I've Moved to a New Website

Hi there,
Today is the Grand Opening of my new website: www.bethvice.com. My first blog is at this link: https://bethvice.com/2019/06/19/welcome-to-my-new-website/. I hope you take some time to surf my new location. I think you'll be pleased with the new, easy to use format. I'm so excited about having everything together in one place!

Be sure to sign up as a Follower, even if you're already a Follower here, so you automatically receive word of new posts, books, and writing news. To comment, simply click the title and a comment box will appear for you to type in your message to publish. That simple!

I hope you like what you find. Keep your eyes peeled for more freebies available soon!

New Staff Position with Oregon Christian Writers

You're looking at the new In-Person Critique Group Coordinator for Oregon Christian Writers. This position has added many hours to my days, but the work is so rewarding. Up to now, our members have enjoyed three one-day conferences a year, plus a four day summer conference with top notch key note speakers, editors, agents, and Christian writers seeking to be the best they can be. I have been a member since 1987 and love this organization and the people in it.

Now we have added a much needed critique program for our members. In April we launched sign-ups for online or in-person critique groups and I have been inundated with responses!

Here are a few pictures of recent events.

Me, telling everyone at the May conference about our new venture

Workshop presenters on stage

President Marilyn Rhoads introducing us

Non-fiction writers hard at work in my Critique Workshop

Doing a read through before commenting

Lots of fun and insightful discussion

Keeping up with all this, along with the remodeling project my husband and crew and I are doing on our vacation rental four hours away, I've been busy! Soon, however, I will be writing more again and posting on my NEW website. Look for me at www.bethvice.com, where both this blog and Epiphany will be combined, plus a lot of new features including FREE downloads and samples for you to enjoy.

Watch for it to open soon! When you sign up as a follower, you will get my FREE prayer prompt download, "When You Can't See a Way Out."

I Love Hearing from Readers!

I love getting notes from people who are reading my books. Lately I've been hearing from those reading Forty Days of Lint. We all have such busy lives, so everyone seems to be in different places throughout the book. It's fun to see how no matter where they're reading, God gives them just what they need that day.

Today, a reader said:
"I am relating to Day 14: True Friends, True Healing. So thankful for the believing friends that God has given me. I am blessed. Thank you for your thoughtful writings."

Day 14 is all about friendship and it hit home for me too. This part especially: 
 
"I thank God for blessing me with friends who carry me to Jesus when I’m too paralyzed to get there myself. I might be tempted to think I only need relief from the painful consequences of my sinful habits or attitudes, when what I really need is heart-cleansing.

"They prayerfully place me before Jesus and let His Holy Spirit begin healing. As a true friend, I want to do the same for them. Repentance may not look fancy from the outside, but that’s where healing begins, front and center with Jesus."

I was on Day 34 today: Hindering Bunnies. It's a constant battle to keep those dust bunnies cleared away!

"I have my own list of things that hinder my walk with Christ, and what distracts me from the course He has determined. I must constantly kick free from false guilt, insecurity, perfectionism, inhibitions, and a well-meaning but enabling spirit. I get depleted, discouraged, and sidetracked when I do things for others they should be doing for themselves.

"These bunnies sometimes have the appearance of holiness, just like dust bunnies can mimic soft and cuddly stuffed bunnies. In reality, however, they are man-made efforts to obtain righteousness, which Isaiah describes as filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). Hindering bunnies prevent us from experiencing God’s power unless we’re willing to keep our hearts clear of them."

I invite you to get a copy of Forty Days of Lint and use it to prepare your heart for Easter. If you're already reading, I would love to hear what God is saying to you through it.


And don't worry if you can't finish the book before Easter. The readings are applicable any time of year. After all, lint is not seasonal...in our homes or in our hearts. A little house cleaning is always in order.

#fortydaysoflintreviews #Easterinspiration #readersspeak #Lintreadings

Books for Salem at Springtime Spectacular

Tomorrow and Saturday women of all ages will be gathering at Mollala Church of the Nazarene to worship, build friendships, learn about God, and fall in love with Jesus even more. I look forward to hearing Olivia Metcalf's insights and experiences as our special speaker and worshiping under the leadership of Tim Friesen.  

I'm excited to be going to this yearly conference for Christian women. I always come away inspired to pursue Jesus in new, fresh ways. My books will be on sale at a table in the vendor area, so come meet me or say hi and give me a hug. And of course, buy a book or two. Buyers get a FREE Lindor truffle of their choice!

I'll have my Forty Days of Lint for sale, perfect for this season before Easter, as well as other devotionals, children's books, Christian growth, and Bible studies.

Hope to see you there.

#bethvicebooks #womensconference #MolallaNazareneChurch #booksforsale

You Are Wanted Retreat in Pacific City!

Each woman received a beautiful goodie bag full of treasures

Ladies from Tillamook Nazarene Church

I had a fabulous time with the ladies of Tillamook Nazarene Church at a lovely retreat home in Pacific City last weekend. They all came ready to have a fun time with each other, get away from everything and be refreshed. They were hungry to receive the message the Lord has given me and it was an incredible two days! 

It was immediately apparent this was a safe group to share with and I was impressed with the depth of conversations in the break out groups after each session. Friendships were formed and strengthened and we all cried and laughed and went home ready to put it all to work.

 

Break out group

Break out group

One woman shared her thoughts on Facebook after our time together:

“I spent the past 24 hours at the beach on an overnight women's event where I was poured into and told how I am wanted and loved. Beth used beautiful visual storytelling and life examples on how the Lord loves us always and how we often feel rejection that it is not coming from a place of the Lord. I am learning through my walk with Christ that I cannot control other’s opinions of me, what they say about me, and how they treat me. What I can control is my heart, my perception, and my actions. God loves us all so much and that we are worthy of his love."

And here are comments from some other attendees:

“I absolutely loved your topic and message.”

“Thank you for sharing from your heart and life. The stories and scripture were encouraging and helpful. You kept my attention and I was blessed by your teaching.”

“Thank you so much for your encouraging words; they could not have been more appropriate for this time in my life.”

“Very well thought out, researched, scripturally based."

“This was an amazing weekend. The teaching you presented on rejection was just what I need to help me with past rejections as well as present. It's also helping me understand what I thought was rejection may not have been rejection at all.”

“Thank you for being so vulnerable, sharing your story and accepting the huge task of teaching us how to recognize and deal with rejection. The reassurance you instilled in me that we wanted as children of God left me with great confidence in my life, relationships, and my purpose here on earth.”

“You are a phenomenal speaker and friend. I learned so much about myself and my responses to rejection."

“I could relate to every session she presented; delivered with confidence, compassion, and love. Her love for Jesus is so evident.”

I am already looking forward to the next opportunity to speak on this topic! 

Marlie-Jo who put it all together

Catering team Malea and Jerry

Gorgeous setting

Great to be with friends!

And more friends!

And more friends!

#youarewanted #rejection #chosenloved #women'sretreats #Christianspeakers

First Stop in the You Are Wanted Tour: Pacific City, Oregon

I’m so excited to speak to my first group of ladies this Friday and Saturday, February 8-9. I have spent many hours praying and preparing for this and I know God is in this message. Rejection is something that hits each of us and can hinder our joy and fruitfulness. 

Friday night’s session is about: When others reject us, and the five kinds of rejection.

Saturday’s sessions will be about: When we reject ourselves, and How to see ourselves through God’s eyes.

We will be snuggled in at a beach house in Pacific City, with a gorgeous view, catered meals, and the best company you could hope for. This is going to be a special time of music, worship, and learning together. 

Praising God for His healing touch and His Word of truth!

#womensretreats #rejection #wantedchosenloved #BethVice

You are Wanted: My 2019 Speaking Tour

All of us have experienced the sting of rejection—broken marriages, broken dreams, job loss, children turning away, the betrayal of friends and more. We end up confused, angry, abandoned, and broken. 

What do we do with these feelings? How can we recover and find the courage to keep reaching out? How can we fight against hopelessness and not add our own negative messages to those already beating us down? 

I will speak to these issues and more in my 2019 tour “You are Wanted.” In Christ, we are chosen, beloved; we are wanted. God has a purpose for each of us. But first we must learn who we are, and claim the acceptance we have in Him so we can move on with confidence. 

This is the theme of my 2019 tour: how to work through the hurt of past rejections, and prepare for whatever comes your way in the future. I've had my share of rejection, and I know there will be more to come. But God has helped me work through the hurt through His powerful Word and supportive friends. 

I would love to share this joy with your women in a weekend retreat or one-day event so every woman who comes can hear the words we all long for, "You are wanted!" Plan to go home ready to combat the enemy who wants to beat you down and keep you from living a life of joy. 

  

We all face enough rejection in this life; we need to know we are wanted by the Lover of our souls, the King of the Universe, our Creator and Friend.

Contact me to compare schedules and plan a "You are Wanted" event for your group in 2019 jer3113@hotmail.com.

#Christianspeakers #rejection #divorcerecovery #wantedchosenloved #womensevents