Beth Green's Blog, page 5
May 2, 2016
Daughters
A List For My Four Daughters
1.) You were wanted and prayed for even before your eyes saw their first light.
2.) When you were born, I thought my heart would burst with love; and yet I love you so much more every day.
3.) I count my blessings to be your mother and I hope you will always know that I'm your number one fan no matter what you do!
4.) Whether you feel it or not, you are beautiful to me in every way. I pray every day that you will find a Christian man who appreciates you, loves you, and treats you with the respect and love that you deserve.
5.) I pray for you...more than you can ever know.
6.) Keep people around you who will help you become what you desire to become. If you surround yourself with those with little ambition, then you will lose yours.
7.) No matter where you go or what you do, I will be thinking about you. You are in my thoughts almost all the time.
8.) As you grow away from me, I feel a sweet sadness that I cannot explain. You will have to wait until you become a mother to feel it yourself.
9.) I marvel at your accomplishments and I cry for you when you hurt; but I can never take the credit for the amazing person that you are--you did that!
10.) If I could make life easy for you, I probably would not. The lumps you get along the way will help you. Even so, I will hurt with you, pray for you, and never stop loving you for as long as I live.
Your Mom
1.) You were wanted and prayed for even before your eyes saw their first light.
2.) When you were born, I thought my heart would burst with love; and yet I love you so much more every day.
3.) I count my blessings to be your mother and I hope you will always know that I'm your number one fan no matter what you do!
4.) Whether you feel it or not, you are beautiful to me in every way. I pray every day that you will find a Christian man who appreciates you, loves you, and treats you with the respect and love that you deserve.
5.) I pray for you...more than you can ever know.
6.) Keep people around you who will help you become what you desire to become. If you surround yourself with those with little ambition, then you will lose yours.
7.) No matter where you go or what you do, I will be thinking about you. You are in my thoughts almost all the time.
8.) As you grow away from me, I feel a sweet sadness that I cannot explain. You will have to wait until you become a mother to feel it yourself.
9.) I marvel at your accomplishments and I cry for you when you hurt; but I can never take the credit for the amazing person that you are--you did that!
10.) If I could make life easy for you, I probably would not. The lumps you get along the way will help you. Even so, I will hurt with you, pray for you, and never stop loving you for as long as I live.
Your Mom
May 1, 2016
Angels
What do you think angels do?
We know that they are not what we become when we die--they are another of God's creations. We know many things that they do: some help minister to us when we are in need, some are messengers, and some are warriors. These amazing creatures are found throughout the Bible and many people have claimed experiences directly with them even in today's world.
I want to invite you to experience them in my novel A Rose For Jonathan. The book was written to give you a visual of how important prayer is in our lives. Take a moment to sample it and see if it's for you.
I've spoken to women's groups and churches about the book as well as appeared on TV and on several radio shows. The book has received the New Apple Independent Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing in the Religion/Spirituality category and it has also been given the Reader's Favorite Five Star Seal.
Hang on tight...the sequel is moving through the editing process.
Quiver will be available this summer: date TBA.
Beth Green
The Green Author
We know that they are not what we become when we die--they are another of God's creations. We know many things that they do: some help minister to us when we are in need, some are messengers, and some are warriors. These amazing creatures are found throughout the Bible and many people have claimed experiences directly with them even in today's world.
I want to invite you to experience them in my novel A Rose For Jonathan. The book was written to give you a visual of how important prayer is in our lives. Take a moment to sample it and see if it's for you.
I've spoken to women's groups and churches about the book as well as appeared on TV and on several radio shows. The book has received the New Apple Independent Award for Excellence in Independent Publishing in the Religion/Spirituality category and it has also been given the Reader's Favorite Five Star Seal.
Hang on tight...the sequel is moving through the editing process.
Quiver will be available this summer: date TBA.
Beth Green
The Green Author
April 15, 2016
New Cover Reveal Tonight!
Don't miss the new cover reveal for
QUIVER
The new novel and a sequel to A Rose For Jonathan.
Cover is revealed tonight at 8:00 PM on Facebook @ The Green Author.
QUIVER
The new novel and a sequel to A Rose For Jonathan.
Cover is revealed tonight at 8:00 PM on Facebook @ The Green Author.
April 10, 2016
New Book Title
Thank you to all who got involved in the short lived contest to guess the name of the new novel. It's very exciting for me to get to the last few stages of a novel. I feel God's hand on my thoughts as I write and I sincerely pray that this book will bless you in some way.
I've had some questions about the new novel and I'm trying to be a little mysterious smile emoticon I really want to bring you into the book and take you on a journey. If I tell you too much, I'm afraid the journey won't be as exciting.
A Rose For Jonathan was inspired by two very special children that I worked with specifically but also by all the incredible kids I've had the privilege to work with through the years. In particular, as a pediatric PT, I am blessed beyond measure to be able to help these children and their families and I cannot imagine a better job in the world. As I wrote this novel, I really wanted to not only emphasize the importance of organ donation but also the power we have through prayer and scripture (and especially when combining them together).
This new novel, Quiver, is a continuation of the story but is not a true sequel in the sense that the story now shifts to follow Jonathan. All the old characters make appearances, of course. Who could leave out the Martin sisters or Mr. Roberts? They were just too much fun to not include them. This time, I wanted to emphasize some new things...more to come on that!
Keep checking back in here for updates and the cover reveal. Since the title was guessed so quickly, I've decided to move the do the cover reveal on Friday, April 15. Keep in mind that sometimes we have to make a quick change in the end; but right now everyone is very happy with it!
Please share this post and help me build excitement for the new book release. It's almost ready for Beta reader stage and the release date will be set soon.
Thank you all for your support!
Beth
I've had some questions about the new novel and I'm trying to be a little mysterious smile emoticon I really want to bring you into the book and take you on a journey. If I tell you too much, I'm afraid the journey won't be as exciting.
A Rose For Jonathan was inspired by two very special children that I worked with specifically but also by all the incredible kids I've had the privilege to work with through the years. In particular, as a pediatric PT, I am blessed beyond measure to be able to help these children and their families and I cannot imagine a better job in the world. As I wrote this novel, I really wanted to not only emphasize the importance of organ donation but also the power we have through prayer and scripture (and especially when combining them together).
This new novel, Quiver, is a continuation of the story but is not a true sequel in the sense that the story now shifts to follow Jonathan. All the old characters make appearances, of course. Who could leave out the Martin sisters or Mr. Roberts? They were just too much fun to not include them. This time, I wanted to emphasize some new things...more to come on that!
Keep checking back in here for updates and the cover reveal. Since the title was guessed so quickly, I've decided to move the do the cover reveal on Friday, April 15. Keep in mind that sometimes we have to make a quick change in the end; but right now everyone is very happy with it!
Please share this post and help me build excitement for the new book release. It's almost ready for Beta reader stage and the release date will be set soon.
Thank you all for your support!
Beth
March 29, 2016
Up and Down
On the highest mountain
I will lift my heart to the sky
From the lowest valley
Hear my cry
Those words come from a song by Bebo Norman called Holy is your name.
I love to hike. In fact, my husband and I will take trips to specific trials that we read about or want to experience. We have tried to instill this love of hiking in our children and for the most part it has worked.
There is nothing quite like standing on the top of a mountain and looking out over what you just climbed; but also taking in the beauty all around that God has created for us to enjoy. I love to "lift my heart to the sky" when I'm up there and I often have a difficult time leaving.
Coming down the mountain is difficult sometimes and can be the most dangerous part. It's dangerous because you're tired and fatigued; and you're confident and in a a great place but you're only half way through your journey when you reach a summit. Hikers get in some serious trouble if they don't calculate the descent into their entire experience.
Sometimes I think coming down off a spiritual high can be the same thing: it's dangerous. We are confident and sure we are in a great place and so busy taking it all in that we may miss a step on the descent and tumble down instead of stepping carefully along the way. We are meant to have highs and lows. As much as I think I prefer the mountaintops, it's in the valleys that I find a deeper and richer experience and draw closer to God than I ever thought possible.
Your journey is unique to you. I could never pretend to understand anyone else's circumstances unless I've lived them. For now, I chose to trust Him that my valleys will never be too low for me and that my mountaintops will be full of joy; but that journey up and down the trail is where life happens most of the time. Enjoy each step and trust Him to help you see it through.
I will lift my heart to the sky
From the lowest valley
Hear my cry
Those words come from a song by Bebo Norman called Holy is your name.
I love to hike. In fact, my husband and I will take trips to specific trials that we read about or want to experience. We have tried to instill this love of hiking in our children and for the most part it has worked.
There is nothing quite like standing on the top of a mountain and looking out over what you just climbed; but also taking in the beauty all around that God has created for us to enjoy. I love to "lift my heart to the sky" when I'm up there and I often have a difficult time leaving.
Coming down the mountain is difficult sometimes and can be the most dangerous part. It's dangerous because you're tired and fatigued; and you're confident and in a a great place but you're only half way through your journey when you reach a summit. Hikers get in some serious trouble if they don't calculate the descent into their entire experience.
Sometimes I think coming down off a spiritual high can be the same thing: it's dangerous. We are confident and sure we are in a great place and so busy taking it all in that we may miss a step on the descent and tumble down instead of stepping carefully along the way. We are meant to have highs and lows. As much as I think I prefer the mountaintops, it's in the valleys that I find a deeper and richer experience and draw closer to God than I ever thought possible.
Your journey is unique to you. I could never pretend to understand anyone else's circumstances unless I've lived them. For now, I chose to trust Him that my valleys will never be too low for me and that my mountaintops will be full of joy; but that journey up and down the trail is where life happens most of the time. Enjoy each step and trust Him to help you see it through.
March 27, 2016
Happy Easter!
Such a beautiful day to celebrate and rejoice! Here is something amazing that happened to us yesterday. We were down walking by the lake and admiring the sunset with all the amazing colors and how low the lake is right now. We knew a bald eagle had a nest nearby and out of nowhere, the eagle came across and attacked a hawk, then circled around us several times, hunting fish in the water and stretching its wings. I wish my phone could have captured it better; but we just stared at that beautiful creature as it soared above us. It reminded me of that Tim McGraw song Live Life Like You're Dying. Yesterday, we were able to just enjoy the majesty of God's creations in that lake and that beautiful bird. I hope you all have had a blessed day today and found a way to rejoice and reflect. Happy Easter and may the Lord bless you always.
March 5, 2016
I Need Angel Stories
Hey everyone,
I'm still collecting some more stories involving any angel encounters you or someone you love might have experienced. I'm considering putting an epilogue in my new book. I have not determined whether I'm going to do this or not but would love to talk with you if you don't mind sharing your story. I can keep things anonymous if you like. Just message me and we can talk privately.
Thank you for any help you give!
Beth
I'm still collecting some more stories involving any angel encounters you or someone you love might have experienced. I'm considering putting an epilogue in my new book. I have not determined whether I'm going to do this or not but would love to talk with you if you don't mind sharing your story. I can keep things anonymous if you like. Just message me and we can talk privately.
Thank you for any help you give!
Beth
January 2, 2016
New Year Resolution
Isaiah 40:31
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
It's that time of year...new beginnings and resolutions. Some of you may lack the strength to see much of a future and others may be soaring high already. Either way, God is waiting for you to reach out and He will renew your strength.
I just recently began running some again. This next year, I will turn 50 and I can definitely feel my body telling me what it can and cannot do. My recent health shift has given me new energy that has allowed me to increase my running with no injuries and I feel great...but I do get weary.
Thinking about this verse, I cannot imagine what it would be like to 'run and not grow weary' or 'soar high on wings like eagles'. How awesome it will be someday to be with our Creator; but how awesome still that He promises us so much here.
Trust...find new strength...soar...run...walk...all within your reach if you only ask.
Happy New Year!
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
It's that time of year...new beginnings and resolutions. Some of you may lack the strength to see much of a future and others may be soaring high already. Either way, God is waiting for you to reach out and He will renew your strength.
I just recently began running some again. This next year, I will turn 50 and I can definitely feel my body telling me what it can and cannot do. My recent health shift has given me new energy that has allowed me to increase my running with no injuries and I feel great...but I do get weary.
Thinking about this verse, I cannot imagine what it would be like to 'run and not grow weary' or 'soar high on wings like eagles'. How awesome it will be someday to be with our Creator; but how awesome still that He promises us so much here.
Trust...find new strength...soar...run...walk...all within your reach if you only ask.
Happy New Year!
December 5, 2015
God is in control
When the world stopped making sense… God still does.
John 14:1
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
Mass shootings, violence, and murder…
God is still in control.
John 14:1
Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.
Mass shootings, violence, and murder…
God is still in control.
November 4, 2015
Award Winning Book!
I am humbled and honored to announce that my book, A Rose For Jonathan, has won the top Medalist Award in the Religion category for the New Apple Book Awards.
I can only say...thank you!
I can only say...thank you!
