We are so excited to kick off our study next week. Today, join us around the table as we chat with Holley about her and why she wrote You’re Already Amazing.
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New with questions…. I found the video at Vimeo. Do we need to join Vimeo or does the conversation happen here in comments. I’m a bit confused as to how it all will work next week. Thanks for any help! 🙂
I bought my book this weekend and already have had some “wow” moments where I just had to step back and see what God was truly saying to me. So glad to “meet” Holley. Looking forward to the reading.
Yay so glad we are starting. What we will receive from the Lord, no one can take from us! Yay Holley, you don’t need me to say si, but you are AMAZING:)
Super excited about this book study. I’ve read the entire book already as I reviewed it on my blog but I’m ready to slow down and dig dip into it as we study together.
I have already read half of it…gave that copy away…and bought a new one and still reading. It is life changing and eye opening. This time I wrote in ink…and I have to say, that the cover is sooo pretty!
Yay for ebooks! I’m loving having some electronic copies of my fav titles too.
Tinasays
I received my book late last week and sat and read the first chapter. I cried through most of it! Seems to go right along with where God is taking me at this point in my journey!
I look forward to this study, I love reading and getting the authors thoughts on each chapter! Thank you in advance for all your ‘chats’!!!!
So excited for this book study! I’ve read the first 2 chapters. Going to do the exercises in chp 2 today. Is it possible to view the video on the iPhone app?
So far we haven’t figured out how to get the video to show up on iphones. I had the same thing happen. We will be sure to let you know if we figure something out!
I enjoyed reading the book, and mine is already all marked up. (Guess I have to buy more copies for all the dear friends I thought of who need to hear that their Father thinks they’re amazing!) Looking forward, though, to working my way through it again slowly with the women here!
I am so excited the book could not have come at a better time. I have really felt like that i was nothing special and really was not enough. The introduction has made me so excited about this book. I have not worked since July and I am trying to build a new business as well as homeschool my daughters and be a good wife and help out at my church and I never feel like I am enough. thank you so much for the encouragement and I so look forward to this time reading a good book.
Hey Colleen! Are you watching on an iphone? I couldn’t get it to show up there either. You might try a different device and see if that helps.
Tracysays
I am so excited for this book club to start. So nice to meet you Holley! Funny story… I just watched the video and at the end you mentioned chocolate…out loud I said “chocolate!” and remembered I had brought home a heavenly chocolate pastry from work and it was still in my bag! Thank goodness it was still good…can’t waste chocolate for goodness sakes! Looking forward to our coffee time together! God Bless.
I’m excited for this! Already read it once, and very quickly realized this was a book I needed to spend time with so I am glad its the book this month! Awesome job Holley!
This is my first time joining in on Bloom book club! I also ordered Angie’s second book along with ‘You’re Already Amazing’ so I’ll catch up on that book club too. I’m so excited :).
I bought my book and have already read several chapters in it. God is speaking to me through it. Awesome book Holley and I am looking forward to digging in with everyone.
One quick question…is there a way to sit closer to the mic on the camera? It is hard to hear sometimes.
I just wanted to say again how blessed I am to have received a copy of this book. I wrote a post on my blog today telling a little back story into what I felt I really needed this book right now. You can read the post here http://asouthernladysramblings.blogspot.com/2012/03/youre-already-amazing.html
I really hope you are blessed by it as much as I have already been.
So glad you’re joining us for this one too, Susan!
Jennifer D.says
I just got to watch the video and started the book this morning. I feel already like this book was written for me. I can’t wait to dig deeper into it and the truths it will hopefully wake up in my soul.
Snazzy music intro for a snazzy, sassy, author. : ) You go girl!! I am so excited for you, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the book.
Happy New Year to you too, Jess.
Amy Keanesays
I really want to be able to do this study from my iphone! It works best for me and my schedule – anyone know how I can get the videos to play and comments to post? I had to go over to my laptop right now to post this and view! Help!!
I am excited about this! The Lord has used this book to continue His healing and delivering me of so much self-hatred and other junk. I LOVED the chapter when we learned of our strengths. Finally i was able to embrace my strenghts and weaknesses and the way He made me. It has been a long journey and that chapter was the thing that put the nails in the coffin of self-hatred for good!
I am not done with the book yet, but i feel like i got my money’s worth already!! Thank you for sharing your heart.
The ‘Amazing and Wonderful’ Michelle 😉
JoAnnesays
Can we pick up the book at local Christian stores?
Sheilasays
So, I found this book club and thought, that book sounds so familiar (I have fibromyalgia, so my thinking is often fuzzy), and then I looked at my kindle library and realized I had just downloaded this very book the day before! I am so thankful God looks out for me since I so often can’t look out for myself! Holley, thank you for sharing what God places in your heart. Blessings to all!
Jillsays
I am so excited about this book study! I ordered the book the day it came out and have already read the entire thing! Holley, you so greatly speak to my heart with all your sweet words. Whether in this book, on your blog, at (in)courage, or in your DaySpring cards, you bring sunshine to so many hearts!!!
And thank you to Jess and Angie for doing this study! You three make me smile!!! :0)
Leasays
I’m about half-way through the book. I like that it takes spiritual truths that I already “knew” and puts them into practical exercises so I can start applying them more easily to my life. (Trying to get this grace, love, and freedom stuff soaked down to my bone marrow 🙂 ) It’s really helping me to understand that I’m already where God uniquely placed me – so I’m focusing more on doing my present as well as possible instead of always wondering about my purpose and future. Thank you for writing it and being real!
Kristin says
New with questions…. I found the video at Vimeo. Do we need to join Vimeo or does the conversation happen here in comments. I’m a bit confused as to how it all will work next week. Thanks for any help! 🙂
Jessica Turner says
Everything is posted here on the Bloom page… no need to visit Vimeo. All the conversation happens in the comments too.
Anonymous says
Thanks!
Kristin says
Thank you Jessica!
Beverly Potter says
So excited about this study! I’ve started the book already and it is AWESOME!!!
Holley Gerth says
Aww, thank you, Beverly! So glad you’re here!
Alexis says
Dear Jess and Angie,
What a great introductory video!
I’m looking forward to the study! Me and my book are ready! 😉
Love,
Alexis
Holley Gerth says
So happy you’ll be with us, Alexis!
Deborah says
I bought my book this weekend and already have had some “wow” moments where I just had to step back and see what God was truly saying to me. So glad to “meet” Holley. Looking forward to the reading.
Holley Gerth says
Thanks for joining us, Deborah! It will be great to get to know you more!
lyndsey says
Does anyone know when we should be notified about receiving a sponsored book?
(in)courage says
Hi Lyndsey,
You’ll hear from us today about whether or not you’ll be receiving a sponsored book.
Thanks!
Mandy @ (in)courage
Patricia/nyc says
Great intro! I am armed with coffee & ready to read! So looking forward to it!
Holley Gerth says
Coffee in one hand, book in the other. I like your style, Patricia!
Lisa-Jo@thegypsymama says
Oh if this isn’t the best way to start a Monday!!!
Holley Gerth says
I like seeing your pretty face here, friend!
Kristen Strong says
You darling girls make me squeal with the happy. Can’t wait for book club to start!
Holley Gerth says
Thank you, sweet friend! 🙂
Melinda McCray says
Yay so glad we are starting. What we will receive from the Lord, no one can take from us! Yay Holley, you don’t need me to say si, but you are AMAZING:)
Holley Gerth says
Aww, {blush} a girl can never hear that too much!
Denise DiFalco says
A Big Thank You for the sweet assistance with Holly’s book~ the book sounds so inspiring. Kudo’s for the lovely encouragement felt here!
Holley Gerth says
You are SO welcome!
Kelly (Seaux Southern) says
I was late to order my books but I hope they come in soon! Can’t wait to get started!
Holley Gerth says
Hope you get them soon too! You can jump in with us anytime.
C.C. @ I'm On My Way ~ my journey as a Christ follower, wife, mamma, and fibromyalgia fighter says
Super excited about this book study. I’ve read the entire book already as I reviewed it on my blog but I’m ready to slow down and dig dip into it as we study together.
Holley Gerth says
Thank you for your review, friend!
Casey says
I have already read half of it…gave that copy away…and bought a new one and still reading. It is life changing and eye opening. This time I wrote in ink…and I have to say, that the cover is sooo pretty!
Holley Gerth says
Writing in ink…now that’s serious, girl. 🙂 Thanks for passing your copy along and getting another one too! That’s awesome!
Nicole @Team Pipkin says
I’m so excited! I got this book the other day on my Kindle and can’t wait to begin.
Holley Gerth says
Yay for ebooks! I’m loving having some electronic copies of my fav titles too.
Tina says
I received my book late last week and sat and read the first chapter. I cried through most of it! Seems to go right along with where God is taking me at this point in my journey!
I look forward to this study, I love reading and getting the authors thoughts on each chapter! Thank you in advance for all your ‘chats’!!!!
Holley Gerth says
And thanks in advance for chatting right back!
Amy miller says
So excited for this book study! I’ve read the first 2 chapters. Going to do the exercises in chp 2 today. Is it possible to view the video on the iPhone app?
Holley Gerth says
So far we haven’t figured out how to get the video to show up on iphones. I had the same thing happen. We will be sure to let you know if we figure something out!
Nancy Franson says
I enjoyed reading the book, and mine is already all marked up. (Guess I have to buy more copies for all the dear friends I thought of who need to hear that their Father thinks they’re amazing!) Looking forward, though, to working my way through it again slowly with the women here!
Holley Gerth says
A marked up book is well-loved. I’m so glad you liked it and want to share it!
Lisa D says
Very excited for this book study….I read 3 chapters already and am looking forward to going on this journey with you all!
Holley Gerth says
We are happy to have you with us, Lisa!
Anna Radchenko says
What a great intro video! I’m excited for my book to come in and to start this book study! Praise God for His provision 🙂
Holley Gerth says
Woo-hoo! Thanking God for His provision too.
Lisa says
I just picked up my copy from the library. I only get it for two weeks…
Holley Gerth says
The library…that is a happy, happy place. I hope you can renew it and keep it a bit longer.
aimymichelle says
this book was amazing i just might have to read it again. so glad i got to review it.
Holley Gerth says
Thank you for your review!
Katie says
I am so excited the book could not have come at a better time. I have really felt like that i was nothing special and really was not enough. The introduction has made me so excited about this book. I have not worked since July and I am trying to build a new business as well as homeschool my daughters and be a good wife and help out at my church and I never feel like I am enough. thank you so much for the encouragement and I so look forward to this time reading a good book.
Holley Gerth says
I’ve struggled with all of those thoughts too, Katie. So glad we can fight them together as sisters!
Colleen says
I can’t find the video. Help!
Holley Gerth says
Hey Colleen! Are you watching on an iphone? I couldn’t get it to show up there either. You might try a different device and see if that helps.
Tracy says
I am so excited for this book club to start. So nice to meet you Holley! Funny story… I just watched the video and at the end you mentioned chocolate…out loud I said “chocolate!” and remembered I had brought home a heavenly chocolate pastry from work and it was still in my bag! Thank goodness it was still good…can’t waste chocolate for goodness sakes! Looking forward to our coffee time together! God Bless.
Holley Gerth says
Whew, that was a close one. So glad you rescued that chocolate! 🙂
Tracy says
And let me tell you it was delicious 🙂 So excited for Monday!
Kristen says
I’m excited for this! Already read it once, and very quickly realized this was a book I needed to spend time with so I am glad its the book this month! Awesome job Holley!
Holley Gerth says
Kristen! You are reading the book twice? Oh, be still my heart. Thank you!!
Miranda @ A ThankFULL Heart says
This is my first time joining in on Bloom book club! I also ordered Angie’s second book along with ‘You’re Already Amazing’ so I’ll catch up on that book club too. I’m so excited :).
Holley Gerth says
Yay! Thanks for diving in with us!
Leah Loy says
I bought my book and have already read several chapters in it. God is speaking to me through it. Awesome book Holley and I am looking forward to digging in with everyone.
One quick question…is there a way to sit closer to the mic on the camera? It is hard to hear sometimes.
Thanks for doing this amazing study!!
Holley Gerth says
I know…I’m so quiet. Introvert alert. 🙂 We already taped the videos but hopefully turning up your volume will make it okay!
Katie says
I just wanted to say again how blessed I am to have received a copy of this book. I wrote a post on my blog today telling a little back story into what I felt I really needed this book right now. You can read the post here http://asouthernladysramblings.blogspot.com/2012/03/youre-already-amazing.html
I really hope you are blessed by it as much as I have already been.
Holley Gerth says
Wow, Katie, thanks so much!
Susan says
love Holley (Angie and Jess, too) . . .I’m really excited about this book!
I love Bloom – -I’ve done all the studies and each has helped me grow. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
Holley Gerth says
So glad you’re joining us for this one too, Susan!
Jennifer D. says
I just got to watch the video and started the book this morning. I feel already like this book was written for me. I can’t wait to dig deeper into it and the truths it will hopefully wake up in my soul.
Reese says
Snazzy music intro for a snazzy, sassy, author. : ) You go girl!! I am so excited for you, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the book.
Happy New Year to you too, Jess.
Amy Keane says
I really want to be able to do this study from my iphone! It works best for me and my schedule – anyone know how I can get the videos to play and comments to post? I had to go over to my laptop right now to post this and view! Help!!
Michelle says
I am excited about this! The Lord has used this book to continue His healing and delivering me of so much self-hatred and other junk. I LOVED the chapter when we learned of our strengths. Finally i was able to embrace my strenghts and weaknesses and the way He made me. It has been a long journey and that chapter was the thing that put the nails in the coffin of self-hatred for good!
I am not done with the book yet, but i feel like i got my money’s worth already!! Thank you for sharing your heart.
The ‘Amazing and Wonderful’ Michelle 😉
JoAnne says
Can we pick up the book at local Christian stores?
Sheila says
So, I found this book club and thought, that book sounds so familiar (I have fibromyalgia, so my thinking is often fuzzy), and then I looked at my kindle library and realized I had just downloaded this very book the day before! I am so thankful God looks out for me since I so often can’t look out for myself! Holley, thank you for sharing what God places in your heart. Blessings to all!
Jill says
I am so excited about this book study! I ordered the book the day it came out and have already read the entire thing! Holley, you so greatly speak to my heart with all your sweet words. Whether in this book, on your blog, at (in)courage, or in your DaySpring cards, you bring sunshine to so many hearts!!!
And thank you to Jess and Angie for doing this study! You three make me smile!!! :0)
Lea says
I’m about half-way through the book. I like that it takes spiritual truths that I already “knew” and puts them into practical exercises so I can start applying them more easily to my life. (Trying to get this grace, love, and freedom stuff soaked down to my bone marrow 🙂 ) It’s really helping me to understand that I’m already where God uniquely placed me – so I’m focusing more on doing my present as well as possible instead of always wondering about my purpose and future. Thank you for writing it and being real!
Emily Rowe says
So excited to be getting started! Thanks girls!