Hey, Siestas! Just a quick update to let you know that each of the ten scholarship tickets are now gone for the Lubbock location where it will be live. We would encourage you to click on the link below to see if you’re still able to join another simulcast location near you. Thank you so much!
Hey, you darling things! I’m just dying to know if any of you are participating in the Living Proof Live simulcast this coming Saturday. (Sept. 10th) God has made you such a huge part of this ministry and given me so much love for you that I wonder if you’re out there every time I serve on the road. Somehow (God alone knows how) you lend a very personal touch, giving me the sense of a close sisterhood even among many unfamiliar faces in that group of participants. It’s that feeling only God can bring where you feel loved and accepted even in all your quirks and mistakes.
SO, are any of you going? (If you don’t know anything about it, see the link at the bottom of this post to check on whether or not a host site is in your area. If so, please contact that location directly about available seating. We’d love to have as many Siestas as possible!) If you’re going, you’ll see three questions in the next paragraph that I’d love for you to answer. First, let me give you a few stats so that you’ll know what’s up. To God’s glory and purpose, there are 731 host locations in all this year. They are sprinkled throughout 48 of our 50 States and – are you ready for this??? – a whopping 31 of those 731 host locations are in CANADA! We were flabbergasted! So grateful to God. We also have host sites in 10 other countries. I’ll share those on Saturday. In addition, our gracious God is granting us the privilege of serving 3 military bases (so dear to this Army brat) and one women’s prison. I am without words to convey what the latter means to me. Many of us women know what it’s like to be imprisoned to something we feel we cannot escape. We are overwhelmed and anxiety-ridden (and grateful, prayerful, mindful) at the prospect of serving this large and very diversified group on Saturday. Our only hope is to be crucified to our own flesh and alive in Christ. Our competency is in Him. We gladly esteem every participant in the presence of Christ as better than ourselves. God alone can accomplish the task we have before us but He did not stir the whole concept up just to pull a no-show. He promises that He will be found by every person who sincerely seeks Him. Siestas, if you have ever prayed for us, pray for us now! We are trusting Jesus with everything in us to minister personally to each of those lives. We are pleading with Him for a demonstration of the Holy Spirit’s power.
Now, for those three questions! The insight you bring me is always gold. If you are participating in the simulcast, would you tell me …
*Your 1st Name?
*The location where you’ll be attending?
*ONE of the biggest things in your life right now? (Please just ONE and please make your description very succinct or I’ll never be able to read all of them. I want so much to look through them to gain insight toward our group on Saturday.)
Siestas, may I ask your sweet understanding and cooperation in limiting our comments to this post just to the ones attending the simulcast this weekend? You know I hate to do that but it will help immensely as I look through the comments to begin formulating a composite of the group on Saturday. Thank you so much!
P.S. Be sure to hop on the blog tomorrow because I have someone really wonderful I want to introduce to you. You will know her WELL by this time next year!
I’m nuts about you.
Now, here’s that link in case you want to check on the nearest host site. Click Here: Simulcast Host Locations
P.P.S. For any Siestas near Lubbock, where the live Simulcast site will be this Saturday, we are humbled to be able to offer ten scholarship tickets to those that would love to join us but just cannot afford a ticket at this time. Call and ask for Kimberly or Susan at 1-888-700-1999.
Connie, My church in Princeton, NC is hosting the Simulcast!
Can’t wait!!!
Beth
Marietta, GA
Waiting on God for direction
I’ll be attending the simulcast in Arlington, Texas at my home church, The Church on Rush Creek.
The biggest thing in my life right now is that I just began my FINAL year of homeschooling my 2 daughters for the last 10 years! Graduating my 2nd and last one in May! What then?
Nancy
Attending at Grace Foursquare, Rhinelander, Wi
Financial needs a big concern
Looking forward to being together.
Beth, we are so excieted to be coming to Lubbuck. We are from Grapeland FBC. We have always done the simulcast at our church, but this year we are traveling the 700 miles to be at the real event. Remember, last year we were one of the 2 churches that lost the web feed and had to refund our participants. It all worked out on line for them, but we are so excieted to be there in person. We are praying for you and your team. We know God will supply all that is needed. He is faithful.
Always,
Dawn Chapman
Penny from Roxboro, NC (our church is a host church). The biggest thing for me right now is having an attitude on various things and not wanting to let go of it when I know I should.
I will be attending at First Baptist Church in Elgin, Texas.
The biggest thing in my life right now is the wildfires in Bastrop County. Many friends and family have lost their homes. This morning it was reported that over 1300 homes have been lost in our county. Everyone who will be attending the simulcast on Saturday has been affected in some way by these devastating fires. We had discussed canceling the event at our church but after praying about it-know God is going to amazing things on Saturday!!
1. Trudy
2. Brevard Community Church, NC
3. Biggest ministry thing:hosting just under 200 women at our site and praying the tech side goes well and that each woman that comes opens her heart to whatever God wants to do in her. (your post just encouraged me so much and CAN’T wait to hear what God will speak through you… AND your hair is cute)
Biggest personal thing: parenting 4 boys – we want so much for them to love and serve Christ – but some days it doesn’t seem like we are pouring enough into their lives. Balancing busy-ness and not allowing it to rule.
And BTW we are praying for you Beth!
-That your love for Jesus will increase
-That His Word will leap off the page and be your food and drink and
-That whatever kind of week you need to have to get you ready…He will orchestrate.
Love you!!!!
Attending: FBC, Wynnewood, Oklahoma
The biggest thing in my life right now is the death of my 22 year old son to suicide two months ago. No words on a page can describe the pain.
Beth said one time that sometimes God does give you more than you can bear, and it is, but that He would give you the grace to bear it…and He does. Thankfully.
Susan,
From one siesta to another…know that I am praying for you right now. God will definitely walk you through this.
-Leah from Georgia
YES I will be attending in a itty bitty town of Mina SD!!!!! (thinking it may be the smallest town for the simulcast!!)
Kari
Gettysburg, SD
Biggest thing for me is trusting God with our finances and using that shield of faith that He will provide our every need to distingush the flaming darts of the enemy!
Ruth
Olathe Christian Church – Olathe, KS
In 5 weeks I’m due to have our fourth baby (already have a 6,4 and 2 yr. old) so life is very busy. As with anyone there are situations in life I just don’t fully understand but I want to learn to let go of control and trust God more and more. I NEED TO GROW IN LETTING GO OF MY CONTROL and surrendering to God. Thank you so much Beth for doing this — so thankful for your ministry!!!
Debbie
Warren Alliance Church, PA
long-suffering with work challenges
Valerie, Emilee and Naomi will be attending Saturday at Duncan 1st Baptist, Duncan, SOuth Carolina.
The biggest thing (pursuit actually) in my life is loving Him more!
I had originally helped in planning for this LPL this weekend in Lubbock with a couple of other sweet ladies from our church, Hollywood Road Comm Church, and had to had my ticket over to another sweet woman because I have class on Saturday. I pray that Jesus’ will light up all over Lubbock this weekend as He speaks to all of you!
My name is Lindy. I will be attending in Lubbock, and I just feel WEIRD. Not myself. It’s a strange place to be in and I’m counting on Jesus walking with me.
MICHELLE
FEDERAL WAY, WA
POSSIBLE LAY OFF/JOB LOSS FOR MY HUSBAND IN OCTOBER. (I AM STRONG IN MY FAITH, AS THEY SAY: I FEEL LIKE ABRAHAM, YET I’M NOT GOOD WITH CHANGE)
Cara
Attending it at Plymouth Covenant Church – Plymouth, MN
My sister’s husband just left her and my 2 yr old nephew and she also found out that she’s about a month pregnant.
Cara,
I am praying for your sister and her children.
Gail
Lubbock – live!
Need refreshing; have gotten in a rut, need to refocus on Him.
Attending in Knoxville, TN , Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church.
Biggest thing right now — waiting on God’s timing. Patience and perseverance. I guess while He’s growing me, it also suggests that He is waiting while He makes me adequate for His every purpose. I’m not a great wait-er. And this band aid is coming off slooooooowwwwwllllyyyyy.
Looking forward to Saturday!
Suzann
Simpson Creek Baptist Church,Bridgeport WV (attended there for 30 years and moved away 4 years ago . . going back for simulcast)
Our Mom had a stroke 4 years ago. Share her care with my sister in our homes.
In process of selling our home of 30 years and it is a very bumpy road. Too much, too fast. So Blessed with Really BIG GOD.
Jessica
Manchester,NH
Choosing to do what God is asking me to on a daily basis, even when it doesn’t feel good.
Me and my mom will be going to Lexington Ky. Last minute but they had room. So excited.
Pam
Cornerstone Community Church, Galax, VA
My son’s first year of high school and high school football!
Valerie
I’m attending LIVE Lubbock!!! So excited to see you in person, and I can’t wait!!
The biggest thing in my life right now (wow, just one??)….probably trying to learn how to salvage the relationship I have all but ruined w/my middle school daughter. 🙁 Begging God to restore and heal.
Sherie
First Baptist Church,Ft. Lauderdale, Fl
The biggest thing for me right now is reminding myself to seek HIM first, and not rely on myself.
Cant Wait for Saturday!!!!
Barbara
Lake Ave Church, Pasadena, California
Dealing with being part-time underemployed, not in my field and feeling like a failure.
Our church NorthPointe in Adairsville GA is host church for the Simulcast, we are the only church in Bartow County hosting the event. This is our 1st time hosting and we are all very excited.
It’s gonna be awesome!
Pam Warth
I am attending the Simulcast at South Ashland Methodist Church in Ashland, KY.
The biggest thing in my life right now is the transition period of having grown children.
I love all Beth Moore bible studies and can’t wait on the new one.
-Megan
-attending simulcast at Enumclaw Nazarene in WA
-taking care of my disabled mom, who is also struggling with Alzheimers.
first Baptist Arnold, MO
Grand babies !
Julia
Santa Ynez Pres Church, Santa Ynez Calif ( not attending in my own community)
Empty nester, desperate to hear from God on what my place in life is right now.
Ellen (I’m the Host Coordinator for our site)
First Southern Baptist Church, Dover, DE
I’m struggling to determine His calling on my life and trying to balance ministry with family, particularly with high school and middle school-aged daughters. I want my example to be one that draws them to Christ, despite the enemy trying to draw them into the world and its fleshly pursuits.
Attending Waco, Texas. My biggest concern right now is as womens ministry leader to women who tell me they are too busy for in-depth bible study apart from dvd format. We have done your fabulous studies for years in hopes that they will follow your example of digging for themselves. This saddens me as I feel they are missing a whole world of experience with the Lord
Melissa, Fort Myers, FL
Dealing with the fallout of betreyal in my marriage. Seeing the ripple effects in my children 21/2 years later, anger, distrust, and fear. Mostly a broken heart for the way my children are suffering.
Name: Cassandra
Place Attending: Burke Community Church, Burke, VA (I coordinated our first simulcast last year.
So glad we’re hosting again & I get to participate this year.)
Biggest Thing in My Life: Choosing to obey the Holy Spirit’s calling in my life
regardless of others’ opinions of me & my choices.
(Just because I can doesn’t mean I’m called.)
Running to His Word before running everywhere else;
delighting as He levels the mountains,
breaks down gates of bronze & cuts through bars of iron;
trying to be brave as He reveals those treasures of darkness &
the riches stored in secret places;
taking on His yoke while He destroys
the lies I am unaware of but believe & walk in (old patterns & habits);
modeling this all for my 11-yr-old hormonal homeschooled daughter with “hidden disabilities.”
I struggle every day to stay present &
not run away from this season of realignment & discipline.
I’m on my third attempt to complete the heart work in “Breaking Free.”
The formal class ended in May. I’m still in chapter 8.
This is the year I finish “Breaking Free”!
I can’t wait to hear what God has to say to me this Saturday!
Cassandra – I will be attending in Burke, VA as well!
I’m actually attending by myself…just felt God’s push for me to come to this.
Ronesshia, I will look for you! You won’t be by yourself.
I can’t wait to meet you!
Meg
Manchester, NH
our ends do not meet
Hi Beth,
I’m looking forward to attending the simulcast this Sat. 9/10..
My first name is: Timey
Location of simulcast I will be attending:
South Valley Community Church, Gilroy, CA
Biggest thing in my life right now???
Recently I have found it necessary to leave one church and begin attending another one, which is really hard to do!!! Change doesn’t come easy to me, and this change has been very difficult. It is never easy to leave one body of believers, and the friends you have made there, and join a new body and make new friends there.
I look forward to hearing a fresh word from God through your teaching, I desperately need it!!!!
God richly bless you and your ministry to all us ladies!
I am traveling 55 miles to attend in Lubbock and also as a volunteer.
Finances are always a big thing at our house.
I struggle all the time with ‘being still and knowing HE is God’
Looking forward to Saturday!
Helen
Azalea City Church of God; Valdosta, Georgia
I was saved when I was 10 and raised in church all my life. Living the Christian life was very familiar to me….maybe comfortable is a better word. My heart longed for something deeper and I desired God to fill that void with Himself. After clearing my schedule of numerous responsibilities, which included leading Bible Study for the past 10 years, I decided it was time to look outside of the box. Can I just say it’s amazing Who you find when you seek with all your heart and step outside the box of religion. I didn’t set out to be religious but believe me it is one of the enemys biggest traps…..getting us so busy that we go through the motions but somehow walk away from our first Love!!! So today, at 52 I am so thankful for a fresh revelation of who I am in Jesus and how much God loves me…NOT because of what I do but because of what Jesus has already done. I’m hungry for the Word so I’m coming Saturday excited and already thankful for the awesome work God will do through you. Love you Beth!!!
I got my ticket the minute they put the sign up! I will be attending in Refton, PA.
Janell~Allen TX~ Motherhood/Hormones!
your three questions:
1. marcie
2. red deer, ab. canada
3. biggest issue to see my husband and adult children transformed by the renewing of their minds to full surrender and obedience!
My name is Kelly. I will be going to the Lubbock event. I just need to be closer to God and make time for Him daily!
I lost my huband 3 months ago and we have two daughters 8 and 10 and I am 6 monthe pregnant. Somedays I feel so far away from God but I know with all my heart he is the only reason I am still standing and able to be a mommy to our precious angels that he blessed me with.
Amber, I am so sorry. My heart aches with yours. Praying right now for you. That God would reveal Himself so personally to you and that you feel so very loved.
I am so sorry to hear that as well. Just know that God is carrying you, your unborn child and your daughters in His arms and as close to Him as possible. Feel His arms around you all.
robin
1st Baptist Church, Cleveland, Tn
cleaning up from the flood waters, God blessed me by it not getting in the main part of my house. Satan always attacks at the beginning of a study, this time he did it at the end, he is changing is way of attack. God is not he is always faithfull.
Vicki
My daughter, granddaughter and I will be attending the simulcast at Northside Baptist Church in Wilmington NC and so looking forward to it. My granddaughter has just recently given her life to Jesus and that’s the most exciting thing in my life right now. God bless,
Tiffany
Lubbock!!! Just found out a friend is going with me & getting tickets today!
Big thing: want to be consistently joyful
Tiffany
Lubbock!!! Just found out a friend is going with me & getting tickets today!
To be consistenly joyful.
Jackie in Bismarck, ND
Newly retired and praising God for immeasurable blessings.
My name is Linda, attending on Saturday in Eau Claire, WI.
Our precious grandbabies have come from 2 of our children–who are both going through divorces. Heartbreaking.