2023 Bloom Conference at Harding University

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2023 Bloom Conference at Harding University

Exactly 40 years ago this spring in 1983, I graduated from Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, which made speaking at this year’s Bloom Conference this past weekend even more special. Talk about a come-full-circle moment.

Author Serena Miller and I co-keynoted together and it was such a pleasure to meet her.

Here are some glimpses from a very busy, but fun weekend . . .

It was a sold out crowd of 300 and there was so much laughter and worship and sharing. It really was wonderful being with so many other women who love Jesus—and who want to grow to love him more.

A few more glimpses from the weekend, some more candid than others. : )

I had the pleasure of meeting to talk writing with two classes of students on Friday, and also met with some longtime library friends that afternoon. What a joy! And that Joe went with me made the trip extra fun! He went to Harding, too, after all, so had plenty of visiting to do while I was speaking.

We walked the campus and relived memories. But I wanted to see if the “pregnant” tree was still there. That’s what we called it back in the day anyway. And it was! The bump in the tree is actually cancer, I’ve been told. But it’s not causing any harm to the tree. Rather, it’s creating a “burl” in the trunk which is highly prized for its intricate grain patterns. More on Harding’s pregnant tree here, if you’re so inclined.

Now I’m back home and writing hard on my next book due out Summer 2024. More on this book next time!

So what’s the last conference or gathering you’ve attended? Could be a women’s conference or coed. Do you regularly attend an annual conference similar to Bloom at Harding? Or do you have an upcoming event?

Much love from my corner of Nashville,

Tammy