Hey, Darling Things!
With great joy the Living Proof Live team and I hit the road again for our 2011 dates starting next weekend and we are revved up and ready to jump on anything with wings. Over the last eighteen months I’ve tried so hard to make some wise changes to my (almost literally) back-breaking schedule. One of the biggest alterations is that we decided not to launch the LPL travel schedule until the end of our Tuesday night series so that I wouldn’t be trying to juggle sixteen gillion things at once. It was a really great decision and I have never enjoyed my Tuesday night group more. They’ve gotten to be the chief focus at LPM for weeks and I will be so sad to see the series end. The only downside to the decision is that I have been off the road for longer than usual and away from my beloved praise team and LifeWay event team. We are all really good buddies so we are itching to be together again and do what God has called us to do. I got to have Travis and Angela and part of the team for a great Tuesday night here in Houston or I wouldn’t have made it but I haven’t laid eyes on the rest of group since the first week of December. I’ve missed them so much.
We are BESIDE OURSELVES to start our 2011 schedule in the Great Northwest. We will hit Tacoma next Friday, March 11th, as one very happy group of Jesus freaks. (My printed calendar actually said Seattle but God knew!) God began speaking to me just three days ago about the subject matter. In fact, I have a white envelope that I keep in my car console for blotting my lipstick (it wasn’t premeditated) and God started pressing on my heart so strongly about that event that I pulled it out at the stop light and started jotting down themes right there between four shades of pink. Michelle saw it when she was helping me get all manner of stuff out of the car and made a funny face. I said kind of sheepishly, “Notes for Washington.” She grinned and said, “I get it, Ma’am.” I love it when God starts shedding light on the messages because that’s when I know for certain – for absolute certain – that He scheduled the event and it wasn’t we. Lord, have mercy. That’s our worst nightmare. Nothing like showing up and He doesn’t. That’s when you know you missed something.
So, Tacoma first.
Then we break April open with a trip to Fresno, California on the 1st and 2nd. We love us some California! We are looking forward to a whole lot of Jesus, some gorgeous weather, great worship, lots of Bible study (please, Lord), and at least two rounds (and probably two pounds) of In-N-Out Burger. Seattle-country makes me think coffee. California makes me think Animal Style Fries. I have some great friends coming to that one that I’ll get to see afterward. (I am no fun in advance. Too intense. You never have to worry whether or not we take our jobs seriously. There is considerable angst involved. But afterward, if we’ve had time to catch our breath and get something in our stomachs, we are free to laugh our heads off and rejoice in God’s grace.)
THEN, we head to Little Rock. Back home to Arkansas. Both of my sisters will be at this one. So will some of our childhood friends. More than anything, I want to meet Jesus there. Just where I first met Him many years ago. My heart is especially tender toward this one as those rolling hills draw my soul. I think about it almost every day.
So, it’s almost time to pull out the LPL suitcase again and I’m just weird enough to be glad. It’s been so good to have a nice long season at home and I will definitely do it again next year. But somewhere in the distance I hear a voice saying, “Please make sure that all carry-on items are stowed either in an overhead compartment or completely beneath the seat in front of you. If you are seated in an emergency exit row, please read the information on the passenger safety card which is located in the seat back pocket in front of you. If you do not meet the criteria for seating in this row, or if you do not wish to assist in an emergency (you lame gnat), let a crew member know and we will be happy to re-seat you. Prior to departure from the gate all cell-phones must be turned off and stowed. Once again, we welcome you on board.”
Ah, yes. And that’s when I shoot out my last text to AJ and Lis and try to power down before I get in trouble.
I’m so hoping to see some of you Siestas in one of those three great cities. Anybody planning to head either direction? Even if these events are way off your radar, I’d give just about anything if you’d take a moment and pray for our 2011 Living Proof Live events. It would make a world of difference. Oh, man, we so want to honor God and give Him great glory and spread the fame of Jesus Christ. We want to keep learning and keep growing and keep seeking and keep finding, alongside every woman He sends our way. We have nothing without Him. Not one thing. If we quench Him, we’re croutons. Please pray for our hearts to be pure and our egos to be small and for our God to be huge and make His praise glorious.
I love you guys.
Praying sweet Beth!
Actually had Tacoma on my calendar, but then we sold our home and were to move that weekend, so I never got tickets or made plans… then yesterday our buyer backed out (a week before the moving van was to come) and now I wish I was coming with all my heart!!
My Thursday night Bible study just started your Revelation study. I am so excited to be writing down each day how God revealed Himself to me. How cool! And my verse for March 1 will be from the study. Rev. 17:14 We won’t make it to one of your events since SC is pretty fer from even AR. I know because my son is in Searcy, AR right now at a place called Capstone. It is an answer to prayers, and he is growing wiser by the minute. I love Arkansas now. Prayers for safe travels, good health and energy, and protections from all of life’s arrows.
In the name of Jesus,
Suzanne
South Carolina
Beth I am sooooo excited to be able to attend the Tacoma conference!!
I am going with a great friend and my sister Vicky who will be turning the big 50 on Friday. We are planning a little surprise after our meeting, and hoping to get to bed early so we will be bright eyed and bushy tailed on Saturday ( I’m not really sure what bushy tailed means, but I do know what bright eyed means :o)
I’m in agreement for an awesome move of God on your launch back on the road again. Your word for word on arrival of the airplane made me smile….a woman who’s surely been there!
CINDY!!!
Just wanted to highjack your post and say HELLO.
Love you and miss you.
Have fun at LPL.
~Melanie 🙂
Does anyone know what time the doors open for Beth’s conference in tacoma?
Thanks
Hey April! The Conference begins at 7:00pm, but I would direct you to Lifeway’s Event department for details about what time the doors open. You can reach them at 800.254.2022.
Thanks for the number. I will give them a call 🙂
I appreciate it.
Blessings.
Beth, I am so excited to see you in Tacoma next weekend! Heading there with a “first-timer” who hasn’t been blessed by seeing you in person before, so I am thrilled to be going with her. We are making a night of it! Renting a hotel room, going out to dinner, and just talking and laughing until we just have to fall asleep. I’m so thankful that you chose beautiful Washington as the first stop on your 2011 tour. May God richly bless you as you prepare your topic, and may He watch over you as you travel. See you in a week!
I flew through Houston on Friday and I was hoping to run into you at the airport…isn’t that funny..I really thought that I might! Looking forward to seeing you in Fresno next month and can’t wait for what God has planned for us.
Praying for each of your upcoming events and excited to see you in April in Little Rock! 🙂
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast,because he trusts in you. NIV
Beth my daughter Nancy and I are planning big on coming to Houston next january to celebrate Gods gals who have been learning scripture all year. what a blessing that will be . love and prayers to you on the road…. sue
Beth, my daughter Nancy and I are planning and praying for the trip to Houston in jan 2012 to celebrate with Gods gals our scriptures we have been learning this year and memorizing Gods word together.. Prayers to you on the road… sue
Beth & Girls….this was posted on facebook and it made me think of YA’LL!
I am proud 2 be from the South! Where tea is sweet & accents are sweeter, summer starts in April, front porches are wide & words are long, macaroni & cheese is a vegetable pecan pie is a staple, y’all is the only proper pronoun, chicken is fried & biscuits come w/ gravy, everything is darling & someone is always gettin their heart blessed.
Gotta love it!
Have a restful Sabbath.
I just LOVE this! Thank you for sharing it! SO true !
Bless y’alls hearts! 🙂
Yeah! April 15 and Little Rock are not far away. Been planning on being there with several of my buddies (most are part of SSMT)since the schedule came out! See you there!
Thanking God for you!
See you in Fresno Mama !!!!!!
A few of my “Siestas” and I are headed to Arkansas to see you in April. We hope to get there early enough to sit close enough for you to stare us down! We love your Bible studies and look forward to seeing you live!
Beth,
As i mentioned in my fav ___ EVER post, i will be joining you in Little Rock! I now live in MS, where my husband is serving at FBC, Greenville as worship pastor. I can hardly contain my excitement! I am bringing 2 friends who have never been to a christian conference of any kind, and i can’t wait to see how God reveals Himself to them…oh how precious it will be to see them in this environment for the first time! I am asking that He will show Himself in a personal way so that they can only respond with, “Yes Lord! for the rest of my days…yes!”
Will be seeing you in Fresno!
Hi Beth and the LPL team,
Can’t wait to see you in Tacoma!!! A group of us (8) from Cornerstone Church in Covington, WA went to see you in Spokane. At the time, we didn’t know you would later be coming so much closer to home-Tacoma! We are on board again, and 41-strong this time. We know you’ll bring a fresh word and we can’t wait to see what the Lord has in store for us!
I’m praying for you, Beth, and everyone involved with LPL.
Blessings,
Megan
Mary from Titlon NH
It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes. The law of your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces
Those who fear you shall see me and rejoice because I have hoped in your Word. Psalm 119: 71-72,74 ESV
I pray often for you and your team Beth. I petition God for His strength, His joy and His all surpassing love to be a constant in your life(s). I see Jesus in you. Seeing Jesus in you gives me hope that maybe others may possibly get a glimpse of Jesus in me someday. Thank you for the gift that you are to all of us in His name.
There are twelve of us itching to get to Little Rock. We are so pumped. Immediately after the event on the 16th, nine of us are heading to Destin for a solid week of family, fun and fellowship.
I CAN NOT get over how good God is to all of us, I pray I never get over it. 🙂
Beth,
I am going to the Tacoma event on March 11th and I am beyond excited…because I know that God is ready to move in so many women that weekend. I am coming with 6 lovely women from our small church who are all crazy in love with Jesus and one who is just sticking her toe in the water.
I wish I could tell you all in this post what coming this weekend means to me. First of all Friday March 11th is the 10 year anniversary of me choosing to follow Jesus…yes…10 years ago when I was 33 in the midst of pain and despair I made my way to a church wearing a deep red turtleneck sweater and black pants…I sat in the second row sandwiched between my good friend and her husband…I cried every second of the worship and sermon and gave my life to Christ right then and there. I set out to learn what it meant to be a follower but my heart had been so broken over many traumatic events in my childhood and on in to my adult life…that the self-hate I had for myself was deep rooted and I didn’t know how to believe this words inside my black bound book for me…I taught sunday school to the kiddos…I read scripture…journaled, prayed, went to bible studies and small groups….served…loved on people…but I never allowed myself to be set free…until I found myself falling…and scared and in so much pain that I allowed an eating disorder to almost take my life. Today through the amazing love of Jesus…amazing friends and a God ordained counselor…I am free…and I am so happy and thrilled and beyond myself that I get to spend this weekend hearing God’s Word with a bunch of awesome ladies. Can’t wait! See you in Tacoma!!!!
OH! I SOOOOOOOOOO want to be in Fresno with you! You not only need to eat at In N Out, you have to eat a tri-tip salad or sandwich at Dog House! PLEASE do not leave fresno without that. Wish I was there to gain those 2 pounds with you! Love you. H
Isaiah 54:10
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,
yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant
of peace be removed,”
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
You brought a smile to my face this morning! Praying that the LORD will bless your socks off this year! What a blessing to join HIM in this next season of adventures. HE is never, ever dull or boring. I just love how He brings everything together! May he fill you all with much joy this year! Blessings from Georgia.
Such exciting ministry ahead! We will pray! You also did a little traveling last night! Lol. I’ve been up nursing my new son and dreaming all sorts of wild things between moments of sleep. Last night my family ended up at the Moore house where Keith decided it was high time my Dad rode a horse! Ha ha! So random and too delightfully funny not to share! Blessings to all at LPM!
I will definetly be praying for these events. I can’t wait to see all the video posts of the events. I truly enjoy them. I only beg.. ORLANDO, FLORIDA 2012. Pretty please with cherries on top. I will throw in some a cafe latte too. 🙂
Shannon Costanzo
Oh Beth, I am trying to get to Tacoma! I just took a new job, moved to Seattle, have been here a month by myself, while my sweet husband finishes out his last school year (he is retiring). I had to leave my dear sisters in Oregon, but am plowing through our Jesus the One and Only study on my own and I am lonesome for them and for home on some days. God orchestrated this change from every single step to last week when our home had a full price offer on it when it had been listed for 1 hour and still had no sign. He took that mountain of a house and MOVED it! I have wanted to come and see you with my grown daughters both in Texas, but have not had an opportunity. Now you will be a mere 32 miles away and I am trying to get there!
Hey Beth!!
Can’t wait to see ya in Seattle…praying that the Lord will move and use you beyond all you could ask or think. To him be the Glory! We have been so excited since getting our tickets in October…and we are bringing 3 sistas along! Yeah a girls road trip…from the Tri-Cities….we are so looking forward to a blessed trip and weekend! It’s not long now! Love and appreciate you sooooo much! Since seeing you at the all womens telecast(Aug 2010?) where you challenged us to be all that God had called us to….what if we just made a change and how would that effect our world? Well I took you up on that challenge and did just that..took what the Lord had been laying on my heart and..reached out to other women to encourage and stir up their gifts within them to be a blessing to those around them.(too long of a story to tell all here…but it has been so exciting) It has been an awesome adventure one that only our Lord could have orchastrated….Keep on keeping on sista….some of us are listening and it is preparing the way for our Lords return and drawing all men unto Him…our King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
SO EXCITED ABOUT TACOMA!!!! As my siesta sister, Tina Marie said, come on over the Spaghetti Factory afterward. We’d love to enjoy you, “Hawk” and the gang. I know you look for local spots (at least you have a “scout” that does) and I thought I’d give you a couple nudges in the yummy direction. The Tacoma Dome is right in downtown Tacoma and there are a few great places to visit.
1. HELLO, CUPCAKE – cutest little shop with the best cupcakes (www.hello-cupcake.com on Pacific Ave). See if Raina, the owner is there – she has a great story about why/how she started her shop.
2. Our local coffee roaster/shop is CUTTER’S POINT COFFEE (on Pacific Ave). Started by great Christians they do a lot for youth ministry and the community in the area.
3. METROPOLITAN MARKET is the most fun grocery store with a great deli/soup etc spot. Yum! It’s in the Proctor District (jump into TEACHING TOYS and find some really fun things for Jackson and Annabeth – they have the best toys!)
Praying for the Word God has for you to deliver here. We cannot wait to see you!!!!!
God bless you all and have safe travels. Keep us updated. Did you really recite that airplane thingy by memory? Wow! I’ve only flown once in my life, so I’m impressed! I’m right in the middle of the new “David” study. Learning things I never noticed in God’s Word before!
I am praying for this event in Tacoma.I live about two hours from Tacoma in a beach the beach town Westport.After about 12 years of going to LPM events this is the closest to home.With this opporunity we have about 32 ladies going from our small coastal church.It was about 12 to 14 years ago that my best friend in Atlanta told me about the bible studies with Beth Mooore and said that we must do this.And we have done all the studies and have encouraged many other churches in our area to do the studies and they have.We are now women who study the bible not just go to a bible study.Praise God! On a personal note I will have my daughter,my daughter in-law,and my soon be be daughter in-law with me.I have been praying for this to bring healing in some broken areas and for God’s love give direction on how to truly love as God as call us to as women of faith.I am so excited to see what our limitless God is going to do but i am abit scared too.But I am sure on this Christ will meet us there.
Linda Barnes Westport Wa
I am so excited about Little Rock!! My wedding will be the next weekend (hopefully as my man is stationed in Iraq and we are praying Uncle Sam sees fit for him to make it back for that weekend, he’s a vital part of the wedding! 🙂 so my mom and my step mom, sisters, grandmas and bridesmaids are planning on making the meeting my bachelorette weekend!! I absolutely cannot wait!
Hey Beth,
You know how the Bible says that “signs will follow us?” I am (so far) responsible for two signs. One at the office bathroom says, “Please do not flush tampons down the toilet.”…and the other one, (at the bank) says, “Please do not put coin rolls in drive thru tubes as they get stuck in transit.” I’m right proud of those signs, and they did follow me. (grin) God bless you as you travel and carry the Word, Gurl!
Carol in L.A. (Lower AL)
Oh Beth and LPM Team, please know you have some VERY excited Siestas in CA that can’t wait for April 1st! God is gracious to meet us where we’re at each day. However, sometimes He just spoils us even more when He allows us a moment to gather with lots of sisters to sing, laugh, learn, and point each other to Him as only gals can do! It’s been an especially tough year so I can’t wait! Have a safe trip! we’ll be praying for you!
I am so excited! Going to one of your conferences was not even on my radar this year (I have been to two in the past) but as God will have it he has put a precious dear lady in my life who is from Little Rock and felt compelled to invite me to come with her and another fantastic lady. We will get to see us some Beth, hear some wonderful word from the one true God, and get to meet and hang out with her family. Looking forward to it. Thank you for letting God use you in a huge and mighty way!
Unfortunately – not to my area yet. 🙂 Will be praying for you all – for safety as well as “(y)our hearts to be pure and (y)our egos to be small and for our God to be huge and make His praise glorious.”
much love ♥, Barb
Can hardly wait til this weekend in Tacoma! I will be coming with two or three dear friends from the east side of Washington. Can’t wait to see what God has in store for us this weekend!
Hi Beth, I am so excited to be heading to FRESNO in April. Visiting my sister, my best friend, and going to the conference what a deal! We are both doing the Siesta Scripture memory team and I am just to excited for words for the conference. My mom is making the trip with me and all 3 of us are going to the conference. Thank you for allowing God to work through you and speak through you. I praise God he has chosen you to be His vessel to speak to so many women, including me! God bless you as you start your travels. See ya in Fresno!
Meredith Smith (Gridley, CA)
3/1/11 Suzanne, Summerfield, Fl. You will show me the path of life. In your presence is fullness of joy. At your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Ps.l6:11 NKJV
I will definately be at LR. You are in so many prayers for your travels-you, and all who travel with you.
Don’t forget to brush an old man’s hair if God calls you too!!!! 🙂 have a blessed day.
I’ll be seeing you in Tacoma Beth! Saw you in Spokane where God had spo-kan & even made the video! God has used you to grow this small town bumpkin (The Dalles, OR) and we are practically BFF’s, you just don’t know it 🙂 Doing the Esther study now. You’ll recognize me in Tacoma by the SSMT spiral I’ll be flashin. I love you girl, am praying for you and the team.
Sharing with you in Jesus joy,
Debbie Stroud
I have tickets to Tacoma – would I be crazy to bring my 5 month old? Just can’t find it in me to be away from the little guy for so long! Think I would forgo Friday night and just go on Sat….. maybe I should bring my 11 year old daughter too?!!??? oh dear.
I’ve never seen a young girl at a Beth Moore event. is 11 too young?? I just don’t know!!
Hi Katie, You might give Lifeway’s Events Department a call regarding your baby boy and daughter: 1-800-254-2022. Because the Living Proof Live events are women’s events, there would more than likely be material over your 11-yr old’s understanding. Also, there could be subjects discussed that are too mature for her. You know your daughter best though.
Thank you for the helpful advice! So, if I go , I’m bringing my little mister but not my daughter this time (I can’t wait to bring my daughters! Maybe a couple more years…). Maybe I’ll just plan to put my guy in the bjorn and get lots of exercise walking around while Beth speaks! Thanks again – 🙂
I will be in Fresno to see you. As excited I am about LPL, I am more excited to see my sweet friend Yvonne who I traveled to Houston with for the last celebration! Maybe we should come and join you for a burger at In-n-out! There is fun shopping in that part of town too!
I will get to turn it into a great weekend away. My brother, sister-in-law, and nephews live in Clovis (right next to Fresno) and I will get to stay overnight an extra night to visit with them. It has been 3 months since I’ve seen them and am so excited to see the boys (4 and 2).
Praying for you as you start off this new year of ministry via LPL events!
Just remembered this and have to share with you Bethie and Siestas…I purchased my ticket for LPL in Fresno over 6 months ago and in that period of time, I moved twice. I had to write myself a note on one of my calendars (in huge black sharpie pen writing I might add) that my wristband was in my desk! What with packing and moving and things in storage for over 6 months…I did not want to lose my wrist band. And now here the event is only weeks away and I.am.so.excited!! Dug my wrist band out of the desk and am getting details pinned down and plans made. Yippee!
Hi Beth!
We are bringing a carload…wait 2 carloads of wonderful women from The Dalles, OR to see you in Tacoma this Friday!! Many of us have been richly blessed to see you in person before and some are new to the experience. ALL of us are excited to open our hearts and minds to the message God has for us this weekend!!
Personally, I am scared out of my wits, but in a good way!? Does that make sense? God has been working on my heart and holding my hand through a very difficult time and I have never felt closer to Him!! Hence the scared part because I am so lifted up I am sure the devil is burning for me! I will go forth and KNOW that “Whoever who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty!” Psalm 91:1 I am moving in, dwelling, breaking all the bonds and being set free to rest in HIM!! Praise God!! Safe travels for you to Tacoma – can’t wait to sing and worship with you and have our minds Jesus blown with your blessed words!
See you soon!!
YES! I’m praying–and hard! Our little High School Ladies’ group will be driving up to Fresno to see you live and to have a sleepover/retreat weekend. We have three leaders and six high school ladies going. We just started this separate high school ladies ministry in July 2010 and opened with your Esther study. The girls loved it and are looking forward to seeing you in person, especially on April Fool’s Day. I so wish I could be there with them, but I’ll most likely be in labor and delivery with my first child. So, know that you and your team are covered in my prayers! I can’t wait to hear about the pranks you and Travis pull on each other. 🙂
Please find a way to go to Trader Joe’s while you are in WA or CA. I’m so TJ’s deprived here in Texas. I spend hundreds of dollars when I get a chance to be near one!
See you in Tacoma! So looking forward to a fresh falling of the Word of God.
Wenatchee, WA Riches provide no security in any day of wrath and judgement, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4
23 of us already have our tickets for LP in Pensacola, FL in December 🙂 So excited.