everyday and worth it!
Love to you sweet sister
D.
I Missed Ya! Wednesday, with Beth, on Lifetoday, is such a blessing to me! Thank You!
Have a Blessed Easter!
Excited about what God is doing right in the middle of a stressfull time. Excited that my husband and I joined in communion for the first time in a VERY long time (due to…stuff) last Sunday!!
Please pray for a changed heart for my pastor. He is afraid to do what God has said in His Word for fear that more will leave the church. (The numbers have been declining for the past year)Pray that God will give him the faith and strength he needs. Also pray for my son, Timothy, who is at a crossroads in his life of deciding what kind of man he wants to be, a godly man or a worldly man. Thanks
Hello Mrs. Beth,
I have been enjoying my children being home from school because it is spring break. I treasure my time with them because it won’t be long before they leave the nest. We have been having alot of outdoor fun on our 80 acres of land. Good to hear from you again. I’ve missed ya!
Heartbroken over my son and his life right now. He is trying to blend a new family, plus he and his new wife expecting a new little one. They are both experiencing terrible times with the “exes.” I don’t even recognize my son right now – he has become so bitter and angry. So much going on. I would have never thought this would happen. Please pray that God gets through to him.
Hey Beth, Just got back from Maunday Thursday service. I love Holy Week because remembering the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus makes Easter that much more joyous. I am also into March Madness. My UL Cards play Friday night. GO CARDS!!!! Love, LINDA
Happy that Christ is Risen!
Sad that next week Breaking Free breaks free!
Ready to run off to West Texas myself after having my missionary sister here for a month! Love her dearly, but a month is a long time to put up with anyone! And you know how sisters can be: Love ya one minute, drive ya nuts the next!
Beth, my SS class of 5 (75-90 yr olds) ladies just finished the Jesus One and Only study. It took them 3 years because their sight is bad so we used Sunday mornings. We celebrated at Pizza Inn. Did you know that age group loves pizza! Can’t wait to start Esther! Love ya & praying for you!
Hi Beth! Happy Easter this Sunday! I’m doing and feeling better than I have in a long time. God Bless.
Hey Beth,
I am number 500andsomething so you may not see this… but I am doing great! I am only in week three of Stepping Up but I am loving it. I get to do it with my forever friend which makes it even better. Thanks for taking time to write the studies that feed the people like me!
I am also thankful that my parents are here for this Holy celebration. We only see each other two or three times a year so this is a treat!
My update was seven sentences…so sorry!
We just finished ‘Stepping Up’ last night and one of the sweetest moments was when you mentioned Melissa praying for her future mate and Travis sang, ‘Bless the Broken Road.’ I was reminded how sweet God is to answer Melissa’s pray and how daily He sweetly answers mine.
Last night, clear as a bell (in my heart), Jesus said, “Chris, if you hear ‘no’ tomorrow, it means I have said ‘yes’ to something greater. I got my ‘no’ today, and it broke my heart to pieces. The enemy is attacking me with consuming sadness, devastation, but I am clinging tightly to the promise of the ‘yes’ of Jesus. I believe Him. He’s right. I know He is.
Please pray for me as I struggle with lack of discipline in several areas of my life. The lack of discipline leads to frustration which leads to self doubt which leads to feeling unworthy which leads to struggling to trust God in all things! It is a downward spiral and I so pray to be released and bear much fruit!
Thanks for checking in with us. I’ve been wondering about your family, especially since Melissa just moved and Amanda is also now relocating. My husband is a minister, and we are praying about a new “call,” so our lives are a bit “up-in-the-air.” I call it living in limbo . . . Such is the ministry!
Love you!
Pam
I’m glad you are back. Please pray for me as I am struggling at work. I feel depressed and without energy to go on. But thank God for music! I have started to walk everyday at lunch with my Ipod and praise songs. This has helped me a lot. I have been so buried at work, I forgot it was Good Friday tomorrow. But the, I have 15 people coming to my house for Easter Lunch. Happy Easter.
Beth,
1. Heard a “Word” from God about a staff position at my church I’m NOT supposed to take.
2. Dear friends visiting from San Anotonio to celebrate her daughters engagement; I’m a 49 year old bridesmaid and can’t wait!
3. Am caught up on my Daniel and Patriarch’s homework (yes, I’m just a little nuts about God’s Word)
Thank you and bless you and your precious family!
Ruined for Him,
Joni AKA Grammy
Beth, Thanks for asking about me! You are really a true Siesta and a brave one at that! We are surrounded by flood waters in Southern Indiana, but that doesn’t sink our boats! We have Jesus in with us adn He keeps us going! Thank you for all you do for the lost of this world, you inspire me beyond belief! I sent an earlier comment about your hair and the first Womans Heart study. I truly love you and your hair!
Doing great. My husband is in Mexico with 50 of our students (he is a student pastor) and I came to my mom’s with our 17 month old. I am with Amanda…when my man is away I am running to my mama 🙂 You never outgrow wanting your mom to take care of you!
Pray for Ben…he’s hurting but God is working!! Praise Him!
All is well and wonderful!! The Lord has blessed beyond measure and I am looking forward to once again celebrating the reason for my joy, peace, hope, love etc!! Praise HIM!
Happy Holy Week!!!!