Believe then Begin
An essential handbook for seekers, new believers, and Christians who are ready to ignite their faith.
Following the ways of modern culture can only take us so far. But a life of faith with Jesus at the center changes everything. The Be Attitudes (and the Bible) help you find that good life you've been longing for.Available January 26, 2027
Your Best Life Awaits
If you’ve ever wondered, “There’s got to BE more to life than this” take comfort in knowing there is . . . and His name is Jesus.Finding our way to faith can be challenging. Author Rena T. Olsen understands. As an everyday Christian, she knows what it means to navigate faith in a world filled with competing messages, empty promises, and cultural narratives that can lead us in the wrong direction.Her new book, The Be Attitudes, Loving and Living Like Jesus, One Be at a Time, offers a practical guide for curious seekers, new believers, and lukewarm Christians who suspect there must be something more to life than what the world has to offer.Through an accessible, actionable handbook format, complete with journal prompts and opportunities for personal reflection, readers will journey through fifty Scripture-inspired “Be” practices, including Be Humble, Be Kind, Be Forgiving, Be Tolerant, Be Generous, and more.The book also explores Jesus’ beautiful teaching on blessings found in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3–12).Along the way, readers will discover true heart and life transformation is possible when we step forward in faith and move beyond simply knowing about Jesus--to love and live like Him--one “Be” at a time.A portion of profits from The Be Attitudes will be donated to charitable organizations supporting “the least of these,” including orphans, widows, children, veterans, mental health, and other causes.
Other Books by Rena
Maxine's Joy reminds young and old that joy and difficult times can co-exist. Based on the real life story of Maxine Thaxton, Rena's mother, who survived the Great Depression, The Dust Bowl and the heartbreak of World War II and eventually lost her life to Alzheimer's Disease. Through it all, Maxine's joy prevailed. All profits donated to causes supporting families living through dementia.[More info] (https://www.rena-olsen.com/maxinesjoy)
EVENTS
Johns Creek Literary Fair
Saturday, November 14
3:00-7:00 PM
Johns Creek United Methodist Church
11180 Medlock Bridge Road
Johns Creek, GA 30097
More infoSaturday, December 5
1:00-4:00 PM
SEALL Club Event for Maxine's Joy
Barnes and Noble Alpharetta
7660 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022
(SEALL Club event for Maxine's Joy)Book Launch for The Be Attitudes
Tuesday, January 26
6:30 PM
Poe & Company Bookstore
1890 Heritage Walk
Milton, GA 30004
RENA T. OLSEN
Rena Olsen writes at the intersection of faith and culture.Her mission--to reach the heart broken, lonely, and discontent with the life-transforming message of Jesus.She believes believes that transformation is possible for anyone willing to love and live like Jesus. The door is open to everyone—it doesn’t matter how messy or difficult your life has been. Her first nonfiction book, The Be Attitudes, will help you get there.Through her Uncommon Philanthropist (UP) platform, Rena inspires others to embrace the power of serving others. She teaches that philanthropy, defined as “love of humanity,” is not reserved for a few, but a calling for all.Rena loves connecting people and causes, working out, and listening to Tanzanian gospel music.Rena is married to her husband and best friend, Bobby. Together they have raised two exceptional adult children, Maddie and Vince, and gratefully welcomed two in-laws to their family. Rena and Bobby have found pure joy in life with their two grandchildren (current count) and their chocolate goldendoodle, Sister Hazel Rae. The family lives in Alpharetta, Georgia.
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