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.
Living Proof… you rock! Praying God’s Word just so happens to be on my Christmas list…and the commentaries…wow!
Pgw
PGW please!
PGW!
(They’re my initials in reverse….does that help me win?!)
😉
THANK YOU, BETH!!!!
Commentaries Beth!!!!! 🙂
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Beth, commentaries, please! I really only set foot in church about 6 years ago and fell so madly, deeply in love with our Savior that not only did I go all in, but God put me on some kind of rocket ship and now I am the women’s ministry director at my church in Frisco, TX. In fact, you and I met at Newks one day about 2 years ago (I was living in Cypress then) and that meeting has become part of my story and testimony! I am so thrilled to share with you that two weeks ago I was commissioned as a pastor and I have been invited in to a theology class with several ‘heavy hitters.’ Of course, being this brand new, a set of commentaries like this would be life changing! What a gift! Thank you so much for the opportunity to comment but thank you more for the way you lead and inspire women. It certainly moved a few mountains in my life and inspires me to help other women move mountains in theirs! Merry Christmas, Beth!
Commentaries, please!
Commentaries!!! What an amazing gift! Blessings to whomever receives them!
PGW please..
Thanks for all of the give aways.
Beth, commentaries
What a God thing. I JUST had coffee with a very dear friend and I was telling her that my prayer was to be more hungry for God. SHe said she uses PGW as her daily devotional and suggested I get a copy because it will make such a difference in your walk with God. Thank you for everything that goes on at LPM. Y’all are such a blessing! Merry Christmas!
PGW please! Oh do I need some victory right now! Blessings to you all in this wonderful season of celebrating Jesus … can’t wait for SSMT!!
PGW please
PGW – Thanks!
Commentaries please. May you all have a blessed Christmas!
Instead of a White Christmas I’ve been dreaming of my own set of Commentaries for years. I’m a LifeGroup Pastor who through God’sprovision of teething on your bible studies for many years became passionate about biblical illiteracy in the church. Because of all you’ve done to equip me through your teaching of the Word and the leadership and guidance of the Spirit, the Lord has graced our church family with spiritual growth and a deeper love for His Word over the last 2 years. So much so that Willow Creek included us in their most recent case studies. My team and I write a 1-2 page short commentary of the passage(s) that our groups are studying every week. Most of the time I access commentaries online but would love to have a hard copy set of my own for me and our team to use. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win this most precious gift!
Commentaries, please! Thank you for your generosity. 🙂
PGW to give as a gift to someone that I can’t afford to give it to and I need mine too much to give it away!! Used to be a in a place of being able to just do this but can’t these days
Oh Beth…commentaries!
They would not gather dust but lots of studying and pouring over them!
Pgw please!
Commentaries please:) Christina Schmitt
PGW!! Please?!?!
PGW
I would love and use PGW!!!! I have been in a bit of a prayer slump lately and have been asking God for His help and grace in this area. Perhaps this is the tool He will use!! – we’ll see! Thank you and God Bless for the opportunity and your precious ministry!!!!
Commentaries would be great! We do your studies in my 20s-30s Bible study and of love to peel apart our teachings with a set of commentaries! I’ve never had any kind before and would so love these!
PGW, please. Thank you.
I would love a copy of the commentaries, but also the Praying God’s Word, Would both come in handy with our Ministry at Our church.
PGW to give as a gift to someone that I can’t afford to give it to and I need mine too much to give it away!! Used to be a in a place of being able to just do this but can’t these days.
Can’t wait to do the new study. I am hoping we do it at our church next session. Waiting to hear their choice with bated breath!
Thank you Beth and team for all you do to raise us up in the Word and allow us to stand in the hottest of fires and not smell like smoke!
Love you dearly!
Dear Beth:
PGW, PGW, PGW!!!!
Facing some strongholds & need a little help!
Thanks & love to y’all ~
Commentaries, pretty please!
PGW! That was a tough decision since I lead a study group that I’ve had for 10 years. However, I’ve never had a book like this one. Thank you for the opportunity.
PGW please, please!
PGW, please!
Beth- Commentaries please 🙂
You all are so generous! I’m awed time and time again 🙂
The awesome commentaries!!!
COMMENTARIES!!!
Commentaries! Thanks for your generosity!
Merry Christmas! Cathy in Idaho
Preschool teacher delights in the thought of COMMENTARIES for personal study. I miss big class to teach little class. PLEASE Mrs. Beth! Thank you!
Beth, Commentaries!!!
Hi Beth,
I would love the commentaries. I am starting my very first Bible teaching in January. How humbling is that! I know I need to depend on God for every word I out of my mouth. Having the commentaries would be such a blessing to help go deep into His Word as I study and prepare.
Many blessings,
Laura
Beth, commentaries. Lord Jesus, You alone know. Amen
I am entering for the commentaries!
PGW please!! 🙂 🙂
Beth, COMMENTARIES PLEASE! God continues to stoke a fire in my belly for His life-giving Word. I am in deep and would so love the tools to learn more and teach the women in my Study. Blessings!
PGW !!!!
Tha k you for ministering to us through this blog 🙂
Beth, commentaries! I absolutely love digging into the Word, and these would be so helpful! I’m excited to say that God graciously saved my husband and our marriage 2 1/2 years ago, and he just started seminary this semester! God is SO GOOD! These books would help both of us as we explore all that God reveals through His Word and deepen our relationships with Him.
Oh, commentaries please! Pretty please with a cherry on top! Love you much!
Beth, PGW !!! I so want to read and learn how to pray calling on God’s Word to address the various situations to their specific needs or praises. I didn’t realize I could have a personal relationship with Jesus/God until I was introduced to God’s Word through many of your Bible Studies…that was 6yrs ago…Im 56 now soon to be 57! I am desparate for others to discover the peace, love and grace of God…and for all to accept Jesus gift of salvation. I just facilitated my first Believing God Beth Moore Bible Studies. Moved into an apt with a clubroom…perfect…I had a place…God prompted me and I am so happy I’m on this journey with Him. I so hope I am blessed with receiving a copy of “Praying God’s Word”. I too don’t want to disappoint… fail God. Loved that message! Thanks Beth for your part in deliving God’s Word where I have grown leaps and bounds in his His love…Dawn
Beth Commentaries PLEASE!!! I would LOVE a set for deeper study that I don’t have to return to the library 🙂
Beth, definitely commentaries!!!!! Can’t wait!