Hey, Sweet Things!
Right this very minute, I am sitting in my dear hair stylist’s chair getting some fresh color. (Oh, I do dearly love fresh color.) That’s what I do for special occasions (and half inch-long roots) and going to Tacoma for our first Living Proof Live of 2011 is a SPECIAL OCCASION. We are excited, nervous, and anxious (and very busy preparing) to see Christ revealed in the Tacoma Dome tomorrow night and Saturday. Please all of you pray for us. I am hopping on a plane this afternoon so that I can get a tiny jump on the time change. Michelle will join me tomorrow.
Because of our wonderful Siesta Scholarship Fund, we have the great joy of offering comp tickets to the event to the first 20 Siestas who call our Living Proof office today during business hours. (Remember Central Standard Time! We are two hours later than you in the West! If you happen to call during the lunch hour, leave a voice mail and they will call you back.) If you would like to come to the Tacoma Dome this weekend for our Living Proof Live but can’t afford a ticket, call toll free 1-888-700-1999 and ask for Kimberly or Susan. And tell them I told you how much I love them and appreciate them when you call.
You guys are my favorite bloggers in all the world. Your mama loves you like nobody’s business.
STAY IN THE WORD!
Psalm 9:9 (NIV)
The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, A stronghold in times of trouble.
Joni, Princeton, WV
And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king’s counselors gathered together and they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power; the hair of their head was not singed nor were their garments affects and the smell of fire was not on them. -Daniel 3:27 (NKJV)
Starla, Parsons, KS
Cast all you anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Jennifer, Lansing MI
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.”
Psalm 140: 23-24 NLT
Beth, thank you so much for coming to Tacoma to share the things God put on your heart to share with us. I was so blessed! I loved your explanation of yield as “knees down; hands up.” That is so much the posture I want to maintain before God. I loved beginning our time together with the “Stop for the question.” Getting to pause and ask God for what we wanted from Him at the beginning was so important. He answered and revealed Himself more fully before my eyes. Singing, “Oh, How He Loves Us” with 6300 women and feeling His love over us was incredible too! Thank you also for taking the time to meet the Siestas and give us all hugs! The Lord shines through you Beth! Keep walking with Him! You are being used mightily by Him! Praise His Name!
Even when you are old, I will be the same. Even when your hair has turned gray, I will take care of you. I made you and will take care of you. I will carry you and save you.[Isiah 46:4] Twyla mcAmis, Cleveland,Tennessee
I need your prayers, all my sweet siesta sistersin Christ. My dearly beloved sister, Shirley went home to glory at 8:30 this morning. I am truly happy for her because She has been battling cancer for awhile, and now she is with Jesus, and walking in perfect health and beauty. My heart is breaking, and I will miss her so much, but at the same time I am almost jealous, and I would have gladly went with her. God knows best so I will just have to wait and work till my time comes to be with him. Oh what a day that will be.
praying for you
I’m praying for you right now Twyla! “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 May you feel His love and comfort at this time; and His healing touch.
Oh Twyla~
I am so sorry for your loss. Lifting you before the Throne of Grace this moment. God is never nearer than when we are broken hearted. He knows and He cares.
It’s our Loving Abba who set eternity in our hearts because Heaven is our ultimate home. I understand the feeling of almost jealous. I get it as that is something that I’ve felt before.
{{group siesta hugs}}
2 Tim 1:7 (NIV)
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power,of love and of self-discipline.
Chris from Helena,AL
Donna, Albuquerque, “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, Who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him” James 1:5 NIV
Beth,
I am commenting here since it is against the rules to post anything BUT Scripture on the Scripture memory post…I just HAD to let you know how well God uses you in my life to continually stay in the Word and almost every time I read one of your blogs I am thirsty for His Word and it motivates me to stop whatever I am doing and get all up in it (His Word)…so…thanks!
Blessings!
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph. 4:32
The Lord will fight for you,and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. Exodus 14:14
Mollie, Tokyo; Psalm 46:1-2, 10a NLT
God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble. So we will not fear when earthquakes come and the mountains crumble into the sea; Be still and know that I am God!
We have had over 485 earthquakes this week and the news is all fear-based. Please pray for renewed strength and hearts open to hear the Good News! Love is here! The Prince of Peace is here!
Rhonda, SC
If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred and you are that temple. 1 Corinthians 3:17
Shannon, Parker, CO
“He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord!” Psalms 113:9 ESV
Dana, Ashland, KY 2 Peter 1:5-8 NIV “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness, and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you form being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Kari, Camarillo – ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Peggy, Indianapolis
Isaiah 55:8 NKJV
“‘For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways
My ways,’ declares the Lord.”
Mary Bowen, Kings Mountain NC – I am embarrassed to admit that I did not post on the 1st but I have committed to memorize two verses this time. “Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies”. Psalm 34:13 NIV “For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light”. Psalm 36:9
You are worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.”
Revelation 4:11 NKJV
Jeremiah 15:16 (NAS) Thy words were found and I ate them, and Thy words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart; for I have been called by Thy name, O Lord God of hosts.
Jana, Tampa “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.” Psalm 34:8 NIV
Sue, Virginia
A (self-confident) fool utters all his anger,but a wise man holds it back and stills it.
Proverbs 29:11 Amplified Bible
Lisa, Richmond, BC
Isaiah 55:11 (NIV) – “So is My Word that goes out from My mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
Kori Ireland, Cabot, AR: Isaiah 43:2-3 NIV
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the LORD, your God,the Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush[a] and Seba in your stead.
LaTava, Lincoln
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow ; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 NIv
Jodell, Frankfort, “GOD is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to Him.” 2 Chronicles 16:9 MSG
Anne, Sherwood, OR.: “Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.” Psalm 19:2 NIV
Thomasine, Rio Rancho. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Eph 4:32
Ashleigh fort worth, Texas. Jeremiah 46:3 Niv “Prepare your shields, both large and small, and march out for battle!”
Pam Bishop Ca
Isaiah 28:5-6 In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory,and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people,6 and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment,and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate. ESV
onehappychic, Crawford: “My ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you.” Job 42:5 NIV
Jodi Alley, Humble, TX “March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21b NIV
Carrie
Poplar Bluff, MO
Job 23:12 NIV
I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread.
Hebrews 4:12 NIV
“For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”
1 Peter 5:7 NIV “Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7 NIV
Stephanie, Canton. I appeal to you, therefore brethren, and beg of you in full view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. (Romans 12:1, Amplified Bible).
Kristl, Hagerstown:
The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:9-10 NKJV
Charlotte, Easley SC
“For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:21 NIV
Jonna, North Hollywood, CA
Colossians 2:2-3 (NIV)
My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,
in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God did not give us a spirit of
fear but of power and of love and a sound mind.
TJ Weeden, Myrtle Beach, SC
‘Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; Let them not have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless and I shall be innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer.’ Psalm 19:13-14 NKJV
This is actually sad.. im disappointed to see charlie sheen go via this..even harmful he is proving ever additional from his night time-side which several suffer from mentioned he had..
Roxboro, NC
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things will be gien to you as well.” Matthew 6:33 NIV
Beth: i have taken a picture of us waving to you during our first day of our Daniel Bible study last Saturday (now my gravatar) . I have posted a comment in your Living Proof facebook webpage and changed my profile picture to show all of us waving to you.
You are such an inspiration and a blessing to us. Here’s the text of my email from last Saturday:
Dear Beth: We are the ladies from Ross Road Community Church in Abbotsford British Columbia and we want to say Hello! and also to tell you how much you bless us.
We started your Daniel bible study today and praise God that you are our leader and that your passion for Jesus Christ is so strong that it permeates through the video screen and brings us joy, tears, laughter and amazing excitement for the Word of God.
Your enthusiasm is contagious and we want to say:
THANK YOU BETH, FOR BEING YOU –
GIRLFRIEND, YES, WE LOVE YOUR HAIR
AND WE KNOW
THAT WE WERE DESTINED TO BE HERE, WITH YOU,
LEARNING EVERYTHING WE CAN ABOUT OUR WONDERFUL
GOD