**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
Have a blessed and fun birthday, Mama Siesta Beth! 🙂
Happy Birthday, Beth!!
Beth, I thank the Lord for you who have obediently stepped forward to share and teach the Word to me all these years in the Study book after another. My understanding of who He is has been through the many pages of my Bible through Old to New Testament and back. I was a new babe filled with hunger to know the Redeemer and what a marvelous discovery I have made. May the Lord continue His Anointing on your ministry to lead many to the Cross. Happy Birthday, Beth and God Bless.
Happy birthday to one of my very favorite Ladies! You are an inspiration to me (and others) to study the Word harder; love Jesus more and to stay faithful regardless! I love the impact you have made in my life. Thank you and a Very Happy, Blessed Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday! Your Bible studies have been such a blessing in my life. I admire the relationships that you have with your daughters and hope that my daughters will one day count me as their friend. Your passion for Christ is contagious!
Happy Birthday. Thank you for all the years of sharing yourself and God’s truth with us.
Blessings and love to you and yours. Glory to God!
Happy happy birthday!
Thank you for being a light to us all.
🙂
You had me at ‘entire bag’! Happiest of birthdays, Beth. Thanks for having an undivided heart, responsive to The One Who Loves You Most.
Happy birthday beloved sister-in-Christ,
The first time I met you was in a dream. We had a snowball fight and laughed so hard. The first time I met you was in a dream. We had a snowball fight and laughed so hard. I have appreciated you so much for being a vessel that thrives. I think my all time favorite was the study of Deuteronomy. But the study that helpe I have appreciated you so much for being a vessel that thrives. I think my all time favorite was the study of Deuteronomy. But the one that dealt with my past will never be forgotten! Blessings dear friend!❄️
When I found my faith 2 1/2 years ago, I fell in love with the bible and wanted to learn more. Someone told me to try a Beth Moore bible study, and I said “Who? ” Little did I know that this would awaken an even deeper love of this glorious book, bringing the knowledge of the original hebrew and greek into play. I had to share this with others, and now lead bible study at my church.
Thank yoy Beth Moore, for awakening this deep passion in my soul and allowing me to bring it to others. You are dearly loved! Happy, Happy Birthday! (( Numbers 6:24-26))
Happy happy birthday to a very special woman. I love you.
Wishing Beth the happiest of birthdays filled with lots of unexpected blessings! Thank you for being such a mentor to all of us women! Love you!
Happy, happy birthday Beth! Thank you for investing in the women in your circle of influence (that circle goes pretty far) and shining the love Jesus in the dark seasons of our lives! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Happy Birthday, to a lady I call My Girl Friend, who I’ve never met, but love…..I just enjoy listening to her talk, because it’s always from the heart…..God Bless You and have a Wonderful Birthday…….
Happy Birthday!
I spent this morning doing session 3 of David. Each day, the Bible Study speaks to me. Thank you so much for making the Bible something meaningful that I crave. Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday! I hope your day is filled with laughter, friends, cake, ice cream, love, blessings more than you can count and an all day feeling of “It is my day today, and enjoy it to its fullest. Thank for all you’ve given, you ARE the best. Your ministry is certainly Spirit filled and has lots of laughter wherever you are.
Happy, happy birthday to ‘ya
I hope this little song’ll do ‘ya.
God gave you one more year,
We’re so glad you are hear.
God Bless You
and Happy Birthday to ‘ya.
Happy Birthday! Thank you for following your passion and sharing Jesus with me on a much deeper level than I could do on my own!
Happy Birthday, Beth!! I’m SO pumped to be at your LPL in Fargo at the end of August! Keep preaching it, and teaching it! Hugs!
Happy Birthday, Beth! What a beautiful tribute from your lovely daughter!
Happy, Happy Birthday, Beth Moore! May you receive even more blessings than God has used you to bestow upon all who have ever heard you teach and speak!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Ms. Beth. I appreciate your passion for the Word and pray you have richer revelations this year than ever before, that you will see and experience new dimensions of our God that you had no idea was possible. Have a wonderful year!
Happy, Happy Birthday, Beth! What an honor it is to celebrate you! You have encouraged me and taught me through the Holy scriptures how to be a better follower of Christ and how to be a better wife and mother. May you have the opportunity today to sit back, have a cup of coffee or two, and allow all of us to share our love and appreciation for you. I am shouting praises to the Lord, thanking Him for Your life! Hallelujah!
Happy Birthday!! My daughter and I were just making plans last night to attend your teleconference in September! Can’t wait! I hope this birthday sees revival spread across the land and that you see decisions made in unprecedented numbers!
Happy Birthday, Beth! Your studies and writing have blessed me in so many ways. Many tearful ways! Astounded to see your favorite fragrance is also my daughter’s favorite! She lives in another state…but when I smell this fragrance, she is right there beside me! 🙂
Happy Birthday Beth! Thank you for being a light in the world! I have learned so much from your studies and forever changed and blessed by you!
Happy Birthday to you Beth! Your obedience to the call of God on your life has been such an inspiration to me! God Bless you and your family. With much love and thankfulness!!!
Happiest of birthdays to one AH-mazing woman of God! Hope your day and year to come are filled with all the joy and surprises our God can dish out!
Happiest of Birthdays, Beth! I almost feel like I know you – maybe it’s the Southern thing (I’m an East Tennessee girl)! Right now your devotion CD from Lifeway is in my car and I just keep listening over and over and finding new truths! Thank you for loving Jesus well!
Happy Birthday Beth! I adore you 🙂 Melissa, what a beautiful tribute to your Mom…
your book, Believing God, had a huge impact on my life last year! Thank you for sharing your heart and wisdom with us! God bless you! Happy Birthday!
Happy, happy birthday! Your words and thoughts mean so much to me. You are in my prayers every day.
Happy Birthday Beth! I have been so blessed by you. Thank you for continuing to say “yes” to Jesus and sharing wisdom with the world. You’re a blessing to people who you don’t even know exist. Thats pretty amazing! Not many people can say that. Hope you feel cherished and blessed today!
Happiest of birthdays Beth!! You are such an incredible blessing to all those you touch!! Thank you for your godly example!
Happy, happy birthday, sweet Beth!
HaPpY BiRtHdAy, dear, sweet, Mama Beth!!!
❤️Love You!
Happy Birthday! May God bless you with many more years of new bible studies that the rest of us will learn from !
Happy Birthday! 🙂
Happiest of Birthdays to you Beth! You are an amazing woman of God!
Happy Birthday !!! Wishing you a day filled with joy peace and happiness. I thank you for the blessing of you ministry and teaching. You are a gift to your family and to so many others
Happy Birthday, Beth! Thank you for all you e taught me about my Savior. You inspire me to walk closely with Jesus and strive to be more like him everyday.
What a beautiful tribute, Melissa.
Happy Birthday! I love your teachings! God bless you.
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Happy Birthday Beth. I already feel like I know you because I just finished my 17 or 18th. Bible study by you. Some are repeats but all wonderful.
Happiest of birthdays to you, dear Beth! How you have blessed and enriched my life over the years! May your days here on earth continue to show forth the glory of your Heavenly Father and the One and Only love of yours…Jesus. The many, many seeds you have sown will most definitely make you a chief contender for a heavenly garden of the most prized harvest!
March on, oh my soul!
Love and grateful thanks,
Beverly
I’m at a loss for words to explain what an impct you’ve had on my spiritual journey. God speaks to me so powerfully through you that nearly every time I even read a blog post I’m moved to tears in some way (I won’t even try to convey what your bible studies do to me!). 🙂
Happy birthday and many blessings to you!!
Happy Birthday Beth!!! I hope your day is filled full of the things you love – your sweet Jesus, your precious family, strong coffee and delicious Tex-Mex! You are a blessing to me and have made me seek after Jesus with wild abandon!
Tina Harrell
Happy Birthday to one beautiful lady ,inside and out❤️
Happy Birthday Beth! I hope that you have a year full of God’s blessings!! Thank you for being an instrument of God that He is able to use to bless so many women!
oh…. Just the happiest of birthdays, my friend!