The winner is Shannon of Everyday Moments.
A few weeks ago I noticed that one of my favorite Christian authors had a Facebook page! I quickly requested her as a friend and waited–about 3 minutes before she added me! She then posted on my Facebook page a very kind, very personal response. I took a slow breath, then immediately called my entire family so they would see that LIZ CURTIS HIGGS wrote on my Facebook wall!!! I quickly noticed from her biography that she would be in Nebraska within the next two weeks. I would get to meet Liz Curtis Higgs!!!
Let me tell you, if you have never attended a conference hosted by Liz you absolutely must, MUST check out her schedule and plan to attend. Her website can be found here: http://lizcurtishiggs.com
Okay, so the awesome part–besides meeting her and having a picture to prove it– I have 3 autographed children’s books and 2 autographed women’s books to give away.
- Bad Girls of the Bible and What We Can Learn from Them, book #1 in her acclaimed series that has sold over a million copies. Liz Curtis Higgs breathes new life into ancient tales about the most infamous—and intriguing—women in scriptural history, from Jezebel to Mary Magdalene.
- Embrace Grace, winner of a 2007 Retailers Choice Award, presents her message of hope in an engaging and personal way, speaking directly to the hearts of her readers.
- The Parable of the Lily, through the unique gift of a bulb, young Maggie discovers the power of grace and forgiveness and the true meaning of Easter.
- The Pumpkin Patch Parable, illustrates how God’s transforming love can fill each of our hearts with joy and light.
- The Pine Tree Parable, the heartwarming tale of a farmer and his family who learn the true meaning of Christmas.
To enter, we’d love to know if you’ve ever met a celebrity in real life– be it an author, actor or even superhero! If not, let us know who you’d like to meet.
Leave your comment before Monday, March 16th at 10pm EST.
Never got to meet any celebrities that I can remember! I wish I could have met Ghandi…
Mozi Esme’s Mommy’s last blog post..Cradle of Love
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Well, she is pretty much a celebrity to me! Beth Moore… she was our speaker at our last woman’s retreat in November! AMAZING WOMAN… soo beautiful! I was soo very inspired by her…
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Ooh! I’d love to meet Jorge Garcia (Hurley from LOST) I have an autographed photo of him that I got last summer ((big dorky grin))
Nikowa’s last blog post..A Red Birthday
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I met Christine Wyrtzen two times at Ladies Retreats that my church puts on. Here is her website if you want to check her out. http://www.daughtersofpromise.org/ I would love to meet Bill Gaither, Guy Penrod, Mark Lowry and David Phelps all current or previous singers with the Gaither Vocal Band. My favorite singing group!!
Oooohhh and I would love to meet Liz. I have read several of her books, own several of her books, and have seen several of her older videos. I love her toooo!!
And thanks for the opportunity to win!
Debbie’s last blog post..Homeschool Memoirs #28: Life Skills
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I met Margaret Thatcher when my college concert choir performed for her:)
Nikki’s last blog post..31st Birthday
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I’ve never met a celebrity IRL unless you count WWF wrestlers when I was 9 years old and I don’t remember which one it was that I met. I’d really like to meet Beth Moore if I had the opportunity.
Sonyia’s last blog post..Challenges
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I net Greg Luganis(sp?) the gold medal diver when I was 10. My mother asked him if he would marry my sister. I would love to meet Tim LaHaye.
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I met Steven Curtis Chapman! We were going to his concert and ate dinner at Pappasitos beforehand. He was there with some of his band and his boys (they were very shy, one hid behind him in our picture). We left just before them and waited outside to say hello. What a treat!
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Never met anyone famous -but I would love to meet Rick Warren.
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Oh how fun!!!! I’d love a chance at this!
Let’s see…I’ve met Jake the Snake Roberts at a church I was attending. He came to give his testimony and he signed my Bible. Not that I was into wrestling or anything, but I thought it was rather neat. Word has it that He talked to much about Jesus/God in the ring and they threw him out of the WWF (or what is now the WWE).
I also got face to face with the lead singer from The Supertones. THAT was pretty cool!!!
Christin’s last blog post..Introducing: Journey of Devotion
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I’ve met the author Jonathan Rand a couple times since my boys wanted to meet him and have their books signed. He is a well-traveled author who cares about kids reading.
I would love to win these books!
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I use to live in Franklin, TN close to Music city USA so I have seen/meet many: Dolly Parton, Sylvestor Stallone, Stella Parton, Tim McGraw, Shania Twain, Minnie Pearl, Steven Curtis Chapman. That is all I can remember for now.
Bridgett in Texas’s last blog post..It’s official: I’m no longer a mother of . . .
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You are so lucky. I am a bit jealous, because I adore Liz Curtis Higgs. We’re friends on Facebook, too. I have e-mailed her before, and she responded like a friend. The times that she’s speaking anywhere near where I live, there is always something else going on that I can’t get there.
My celebrity/author experience is that I got to meet Marilynn Rockett, author of Homeschooling at the Speed of Life, at a Homeschooling Mom’s Retreat last month. I bought her book and had her autograph it. She was very sweet, funny, and down to earth. I didn’t think to bring my camera, though!
I would love to win a book!
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I have met Dolly Partons sister when I was a teenager. She was holding a concert for charity in our area.
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I’ve talked to Ty Pennington from Extreme Home Makeover, went to high school with Kelly Buchberger and Theoron Fleury (both professional hockey players), and have stood close enough to Keanu Reeves to get his autograph. I can’t think of any others, but there may have been more. We have each of the children’s books and enjoy them, but I have never read either of the adult selections. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I don’t think I’ve ever met a celebrity IRL. And if I did, I just don’t remember! My husband David, however, has met several in his flights around the country. I have no idea who I’d want to meet if I could– mostly because all the famous people that come to mind I am so disillusioned with!
Marsha’s last blog post..Drawing the line at cow tongue
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When I was in high school, the Newsboys (christian band) did a concert at our church and I got to meet the members of the band and help with the product table and other aspects of setting up for the show.
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I don’t remember meeting any celebrities in real life, though I have a signed book from Randy Alcorn and an autographed picture from Greg Louganis.
Lisa V.’s last blog post..Tackle It Tuesday – Weekend Trip
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I met author Lauraine Snelling and got picture with her in 2007. She autographed my book too. I’d love to win one of these books. Nice give away.
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I’ve been lucky to meet a couple of people of some renown. The most famous person I’ve met is Alex Haley (author, “Roots”). He was a trustee at the college I attended and as an English major, I got to meet him. I’ve also met Perry Stone (TV evangelist), Alex Beaton (Scottish singer), John Waller (current contemporary Christian singer). I’ve also met Terry Meuwsen (700 club), Mary Hunt (author, Debt Proof Living), Stormy Omartian (Christian author), and Margaret Becker (Christian singer). I think that’s it.
Mara’s last blog post..Mom, Do YOU Feel Burned Out?
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I have had the opportunity to meed a few “celebrities” in my lifetime. One of them being Pat Boone when I was in high school ( countless years ago). I remember him being a down-to-earth kind of guy, very easy to talk to.
I think the biggest celebrities in my life, however, are the people I’ve met that haven’t ever carried the title “celebrity”. These are the everyday people that ended up making some kind of HUGE difference in my life, the “angels” that God had sent at just the right time. These, to me, are the real celebrities…and I remember those more than any “celebrity” I’ve ever met!
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Please enter me in the giveaway! I have had the opportunity to meet Sheila Walsh in person and also Gracia Burnham! BOTH of these ladies were a delight and my life was forever touched by meeting them in person!
Thanks,
HC
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I’ve met a few: Dan Quayle (before he was the VP; he was running for senator), Sen. Bob Dole and Sen. Elizabeth Dole (when he was running for Pres.), Dave Ramsey, Jerry Falwell (one of my relatives worked for him), Ken Blackwell (Sec’t of State of Ohio), astronaut Jim Lovell, Fred Thompson (actor and senator), Zig Ziglar (motivational speaker).
Okay, I’ve been around awhile.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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I have had the opportunity to meet: Reggie White, The strongest man in the world Henderson, Ted Dibiase, The Donut Man, LArry Jackson, Larnelle Harris, Brian Duncan, The whole Panther team in 96-97, Jeff Gordon, Katie Couric and many more.
Who would I love to meet? Hmmmm. If I could go back to the past, it would be Paul from the Bible. Modern Times, I would love to chat with…Joe Montana, to prove to hubby we did meet in person! LOL!
Thanks for the Giveaway!
InChrist,
Elizabeth, PW and HS mom of 3!
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At a women’s conference I was blessed to briefly meet author Elyse Fitzpatrick who was the main speaker. My favorite book of hers is Afternoon of Life which is a perfect read for women who are passing through midlife…
Blessings,
Tammy ~@~
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I love Higgs!! The first book I read by her totally captivated me and I have been a fan since. Her books are easy to read and understand. I love her style. I am not normally a person who likes to sit and read but, I do like to sit and read her books.
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I have met Willie Nelson, Junior Samples, Jo Beth Williams,(don’t know how much of a celebrity these are but) the two missionary girls from Waco, TX, who were captured in Afghanistan, the kids in the Christian music group PureNRG, The Christian music group The Cruise Family and then later just Cindy Cruise singing as an adult, Elvis Presley’s Uncle Vernon Presley, and a few t.v. actors/actresses that I can see their face in my mind but, can’t remember their names.
Jackie’s last blog post..Home School Freebies
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When I was a child I met Louise Mandrell. She was a not-too-famous Country singer (sister of Barbara Mandrell). I saw her at a State Fair and waited to see her after the show. I gave her a flower and she gave me an autographed picture.
I would really love to meet some of the spiritual giants whose books I have read…Beth Moore, Elisabeth Elliot, and of course Liz Curtiss Higgs!
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When I was a teenager I had my picture taken with Steve Findley when he was with the Astros. It was one of the meet the fans things.
Ruth Mes’s last blog post..Some Fun
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When I was in highschool, I worked at Hershey’s Chocolate World. Cal Ripken, Jr. and his family took the tour ride while I was working. I also have met Elizabeth George at a women’s conference.
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I have met three 1984 Olympic gymnasts (Peter Vidmar is the only name I remember).
But, the best one was Charo. In 1990, I was on Oahu visiting my granny with my parents and siblings. We went to the Bishop Museum and we were in the planeterium waiting for the show to start. A family of four came in just before the show started. Charo came to sit in the row I was at the end of. My oldest, who was three at the time was sitting on my lap. As Charo went by, she pinched my daughter’s cheeks and said, “You have a beautiful little girl.” LOL
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I met Steve Lundquist when I was a high school senior. He won an Olympic gold medal in swimming at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. He was presenting awards at a local scholarship compeition sponsored by a newspaper and I not only got one of the awards, but got my photo taken with him. I would like to meet popular children’s authors- people like Jan Brett and learn how they write a book, what inspires them, etc.
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I have met David Meece (Christian singer of the 80s) when he did a concert at our church – he was so nice and funny. His wife just recently spoke at our church’s ladies retreat too. Also, I met Mel Gibson, when he was filming the movie Signs in the town where I worked. I had to wait on the street for about an hour. But my favorite was meeting Elisabeth Eliot at a conference – she is an amazing lady, so gracious and yet powerful.
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I’ve met Liz Curtis Higgs too! I just absosmurfly LOVE her! Also I’ve met Lisa Whelchel. Also love her! And a country singer or two at a greet and meet.
Farm Fresh Jessica’s last blog post..It’s Real Life Fest!
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I would love to be included in this giveaway….wonderful
I meet people in airports….Danny Thomas,that was a very long time ago…Bruce Jenner, that was also a very long time ago
Blessings
Sunny’s last blog post..DON’T FORGET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I was able to meet SONICFLOOD once! HOW AMAZING THAT WAS!!!! That’s my only celebrity encounter….but I’m still young! Thanks for this amazing giveaway, and I think it is so great that you got to meet Liz Curtis Higgs! AMAZING!!! She does such great work! LOVE HER! Thanks again!
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I would love to win this book by Liz Curtis Higgs. Bad Girls of the Bible is one of my favorite books. I have met, been photographed with and received an autographed boxing glove from Joe Frasier. I’ve also met and was inspired by Sugar Ray Leonard’s journey. I rode on an airplane from Hawaii to Dallas with Willie Nelson. When we deplaned, he turned and said hello.
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I am sitting here and trying to remember any celebrities I may have met and the answer is NONE! I have met local news reporters, who may think they are celebrities, but no true blue celebrities (stars, authors, sports players). But I still would love to be entered in the giveaway
Courtney’s last blog post..cute way to go green
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Wow! I would love to own these books! I have never really met any celebrity unless political candidates count. I’ve met several of them. When I was little, I dreamed of meeting Laura Ingalls Wilder and then was devastated to hear that she was no longer available to meet anyone!
I would love to meet Dee Henderson. She writes in such a poignant way!
Bethany Morford’s last blog post..No-Bake Cookies
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Let’s see.. I have gone to a Beth Moore Seminar, actually got to be in on a Kay Arthur taping and eat lunch with her, in TN. I so wish I could have met Corrie Ten Boom. I would Love to sit down and talk with Joni Eareckson Tada and/or Joyce Meyer- who have both been inspirational in my life.
Joyful@JoyfulJourney
Michelle’s last blog post..Just For Fun
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My Ds would Oh So Love to meet and talk to Tim Tebow.
He is my son’s hero. Not only because he was Homeschooled, is a great athlete (my son would love to play but because of medical conditions he can’t) But, esp. because Tim Tebow is a great witness for Christ Jesus. Tim gives up his spring break to witness to others and Urban Meyer (Fl. Gator’s coach) has been touched by Tim’s faithfulness to God.
Joyful@JoyfulJourney
Michelle’s last blog post..Just For Fun
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I met and had my picture taken with Gene Simmons a few years ago. Since I’m not a fan, the picture brings lots of laughs.
I would love to met Liz Curtis Higgs. Her DVD based Bible study, Loved by God is one of my favorites.
Kellie’s last blog post..The Cost of Baggage
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I have never met a celebrity, unless you count the Newsboys, DC Talk, and Rich Mullins (all of whom I met in my teens/early 20s).
I love Liz Curtis Higgs’ children’s books!
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