Ladies, please forgive me for the delay in posting our winners! But, here we go…
The two winners of the commentaries are: (Drum roll please…)
1. Shannon Velasquez
2. Laura Hauser
And the 20 winners of Praying God’s Word are…
1. Dawn Kaser
2. Amy Sappington
3. JoAnn Janik
4. Beth Miller
5. Miranda Arnold
6. Andrie Baker
7. Teri Cowan
8. Becky Dixon
9. Chantell Lodge
10. Paulette Carson
11. Erica Rhodes
12. Maren Brandsma
13. Lezlie Steiner
14. Jennifer Dove
15. Corie Reynolds
16. Barb Touchette
17. Tania Larson
18. Michelle Killpack
19. Sarah Sykes
20. Holly Hackney
Congratulations, winners! We love you! You should get an email from me (Lindsee) with instructions on how to receive your book!
*Comments are now closed, ladies! We’ll let you know as soon as possible who the winners are. Happy Friday!
We have the ecstatic joy at Living Proof of serving a mighty wide and delightful demographic: W-O-M-E-N. Bless You, Lord! That leaves us gorgeously wide open to do all sorts of fun things around here like the Autumn giveaway with candles, eye shadows, and boot socks. I love that kind of thing! And you have certainly proved to be a tad fond of it as well. Did you see how many women entered that drawing?? Sister-friend, you know good and well that I’d send every one of you a pound cake for Christmas if I could! Don’t tell me that can’t minister. Lots of things can spice up the life of a God-pursuing woman and spread a grin across her darling face. But we exist to do one thing here at Living Proof that drives and pervades everything else. It’s the only reason our doors are open. We exist to invite women to come to love the Savior of the world more and more through the study of His Word. NOW WE’RE TALKING.
SO, drum-roll please! Here is our Christmas giveaway! Now, listen up carefully because I need you to let me put some conditions on these so that the people who will use them most get the best chances to win. That’s a win for all of us! First on the agenda of Living Proof Christmas giveaways are…
TWO 12-volume sets of The Expositor’s Bible Commentary.
Woooooohoooooooo! I’m so happy! Women often ask us what set of commentaries we’d recommend to someone starting to get serious about studying on her own and building a Bible-resource library. I especially keep an ear out for you young Bible teachers just beginning to fan the flame of God’s gift in you. We are serious about you around here and you stay on my radar. We want to be good big sisters in the faith to you, intentional and involved. I usually recommend this set of commentaries to someone beginning to get serious for several reasons: it’s obviously far more helpful and instructional than a 2-volume (Old Testament/New Testament) set but not as overwhelming or technical as the sets that have a commentary for almost every book of the Bible. You also don’t need any background in ancient languages with Expositor’s though they give pretty regular insights into original words. And they’re interesting! That, Sister, is a big plus…and one you might not want to take for granted. I write these words with a grin. Lastly, a 12-volume set will give you a really good taste of commentary-style research so you’ll know if you want to keep filling your plate. One huge way you’ll discover that you really want to go on and invest further into a wider (higher dollar!) set is that you’ll use these to no end.
SO, here’s the deal! If this sounds like something you know for a fact you’d put to good use and you promise that you wouldn’t let it collect dust on a shelf AND you also do not have this set on any Bible software (please check!), ENTER THIS DRAWING!!! Since we’re giving away another item as well, be sure and say that you’re entering the drawing for the commentaries. You can let us know with just one little extra word like this:
Beth, commentaries!
Well, you don’t exactly have to put an exclamation point after it but I’m liable to think you’re more enthused about it if you do…and you know that we’re big on enthusiasm around here. It’s a random drawing so I’m really just kidding.
Before I tell you the second item in the giveaway, I have to give you a little background information about why we’re including it, especially since it won’t be new to many of you. Last week two of my good friends from B&H Publishing Group in Nashville came to see us at Living Proof and surprised us with a stunning piece of artwork they’d had commissioned to capture the heart of the book Praying God’s Word. These pictures do not do it justice, especially because you can’t see the stick figures – for lack of a better term – of the women behind the overlay of life-jarring words, Freedom Comes Through Taking Thoughts Captive to Christ. This will be in my possession for the rest of my life. It represents so much to me. Well. It represents liberation. It’s a Physician’s prescription for anyone willing to go to the trouble of getting it filled. And it symbolizes to me the most intense process I’ve ever been through with Jesus beyond my salvation.
Here are my friends Selma Wilson (president at B&H, standing to my right) and Jennifer Lyell (executive editor at B&H) and I holding the picture:
We learned from them that a staggering one million people have been impacted by the message and method of the book, whether in its original book form, day-by-day version, devotional journal, or Scripture cards. We are floored by the grace of God. We take no credit for it. It’s His Word put to prayers to demolish 14 different strongholds ranging from unbelief to food related issues. If you’re familiar with Praying God’s Word, you know it’s not a book you read. It’s a book you use. And, Girlfriend, I still get mine out.
About 18 months ago, I was nearly drowning in an assault that wouldn’t recede no matter what I did in my usual daily practices. If I’ve got half a brain working, that’s when I start stacking up Scriptures and turning them into very focused and faith-filled prayers. When we’re in a long-term battle, praying straight out of the Word can be the perfect answer because it puts the burden on the strong shoulders of Scripture rather than on the weary limbs of a bruised-up warrior. Because it’s God-breathed rather than man-breathed, the Bible has a way of rejuvenating the soul rather than depleting it. I looked all over my house for a copy of Praying God’s Word so that I could get serious and turn up the volume on some victory. I couldn’t find one anywhere because, every time I have one at home, I end up giving it away. I marched myself into work the next Monday and snagged me a new copy and the Scriptures became a loaded canon to me all over again. And, boy, did I take aim and SHOOT.
As I try to make clear in the introduction to the book, it’s not the only way to pray but when I really want both barrels loaded, whether I’m interceding for someone else or praying for my own aching soul, it’s the method God has taught me to take. It keeps me from wearing out in longer-term prayer demands or in a crisis where my emotions are stirred up and raw. The approach helps me keep my head on straighter when I’d otherwise probably lose it.
All that to say! To celebrate what God has done out of His grace and for His own purpose, we want to give away 20 copies of this resource to 20 women who have never before had any form of the book Praying God’s Word. We knew instantly that we wanted to give copies away to commemorate the occasion, but when we told B&H that we were going to do the giveaway, they beat us to the punch and insisted on providing the copies themselves. We love and appreciate them so much. I cannot begin to voice my gratitude enough to LifeWay and B&H (a division of LifeWay) for partnering with me on a number of themes that were pretty outside the box (OK, WAY outside the box) for all of us at the time. In so many ways, it’s just a new day.
A good day. We’re talking about some things these days that were basically off limits to people from my denominational background when my parent’s generation filled the pews. As Paul told the Thessalonians, we have to test what is good but open dialogue for testing the spirit is a beautiful thing.
So, how many of you do not own a copy of this book in any form and you know for a fact that you’d put it to good use? That means you wouldn’t just read it, you’d USE IT. Then, Girlfriend, ENTER YOUR NAME IN THE DRAWING, and this time just add the letters PGW to your comment line.
We are beside ourselves to provide these for you. Anything we have to give you is from the bounty of God’s grace to us. You do not know anyone who has lived in more defeat in the course of her life than I have. You do not know anyone who has loathed herself more or has suffered with deeper, nearly lethal regret. Jesus is the difference between the blackest, bleakest night and the wide-open, beaming sunshine to me. I inhale His mercy every single morning.
I am honored to serve you.
OK, Girls. Let’s have a giveaway! Drawing closes at noon on Friday and winners will be announced soon after! Look for instructional post for SSMT on Monday.
I would love to win PGW! Thanks for all you do… You have no idea what a blessing you are to me 🙂
Virginia, commentaries!
Beth, I’d love a copy of Praying God’s Word!!
Beth, commentaries!
Thank you so much for doing this! I know God will help you get them to the ladies who can use them most.
Beth, commentaries!!! Love, love, love you and LPM!!
Would LOVE Praying God’s Word! I have not read the book yet, and I have been learning how crucial it is to confirm and pray God’s truth outloud over mine and others lives. Thank you for this opportunity and for your amazing ministry! Many blessings to you and LPM in this most bright and beautiful season! Merry Christmas! 🙂
The commentaries! I would love them. I have Praying God’s Word, so I don’t qualify for that. Merry Christmas to all!
Commentaries would be heavenly! 🙂
What a blessing the commentaries would be to spread the Good News of our Lord Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas!
Chesney, commentaries. Pure gold!
Ohhhh the Commentaries Please!!!!
PGW, please!
I’ve never read PGW and would love to.
Rhonda from Delmont
AmandaJo here in Trindad, CO. I would love PGW. What a fun give-away.
Beth, PGW please!! Thanks 🙂
PGW
We love giveaways! 🙂 Thanks for blessing us!
PGW, please!
PGW
PGW – This is my first time ever to respond, but I’ve grown as a Christian and with biblical knowledge with your blog. Thank you from my heart for all you do for women!
Denise
COMMENTARIES!!! <3
Tami–Commentaries!!
As an owner and user of both the book and devotional of PGW I know the true value of having them in ones arsenal! I am praying for the 20 women who God intends to get this much needed tool!
Beth! I would LOVE those commentaries… I am a young Pastor’s wife and winning that commentary set would be an incredible blessing to BOTH of us! We have yet to be able to afford a commentary set on our own. Thanks Beth and LPM!
Commentaries – I am leading a Bible study and would love to have resources at hand to help me next year
Commentaries Please! This would be a great blessing to enhance my study of God’s word to share with other women! Thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful giveaway.
I would love PGW!
I have the commentaries and highly recommend to all!
Commentaries? How exciting. I’d love a set.
Ellen, commentaries !!!!!
Beth, Commentaries please!
Beth!!! Commentaries!!! Please!!!
Beth,
I would love, adore, and cherish the commentaries!!
Joni
I’d love to win the commentaries! I’ve just finished university and lead our bible study for young twenties so this resource would bless our group abundantly (I suspect that my preacher husband would pinch them every now and then also…!)
Thank you for your ministry LProof Ladies, I represent a group of 19-25’s who adore you and are continually blessed, built up, inspired and empowered by all your hard work!
Beth, commentaries!! What an awesome tool
Beth, Commentaries, Please, please!
Commentaries please:)
Oh Beth– how to keep this short…..This is my first post to LPM. Not sure why. I wrote you a long letter last year in late Oct. and received a very kind reply from Nancy M. in early Nov. My first Beth Moore Bible Study was in Jan. 2011, and I just finished up my 6th one (James)a few weeks ago.–To say I’m hooked is an understatment! My story has an amazing amount of God twists and turns as does so many of us, but in 1987 I was 35 years old and, though I was a Christian, well– that was the year that I truly fell in love with Jesus and began studying the WORD! I turned 60 this year and my husband still greatly encourages me to teach the Word. I am not sure how or if that will come to pass, but my desire to love and know Him more each day burns within my spirit. I love you and your team so much– Thank you for all you do and ARE! Commentaries (!!) would be a huge blessing!
Haylee, commentaries, please!!! 😀
Beth, commentaries! How awesome. Thank you. 🙂
I’d like to enter the drawing for the commentaries!!!! 🙂
Greetings LPM!!
Commentaries – to share with TNL (Tuesday Night Ladies) in Westerville, OH – please!
Thank you for the opportunity.
Commentaries!! I am a young pastors wife who is leading bible studies\discipling young girls through the word of God, would love this resource to dive into the scriptures even more, God bless y’all!
I would love the book Praying Gods Word! I so desperately need his Word right now! Thanks Beth!
Commentaries, love!
Kristen, Commentaries!!!!
Commentaries!!! 🙂
Merry Christmas!
Julie-Commentaries!
Thank you for this ministry. It has been a huge blessing in my life as well as so many other women.
Beth, Praying Gods Word please!!!
This drawing is great holiday fun! thanks!! 😉
The commentaries would be awesome. Thanks!
Would love to receive the commentaries Beth!!!
Commentaries
When I read the first line of your post, the first thing I thought of was Ecstatic Joy from LPL in Austin this year! I would love Praying God’s Word. God has started laying on my heart to pray his Word, but I have no idea how to do that or where to begin. Even if I don’t win a copy, I would still go out and buy it. Thank you for all you ladies do and how you let God work through you.