The Lifegiving Table - Book List Review

The Lifegiving Table: Nurturing Faith Through Feasting, One Meal at a Time

Book by Sally Clarkson

I am really enjoying this book challenge.  I have never followed someone else's suggestions on reading a whole list, and I'm so happy I am.  Through some of these books, especially the Christian titles, I have really learned a lot. And in ways I wasn't expecting.

I have always liked to entertain, unfortunately my husband doesn't share this enthusiasm. Well at least not until recently.  In January 2018 we moved from Calgary to a county in the country - none of my family (except myself) have ever really been on an acreage.

For the time being we are not going to have animals such as chickens or goats, we're just sticking with our 2 dogs, 8 cats, 2 teenagers, my mother-in-law, my husband and me.  I think that's enough for now. Between trying to get our house harmoniously in order with five peoples belongings and navigating a life change of living in the country, we all think this is a very good thing.

I made it clear, that when we moved out to our new homestead I really want to entertain more.  Not every week, but at least once a month. So far, it just may work and listening to this latest audiobook has really made me excited for this new season in my life, well, our lives.

Through reading this book I am learning to make our home a more restful and emotionally safer place. That encourages conversation and communication within our family first.  We've learned to talk to eachother before someone is invited over and even discuss the menu before we invite anyone.  Even though I'm the one who will be cooking, my family still needs to participate in setting the table, entertaining our guests and making room at our table.  All while making sure both my family and our guests are comfortable.

Most importantly food and faith will be a big factor of these meals and this book gives great tips and ideas on how to do it without being pushy and invasive.

This book may just be another that I have to buy to have in my collection for reference. I hope you'll give this book a read or listen to (I listened to it on audio from Hoopla for free) it is really worth it.

Let me know what you thought of the book in the comments below.  This review is my opinion only and I am not receiving any money for this post.

Blessings friends and share how you entertain in the comments below.

Val

The Lost Gate - Book Review

Listened to this on Hoopla for free: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11599566


This was a fantastic book! Taking place in 'our time' Danny grows up in a village that prides themselves on being Demi-gods decended from Thor and other Norse gods.
A bit like the Percy Jackson books with a few interesting twists in the story. There is also an alternate timeline that's just as intriguing.
This is a great fiction read for teens to adults.

I enjoyed both of the narrators. Let me know what your thoughts are about this fiction book.

This is just my opinion and I am not getting paid for this post.

Fervent - A Book Review

by Priscilla Shirer read by Priscilla Shirer

https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11495221

Fervent: A Woman's Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer

Wow! Yet another book I'm going to have to purchase to have it to reference! I really enjoyed this book. In each strategy Priscilla teaches how not everything in her book may work for everybody the same way, you may need to tweek some things to make them your own.

 I also like how she says that some of the things suggested won't be easy and reminds you that satan is out to get your spiritual life - he'll kick your ass anyway he can; especially from the inside of your family.  It's up to you to fight the battle and win the war - with God's guidance and leading.

I paired reading this with watching War Room on Netflix - what a double whammy to add to one's prayer and spiritual life!  If you haven't seen the movie - do so - NOW! It's really interesting how the characters develop and are spiritually challenged and led.

Have you read the book? Or watched the movie?  Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.  This review is my own opinion and I am not getting paid to do this review.