Thank you for your hanging in there with me these past 3 days of sharing Jackson’s story. And thank you for you sharing your stories with me. You better believe I will be praying for those of you who tenderly shared in the comments your stories of everything from kindergarten send offs, to college send offs, to homeschooling, to traditional schooling and all in between.
Several of you even shared how you live close by Union University. How cool. So, if any of you happen to bump into my sweet Jackson this week tell him these three very profound words: CALL YOUR MAMA.
I heard through the sister grapevine, he’s lost his cell phone.
So, those sweet little prayer texts I’ve been sending are just floating around in the cellular world. And I’m trying not to cross that line between mothering and smothering. I’ve only sent two texts and tried to call once. I think this is good. You know what I’m saying? Just a little something back that simply says, “I’m still alive,” would be nice.
But, I’m not thinking it would be cool to call the school and have someone track him down to deliver my message.
I’m thinking of something entirely more subtle. Like buying a billboard near the school cafeteria and plastering it with: “Jackson T… YOUR MAMA WANTS YOU TO CALL HER.” Or maybe a flyby plane with the message banner trailing behind it. Or maybe a sign toting man that parachutes into next athletic event. Totally clever I think.
Anyhow.
Speaking of communicating with your people, I thought it would be fun to communicate with you a little bit this weekend. Will you take just a moment to leave a comment by clicking on the word ‘comments’ below and following the prompts.
Here’s what I’d like to know:
1. My book, Made to Crave- satisfying life’s deepest desires with God not food, is set to release in late December. This is not a diet book.
It’s a spiritual and mental motivation book that’s the perfect companion to any healthy eating plan you choose. I truly believe it will be the missing link between a woman’s desire to get healthy and finally finding lasting victory.
So, if I host this Bible study live on my blog in January for six weeks would you be interested in joining along?
2. Do you have some friends you’d be willing to invite to join us as well?
3. Where would you most likely buy the book from… amazon, the Proverbs 31 site, CBD, a Christian bookstore, or a general bookstore?
Thanks for taking time to give me this information. As a thank you, every person that leaves a comment today will be entered to win the first available copies of this book. I’ll be giving the first 10 copies hot off the press to 10 of you!!!
Your input is that valuable! It’s a daunting task to write a book. But an even more daunting task to know how to market your book.
Almost as daunting as figuring out how to get your son to call you from college. Smiles.
Hi Lysa,
What an amazing opportunity once again for God to work in the lives of women! I would defininitely buy the book from your website and I know I could get a group of women together to take this study. Our church offers discipleship classes and this would be a big hit I’m sure. I will begin praying now about taking the class or after taking your last course, When Women Say Yes to God, even leading the class.
OMG!!! this is a God sent message just for me (okay for all of us, but im taking this personally) I have been struggling for a long time about my eating habits. I have cried out to God on numerous occasions. My prayers have been God if you help me to loose weight, my spirituality would increase. His answer was found in the book of Job ch 23…esteem the words of God more than my necessary foods..I cried so much, because i can not even get past my everyday cravings of junk food, more than my necessary foods. Now Lysa, I am very excited about this blog and would join and even tell all my Jesus girlfriends about it. I thank God for your obedience, I believe this is an answered prayer just for me (again I take this personally) and my friends. We have been on many fasts, diets, exercise and nothing seem to work. I desperately need this!!! so thanks..I am so excited!! Thank you Jesus!! oh I almost forgot, we would probably buy it from a Christian bookstore..I am new to your website. This is why I believe you have been ordained for this book at this appointed time. I am praying for your son to soon call you..
I would LOVE the study on your blog. I actually have a group of friends – we email once or twice a week with our diet and exercise triumphs and struggles. Your blog has more than once been a link of inspiration for the day. I think we would all be interested in this study.
Forgot to answer your question…I’ll buy the book from P31.
I am really excited about the new book! I struggle, as most women do, with weight issues. This sounds like it could be the perfect compliment to trying to maintain a healthy (both physically and spiritually) lifestyle. I would probably purchase the book either from a Christian bookstore or secular bookstore.
Can’t wait!
Christa
I would love to take part in this Bible study. This would be such a blessing as I have been very determined to overcome my bad eating habits. Thank you Lysa. I would buy the book here at my local Christian store.
Hi there–
I am excited to see this new book! I would definitely love to join the online study, and could probably recruit at least one friend to join! I would probably purchase from a Christian bookstore near me.
Thanks!!!
Lysa, I am so excited about your new book. Yes, on all accounts.I would definitely do an online study and buy your book. I just got a Nook (trying to eleminate so much clutter-I love to read), so I would definetly need the e-book format for your book. Please, please make it available online e-book format at Barnes and Nobles. I just finished your book and videos at my church entitled “More than a Good Bible Study Girl”. Loved it. It really made me realize that I need to seek HIM more and not worry about what I am eating all of the time. Looking forward to this book!! Keep writing and listening to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
I would be interested in the online study, and have friends I am sure would enjoy it also. probably Amazon or CBD for book purchase. Can’t wait for this book-think it will touch many of our hearts. Thank you
Definitely would be interested in this study. Just what i need right now. Looking forward to January.
I would love to do your blog study & have several friends that would be interested too. I quite often buy my books on half.com but will get it from your site or amazon…whoever can get it to me first! lol Looking forward to this wonderful study.
God Bless
Trish in CT
Yes to the study, yes to friends, and Amamzon
Yes, i want to do the study online and I would buy it from CBD or P31 website. I am hoing to be able to lead the study in the spring at my church but would love to do it myself first. Saw you speak at EWomen Conference and you are so inpsiring, Lysa!
Thanks for your service!
This looks like it is going to be great. I love the fridge magnets.
I would definitely use it in a bible study group and I would buy it from Proverbs 31 website.I would love to join along to grow with women and grow closer to the Lord.
Sounds like a wonderful study! would love to take part…and most likely from a bookstore or your website to get a copy of your book! and I do hope you get that “Hi, mom, everything is going great…sorry I didn’t call sooner”….when they have children they will see how important that is…lol…
Yes to the study, probably no friends, most likely Christian or general bookstore. Looking forward to it!!
I would buy your book from a Christian Bookstore. The experience of browsing with my beloved books & talking to salespeople & other customers, far outweighs “on-line” shopping!
I’d love to blog with you & definitely need encouragement for spiritual issues & weight loss, however, I am on dial-up & find it very slooooooow to open blogs – is there a better way?
I just watched you for the first time on “Life Today” & loved you! Thank you for blessing me & I’m sending the link to your blog to my 3 homeschooling MOms-daughters.
GOD bless you! Cheryl
I turned on my tv this morning and saw you as a guest speaker on Life Today with James Robison. I was really interested in what you had to say and decided to check out your blog. I would love to be a part of this Bible study. I would probably purchase the book off of Amazon. I think this is a great idea as I have struggled with emotional eating for years.
Thanks so much for all that you do!
Michelle Mayes
Yes I’ll be getting this book at the CBO need me! I’d love to do the Bible study and friends will be interested also. LOVED you on Life Today!
I would feel very blessed to participate in your blog study. I usually buy from the local christian bookstores. I will put the word out to my other sisters and see what happens. I am in for sure!
I would love this book and online bible study. I have a son in college. He is my last one at home. I miss him terribly. But I get by with God’s help. I can’t do anythng without God. I need him desperately. I have gone through menopause and have had everything that could happen to a 45 year old lady happen. Please keep me in your prayers. Thanks for your blog. Love reading it. I loved today’s devotion on your daughter and her dancing.
I just stumbled (or was led) across your website and know without a doubt that I want this book and DVD set when it comes out. As far as where you should offer it, I think all of the places mentioned. The more people that find it, the more lives it could change.
I heard you for the first time today on James Robinson and loved everything you said! So I found your blog and Prov 31 site and am pouring over it right now….I would love to get your books and teachings and will probably do it by Amazon or Christian bookstore when I travel out of town….God bless you and I will keep you in prayer for your son in college!!! may he call his momma today!!!!
I am looking forward to reading the book whether it’s free or comes to me from Amazon, where I shop the most. I would love to participate in your bible study, depending on what time of day you choose. I work in the daytime (so I can buy your books and attend your seminars – LOL).
Im IN
I would buy your book through Amazon or local Christian bookstore. And, I love the idea of an online book study! How perfect! I would definately share this with my friends.
I would love to participate in your bible study.
I would most definitely like to participate in this. I will buy the book most likely at Lifeway. My daughter might also enjoy this. I just completed Becoming More than a Good Bible Study Girl! It was awesome!
I absolutely would be blessed to do this! I purchase my books from Amazon or my local Christian bookstore! I’ll be asking around, I’m sure there are some women who would love to do this with me!!
yes i would be interested in reading your book and in doing the blog study…..I would probably purchase it through our church book store…..sounds like what I need!
A give away? or do I hear “Take it away”? Yeah, there is no end to writing books, Eccles .12:12, although King David’s wise son got held up by futility of meaning, Eccles.1:2, it can be Lysa has something simpler to share, Galatians 6:6 and vice versa.
Can’t wait to get it and am sharing it with my friends now. This will be such an awesome study. You are such a blessed woman to have the talent that you do and to share it with all of us. I have 5 children as well and I look up to you for guidance during my day and realizing that it’s going to be ok… Thanks for being you!!
Yes I would love to follow a bible study with you and I am sure I have friends that would be interested. I would most likely buy your book at my local bookstore Crossway Christian Supply or Crossings book club. Thanks
Yes, I would be very interested in this study. It’s something i struggle with daily. i cannot wait to read your book!!!
Yes, I would love to read your book and do the study!! I have several friends I would like to get involved in a study with. I would buy the book from a Christian Bookstore or CBD. Thanks for the opportunity to win a free one!
I just learned of this website and I LOVE the idea that you are doing a study on this! I have several friends I have been in communication with that we struggle with the up-and-down weight cycle. I have memorized 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which is truly helping me stay focused.