Living Proof San Antonio

Sophie - August 24, 2008

OH, GIRLS.

I have so much to say about this past weekend. And I plan to say a whole bunch of it over the course of the next few days. But in short: WHAT A WEEKEND at Living Proof San Antonio.

Also: that girl named Beth? Can flat-out teach.

Not to mention that that guy named Travis and his praise team? Can flat-out lead some worship.

Have mercy.

Sometimes I struggle when I try to put the crux of a particularly memorable message into words - because there's absolutely no way I can do it justice - but like Melanie said in her post (the one she wrote on the bathroom floor at 5:30 IN THE MORNING, WHEN THERE WAS STILL NO SUN), the main theme of the weekend was Inheritance. Beth gave us eight truths from Scripture that bear out the fact that we are heirs of God, and in doing that she showed us how inheritance always involves three elements:

1) Presence (Genesis 26:25, Joshua 1:9)
2) People (Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:17-18, Deuteronomy 4:20, Psalm 16:3, Revelation 7:9)
3) Property (Numbers 26:52-56, Matthew 25:34 - and this has nothing to do with our earthly possessions, by the way)

So obviously we have a little bit of information to unpack over the next few days.

Mel and I thought it would be fun to do a Mr. Linky-type thing where y'all could share your summaries of the weekend, but I can't seem to get the code to work in this here bloggy template. I'm sure my lack of technical know-how is SHOCKING.

But here's what we can do: if you've written on your own blog about this past weekend in San Antonio, leave your link in the comments, and I'll add the links to this post throughout the day. That way we can click around and read each other's thoughts about what we learned in San Antonio - and hopefully it'll be a great way for us to encourage one another as we jump into Monday after such an incredible weekend.

And if you would, leave a link to your SPECIFIC POST - not just your general blog URL.

Can't wait to hear what y'all have to say.

Links:

1) Lori
2) Fran
3) Tammy
4) Donna
5) Laura
6) Robyn (Three Girls Mom)
7) Vicki Courtney
8) Melinda
9) Holly
10) Michelle Bentham
11) Mocha with Linda
12) Amanda
13) AnnieBlogs
14) Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife
15) Cathy Davis
16) Linda
17) Joni
18) Tammy - Grateful in Ga
19) Patty and Kim (and there are even more great recaps over at the Siesta Fiesta blog - be sure to read those as well!)
20) Missy @ It's Almost Naptime
21) Tara Dew
22) Shelli
23) Cindy - Still His Girl
24) Gena
25) Way More Homemade (Donna)
26) Angbaylis
27) Amy Beth
28) Lindsee
29) Brittney Thomas: Lopsided Halos
30) Stephanie Cherry
31) Alene Snodgrass
32) annie's eyes
33) Liz
34) Carrie
35) Meg @ Spicy Magnolia
36) Prof Baugh
37) not-so-deep Denise
38) jenni at talking hairdryer
39) Lisa
40) Shonda
41) Emmy
42) Donna
43) Darlene
44) Sarah S. with the Coffee Group
45) Brittnie
46) Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list
47) Xandra@heart-of-service
48) Kristi
49) twinkle

Category: Events

Comments (54)

Fran:

I can’t put words and sentences together just yet….a little overload you know?! :)

Fabulous weekend, and I do have 3 posts of pictures!!! I miss y’all. When can we do this again??

Big hugs and blessings, Fran

Posted on August 25, 2008 8:25 AM

WayMoreHomemade (Donna):

I’m doing a series of posts because as most of you know… it won’t all fit into one nice neat little post. So, here’s my first installment… Providence.

http://waymorehomemade.blogspot.com/2008/08/providence.html

I ejoyed seeing so many bloggers in real life and I look forward to posting about meeting some of you.

I also was deeply touched by The Inheritance and by the worship. I’m still sorting through my thoughts about the message and how I will apply it. But I have to say, I woke up this morning, looked at myself in the mirror and said, “I am an HEIRESS! A little rough around the edges, but an HEIRESS. And I will not be a bore!”

Blessings, Donna WayMoreHomemade

Posted on August 25, 2008 9:08 AM

Robyn (3GirlsMom):

Amazing, amazing, amazing weekend. Still floating a little. And wondering if we broke a “most capri pants worn in one venue” type of award. I almost felt a little left out, because not a capri did I wear….

Posted on August 25, 2008 9:25 AM

Mitzi:

Thank you so much for posting these links etc. Those of us who weren’t able to attend are sitting on pins and needles waiting for all the news AND pictures available. Thanks again.

Posted on August 25, 2008 10:05 AM

Vicki Courtney:

What fun it was!

http://virtuealert.blogspot.com/2008/08/living-proof-weekend-recap.html

Sophie, are you seeking shelter?!! My girl just texted me from Auburn saying there is a tornado warning and they are lined up in the hallway of the science building!! Yet another opportunity to “let go and let God.” Mercy.

Posted on August 25, 2008 10:39 AM

Melinda:

Like everyone else, my mind and heart are reeling from the weekend. However, I’ve started to process some of it.

For some pics, you can go here: http://travelingtheroadhome.blogspot.com/2008/08/foretaste-of-glory-divine.html

For my first attempt at sorting the info, go here: http://travelingtheroadhome.blogspot.com/2008/08/off-top.html

Thanks for doing this - it was great to meet you and MAN, it was one heapin’ helpin’ of blessin’!

Posted on August 25, 2008 11:27 AM

Michelle Bentham:

http://michellebentham.blogspot.com/2008/08/home-again-home-again-jiggety-jig.html

Praying for you Sophie girl… Loved meeting you and hugging your neck… I’ll be back in a few with my details post…

Be-YOU-TEE-ful.

Blessings.

Posted on August 25, 2008 1:51 PM

Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife:

Here’s one of several posts I’m going to have to do to cover it all. :)

Posted on August 25, 2008 6:14 PM

Linda:

Me too!

Posted on August 25, 2008 7:09 PM

Joni:

One of many I will have to write to cover it all….

But know this: I WON”T BE BORING!

Posted on August 25, 2008 7:18 PM

Tammy - GratefulinGa:

What a weekend! Looking forward to all the updates. Here’s one of several I hope to post

http://gratefulinga.blogspot.com/2008/08/and-not-one-boring.html

Posted on August 25, 2008 7:34 PM

Patty and Kim:

Siestas know how to have fun and what a joy to praise God with them and be open God’s Word with them and our wonderful teacher Beth!!

Posted on August 25, 2008 8:00 PM

Tara Dew:

Here is my recap of the LPL weekend. (And like many of you, I had a hard time putting it all into words!)

My family had given this trip to my mom for Mother’s Day…and what a special girl’s weekend it was!

Posted on August 25, 2008 8:19 PM

Cathy Dee:

Robyn :O! No capris????

Vicki - Sophie & I are practically neighbors (I was hoping she’d feed me supper pshaw.), and we didn’t get blown away, though we are getting soaked!

Joni - I know I won’t be boring either!! Can you imagine??? I’ll never say I’M A BOREEEEEEEEEE!

Posted on August 25, 2008 8:28 PM

Cindy- Still His Girl:

Doesn’t do it justice, but…

http://stillhisgirl.blogspot.com/2008/08/weekend-o-fabulousness.html Thanks for doing this! Can’t wait to read everyone’s recaps!

Posted on August 25, 2008 8:59 PM

Gena:

I found it!

Posted on August 25, 2008 9:00 PM

Angbaylis:

Here’s mine… There’s nothing better than being an heir of God! :)

Posted on August 25, 2008 11:47 PM

Brittney Thomas: Lopsided Halos:

Here is my first post….many more are to come with new pictures and stories!!!

Posted on August 25, 2008 11:55 PM

Alene Snodgrass:

I’m still living in the moment from the weekend! WOW I’m filled to overflowing. I do however miss my Siesta’s.

Posted on August 26, 2008 7:11 AM

annie's eyes:

And to think …I was worried about what there’d be to say! Oh I love y’all even more! Annette http://ageffert.wordpress.com/2008/08/24/lpl-fiesta-texas/

Posted on August 26, 2008 9:51 AM

Michelle Bentham (2):

Here is post Number 2 for LPL…

Posted on August 26, 2008 10:21 AM

Liz:

Wonderful Conference! I can’t wait to read what God did in everyone’s lives!
Good stuff!

Posted on August 26, 2008 10:37 AM

Carrie:

Yes, what a gifted teacher she is! My sisters-in-law and mother-in-law had the BEST time together.

http://www.handlelifewithcare.com/?p=787

  • Carrie

Posted on August 26, 2008 2:07 PM

Cheryl (Profbaugh):

What a wonderful weekend. I can’t begin to even put into words what I’m feeling right now. Suffice it to say that I was fully blessed this weekend to meet all the women that I’ve followed along in bloggityville over the last year+. It kind of reminds me of what Heaven will be like, more than I can ever begin to imagine. The same was true for the Siesta Fiesta. It was so much more that I could have ever hoped for. The only down side is I’m missing all my Siestas something fierce!!!

Much love, ~Cheryl “The Prof”

Posted on August 26, 2008 10:45 PM

Lisa:

Here it is! Loved every minute of it.

Posted on August 27, 2008 11:47 AM

Lisa:

Here it is! Loved every minute of it.

Posted on August 27, 2008 11:47 AM

Shonda:

This was so good. Thanks Lifeway. Here’s my link for the recap: http://shondasjournal.blogspot.com/2008/08/just-real-surreal.html

Engrafted by HIS Grace- Shonda

Posted on August 27, 2008 12:13 PM

Emmy:

Here is my attempt at a recap! : )

Goodness the weekend was So Powerful… it is hard to boil it down!

Have a blessed day! Emmy : )

Sophie- Not sure how to do specific link but there isn’t anything else on my blog…

Posted on August 27, 2008 12:55 PM

Sarah S.:

Hey, new friend! Donna (Phil’s wife) posted on her blog, but she forgot to put it here! :-)

http://anotherdayinthewarehouse.blogspot.com/2008/08/what-weekend.html

Posted on August 27, 2008 1:54 PM

Darlene:

http://kachoo5.blogspot.com/

Well, here it is. I finally got home from Austin yesterday and got this posted!

What an awesome weekend. I didn’t even get into the teaching yet!

Posted on August 27, 2008 2:25 PM

Darlene:

http://kachoo5.blogspot.com/2008/08/siesta-fiesta-baby.html

Ok, so here is the actual link to the post~~ so sorry!!!

Posted on August 27, 2008 2:29 PM

Brittnie:

What an amazing weekend it was!

Posted on August 28, 2008 1:12 PM

Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list:

Like several other people, I wrote multiple posts. This one has all my notes from Beth’s talks, including allllll the scripture references:

http://put-it-on-the-list.blogspot.com/2008/08/good-of-good-bad-and-ugly.html

Posted on August 28, 2008 4:17 PM

Xandra@heart-of-service:

In a word….AWESOME!

Posted on August 28, 2008 6:57 PM

Kristi:

I’ve been trying to post all week. Finally, here is my link w/ two of my favorite pictures from the weekend!

I’m ready to go back! How about ya’ll?

http://kristi-kikiscorner.blogspot.com/2008/08/living-proof-live-recap.html

Joyfully, Kristi

Posted on August 28, 2008 9:31 PM

twinkle:

Here’s a link to my post about my favorite Siesta Fiesta recap posts!

http://twinkle-twinkle-twinkle.blogspot.com/2008/08/favorite-blog-notes-from-siesta-fiesta.html

Thank you, Lifeway! This was a wonderful experience and I appreciate all the hard work that went into this event.

Posted on August 30, 2008 2:01 AM

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