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