**UPDATE**
Congratulations to the winners of the birthday drawing! Your names are posted below. Watch your inbox for an email from Living Proof later today so that we can get you your gift!
BONUS: The wonderful people at AMG Publishers have extended a 50% discount to any of you who would like to order a Key Word Study Bible! Click here to get more information, or to order your Bible. AMG Publishers
Winners:
#523 – Carole Germain #4348 – Karen Quinn
#2282 – Merissa G. #4399 – Anna Bunch
#2321 – Marilyn Riley #4430 – Nancy Beeey
#2756 – Merissa Ury #4813 – Myrlene Darnell
#2876 – Beth Longar #5648 – Nan Smith
#3937 – Dani Turner #5798 – Rachel C.
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A few nights ago I walked my buck wild new puppy around my neighborhood, watched the sun sink deep down into the horizon, and then settled in back at home. I flipped on my favorite season of the West Wing and I ate an entire bag of tortilla chips and ¾ a jar of my favorite salsa for dinner. What is it they say again? The apple does not fall far from the tree. Or something like that?
You see when we were growing up Mom would throw us kids in the back of Brontosaurus the station wagon and haul us halfway across the city to her old favorite Tex-Mex joint. She ordered a pint of salsa and a gigantic grease-stained brown paper bag of tortilla chips for take-out and she would eat all of this and only this for her dinner. Her own dinner. I can’t remember what we kids even ate, or if she fed us at all. I’m only kidding about that last part.
My mom was born at high noon in a fierce thunderstorm, my grandfather said. Her presence still shifts the atmosphere. A few weeks ago Mom left for a week in the hill country for a time of writing and solitude. The second she got back home, I loaded up my stuff and headed out to spend a night with she and my Dad. You see, for me, going to hang out with my parents isn’t really like going to hang out with the parents. Far from duty, it’s one of my favorite things to do. We caught up on all the life stuff that night. And then in the morning we drank our coffee in our pajamas and by 8:30 a.m. at the latest we had already covered topics such as the theology in Ephesians, the New Testament canon, the Holy Spirit’s role in the interpretation of Scripture, and the Festal Letter of Athanasius.
I have to say, this woman utterly dazzles me. She is the sweetest in the land. She is gracious and sanguine and loving and kind, no doubt, but she is serious and intense and focused and courageous. She has opinions and perspective and boldness and wisdom from the ground like no other. For all her awesomeness she is not self-righteous or squeamish, and God knows I have pushed her limits.
Mom is deeply committed to our family and I’ve always known that full well but I’ve also seen that she’s preoccupied with something a whole lot bigger than us. Probably the most important thing I have learned from her is that being caught up in Jesus and what He is doing in the world is everything. It is the ultimate priority and a family committed to His work in the world will get the privilege of making sacrifices together.
Over the past few years in my own journey I found myself in an unknown place, a place where a heart could break deeper and wider and in more directions than I could have imagined possible. Mom has walked alongside me on this road further than any human could be expected to walk with another. She would have had good reasons to just sit out a while and catch her breath. But she never left my side. The road has been bumpy but also tedious and repetitive. When the landscape didn’t seem to change for a long, long time, she kept plodding along with me, carrying my burdens and helping me shoulder the grief that felt too much to bear.
Mom is tender and she is strong and she is not afraid to look pain and grief and loss dead in the eye. Even more, she is daring enough to hope against hope. To see in others, even me, the beginnings of life and growth and health and wholeness where others might only see brokenness and death. She has shined the light of Jesus on me more times than I can count.
She can fry a chicken and whip up mashed potatoes and gravy with the best of the Southern cooks. Her pleasures are simple: the reading of books, sitting on the front porch, walking her dogs in the woods, eating dinner with my Dad, playing games on the floor with her grandkids, and drinking tea with Amanda and me. But make no mistake she is wicked smart and complex and multifaceted. She is so much more than even the best caricature of her could ever hope to be.
I love her.
Yes, I love her. If one photo could capture the light and color she brings to my world, this is it:
It is my joy and honor to be her daughter and also to work for her at Living Proof. This blog giveaway is just one of many ways I celebrate her beautiful life today. The first three gifts are from Living Proof and the last two gifts are personal gifts from me.
First and foremost, we are giving away eight Key Word Study Bibles. My mom gave me one of these Bibles many years ago. It was one of the first Bibles I ever really remember being excited about. It helped me become familiar with various Greek and Hebrew words before I ever took a Greek or Hebrew reading class. Every time I read it I was reminded that the Scriptures we hold in our hands in English are a translation. Remembering this often is a good thing and will take a person a long way in the study of the Bible, I think.
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Second, we are giving away an assortment of several pounds of favorite Houston coffee beans. My mom is a serious coffee drinker, so this is just an obvious addition. This package will include but not be limited to one of my current favorites:
Third, we are giving away an arrangement of fresh flowers Mom loves. And, really, who wouldn’t like these?
Fourth, we are giving away a crossbody saddlebag. Mom and I both carry versions of this crossbody bag over and over again until one breaks and we have to buy another one.
Fifth and finally, we are giving away a small bottle of Flowerbomb. Mom wears lots of different perfumes, but she most often travels with this one.
So, if you’re interested in our giveaway please do pop on and say “Happy Birthday” and show Mom some love. Your comment becomes your entry into our random drawing. Comments will officially close 24 hours after the post is published, and please only one comment per person. The names of our winners will be posted at the top of this post at some point on Thursday.
I hope you all are happy and well.
And, Mom, I love you!
The best is yet to come,
Melissa
Happiest of birthdays to one of the best role models I have!! I’ve studied with Miss Beth via video for years & hope one day to hug her neck in person & say “thank you”.
Such a beautifully written & sincere tribute, Melissa!! The love both of you girls have for her (& she for you) is just lovely to see!!
Happy birthday, Miss Beth! Many blessings to you and grateful thanks for the way you serve us and your family.
Happy Birthday, Beth!
I just wanted you to know your ministry has drawn me so much closer to the LORD. Believing God was a game changer for me. Thank you for the sacrifices you’ve made to minister to us. The LORD bless you and your people richly.
Awwwww. Sweet give-way! Many blessings on your special day Beth! And hugs to you Melissa!
Happy Birthday Beth!
Have a very Blessed Birthday, Beth. I have had the good fortune to attend two of your conferences and done several of your Bible Studies. Best wishes to you and your family.
Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for your obedience to Him.
Happy Birthday Beth!
God created you to be a blessing to all who read your books and do your studies, Beth.I am so glad God make you just the way you are.
Have a blessed day!
Phyllis M
Happy Birthday, Beth! Thank you for blessing me with your infectious humor, teaching, and love for God! I wish I could take you out for a good cup of coffee today! <3
Happy birthday to one who challenges all of us to dig into the Bible and let it change our lives.
Happy Birthday Beth! You have opened my eyes to the joy of really studying God’s Word!! Thank you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Only one will not do!
Take Christ as your Savior!
And then you’ll have two!
Birthday blessing to you on your special day.
Have a great day celebrating YOU!!!!
Eunice
Happy Birthday Beth! May God’s peace and grace abound all the more for you!!!
Happy Birthday, Beth! I call you my
beloved bible teacher. Thank you for
passionately loving the LORD and sharing
it with us fellow sisters.
Happy Birthday Beth!I have been blessed with your writings. Enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday and I hope that you have a wonderful blessed day.
Happy Birthday to Beth Moore! I hope the Lord blesses you and your family more than you could even hope for today.
Happiest of Birthdays to you sister Beth! You brought to life what God says,”take every thought captive to Christ” which helped me through the deepest darkest pit any soul could bear. The un natural death of a husband. I praise Him and thank Him for using you to help me understand what this phrase meant in “Praying Gods Word”.
Happy Birthday, Sweet Beth- I’m rejoicing with your family just as I know our Heavenly Father is as well! Be blessed today, and enjoy this special day that the Lord has made. Much love, Leeann
Happy Birhtday Beth, may you be blessed as you have blessed many.
Oh Melissa, what beautiful things to say about your mom. I pray someday my boys would be able to say such things about me. Theres nothing more difficult than feeling a season of brokenness is far too long for any other human to be asked to bear along side of us, I find myself in one as well. What a blessing.
To Miss Beth, Happy Birthday. Thank you for all the strength and passion for Jesus we see from your platform and for all the face down battle fighting and loving Him in the dark that we will never know. Thank you for being faithful to Him so that that so many of us are able to draft in on the things you battled to learn tooth and nail with the Holy Spirit. I look forward to watching the Bible live with you in heaven someday and could never begin to tell you all God has used you in my life. I am so grateful to you and the Lord. You are loved.
Happy Birthday, Beth! Blessings to you on this special day!
Just so you know–you and your Bible studies have been such a blessing in my life!
Here’s to a glorious and prosperous year ahead of you!
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Beth!! You have been more help to me then you will ever know! Have a great day celebrating!!!
Happy Birthday Mom – I Pray You are Greatly Blessed Today and All Year! Hugs
Happy Birthday Beth! God Bless.
HaPpy BiRtHdAy! 🙂
HAPPY BLESSED BIRTHDAY, MS. BETH!!! 🙂
Happy Birthday Elizabeth! 🙂 You are every bit of wonderful Melissa has presented and a whole lot more. Is it crazy that when I read her account of how you’ve walked with her through seasons of deep sorrow and grief I nodded along feeling exactly as if you were my own mama too? Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into spreading the love and mercy of Jesus over me and a world full of women who need a mentor with a heart for the gospel that yours beats with unabashedly. Blessings today and always sweet teacher. May Jesus be constantly brushing up against your shoulder and shining out from behind every corner you turn as you celebrate another year of victorious living.
Happy birthday!! Thank you for allowing God to use you. May you be blessed with many more happy days.
Happiest of birthdays to you, Beth. I can’t tell you how time spent with my sisters in Christ during your studies has impacted me. And what a pleasure to find out that I share a birthday with such an inspirational person. I pray you get to spend your day with the ones who mean the most to you, doing the things you love. Happy Birthday!
Thank you for being real, for sharing your family with us. Thank you for your passionate following of our Lord and Savior! Your a living example that inspires and creates spark’s in the hearts of believers that set hearts aflame for Jesus. I know. You have done so with mine. Thank you. May your birthday be a blessed one spent with those who mean the most to you.
Happiest of Birthdays to you Beth! Thank you for teaching me so much and helping me through so many dark places. I am so grateful God knitted you in your mama’s womb! You are blessing and the body of Christ and me are honored to have you in our lives!
I have been impressed by Beth Moore’s authenticity as she presents the Word. Happy Birthday to a true woman of God.
May your Blessings be just a fraction of what you have given thru His word and His wisdom. . .Have a Fantastic Day. . .I will be celebrating as it is my husbands birthday as well.
Happy Birthday, Beth! (I almost put BM. Then, I thought better of it. Ha!) From anther Texas girl who also loves chips and salsa and dogs and my people and Jesus. You unabashed passion for Him is contagious! Have a crazy, fun day!
Happy Birthday to a dear “friend”… even though we’ve never met, I feel you are one of my soulmates! Love to you! I’m so excited that I get to see you in Wichita this September! Woo Hoo!
Happy Birthday Beth! ❤️
It is because of you that I fell in love with Jesus and His word. Thank you for your obedience to our Savior! Hope your day is fabulous & filled with all the things and people you love!
Happy Birthday to an amazing woman who has touched so many lives especially mine. I went to my first Beth Moore series last summer for I lost my one and only sister. She left behind two little eight year olds and I missed her and my parents so much. I use to say the Good Lord didn’t bless me until your series on Esther. I now know I am here for such a time as this.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLIE!!!!! I could not even begin to tell you how much you have impacted my life. You are my mentor and I’m so thankful for the way you live. Thank you so much sweetie!!!
May your special day be happy and blessed!
Happy birthday Beth! I have been blessed by your bible studies and teachings. God bless you.
Happy Birthday Beth, may you day be Blessed and filled with love and happiness.
God has truly Blessed you with a perfect way of teaching his word. I used your video tapes to hold a Bible study in my home. The ladies and are so Blessed by your teachings of our Lord Jesus.
God Bless you and I want to thank you for helping us to understand the teachings of the Bible.
We love you Beth Moore, Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Beth! Wishing you a wonderful day. I remember the first bible study of yours that I did. Oh how I wish I had been exposed to those a younger age. They have been a blessing to me. I love each one I have done. Thank you Beth and happy Birthday again.
Happy birthday Beth! I just recently finished the bible study Breaking Free, and it was life-changing. Thank you for being a faithful witness, for your commitment to Christ and also to your sisters in the LORD; as iron sharpens iron, you have participated in the victory I find in Chist… I am grateful for your honesty and courage. Press on Dear Sister, and enjoy your sweet day.
In Christ,
Lisa
Beth Moore has inspired me to get into the Word more. Happy birthday, Beth!
Happy Birthday to an awesome Bible teacher! You have no idea what an inspiration you have been to me in my life! God Bless!
Happy Birthday dear sister in Christ. God led me to your bible studies serveral years ago and it has been non stop for me since. I have grown so much for your studies.I pray the best for you today Ms. Beth and love you to the moon and back. ( that is how much I love my grandson so you know you are right up there with them lol)
A Very Happy Blessed Birthday! May you feel the love from those of us who have had the pleasure of hearing your powerful, straight to the heart messages. My passion for our Heavenly Father grows deeper when I get to hear the His words & their meaning from you. You have a beautiful gift & I am so happy you get to share that with all of us. Thank you!
Wishing Beth a happy and blessed birthday! I have be lucky enough to have been a participant in several of your studies and I have been blessed and have learned so much. Thanks f or all you do.