I waved good-bye to summer last week. And our family calendar breathed a sign of relief that September was almost here.
We stuffed August with everything that didn’t fit into June and July. Wisdom teeth pulled. Driver’s Ed classes and behind-the-wheel hours completed. Two visits and ten hours of DMV waiting room enjoyment endured. Driver’s test passed and permit acquired. New “Social butterflies” group for Aster survived. {The people were lovely; her reaction to a new environment was not-so-lovely}.
And then there were pool parties, family-get-togethers and out-of-town guests, plus a little overnight get-away with my hubby.
But the best of all? A vacation I had been counting down the weeks for!!
Five days, all five of us together at Fripp Island, SC before school started. I can’t even tell you how grateful I was to be there with my people. The weather was beautiful. The memories sweet. And all of it was just what this mama’s heart needed.
And now September is here.
Kids are back in school and I can hear myself think again.
So what am I going to do with all my time? Well, God doesn’t believe in boredom for this girl. He’s been working behind the scenes, bringing about some neat opportunities, unexpected changes, hard decisions and a little bit of crazy circumstances to kick off my fall.
It’s been two years since my book, A Confident Heart released. And much to my surprise, New Life 91.9FM {our local Christian Radio station in Charlotte, NC} asked me this summer if I would kick off the fall with them and their partner stations in SC, NJ and PA through a FREE Confident Heart Video series.
Featuring my NEW Confident Heart DVD — which releases TODAY!
- The perfect confidence boost for the Fall – the radio stations will be offering two video segments on their website each week for FREE {with 2 never-before-seen teachings filmed after our last study} — and this is offered all throughout September.
- I’ll also be joining their morning show team 2 days a week. {Why not call in so we can chat! :).
I’ll be sharing new insights and stories God’s writing in my life through these days. Stories that include how to keep your confidence after you lock your kid and your keys in the car on a 100 degree day with no way to get her – as well as -how to keep your composure after a head-on collision with a set of monkey bars. All in the very relaxing, slow moving month of August. Nice. It’s going to be lots of fun and just think how much better you’ll feel about yourself after you hear about my shenanigans!
Say good-bye to summer & hello to September
with a fall-kick off Confidence Boost!
- Listen online to the “Morning Show” with Heather & Eric {and me}.
- Find out more about my NEW Confident Heart DVD.
- Sign up for the September Confident Heart FREE VIDEO study.
Leave a comment letting me know you signed up and tell me a little about YOUR SUMMER!
When you do, you’ll be entered to WIN a copy of my NEW Confident Heart DVD. I’ll be giving away 5 copies this week!}
* The winner of Eva Piper’s book “A Walk through the Dark” is Laurie. We have your email so we’ll be in touch to get your mailing address.
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Oops I didn’t say anything about my summer. It was really pretty un-eventful. Just busy with all the usual stuff, trying to keep up with the house and work and everything like that. Never seems to be enough hours in the day.
I’ve signed up for the video study. I’ve struggled with self confidence my whole life. I have the book already and have read some of it — but really want to get through the whole study this time. Hoping the video sessions will help. 🙂
Signed up during the Facebook Party. Woohoo! Can’t wait.
At the bottom of the world we have just moved into spring
My summer awaits me 🙂
I am so grateful to God and you Renee as I continue this journey
towards a new & improved confident heart.
God has turned my life around through your book and the online study.
Now he has me working with two ladies from my church who say they saw a dramatic change in my since doing A Confident Heart study. I now have the privilege of watch God use you & me do amazing things in their lives while I still walk this journey too.
So very exciting 🙂 Many blessings to you and your loved ones. Xxx
So excited for your video study. I have taken your online bible study on this book before. It is such an awesome book. Was going to reread it this fall now that summer is over and things might just slow a bit for this empty nester Momma <3 . . . I need another boost of confidence!
Thank you Renee for your book and Godly wisdom and encouragement.
Blessings, Kathy
I signed up for the video study! I’m excited to be a part.
My summer was nice and relaxing. My two boys were engaged in daily activities which gave me some time for myself (which I always welcome!). I’m a few supplies away from them being all set for school which begins on Monday. I’m looking forward to the change of season in the weather and the change of season in my life!
Thankfully, we had a bit of a schedule this summer. I’m one who enjoys school with routine/schedules. Don’t get me wrong, I do love summer too, but just need that routine. My youngest had summer school, so we spent 6 weeks with her doing that. My oldest spent several weeks in summer sports camps. We did manage to have a “vacation” with my sister and her family visiting the beginning of summer, and our family did get to do a couple of day trips here and there and get to the beach for fun. Glad for school to start today. Praying for all of those who struggle with sending the littles off.
Good day, Renee! I’ve signed up today. 🙂
I’m signed up. When I led a study on your book last year, it was one of the most powerful studies I’ve ever done. This summer I’ve been allowing fear and regret to overwhelm me unnecessarily. It’s time to start living confidently again. Looking forward to this series!
I signed up…look forward to listening….God is speaking to me about courage…He is removing lies and old chains…and I am determined in Him…to finishes stronger …more confident in Him as head toward the next phase of life…thanks for this opportunity ….blessings
I am planning on going through A Confident Heart AGAIN 🙂 when P31 OBS goes through it in October. Each time I go through it God teaches me something new! And can I say I LOVE Fripp. Our family goes every year with our best friends and each year it feels more like home. Seeing your pictures made me miss it all over again & we were just there in July. Praying for you & all those who will be doing the study with you this month.
Hi, I i just signed up and I am in the process of trying to finish your book, I have all your emails and am trying to get my email cleaned out some are old but I still read them. This summer was a challenge to me. I was in a car accident in June so that had me at home for 2 months. But I was able to spend more one on one time with my children due to I couldn’t afford summer camps, so I made summer camp here at home. We spent a lot of time at the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis since we live 2 blocks away from it and receive free neighborhood membership. We participated in the summer reading program here in Marion County, and did a lot of HOME SUMMER SCHOOLING!!!!! Even with an injured ankle we had fun and got to bond this summer. It was nice!!!!!
Signed up and looking forward to it. I’m just finishing your book and finding that it speaks to me, as if it was written for me. Bless you for your openness and for being a Godly woman, sharing your heart.
Hello Renee and Ladies, I missed studying with you all, but I did go back through my notes from A confident heart. I spent my summer with my family. I have four children and 14 grandchildren so my time was full. I celebrated Women’s month at our church and enjoyed even more reasons I feel blessed that GOD created me as a woman. I am an author and I spent a lot of time setting up book signing engagements. I had a truly wonderful time, but I am looking forward to our next study as women. What a wonderful blessing from God, to create WOMAN! Be Blessed!
Hi Renee,
I just signed up for your video study and I’m really looking forward to it. I have completed the Confident Heart Online Study and passed the book onto a friend. Thank you so much for all your spritiual guideance.
~ Erin
Hi Renee!
I’m signed up for your teaching on ‘A Confident Heart’. I just watched your intro video and can’t wait to get started!
Excited & Blessed,
Julie
Hi Julie!! So glad you are going to be part of the September series. Would love to hear how God speaks to your through it each week. 🙂
Deaf Renee,
I have been praying for the family and thinking of you. It was so nice to receive this email today.
Over the summer I finished ” A Confident Heart” I went ahead and purchased 4 copies to pass on. P31 in October will be doing an online study, so I felt The Lord tell me to get the copies and invite 4 woman.
The Lord has been moving in my life this summer. He showed me that I need only Him.
I spent most of my summer in His word and asking ” where do,you want me?”
Our God is so Amazing!!!!
When I met you, at a conference, you signed my book with Jeremiah 29:11-13.
I never had a life verse but months before I met you that verse came to me. The day you signed my book, I sat in my chair and cried( tears of joy). That verse has come up in so many ways, every time I have needed the reminder that He has a plan for me.
Those this journey I am on, I would love for it to be over, I know God is working. He works all things for our good.
You have been such an encouragement to me. Like I said when I met you ” Keep,keeping” keep allowing God to use you.
You are a blessing to me and I know to other woman.
May God Bless you,
Angela
Oh sweet Angela!! Im so blessed and encouraged to hear from you and hear how God’s is working in your life, confirming His words and the promises of Jer 29:11-13. Sooo excited you’re going to be part of the P31 Online study too. Very excited about doing that study with Melissa Taylor and her OBS team!!
Your encouragement blessed me back today!
Sweet Renee, I began my summer with you and A Confident Heart. Let’s just say I love, love you Proverbs 31 sisters. I love your book and I love the way you teach with scriptures. I am excited about doing the study and reading the book again. Thank you and God’s Abundant Blessings!!
Hi Halona!! So blessed by your words this morning!
Summer has come and gone so quickly. I struggled most of the summer with severe depression but am finally getting ahold of life again. I am trusting in God to walk me through the next steps and keep me safe in His security.
Hi Katy! I am so glad to hear that depression is losing it’s grip and you are feeling His security and love enfold your heart and thoughts. I know it’s hard to believe you are loved, pursued and cherished when our emotions and even others around us make us feel the opposite. But it’s true. YOU ARE loved!!
Praying for you this morning –that God’s promises would be your refuge, your hiding place, the light for your path today!
I’ve already signed up and listened to your first video on New Life 91.9 this morning! Looking forward to hearing the rest.
My summer has been a time of getting adjusted to the empty-nest. Our daughter married her high school sweetheart in May and two weeks later moved to NC to start her life as a military wife. Its been a nice summer here in Upstate NY but a quiet one.
~Tammy
So glad you signed up Tammy! I would love to hear how God speaks to you through the video series. I’ll have a post up each Tues and Thurs so we can chat about that days’s video. Praying for sweet memories and a few new feathers of friendship or something else God’s got planned to fill your nest!
I signed up for the video study. Looking forward to learning how to live confidently as I have no self confidence.
Praying for you this morning Sheila!! I know God’s got something He wants to show you in this series and set you free from the doubt that has been holding you back from His best!! He’s crazy about you!