It’s a gorgeous, cold morning in Houston, Texas and not a cloud in the sky. Let’s put last week’s severe weather fiasco behind us, Houston-area girls, and have us some Bible study tonight! (Some of you may know that we had 17 flakes of snow and it shut the city down. Exciting times at the Gulf Coast!)
We loved hearing from you northern Siestas who said that, all winter long, you basically schedule and cancel, schedule and cancel, schedule and cancel. And we think we’ve got Bible study problems!
One of my favorite things that has happened on the blog in the last week is hearing from at least 100 new commenters through last Thursday’s post. I did a shout-out to people who’d never posted and you immediately came out of the wood work, as my grandmother would say, and totally made my week! All the regulars on here loved it, too. You are a delight to us. Completely refreshing. Stay with it!
That delight got me in the spirit! Let’s have another shout-out today to a different set of newbies. How about some Houston area women who have never been with us at Tuesday night LPM Bible study heading our way this evening? It’s a completely interdenominational women’s gathering at Houston’s First Baptist Church at 7401 Katy Freeway. We start praise and worship at 6:30.
We would be jazzed out of our minds to have you! By this time in our series, we always have plenty of seats for visitors so why don’t you make the trip, brave the traffic, persevere to find a parking place, and come have Bible study with us? (This invitation is not meant to take anyone from an already existing Bible study group on Tuesday night. Stay with your own! But, it you’re not participating in another one, come get a Word with us!) Look for a LPM staff member or volunteer and tell them you are new with us and that you took today’s challenge. She’ll make you so glad you came.
Now, let’s open it up for your own shout-outs. If you have a Bible study (any day of the week) open to the public that you want to let your Siestas in your area know about, give the invitation as a comment to this post. I was so blessed that one of you wrote in a comment this week that you went to a new church last Sunday and met a Siesta and God caused you to feel welcome from the very start. Now, THAT’S what this community should be all about.
I am so honored to journey with all of you. Jesus is life, Girlfriends. Jesus is life. Let’s run after Him with every ounce of energy we have.
Biblestudynut 
Our church, First Baptist Church Conway, Orlando, Fl is doing Breaking Free. Will finish April 8. We put a notice on our church sign and that brought two new ladies in our community to join us in Bible study. They attend other churches but we are happy to have them. Before beginning the Breaking Free study, I finished a study by Mary Kassian, "Knowing God by name", it is a very good study if you are looking for a study to do on your own.
I have completed all of Beth's studies, some two or three times, and I always learn something new. The Lord is like that you know, his mercies are new every morning.
Just wanted to say this is the last night of The Inheritance study at Fellowship Baptist Church in Jena, LA.
We have all enjoyed learning that the lines have fallen for us in pleasant places; indeed, each of us have a beautiful inheritance.
Psalm 16:6
Breaking Free will begin Sunday night, March 14 @ 4:30. Everyone welcome.
Every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. we have Bible study at Valley Community Baptist Church in Avon, Connecticut. We are currently studying Beth's new "Breaking Free" and loving every minute of it! If you'd like to join some wonderful women (young and young at heart!) There are about 30 of us but there's always room for more! My name is Denise and you can e-mail me @ [email protected]
You have encouraged me to do a weekly online study in the Word!! blessings, I love listening to and being blessed by your great ministry!! check out my site some time…and feel free to join !!!
http://faithonthemountains.blogspot.com/
The roots of insecurity have been replaced by The Root and Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star. Lets let some good fruit grow out of that root!
I have just recently discovered your books and I am so so so glad I have. My eyes have been opened and will never be shut again! I am on a Journey to Surrender and it is SOOO exciting!
We are starting Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl March 23rd, Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, TN. E-mail me for more info. Wood love newcomers!
We are doing Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby
Monday Nights 6:30
Pecan Grove Baptist Church in Richmond Texas
We are in the back building
PHOENIX, ARIZONA
We (just two of us!) are meeting in the Litchfield Park (West Valley) area on Wednesday mornings at 8:30am. We're going through the "So Long Insecurity" book (admittedly behind schedule!)
Email me if you are interested,
[email protected]
What a great idea Beth!
Melissa
Please come and join us for a ladies Bible Study, Me, Myself and Lies by Jennifer Rothschild. Come and get a thought closet makeover!
We meet at 5:00 p..m. each Sunday evening at Mount Vernon Baptist Church located at 7600 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC. We meet in building two, second floor, the first room on the right.
For more information email me: [email protected]
Beth
I'm a little behind (chapter 3?), but wanted to share something interesting.
About 2 years ago, my husband was TDY/deployed quite a bit. I thought I had tackled the "need-of-man's-attention" issue when we got married 7 years ago. But suddenly with him gone so much, I found myself looking to other men for the attention and compliments that my husband usually offered. Eventually, it boiled down to just one person that I craved attention from, and I was ever-conscious if they were around and wondering what they thought of me. It took me several weeks to figure out what I was doing, that I was allowing myself to become attentive of someone other than my husband.
It rocked me to the core.
I prayed, avoided the guy, and prayed. And prayed some more. I couldn't believe I was so naive and foolish, and it scared me to think what might have happened if I had let it continue. I doubt to this day that the other guy even knows (don't worry, my husband and I have talked about this).
I realized that I was getting my self-worth from my husband,instead of God. While he was gone, I allowed that identity to shift elsewhere. I had to decide that I couldn't rely on my husband (or anyone else) for that kind of self-worth. At some point, whether he wanted to or not, he was going to disappoint me.
My identity is in Christ ALONE. I love my husband more everyday, but what Keith said in your book was right, it isn't fair to put that kind of pressure on him. Only on Him who can take it.
First, Bethany, I was at Big Valley a couple weeks ago for Pasty Clarimont. I grew up in Modesto and went to Big Valley for some youth events (Trinity United Pres was my home church). It's fun to see a familiar place in the blog!
Chapel Hill Church in Gig Harbor, WA offers a Tuesday morning woman's bible study at 9(various classes offered), Precepts on Monday morning/evening and a Wednesday night offering of Nehemiah at 6:30(men and women together for teaching, separate for small groups).
Oh how I wish I could be "live" with the siestas tonight! But, it's a bit of a drive from my house to yours (like 3 days!). Instead, I will settle in with Week 4 of Wising Up! and pretend I'm sitting at Houston's First (now that I've been there is makes me feel even more like "I'm there").
Blessings y'all!
Laura in California (who almost never uses "y'all" in a sentence but must when I'm talkin' with my siestas! LOL!!!)
I am a newbie 🙂 And I must say I am suffering with some insecurity seeing your perfect face everyday on that cover LOL! 🙂
Kimberly Southwick
Springfield, Oregon
We are going to start the DVD series Beautiful Mind from Beth's "Wednesday's with Beth" tomorrow night at 6pm at Niceville UMC/Niceville FL. It is a great series to lead right into the simulcast and complements reading the book! Come join us!
To: strngthnhm – Ontario, Canada at 10:12AM
You are precious, and I love you. Thank you for your words. Each one matter to me…..
Praying in return for you, sweet friend.
Humble love,
Becky
I'm a newbie. . . not only to blogging but to your studies. For the past 12 years I've organized most of our Womens events. In January we started your Bible study on Esther. With 16 in the class we were all excited to get started. As it progressed I realized that the 8th lesson was the day after 'PURIM' so I baked some PURIM cookies from the recipe in the back of the book, they are wounderful. I appreciate your encouragements in the leaders guide as I am not a teacher (my husband says I'm a facilitator). Thank You for all you have put into these lessons. We look forward to doing another one.
My Girls call me,
Mama Laurie
Hello My Siesta Sistas!
Everyone is welcome at Greater Harvest Church for our Singles Ministry Bible study. Our current study is called "Giving God Your ITS".
Please pray for me while I write the book for this Bible study to share with all who need to give their ITS to God. Trust me He wants you and your ITS.
Greater Harvest Church
3509 Boxdale at Winchester
Memphis, TN 38115
901-794-LOVE (5683)
email me for additional details:
[email protected]
Love you Beth and my Siesta Sistas!
Jamie
On March 28th we will begin BREAKING FREE at FBC Weatherford in the Ladies Bible Study Class. We meet from 9:15 until 10:30 on Sunday mornings. Email me for more information [email protected]
We're doing Priscilla Shirer's Discerning the Voice of God at 7 on Mondays at FBC Wisner, La. We've already started, but had a visitor last night and all are welcome!
Hello again Siestas!
I left out the time for the Bible study at Greater Harvest Church.
Dinner(free) at 6:30pm
Bible study at 7:15pm
So come break bread with us and study our God'sd word together.
Greater Harvest Church
3509 Boxdale at Winchester
Memphis, TN 38115
901-764-LOVE(5683)
email me for more details:
[email protected]
Love You!
We are beginning Believing God tomorrow at First Baptist Church, 545p – 730p – Fort Walton Beach, FL.
I am so excited that we are hosting "So Long, Insecurity" on April 24th.
http://www.fbcfwb.org for more information.
Thanks Beth!!! We love you.
Tuesday evenings 5:45 pm Florence, SC
We're doing Jennifer Rothschild – Me, Myself, and Lies. We feed you supper, have study, then send you on your way ready to face the rest of the week. email [email protected]
ANYONE INTERESTED IN "BREAKING FREE" IN THE ASHLAND, KY, AREA??!!!
THEN RUN, DON'T WALK TO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, RUSSELL. THIS STUDY IS IN PROGRESS-BEGAN WEEK 4 TODAY-BUT IT IS DEF NOT TO LATE TO JUMP IN OR JUST POP IN TO SEE WHAT'S UP. (we've had 2 weeks cancelled back to back due to snow!)
BREAKING FREE (updated edition)
2 times to choose from!!! Child care available!!!
Tues. morning 9:30-11:30a.m.
Tues. evening 6:30-8:30p.m.
[email protected] (for questions)
FBCRussell
901 Ashland Dr.
Russell, KY 41169
606-836-5111
I attended the Scripture Memory weekend in Houston and meet the Saturday morning hotel clerk at the Omni. She was an absolutely sweet woman who loves watching Beth Moore on Wednesdays with Beth – had no idea that you live in Houston and teach every Tuesday night about two miles from her place of employment. Can you imagine?! Loving Beth Moore on TV and somehow not know that she teaches weekly just around the corner from where you work!! I hope that she took our advice and has joined you guys. I would love to somehow know if we helped her make a connection.
DLynn
Denton, Tx
I'm just sayin'…it's so encouraging to me to see so many different studies all over the country!
As for North Dakota…well, I drove home in a thick snowstorm from the "Get out of that Pit" simulcast…and it was worth it!!!
The ladies of First Baptist in Moberly, MO are currently working through "Pursuing More of Jesus" by Anne Graham Lotz. We meet on Thursdays in two groups — one at 930 AM and one at 630 PM. If you go to the morning session, tell Bernetta that Regina sent you! If you come to the evening session, come find me (Regina, 30s, talks a lot, even when she's not leading)
Oh Beth, how I dream of coming to one of your weekly Bible Studies. I cannot imagine what that would be like! We're branching out and trying something different. Here's my shout out:
Raising Kids who Turn Out Right: Focusing on what really Matters
by:Dr. Tim Kimmel. Tuesday evenings @ 7:00
Knoxville, TN
(I'm home tonight b/c my man had a late meeting and no childcare.)
Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, by Joanna Weaver
Every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm
Church of Christ
Ladysmith, WI
This study starts March 9th
join us!
We are starting a new study tomorrow (Wednesday night) at First Baptist Church of Palmetto, Florida for moms. The study is called, Hope: Your Heart's Deepest Longings. We start at 6:15and go to 7:15. There is child care and Awana for all ages so no need to worry about the kids, bring them with you. Call Cathy, 941-730-2142 for details.
So Long Insecurity
Crossroads Baptist Church
Vinton, La
Sundays 9 a.m.
email for details
[email protected]
We start "Me, Myself and Lies" next Tuesday at Sheridan Wesleyan Church in Sheridan Wyoming at 6:30 pm. Already have 17 beautiful women signed up. You may not have a book right away if you just show up next week…but the Lifeway store in Denver can get one to us in 2 days!
Melana 🙂
Anyone want to trade lives? I just had a baby boy 9 weeks ago, I have 3 other boys for a total of 4 boys under the age of 8. I homeschool the older two. I just bought a house Aug.1st. Then on Oct. 8th- when I was 7 months pregnant- my husband told me he was fired for having sex with his boss' wife. So- no job, a cheating husband, 4 kids, homeschooling, house up for sale in a horrible market-sold it for a 75K loss, moving to Atlanta where I don't know a soul. yep- that about does it. Any takers?
Any METRO DETROIT Siestas (or 'Dudes' as my son calls himself and the few other guys who sneak in the back!) are welcome to join us at Shepherd's Gate on 23 mile and M53 in Shelby twp. We meet on Thursday mornings and have been learning how to live lives of integrity in this land of Babylon by following the example of Daniel. This week we will begin segment two of Beth's study and honor our commitment to be smarter than we were before as we study eschatology. Beth's study is challenging and eye-opening as always and our small groups are a treasured place we can be open and vulnerable with one another as sisters in Christ. We'd love you to journey with us!
For details email me at [email protected]
I am the women's Bible study coordinator at Bethel Baptist Church in Janesville, WI. Next Monday evening at 6:30 pm aand Tuesday morning at 9:00 am we begin 2 groups studying Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed.
I think this is my first official shout-out–I had not registered correctly before!
To Live is Christ: The Life and Ministry of Paul by Beth Moore
Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC
Tuesdays from 7-9PM
http://www.calvarychurch.com/site/21_225_89.cfm?id=889&type=min
Awesome Study that continues until April 20th! All are welcome at any time 🙂 If interested, go to the website link above for several options on Tuesday morning or evening! We would love to see you!
Meredith
Beth ~ My mom and I were in the ER waiting with my Dad Sunday morning…long story. But, my mom and I were sitting in his room reading, Guess What?!?! So Long Insecurity. His nurse asked what we were reading…so we showed her our books and told her about it. She said, "I need to check that one out." We encouraged her to do so and totally put a plug in for the book 🙂 Just wanted to share…Enjoying, So Long Insecurity!!
Our women's Bible study just started "One in a Million" by Priscilla Shirer on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. Only on Week 2 this coming Sunday so not too late to join us.
McKinney Memorial Bible Church
4805 Arborlawn Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76109
We also have various studies to choose from on Tuesday mornings at 8:30. Check out our website for available classes this semester. http://www.mckinneychurch.com
I'm so honored to be leading your Daniel Bible study right now. Our group of about 25 ladies meet every Tuesday morning at 8:30 at the Sav-A-Life center. We had Session 4 this morning and it was awesome. We needed that roll of toilet tissue to pass around to blow our noses! (that you talked about on the DVD today!
Anybody in Ripley area interested, please go to my profile page and email me for directions.
Marilyn….in Mississippi
Cuyahoga Valley Church
Broadview Heights, OH
Mondays 7 – 8:45 pm
3/1 -4/17
He Speaks to Me by Priscilla Shirer
Childcare available. All women are welcome!
Call the church office for the details: 440-746-0404
I would fly to Houston for a Tuesday night Bible study. But I'm in Tucson, AZ and you're coming here! IN THREE WEEKS! And my Mom bought us tickets. So. Excited. About not having to buy a plane ticket but – more than that – about seeing you in person. *Hearing* you in person. And gleaning what God has put on your heart to share with me. Because I take it that personally, every time.
The weather is beautiful in Tucson.
Hurry.
🙂
Marcie
Hi Bethany from Big Balley Grace Church in Modest. I am also doing the study there only on Thursday mornings. I am really enjoying it. Hi Beth, how are you? I am new to the blog. My friend just gave me your new book, "So Long Insecurity. I can't wait to get started on it. Daniela
Hi Bethany from Big Balley Grace Church in Modest. I am also doing the study there only on Thursday mornings. I am really enjoying it. Hi Beth, how are you? I am new to the blog. My friend just gave me your new book, "So Long Insecurity. I can't wait to get started on it. Daniela
Hi Beth and team – I had the immense pleasure and blessing of joining your Tues study back last November – for the Revelation study, when I was traveling. I have a client in Houston and I didn't even plan it ahead, God reminded me Monday night that I had seen Tues night on the website… LONG story of traffic and chaos to get there, but God had it timed just right! I walked in 5 min before the music started and it was such an amazing blessing! Having watched the DVD's, I realized how much is cut out when not there in person. Is there any way to film the worship too?! Your lead singer (who you introduced at the SSMT as your Tues night Travis) has an amazing gift of leading worship that could only come direct from Heaven's throne!
Love you all – and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND anyone in Houston area to check it out!!
Bridget in Phoenix AZ
To April who just recently moved to Fort Leonard Wood, MO:
Welcome!! We are in the middle of the Breaking Free Study at our church in Waynesville, MO but you are MORE than welcome to come join with us! It's Westside Baptist Church in Waynesville, MO! We meet Thursday evenings from 6-8 p.m. email me for more info!! 🙂 awsweeny (at) hotmail (dot) com!!!
SO excited that we are having Bible Study the week of Spring Break. What a praise! I have always wanted my mother-in-law to come, but she is a school teacher out of town, so this will be her first opportunity! 🙂 YEAH!
First Christian Reformed Church, Hanford, CA Wed night Coffee Break, a Womens' Small Group Ministry is completing Priscilla Shirer's One in a Million this week and beginning Beth's Inheritance study. Our first unit of Bible Study in the fall was The Covenant with Kay Arthur. It occurred to me last week we had a Deeper Still Bible Study curriculum this year! Tremendous thought and soul provoking material! Just like the conferences, the teachers' material flowed and complemented each other.
Hey there women of San Diego!
Feel free to join our Monday Night Bible Study in Little Italy!
We meet at 7:30pm at 1670 Kettner Blvd. Apt. 317.
Feel free to email me at [email protected] for any more information!
Be blessed,
Karolyn
Hey!! I am a Newbie!! Have been coming to your blog for a couple years, but never posted!! But your bible study challenge was just too great!! My little church has a GIANT bible study of the word of our Lord and Savior every Tuesday night, in Germantown Ohio. The Germantown Baptist Chapel. We would love to have many and all!!! Just bring yourself and a love of Jesus Christ!!
There are 2 exciting bible studies I'd love to invite all interested women to join.
The Phone Tree Bible Study
(Teleconference/Web-based format)
Spring 2010: God Has A Dream for Your Life
Starts Tuesday, March 9, 2010
-For more information, go to http://www.edifier1.wordpress.com
The Women and The Word
Wednesday nights at 7:15 PM
Church of Christ at Bouldercrest
Atlanta, GA
– March: Becoming a Spiritual Spartan!
(Special 5th Wednesday Session: Communicating with God through Prayer Journaling)
– April (Team Teaching): In the Garden: Lessons I Learned in Gethsemane
Week 1: A Place of Prayer
Week 2: A Place to Face Self and Sorrows
Week 3: A Place to Ask the Hard Questions
Week 4: A Place of Preparation
– May: A Love Revolution: The Battlefield of the Heart
– June/July: 2010 WAtW Summer Challenge (online format):First Fruits: A Spiritual Transformation Exercise
– August: It’s Really Not All About Me!!: Examining the Impact of Decisions
– September: Feasting with the King: Lessons on Faith, Fellowship, Favor, and Fruit
(Special 5th Wednesday Session: In the Waiting)
– October: From Tragedy to Triumph
– November: The Psalmist: Practicing the Presence of God through the Psalms of David
– December: Authenticity: Being Honest with God and with Others
(Special 5th Wednesday Session: My Cup Overflows)
For more information, contact [email protected].
Thanks Beth!!!!! This is a blessed opportunity to further glorify God and to share the Good News message with others who are in hot pursuit of Jesus Christ.
Big HUGS,
Kim
Sweet Beth, about 4 years ago 8 women did the Daniel bible study in my living room. By the grace of God we now have roughly 80 signed up to participate in the same study at our church!! God has graciously grown a women's bible study and we are so thankful!!
We meet Monday nights at 6.30pm
and Tuesday mornings at 9am
East Rogersville Baptist Church
Rogersville, TN
Everybody is welcome 🙂