Y’all, I’m having serious blogger’s block. Someone help a sister out with a some good ideas. Otherwise I’m going to resort to posting random pictures of Jackson sleeping.
S.O.S.
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Would love to hear some ideas about what the other ladies are doing in their women’s ministries and young/single ministries at their churches or what they would like to see being done. Need some fresh ideas there.
For our Siesta Sandee who mentioned that she was going through a dry spell — you want to know what the Lord is teaching me about my “dry spells?” He is showing me that the dry spells are opportunity for the faith and trust I keeping asking Him for to be lived out in my life! How am I going to have strong faith or trust in Him if I don’t have to have faith or trust in my immediate circumstances. Anyway, hope that encourages you.
And Amanda, how about talking about all that the Lord is teaching you through this new season in your life? Where is He asking you to trust Him?
Much Love and blessings to you all,
Your Siesta, Gretchen, in Thousand Oaks, CA
Oh, how cute! My oldest used to always move the pack’n’play mattress too!
As much as a lively, expository discussion on Obadiah would be, and as shallow as this may sound…here’s what I suggest:
Since it is the 10th year of LPL, does your Mom have any funny stories, embarrassing moments from the stage, especially heartwarming moments, etc., from the events that especially stand out in her mind?
Blessings,
Dori
Go to the grocery store…hahahaha
Manda,
The surveys are great ways for all of the siestas to either post anonymously or not what they may be struggling with and need prayer for without fear of being judged or condemned.
Not that the Siesta’s do that, but it seems to bring out people who just read the blog and never post.
It could help us pray more effectively.
All the ideas are great!
Jackson is growing too fast. He looks like he’s in preschool in that picture!
Love and prayers to you guys,
Teri
Anyone heard the latest Kirk Franklin CD – “The Fight of My Life”? It should be mandatory that every believer listen to track 2 before leaving the house in the morning!
Missy from SC – can’t wait to hear about your week-end! Prayin’ for you sistah!
Let’s get some dialogue goin’ girls! It shouldn’t all be left up to Amanda and Beth!
How about pictures of sleeping mamas? Oh, wait, that wouldn’t work; do we get to sleep? 🙂 Plus, I don’t know if the rolls on my arms and legs are so cute. 🙂
How about asking all of the Siestas if they have any memorable or favorite “momisms” since it is Mother’s Day coming up soon. You know, things like: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all” or “Pretty is as pretty does”. It would be fun to hear from the gals about their moms.
Blessings,
Paulette from East Texas
Since it’s getting close to Mother’s Day, how about the best advice your mom or mom figure ever gave you.
Stephanie
Oh but Jackson is sooo cute!
Amanda,
You and Curtis (now that he’s on staff) could tag team a post and tell the story of how you met….I don’t think this blog was up and running when you two tied the knot. It would be fun to see a few of your favorite wedding photos!!
I love the stories of how people met…what he thought, how she did or didn’t like him at first…its so fun to hear!!
I like pictures of Jackson! You can keep posting those!
I would love to hear about everyone’s favorite book that helped them grow in their walk with the Lord – sharing a some details of the book.
Amanda,
Love seeing pics of Jackson. I have two boys – 3 and 1. I especially love capturing those angelic moments on camera when mine are sleeping. The women of our church are so excited about the simulcast Beth is doing from Louisville. We are all counting down the days.
Lindsey in Louisiana
How about a little “teaser” about what we’ll be learning in Esther. Maybe get us thinking about what is coming. As a teacher I find that this really helps my students get excited and their learning skyrockets! We call it activating prior knowledge!
Tracy
I love the idea about asking what Bible study we would most LOVE to see Bethee do next…also what we would like to see Curtis do in regards to our men!
Ummmm…Amanda, and why would you have a problem with innumerable random sleeping Jackson pictures? I think I’ll vote for that one…what a cutie you’ve got there!
And you could throw in a couple of waking Jackson pictures for variety…or maybe a Jackson & Bibby pic…or maybe Jackson and just about anything or anyone…
Everyone could share one or two things they pray for in regards to their relationship with the Lord. For instance, my dear hubby preached last Sunday that we should pray and ask God for a hunger for His Word.
I’ve never had a father so I frequently pray that God will help me know what it feels like to be His little girl. This helps me see Him as my father not just my God.
Pictures of the Jackson are great!! I have to say he looks like a little man in that playpen with his arm behind his head and legs falling open! What a cutie! My kids loved the playpen and slept in it forever.
How about lessons God teaches us us through our kiddos?
This picture of Jackson reminds me of: Prov 3:24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
My 2yr. old has those same pajamas! I think they are just the cutest!
Oh! That lil boy is the cutest!!
Here are some ideas:
How is God currently using us to be His hands and feet?
How has God been speaking to the siestas lately?
What are some good parenting and marriage books or studys out there?
Cute quotes from our kids?
Mother’s Day is coming up – you could blog about what your mother means to you and what it means to you to be a mother!
You are a great blogger, Amanda!!
God’s gonna give you some awesome stuff to blog about!
Don’t strain your brain too much!
Blessings!
Sheri
I’ve got an idea . . how about secular songs that we can turn in to praise songs or songs to God–I have a ton but my fave right now is Settlin’ by Sugarland–“I ain’t settlin for anything less than everything” (every Spiritual blessing is what He so Awesomely offers) If He’s offerin’ I want it siestas!
Leigh ATL
URGENT PRAYER REQUEST
Please pray for a young lady who is twenty-one years old. Her whole world changed just a few short weeks ago when she announced in Sunday School she got engaged the evening before. They set the wedding for July 19, 2008.
She scheduled her first gynecology appointment with her doctor for last Tuesday. She was planning on starting “the pill”. Upon the initial exam, the practioner felt a cyst. Immediately an ultrasound was ordered. This past Friday she met with a gynecologist and found out she does have two cysts: one on each overy. One measures 17 cm x 11 cm and the other is 11 cm x 9 cm. I hope I have the measurements correct. The doctor scheduled surgery for today (Tuesday) at noon.
Yesterday, the doctor contacted this precious Christian young lady to explain he had thought about her all weekend because some of her blood work was elevated. He canceled today’s surgery. Instead, she had to go to the hospital for more blood work today and is seeing an oncologist gynecologist tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM.
Her whole world has truly been turned upside down. Please pray for a miracle in this sweethearts’ life. I know God hears our prayers. She knows too. Thank you for lifting her up to the Lord.
Random pictures of your cute little dude are perfect! He looks like he’s really growing!
I just enjoy hearing from all of you at LPM! Your stories are heart warming and funny and then serious when they need to be. I hope you’re all settling in your new homes-both work and family home. You’ll have “new home” stories before you know it.
BTW, have you found your Aggie Ring? I’m still praying!
I like “r’s” suggestion of “who would you invite to a dinner party”. I asked that at one of our CBS luncheons and got some wonderful answers. That led to a discussion of the book “Dinner with a Perfect Stranger”.
Just a few..
Oh my – he is getting so BIG —- now that is just pure sweetness and certainly blog worthy . . . he is pretty much not even looking like a tod!
Tell us about your new home . . .
How is Sunny?
How is Bethie doing on Esther and updating Breaking Free?
What’s up for summer vacations? (or, what are those!!)
What is the Lord showing we siestas in our individual study times?
What good fiction books in the Christian secotr do the siestas enjoy and —- why?
More wedding stories?????
A few wedding pics?
Love to all the siestas!
Write about
1. the time God “knocked your socks off” with HIS presence.
2. The funniest thing anyone has ever said to you about being Beth Moore’s daughter
3. The most glorious thing you’ve witnessed God do in someone else’s life.
4. The things moving has taught you about a faith walk.
5. Job you’d want if you weren’t in ministry.
i want a blog about the story of you and curt meeting, falling in love, and getting married!!:) we’ve heard everyone elses! now its yalls turn!!
Ummm…me too! But, at least you have a precious sleeping baby boy to blog about! 🙂
How about taking pictures of the new LPM offices and the staff? That would be fun for us to see. Also, I agree with listing some prayer requests and some praise reports! Those are so very important.
But, like the others said, we never grow tired of pictures of that darling boy! As a mother of an 18 year old boy, I know how quickly they grow up! However, they always remain our little boy–no matter how much taller they get!!
How about you get your mom to do a meme……or you could post pics of the inside of your new office…..or how about a 50 things about me post……maybe a Bible question and answer…..or just a question and answer like you guys did before……….that’s all I got.
I want to know where the cat went!
Precious picture of Jackson!
Ideas for the blog:
* Favorite bible verse and what it means to you?
* Favorite Beth Moore Bible Study?
* How has God used you lately?
* Pictures of your new home..Welcome back to Houston!
* How you and Melissa both followed your mom into ministry..That is sooo cool!
* Childhood memories from you and Melissa
Hi Amanda!
What if you shared your testimony and what means the most to you about your relationship with God and what scriptures speak the most to you. Also, who are the people you talk to most about Jesus Christ and why. Alli
How about naming our favorite Bible Study…either of Mama Beth’s or not and why it was/is our favorite
You could tell us funny stories about your mother, father and sister from childhood. Or tell us about your new home.
Actually, I could use some advice from you and my fellow Siestas, as well. Over a year ago, I bought tickets to the LPL event taking place in Louisville Aug 1&2. Well, I am now pregnant with my first child. He is expected to arrive June 26th. So he would be about 4 weeks old at the time of the event if he comes when expected. Should I take him with me (I live in Indy about 2hours away), get tickets to the local simulcast or just forget the whole thing? I would love to go and take him with me. I could really use a conference right now, but I’m not sure I can do it with the little guy. What do you think? Thanks.
Jennifer
How are things in the new office??
Jackson is cute sleeping though…a little cramped, but he’s a cutie patutie!
Lets keep talking food..thats good!
Blessings~Alyce
Hey, Amanda.
Thanks for the sweet photo of Jackson. My son, Devin, is 2 ½ and so I feel like we’re running parallel lives. We started potty training this week. Yikes!
My blog suggestion for your prayerful consideration is to address The Church of Oprah…the cult that is swaying millions across the globe to believe in anything, but Jesus. See the below You Tube clip to learn more.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=JW4LLwkgmqA
I’m so very disturbed…Oprah is saying she is Christian and pointing people to false teaching. So much deception. Christians not rooted in their faith are being swayed….the lost are drinking the Kool-Aid, so to speak…oh, how the scriptures predicted this would happen. (See 2 Thess 2 for starters)
Please join me in fervent prayer that someone influential in Oprah’s life, who is a devoted and mature Christian STEP UP…and point out the truth to her! (Dr. Phil? Maya Angelo? Someone in her family? – PLEASE HELP!)
Let’s pray that the evil influences attacking Oprah would be resisted and she would have ears and heart open to receiving the truth.
Let’s pray that she would realize her deadly errors and she would repent. Since we’re going for miracles…let’s pray she also publicly apologize and point people to Jesus.
Would love to know from a much more public Christian perspective if the church is addressing this issue? Is Beth in discussion with other Christian, public figures to do something?
As a women’s ministry leader, a portion of my prayer petition email was the following…
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“Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground.” (Ephesians 6:13)
Pray HARD.
Tell everyone about Jesus.
P.S. Got your breastplate, belt, feet, shield, helmet, sword, communication system ready? If not, no worries…load up on Ephesians 6:14-18
Helpful Reminder—–Be at peace——GOD ALREADY WON THE WAR!!! Praise you, LORD!!
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Thank you Amanda for your devotion to the blog. Any insight on this cultural influence from Oprah is greatly appreciated.
Until ALL Have Heard,
Susan
there’s always “most embarassing moments” stories…
Hey Amanda,
I was actually just thinking about how we hadn’t had a Jackson update lately:) I love pictures (and thought this sleeping one is adorable!), so please share more!
Also, I’d love to know about how you are doing- Have you gotten all the boxes unpacked? How is it being back in Houston? Do you get more or less Bibby time? Have you found any other good Mommies to have playdates with? How do you fill your days now?
And, we’ve seen the outside of the new LPM home, but what about a tour on the inside? It looks so beautiful and I can only imagine how it looks on the inside… Please do share!
Thanks for all you do- We greatly appreciate you! Can’t wait to hear what the Lord gives you to say next!
Well this may not be what you had in mind but what do siesta’s have to offer in way of part time work from home if you are not artistic, crafty or sew…I’m not real computer literate and I already have two jobs…..
What are plans for the Fiesta….I’ve been thinking if some “tours” could be organized for the siesta’s ….. I plan to arrive alone a couple of days early to enjoy the city…never been there..
I too have been wondering how the move for you has been, you are going home but you are missing the friends you made there…
More about Curtis and his new roll and how it all came about…
Pictures are great….we love them!
Summer plans….
Just the mundane ….. it allows us to realte to you and Beth….
I’m remodeling a bath…so your new home….
It’s not even full blown summer yet and I’m bored already. The same old, same old is making me crazy. I have little cash and little kids… any suggestions on fun little get aways during the day??
Love the pic of the baby sleeping, but here’s a couple questions. (Coming from a single gal): can you describe the peace and satisfaction and affirmation of knowing your husband is the one God ordained for you? (i.e., I’m assuming he was worth the wait!?) ; p
Then, which biblical character would you most like to meet and why?
Next, in ministry to women, have you ever felt like there was no way you could relate to their pain because you hadn’t come from an abusive home environment/bad “past”, etc? Sometimes I struggle with that.
Thanks!
Love and hugs from the Big D!!!
; )
i just wanted to say how nice it is to read ‘Ya’ll’. Way out here in Idaho you don’t hear that much. My husband is TDY in Alabama and when I call they put you on hold and play a local radio station. I AM LOVING HEARING THAT SOUTHERN DRAWL WHILE I AM ON HOLD!!!! I think God is giving me a big list of small things to be thankful for lately, like simply hearing (or reading) ‘Ya’ll’. Maybe missing the southern sound is another reason I am craving me a Beth Moore study next semester at our Bible Study here on base. Shoot, I might even facilitate one to get my Spiritual and Southern fix all at the same time! God Bless all of YA’LL!!!
Maybe a blog with mentoring points on it. Things that will challenge us in areas we need to grow. Maybe a blog about a verse of the day and how it can be applied to our lives. A blog about spiritual gifts and how to identify them and develop them. You all do a great job already. We love you and your blog!
Sleeping children are so incomparably adorable! As a parent I can honestly say that there have been days when I have thought that my children were definetly cuter when they were sleeping than when they were awake. I hope that God might feel the same way about his children, about me. When we are awake we can be so rebelious, tiring, disobedient(not all the time of course)but when we sleep he can look down and adore us. And his mercies are new every morning! Thank you Jesus!
I always think when I get to heaven that I’ll get a couple ‘fast passes’ (like Disney) so I can move to the head of the line (surely not a stressful line) for my favorite Bible character! I’m grabbin’ a Fast Pass for the Apostle Paul and Queen Esther. How bout you????
I’m also grabbin a Fast Pass for Dan Allender and Bethie Darlin’ Moore and Israel Houghton if I don’t do lunch with any of them before I die!
Or how about favorite drug store cosmetic????
National Day of Prayer is Thursday. Heard something on the radio the other day about it with Kay Arthur. What about asking her for a “guest blog appearance”?
Amanda; I too love to see all the pictures you all post. And would love to see more. Most of the ideas I could think of are already posted.
I do have one or two other ideas. I am in a transition of sorts. My older children are at the age where they are going off to college. The oldest is 18, next is my 17yr old. I do have two more at home as well, 16 and 10. Well, I am not sure how much I should keep my mouth shut and how much to say. I am struggling with still being the mom but not wanting to be what they call a helicopter parent. (I am not at the empty nest stage, but changes are certainly in the very near future.) For that matter anything concerning parenting older teens that are almost adults would be great.
What about house cleaning ideas or organizing ideas. Just a thought.
Kim B.in Az
How about taking us on a tour of the new lpm home!