July 2008 Archives
Sophie - July 30, 2008 - Comments (6)
I loved reading all of your suggestions and recommendations for Bible studies, and I thought I'd throw a suggestion in the ring because, well, I like to share.
(Total sidenote: earlier today I told my little boy that I wanted him to repeat something to his daddy that he'd said to me, and he looked at me for a second, sighed, and said, "OH, MAMA - ARE WE ALL GONNA TALK ABOUT IT OR SOMETHING? I GET TIRED OF ALL THE TALKING."
And what I wanted to say - but didn't - was "Son, you are an official resident of an over-communication zone, where no topic is off-limits and no conversation is EVER short."
The child comes from a long line of over-sharers. Bless his sweet little heart.)
ANYWAY, there's a new Bible study called Anointed, Transformed and Redeemed: A Study of David. It was filmed at Deeper Still in Nashville last September, and y'all, when I tell you that it was the most impactful weekend of teaching I have ever experienced in my life, I mean it.
The structure is clear and effective: Priscilla focuses on David's early life; Beth focuses on David's middle-aged years; and Kay focuses on the last part of his life. I think anyone would be blessed by the teaching from that particular weekend, especially if you're in a season where you know the Lord is calling you in a new direction (which is right where I was livin' last September).
There's not a doubt in my mind that you will be encouraged and convicted by what you learn. I cannot say that enough.
Have a great Thursday, everybody!
Pam Case - July 29, 2008 - Comments (6)
This, at the time of this writing, is actually a "live post" while I am listening to a nationwide conference call with Beth Moore, Travis Cottrell and participating simulcast churches across this nation.
This weekend, LifeWay Women is hosting one of the most amazing women's events of the year. It's called Living Proof Live with Beth Moore: The Simulcast. It will be broadcast LIVE from Louisville, KY into over 700 churches across our land, including four additional countries.
Right now, this very moment, we are gathered together by phone to update churches on last minute "nuts and bolts" about hosting the broadcast this weekend. BUT, most of all, we are gathered today to pray!! This is so amazing.
I truly am having a hard time describing how awesome this really is ... listening to simulcast church coordinators lifting up prayer needs related to the broadcast this weekend.
It's so awesome to hear Travis Cottrell say that while "we feel so inadequate" (I know I feel that way every day), God has called us for this very time to serve Him in this ministry through technology and this live broadcast coming up Friday and Saturday.
Travis just announced that he and the praise team will be leaving Nashville early Friday morning to drive to the simulcast church in Louisville. And, WOW! He is telling us as they drive north, they will call out loud the name of EVERY HOST CHURCH, lifting up in prayer those churches who have opened their doors in their communities for this event.
I have tears in my eyes at my desk here at LifeWay as I listen to close to 400 simulcast coordinators across this country attempting to all say "hello Beth" at one time as she joined our conference call today. I'm telling you, the Holy Spirit is already moving as we anticipate what God has in store for women on August 1 and 2.
Beth just shared she is still listening to the Lord about what He would have her to share this weekend. I love that! She told us today that we are part of something that we cannot do ... not without God. Only He could come up with this event and it is through Him that all of this will be accomplished.
These women have brought us so many concerns going on in their lives today. Yet God has given us technology like a satellite broadcast where He can "do His thing" in many places through a single event. Beth just talked with us about obedience and that we need to simply lift Him up ... then allow God to do what he does, drawing women unto Himself.
It won't be by what we do in our own strength, but we are asking God to just place us where He needs us to be to reach out to make the name of Jesus famous.
Ladies, there are SO many involved in this one event - literally hundreds and hundreds of people serving to pour into women who will come from the four corners of this country and beyond.
Beth prayed and shared, then bowing down before our Lord saying "this broadcast is Yours ... It's Your Kingdom. And we will not be concerned or worried about all the technicalities of this broadcast. We just won't get distracted by the technicalities. We are now focused on Jesus doing His thing."
LifeWay Women's Events Director Paige Greene said it all today when she said "This is a God-sized event".
Today, we the LifeWay team, truly realized we can no longer manage this event. Beth was so right when she asked God to take over and anoint August 1 & 2 and all the churches participating.
And guess what? It is not too late for YOU to participate. You may locate a church here, and simply register at the door at a church near you!
Grab up a friend or relative or two and celebrate what God has for you in this life!
Again, we'll all do what needs to be done to get ready for Living Proof Live: The Simulcast. But it is not about us, is it? It is ALL about our Lord Jesus.
Let us know if you decided today to join us! We'd love to hear from you!
And if you cannot attend, we would ask that you'd commmit to praying for God's mighty movement this weekend! I cannot wait to hear the testimonies come Monday ... can you?!!
Okay, I am in need of some assistance. Actually my beloved Bible study group is in need of assistance and I just know y'all will be able to help us out.
I mentioned before that we first started meeting last summer. We did Beth Moore's "Jesus, The One and Only" study and we all agreed that it was awesome. I loved meeting every week and hearing what everyone had learned as they completed their homework.
Then, last fall, we did "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore. (Is it just me or do you sense a theme?) We loved it and it was really cool to be immersed in the Old Testament after spending the summer learning about Jesus. It allowed us to get a grasp on God's plan from the very beginning.
In the spring, we went through "Believing God", also by Beth. This has been my personal favorite so far because it completely ministered to me where I am at this point in my life. I watched my faith and trust in God grow immeasurably during that time and, even now when I feel the fear and doubt start to rise, I begin to say "God is who He says He is, He can do what He says He can do, I am who God says I am, I can do all things through Christ, God's word is alive and active in me." And I feel his peace envelop me.
Guess what we're doing this summer? Another Beth Moore study. SHOCKING.
It's "A Heart Like His" and is about the life of David. It's pure awesome.
We know we want to meet in the fall, but we're trying to decide on a study. Our summer study is actually going to run through mid-September because of vacation schedules, etc., so we're looking for something that may be a little shorter.
It would be ideal if we could find something that we could finish by early December so that we can break for the holidays.
So what Bible studies have you loved? Any suggestions? Any of you doing Kelly Minter's "No Other Gods" on LPM? Do you love it? We need some input.
Our Bible study future is in your hands.
Seriously, no pressure.
We're counting on you.
Sophie - July 28, 2008 - Comments (4)
Thanks, y'all, for such a great response to the giveaway! Here are the ten winners of Vicki Courtney's award-winning book Teen Virtue Confidential.
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
92 - Bobbie Jo
113 - strawberry rose (11:40 comment)
45 - LeAnn (3:15 comment)
79 - Nicole @ On The Run
25 - Kari Decker (3:08 comment)
61 - Deborah McCartt (6:56 comment)
62 - Tracy (6:57 comment)
19 - Darlene
130 - Tracy Harvey
117 - Annette (7:11 comment)
If you won, you don't have to do a thing right now (except for jump up and down, of course). Someone will be emailing you to get your mailing info since it is oftentimes handy to have a person's full name and address when sending her some sort of prize.
We're hoping to do even more giveaways in the weeks and months to come, so if there's a Lifeway product you'd love to try to win, let us know in the comments. We'd love to see if we can make it happen.
Have a great week, everybody!
So Vicki Courtney, she is quite the writer. In fact, her book Teen Virtue Confidential recently won a Christian Book Award, which, if you ask me, is oh-so-sassy.
Because I don't know if y'all have been in a bookstore recently or not, but there are sort of a lot of books in there.Twelves of them, even.
But Vicki's book is so excellent that it stands to reason it was recognized. Teen Virtue Confidential offers "God-focused answers to real questions sent in from teenage girls," with emphasis on "The Future, Guys, Body Development and Sex, and Faith." And in addition to the great content, the design of the book will appeal to moms and daughters alike - it's modern, fresh, funky and fun.
So in celebration of Vicki's award and her phenomenal book, we're giving away ten (10!) copies of Teen Virtue Confidential. All you have to do to be eligible to win is to leave a comment. Just say hi. Or tell us a joke. Or share your new favorite color of lip gloss. We love variety.
This giveaway will be open until Monday, July 28 at 9 AM central, at which point we'll close comments and use random.org to select the winners.
Enjoy, y'all!
This giveaway is now closed.
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