Have you already begun reading our fall book club selection A Million Little Ways by Emily Freeman? Are you finding, like the Bloom team did, a million little ways to love it? If you’ve been debating whether or not to join us, just say yes! Copies are still available in the DaySpring shop for only $9.99. Why not encourage a friend to read through it with you, and then join us for the study?
Filming the videos last weekend was wonderful; Emily’s warmth, depth and passion for her book’s message will resonate loudly with you. What comes across clearly in her writing becomes even more evident when you hear her speak about it.
We’ll begin our study this Monday, October 21st with Part 1, “Who is the Artist?” and Chapter 1, Awake, so please make plans to join Emily, Jessica and Angie for a little sofa time. Until then, we’d love to officially introduce you to Emily; she’s every bit as genuine and precious as she seems!
{Subscribers, please click here to view video.}
Helpful links & reminders:
- A Million Little Ways Details & Schedule. Invite your friends to join us??
- Sign up for exclusive Bloom emails (the best way to receive updates on new posts).
- Join Bloom (in)courage on Facebook. Interact with others who share your passion for reading great books and going deeper in community.
- Tweet your thoughts about our study! Be sure to use the #inbooks hashtag so we can find you!
- NEW this session: whether living your art or making art, we need your photographs to use for our fun Friday collage! Upload to Instagram or Twitter and PLEASE use the #inbooks #AMillionLittleWays hashtags so we can find you!!
- Wonder how to “do” Bloom’s book club? This should help!
- Emily’s site, Chatting at the Sky
- Jessica’s site, The Mom Creative
- Angie’s site, Bring the Rain
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See y’all on Monday!
❤ ~ Robin
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Dawn B. says
I am looking forward to this Book Club selection and received my sponsored copy in the mail yesterday! Amen! Thank you!
emily freeman says
Awesome. Look forward to hearing your thoughts, Dawn.
LGazarian says
My copy shipped on Tuesday! I can’t wait to for it to arrive!!
emily freeman says
Just in time!
Trina says
Already halfway through the book, but so looking forward to diving deeper through this series. Thank you!
emily freeman says
Glad you’ll be joining us, Trina. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Jennifer says
I just can NOT wait!!! So looking forward to this study!
emily freeman says
I think it will be fun!
Joanne Peterson says
I just received my copy yesterday. I viewed the into video and then I went to each woman’s blog and read their blog to get a little more of a feel of who they are, how they think, what they are saying…. I very much like and respect the honesty, the issues they are addressing are issues we all will question and will work through in our personal lives. It is by divine appointment that I have this book in my hands.
I don’t instagram, facebook, or anything else. But, I will participate in the rest, and read and ponder and apply.
Thank you!
Blessings,
Joanne
emily freeman says
So glad to have you join us, Joanne.
Robin Dance says
Joanne ~
You have the most important thing for a Bloom study: YOU!
I love hearing that you’re here by way of Divine Appointment; when that is the case, you KNOW that God is at work in you, inviting you in to fellowship with him (and in this case, an online Body). I hope you’ll continue to share your thoughts in comments. It’s such a delight to sense the excitement in all the comments so far!
Rachel H says
Just received my sponsored copy yesterday. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I’m several chapters into it already and can’t wait to start the study with all of you.
emily freeman says
Great! I think this will be fun.
Janet says
Oh you girls, on the couch, are adorable! You are all so down to earth. Thank you for the wonderful introduction to Emily! Have a beautiful weekend!
Robin Dance says
Janet,
They really ALL are “what you see is what you get”. So full of life…fun…and Jesus :).
Lisa says
I love all the blog posts about the book. It just really gets you excited and interested in reading….hmmm I think you’ve got something there.
Robin Dance says
Lisa,
🙂 Well, I guess that means our work here is done.
And just beginning ;).
Valerie in CO says
Such an encouragement to me today. As I search for a new job opportunity while being unemployed for most of the year. Trusting in the Lord for his provision and He is truly faithful. He uses his word and His people to lift us up as we make it through our days…..thanks for putting this out there for all of us.
Blessed day everyone!
valerie
Robin Dance says
Valerie,
Keep us posted on your job search, please? Won’t it be thrilling to follow the Lord’s leading, hear him through this study…and see where you end up? Praying for your job right now, praising God for his provision.
Dawn says
I’m really looking forward to this! I’ve so enjoyed reading in the past, but it’s been a very long time since I’ve read a book (too many other distractions I guess). Came across this book club and decided to just go for it and get back into a book again! Can’t wait!
Joyce says
I’m looking forward to reading with everyone! I was waiting for Emily to bust out with some ASL signs. :p
Kristin S says
Emily, around that 2 minute mark, I remember last December Kendra saying, “One word, art.” And you two made cute eyes.
Can’t wait! Well, I have to. Still 2 weeks away from delivery. I’ll be in the remedial book club group playing catch up.
Rachael says
I feel like I have “known” Emily for a few years after reading her blog and Grace for the Good Girl, but I have never heard her voice. She is real!!! Not just an amazing writer. I am kidding of course but I will say that just that first video brought tears to my eyes. Do I have something to offer? Why does that hit me so hard and deep like it will open the floodgates of tears? I am excited to dive in and begin the book tonight. Thanks everyone for this opportunity!
Tracy says
I am really looking forward to this book club study because I love to read, and because I need some stability in my life as we go through some major changes over the next couple of months. Lord willing, we will be selling our home and moving from PA to NY as my husband accepts the call to pastor at a church in NY. This involves moving with an 18 month-old and a three-year-old, buying a new house, etc., etc. I am stressed, but hoping I can find some relaxation and support in an on-line community right now while we are in flux. Thanks ladies!
Gail Watson says
Emily P Freeman had me at the title! I don’t have the book yet so I read the first two chapters on line. I couldn’t say enough how it resonated in my spirit. I am an artist, which is something I couldn’t even say until a few years ago. I love the concept of looking at my whole myself as art and my whole life. Can’t wait to read the rest of this fabulous book. I believe it will change anyone’s life who will embrace it.
Angela says
When I first saw the the title I thought, “What is this book about? Is it about art? or what?” I was very surprised and happy. I almost passed it by too because I thought it was about art. She is soooo right to say that the book is for women who think they have nothing to offer, but do!
Anyway, I’m just rambling because I’m excited. I just really want to say that I’m enjoying the book and thank you for the community 🙂