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.
Hello, I’m Cary and I will be attending in Garland, TX and the thing that is biggest in my life right now (REALLY !) is committing myself to asking and expecting God to help me move from “circling the same mountain” and into the victorious Christian life he died to give me. Letting go of shame and guilt and moving forward in grace and freedom.
WE ARE COMING! Will be attending in Waterloo, ON, Canada. I am a blessed mother of two daughters. One is a cancer survivor and loving the Lord after a journey through drugs and distruction. The other has been away from the Lord for the past 5 years but has agreed to come with us. We are praying for another miracle from a God of miracles. We love you Beth!
First Church of the Nazarene Lubbock, Texas
I am struggling with unanswered prayers. My husband is a West Texas farmer and we have prayed and prayed for rain and the drought to go away.. I am seeing good Christian farmers and families question their Christian faith and trust. I want to be a Christ like encourager.
See you Saturday!!
P.S. Our women’s group is tailgating in the parking lot before heading to the conference. Go Tech/Go God!!
Marie – attending in Albuquerque, NM at CopperPointe Church. Marriage always a big issue and oldest child just started high school.
1. Beth,
2. Attending simulcast at First Baptist
Church, Dyersburg, TN.
3. For church leadership to seek God’s
Wisdom in all matters.
Wendi Coats
I’ll be at the Lubbock meeting on Saturday!! Can’t believe I get to see you in person!!
Biggest thing…right now…ummm…mom/wife/college student!!
Kari
Attending at Westland baptist in Katy Texas
My BIG thing is humbly receiving God’s faithfulness to my family. We just moved here for ministry and our home back in the Midwest is still for sale and we have been living with another family for 3 months. A couple came to us and have offered to pay our mortgage and down payments so we can afford a home of our own here. In complete awe of God’s provision.
Bridgett, Pell City, AL, First United Methodist Church is the host church, My biggest issue right now is finances.
Heather
Lubbock, TX – see you soon!
How and where to best and most effectively serve
Hi Beth
We are hoping to have 200+ ladies at our church Redwood Park Alliance in THUNDER BAY ONTARIO CANADA.
20 of us came to see you in Minneapolis and you spoke to me (you loved my hair) & my group. It was SUCH a God thing for the ladies.
I am dealing with my husbands alcoholism, but trusting God to give me peace and patience.
1. Donna
2. Lubbock,tx
3. Struggling with am i doing enough for His kingdom! We are losing our numbers to so many nonbelievers, i fear for what type of society my grandson will be raised around!
1. Amanda
2. Lubbock
3. Balancing all the important stuff; faith, family, career and friendships.
I am from Roswell, NM about 2 1/2 hours from Lubbock. I will be there Saturday!
After a recent mission trip I am seeking our Father’s guidance for what is next in my life. Where and what does He want for my family? I don’t want to run ahead of Him!
Amy
Discovery Church, Orlando, Florida
I can’t put it into words, so I’ll let Him. Habakkuk 3:17-19, “Though the fig tree does not blossom and there is no fruit on the vines, [though] the product of the olive fails and the fields yield no food, though the flock is cut off from the fold and there are no cattle in the stalls,Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the [victorious] God of my salvation!The Lord God is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds’ feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!”
*Your 1st Name? BEC
*The location where you’ll be attending? AUSTRALIA – BENDIGO, VICTORIA (I am the simulcast coordinator for our Church… very excited, a little anxious & really looking forward to it!)
*ONE of the biggest things in your life right now? FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS BEING HEALED & FORGIVEN
1. Kathy
2. Huntsville, Ontario, Canada (travelling 8 hours north to attend with my sons new little wife) -tho my friends are
attending near here in Windsor Ontario (across from Detroit)
3. hecticity- constant all summer and still now-visitng far-away grandchildren, there and here, packing , surgeries, packing again, sicknesses, backpain, can;t keep up with house etc. another pending surgery- do not want to plan and allow all this any summer ever again!
Will be live in person in Lubbock, Texas! Definite #1 is financial stress. Bills are behind, have a 10 month old. I CONSTANTLY worry.
Oops! My name is Kaci.
Marci, attending Lenexa Baptist Church in Lenexa, KS!
I’ve been struggling with anxiety/depression. Have for 12 years, but have recently had another season of it that has been harder than ever before. Am working on learning to TRULY surrender to Him, and trust Him. Not just with my day, but with my thoughts, fears and ridiculous expectations I have of myself. Trusting He has me in this situation for a reason, and in the end He will see me through to victory. Trying daily to remind myself that He is in control, and that He really is walking beside me each day. I’ve been a christian since I was 7, but circumstances 12 years ago caused me to stop trusting in Him completely, and since then I’ve been a mess.
Spirit-led child rearing for my sweet four year old, Noah
Colleen
attending in Calgary, Alberta
struggle with low self-esteem because of my weight – keeps me focused on dieting/failing rather than fulfilling God’s call for my life
My name is Kaci and I will be live in person in Lubbock, Texas! Definite #1 is financial strain. I CONSTANTLY worry.
Ann
attending simulcast at Lake Ave Church in Pasadena,CA
The biggest thing in my life right now is being faithful in prayer.(the “face down” kind of praying!)
Yes! YIPPEE! I’m goin’ too!!
Carol
Christ’s Church of Oronogo – Oronogo, MO
I want to snuggle in closer to Him, so the God of hope can fill me with all joy and peace as I trust Him…then I know I will overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit! And that’ll take care of everything else.
Tami – I’ll be at Lake Ave. Church in Pasadena, CA
My 20 year old son is being “brain mapped” for possible surgery to control his seizures.
Whitney
Huntsville, Al
My boyfriend asked my dad for his blessing to marry me THREE count them THREE weeks ago. At that same time my dad said yes and gave him my grandmothers ring to use- again THREE weeks ago- what in the world is taking so long. It’s killing a planner like me and my lands it’s been three weeks. It’s all I can think about!
Dawn
Main Street Baptist in Alexandria, KY
Wanting to move back to my hometown after being gone 14 years — seems very unlikely to ever happen due to jobs there and my husband is a pastor
Jeanie Cullip
Tacoma, WA Praise Covenant Church
My one thing is to be a mom with a ministry of availability
Debbie, Olathe Christian Church, Olathe, KS
Trusting God for our son’s future as he begins college
Linda
First Baptist Church, North Vernon Indiana
The biggest issue I am facing is in my marriage. After 23 years of an extremely difficult marriage, I am awaiting my husband’s decision to either end our marriage or to start the hard work of seeking God’s help in turning a very dysfuntional relationship into one that glorifies God. It is a very difficult and painful place of waiting but I have peace that comes from the God who is able to work miracles.
1. Joy
2. Ajax, Ontario, Canada (Westney Heights/450 ladies/sold out)
3. Just completed my 5th chemo treatment for ovarian cancer. Praying the Lord will help me see Him and thank Him for this journey. (You have no idea how you have been such a huge part of this walk. I pray some day I’ll be able to share my story with you…if not here, in eternity.)
Love you…and God’s blessing to you.
Bethel Baptist
Fairbanks, Alaska
Dealing with issues of trying to forgive.
Patti, Clemmons, NC
Going to the simulcast in Elkin, NC
The biggest thing in my life is that my husband is watching Bible teaching dvd’s with me. He is currently not serving the Lord and I’m so excited at what I see happening. I can’t get enough of the Word and he’s showing lots of interest. Praise God.
1. Jeanette
2. FBC, Mansfield, TX
3. juggling being pastor’s wife, mom, & pursuing my passion for missions
Dawn
Bedford, OH (Church of the Nazarene)
Waiting for God to bring godly mates into my adult girls’ lives … they are beautiful inside & out, love Jesus dearly and are a blessing in their work and ministry and I just don’t understand why in God’s good plan it is not yet ‘their turn’. With each wedding of a family member or friend I attend, the hurt, worry & even jealousy seems harder to ignore.
Nicole
Hope United Methodist, Trinity, FL
Starting new, as we just moved across the country for my husband’s ministry position. The hardest part is that we moved our two preschoolers away from their wonderful grandparents.
Linda
Orland Park Church, Orland Park, IL
The biggest thing in my life right now is becoming an empty nester after 29 years! With 2 children getting married and the third with a great job change, by the end of October all my children will be out of our home permanantly. I have absolutely loved being a stay-at-home mom. What a blessing! But what’s next?!?
Kelly
East Rogersville Baptist Church, Rogersville ,TN. I am a host coordinator.
I have been in a season of spiritual warfare like I have never experienced before. Things that used to come natural are plain hard, especially obedience in areas that I had some previous victory. Also potty training my son with Downs, ….. Mercy!
1. Ann
2. Crosspoint Christian, Selma, AL
3. God’s direction for my life
Kathy
Compass Church, Goodyear AZ
Being a caregiver for a Mother with alzheimers and assisting an aging Father. Where is m life?
Suzanne
attending @ Aurora Baptist Church,Aurora, Texas
with my siesta daughter and FBC Decatur siesta sisters
Loving God and Loving People!
Living out my faith with family, friends and students!
Making a difference for those less fortunate,those who are hurting, kids that are hungry for food and a kind touch! A hurting world that needs Jesus!!
MAC – Missoula, MT
* Loss of mother to cancer and best friend moving, alone again.
* adult daughter back home and hurting herself and us.
Pamela, Pasadena, California – I am the coordinator and God has answered the Travis “words”: Seek & Give. I invited to be our guests the women at Walter Hoving House, a home for recovering addicts and Elizabeth House, a shelter for homeless pregnant women. About 45 women from these two homes are coming! If no one else attended, it would be enough! Praise our Almighty King!!!
* Lori
* First Southern Baptist Church, Pueblo CO
* I need and want to be at peace while waiting for God’s timing for not only me, but my family. I’m tired physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
YES! I will be there! My mom is an event coordinator for our location. I am SOOOO excited to worship and listen with THOUSANDS of siestas from all over the world. I attended last year for my first time and L.O.V.E.D. it!
{1} Emilee.
{2} Evangelical Covenant Church of Clay Center, Kansas
{3} I have a mission trip to Africa coming up this Fall!
1. Miranda
2. Franklin, TN
3. One of the biggest things in my life right now is just standing in awe of the Lord and experiencing an AVALANCHE of His presence!!! It is everywhere I turn. I want to shout it to the mountain tops!!!
1. Melissa
2. Lakeside Baptist Church Granbury Texas
3. My MOM was told today that she has a mass on her brain, praying for guidance!!!!
My name is Kay. Three other ladies will be joining me to travel to Brevard Community Church in Brevard, NC. (We missed seeing you in Charlotte so I’m super excited to get to go to this.) In my church, I’m helping to start a children’s ministry and grow the ladies ministry to be something more than a Ladies Night Out. I also have been trying to do a women’s blog on our church’s website. Sorry this is more than one thing. There’s so many other things I could mention….family, finances, relationships, & so on & so on.
Love you, Beth!
Longview Heights Baptist Church, Olive Branch, MS
One BIG thing right now: I’m getting Married!!! Sept. 24th. I waited on this man 7 years for God to fulfill his promise to me. God remembers; God acts!!! 🙂
His name is Scott.
1. Bekah
2. Live in Lubbock!!! 🙂
3. Single mom of 2, severely battling alcoholism after a divorce.
in my experience whatever i put alcohol in for, only more pain came out, and can “battle” alcohol, but as long as i kept putting it in, It won. today is mine only because i stopped putting that stuff into me and let god love me into learning how to live a day at a time, and it not easy nor painless, still have pain and what this means to me is: i still need jesus all over me and all through my day and night, to love me, and teach me that i am worthy of me loving me too. and i still jesus to bring other sober jesus lovers into my life to talk with and jesus to be there in the midst of that and all the way through it. a prayer i pray some times is: “you brought me to it, i pray now you bring me through it, lord jesus”. maybe you, bekah, need to adopt my prayer too, goodnight. Pat.