What a day! Signing books and enjoying time at the first ever Bloom Again event was a dream come true! ~ Photo courtesy of the author.
God has been doing some amazing things in my life recently and I wanted to share some of it with my readers! I actually had the incredible privilege of speaking at a first time ever event called Bloom Again. It was a powerful women’s event held in Augusta, Georgia in early May.
This event began as a plan to have a east coast launch for the authors of the new best selling devotional: Before She Knew Jesus. However, Becky Vasquez and Ashley Weston had a bigger vision in mind. It bloomed from there, and it didn’t take long for several of the remaining authors, like me, to jump on board! Right from the beginning we could feel God’s hand in the details as it all came together!
A Women’s Gathering Igniting Identity and Purpose
Bloom Again was a call to women of all ages to gather, connect, and be reminded of who God says we are! No matter the age or season of life, it was a time to gather and rekindle that fire inside. A time to dig a little deeper, with intentions of walking in obedience, and being the women God calls us to be!
Sadly, the busyness of our day to day lives, often makes it easy for us, as women, to lose sight of who God says we are!
And in case you don’t know: God calls us “Daughters,” and that’s one truth that no one can take from us!
Excitement Mingled with Anticipation and Expectancy ~
We openly invited women of all ages to this Christian women’s gathering, including mothers, daughters, sisters and friends to unite in one place, with one purpose. We used our Social Media platforms to encourage women to come and be a part of something bigger than themselves. To make new friendships and draw closer to Jesus, all while endeavoring to become exactly who God is uniquely calling us to be.
Women from literally all around the country gathered, not knowing exactly what to expect. Yet each one was ready for whatever God intended to show us through it! Anticipation and expectancy filled our hearts as the time approached. And I can tell you that we did not leave disappointed! Jesus was in our midst that day, and I believe lives were transformed in this short span of time.
Peace and Tranquility Filled the Air ~
From the moments we began to gather together on Friday in preparation for Saturday’s event, there was a sense of peace and tranquility in the air. Some of us had never met face to face, even as co-authors of a book we’d written together! That sounds crazy doesn’t it?! But it’s true! We were joined together through our interest in writing and publishing, and a desire to share our testimonies and faith in Jesus Christ!
It was exciting to finally meet some of the other authors of Before She Knew Jesus and speakers for Bloom Again! ~ Photo courtesy of the author.
Consequently, we all became Best Selling Authors together too! It’s all just so amazing!
God’s Divine provision led us aspiring authors to an amazing lady named Tamra Andress, 6X best selling author and owner of F.I.T. in Faith Media a publishing & media company. She drew us together, united us as authors, helped us find our voices, published our books, and became our friend! She’s a woman on a mission to share Jesus, and helping us to do the same!
This is a photo of myself with the lady who helped make my dreams of publishing come true, Tamra Andress! Love ya Tamra! Thanks so much for seeing me in the crowd! ~ Photo courtesy of the author.
I’ve personally written two books with Tamra and a cohort of wonderful ladies. Both of them became Best Sellers within a week of their release! One with Barnes and Noble; One with Amazon.
Some of the Authors of Before She Knew Jesus took the mic ~
For me, Bloom Again wasn’t just another event—it was a deeply personal milestone! It marked the first time that I stood before a large gathering of women to speak, not just from notes, but from my heart.
I loved being a part of the first ever Bloom Again event in Augusta Ga! ~ I introduced “Yay, You!” to the public with T-shirts, and merchandise, and signed a lot of More Than Enough & Before She Knew Jesus Books! ~Photo courtesy of author.
As I boldly shared some of my personal story, it took me back to my roots, growing up in church, and my faith in Jesus. The fact that I lost touch with that part of myself for a while, made it necessary to seek God’s truth while I was reclaiming my own identity.
There at Bloom Again, I stood as His Daughter, and I witnessed the power of vulnerability, testimony, and the Holy Spirit at work! The atmosphere was charged as women listened to each of each of us, and there was a collective hunger for spiritual breakthrough.
Our Testimonies Impacted Lives ~
Personally, I was tremendously blessed by a few women who sought me out after the event. They told me how they too related to my story. Their words meant so much to me, then and now! Just knowing that they willingly stepped out of their comfort zones to share things about themselves, and even ask for prayer over, humbled and honored me at the same time! A few had already read my chapter, and had such nice things to say! Thanks so much ladies!
It was such a joy to spend time with my fellow authors, now friends! We had such a great time together! Can’t wait for the next one! ~ Photo courtesy of the author.
Breakthroughs, Forgiveness and New Beginnings ~
As women shared their testimonies, the stories of breakthroughs, forgiveness, and new beginnings resounded in truth. A feeling of comradery stirred in the room, as each of us found hope in the words spoken by others. As we listened, we heard words we could all relate to in one way or another. More importantly, we realized we were not alone in our trials—and for many of us, that was the most comforting insight of all.
Bloom Again weekend was a time of renewal, and fulfillment that was inspired by our shared love of Jesus.
We wanted more. We wanted to become the women God created us to be. From the moment it all began, to the very end, the atmosphere was one that welcomed you in. It relayed a sense of belonging, purpose, and confidence, all of which were confirmation, that we were exactly where we were meant to be!
Honestly, the whole experience is hard to describe. But perhaps it was the feeling of belonging that was the intimate factor that touched hearts so deeply.
Hope Was Ignited for Many of the Women Who Attended ~
While only time will reveal the full impact, it was clear that many women left changed—ignited with hope and a renewed awareness of their identity in Christ. Seeds were planted, that for some ladies might have included reminders of past dreams lying dormant, with the call to pick it up again. Yet for others there might have been totally brand new visions given, with the call to step out to find out!
In the end, there truly seemed to be a sense of comradery between women who had never met before that day! And each woman had a new spark of determination in their eyes, as they realized they’d been part of something special. Next steps for each person would be entirely in their court as they left that place. Our prayers are that they will choose to follow through with whatever God laid on their hearts!
In Reflection: Bloom Again Was Much More Than a Conference ~
Bloom Again really was so much more than a gathering of random women at a conference! It was a divine appointment for connection, healing, purpose, and spiritual renewal for every guest, speaker and vendor who participated.
We Were Exactly Where We Were Meant To Be ~
We Were Chosen Daughters For Such a Time As This ~
As I reflect on all that God did at Bloom Again, my heart overflows with gratitude. The stories, the tears, the healing, the laughter—it all pointed back to Jesus. Women walked away lighter, stronger, and more certain of who they are in Him. While the event may have ended, I truly believe the impact is just beginning. (The planning for future events is already underway!)
If you’ve ever felt forgotten, weary, or unsure of your place—let this be your reminder: You are seen. You are loved. You are called. And you, too, can bloom again.
Here’s some Bible verses to remind you that God makes all things new! Let go of the past!
Isaiah 43:18 (NIV) “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.”
Revelation 21:5 (NKJV) Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
Solwin TV attended and made it possible for ladies to join virtually! How amazing is that?!
Participating authors were: Ashley Weston, Jori O’neale, Becky Vasquez, Kess Scharff, Heather Demorest, April Foster, Christina Blincoe, Jennifer Beeman, & Tamra Andress.
Teresa Holbrooks Nichols is a 2X Best-Selling Author, speaker, and faith-driven storyteller on a mission to Go and Tell The World About Jesus! She is the creator of Uniquely Constructed, a blog and column on the Patheos Evangelical Channel where she shares personal stories of identity, purpose, and spiritual growth. Teresa is also a licensed builder, real estate agent, proud “Gammy,” and passionate encourager of women pursuing God’s call on their lives. Follow her on Facebook and Instagram @UniquelyConstructed67. You can read more about the author here.
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