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Lorilee Craker, is the author of eleven books, including the New York Times best seller Through the Storm with Lynne Spears. When not shuttling her three children to hockey, gymnastics, and everywhere in between, Lorilee moonlights as an entertainment and features writer for the Grand Rapids Press mehr anzeigen in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has written for magazines such as Parents and Parent and Child. weniger anzeigen
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Short stories that can be read in minutes and renew my energy for mothering.
 
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KellyCook | May 12, 2023 |
Homespun is a wonderful collection of essays from women — Amish and Mennonite women. You might think given these women live in insular communities that their thoughts would have no bearing on your modern lifestyle. Well, you would be wrong 😉 ! Just because their ways are simple and plain, does not mean they are simplistic. I was impressed with the depth of feeling and wisdom the 35+ essays portrayed. After all, women of faith can relate no matter their style of clothes or form of worship.

Lorilee Craker, a woman from a Mennonite background, has compiled a group of writings as varied as their authors. Practical advice, spiritual encouragement, and lessons in living well fill the pages of Homespun. Married and single, old and young from a variety of Amish and Mennonite traditions write about home, hospitality, faith, and life all from a perspective of a life lived in Christ. I loved the very personal and easy style of the essays. And I could definitely relate to what they shared. One essay in particular, The Lord Is My Rock, related the experiences of a pregnancy loss and how God was seeing the author through the terrible time. It brought back to me my own experiences of a stillborn son over 30 years ago.

Although Homespun is not a devotional guide, but rather a collection of personal stories, it could easily be used to supplement your quiet time, opening up new conversations with God. This book is great for fans of Amish fiction who want to have a glimpse at real life in these faith communities or for those who would like to find a fresh perspective on life.

Recommended.

Audience: adult women

(Thanks to Herald Press for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
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vintagebeckie | 2 weitere Rezensionen | Sep 4, 2018 |
The author has given us a group of writings, that felt like I was receiving letters from friends. Some are going to make you wish to have tissues handy, and others had me laughing out loud, wait till you read about the fussy son who wanted something green in his lunch and the mom put only a head of lettuce in the next day, loved it!
Trying to read just one and then go do something, it didn’t work, I felt like I was reading about friends. There is a great deal of faith shared here, and felt uplifted and wanted more even after I read the last one offered.

I received this book from the Publisher Herald Press and Audra Reads, and was not required to give a positive review.
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alekee | 2 weitere Rezensionen | Aug 30, 2018 |
I have been looking forward to reading this book as soon as I heard about it. Opening the book to start reading, I felt this overwhelming peace and comfort come over me. The stories each woman shares is one of hospitality, peace and kindness. I loved how one woman said how important it is to make your guests feel welcome in your home. They should feel comfortable and at ease when they talk with you. I can remember a time when my husband and I visited people that we had become acquainted with from church. Their home was lovely, but I felt a sense of uneasiness there. The couple was polite, but I soon learned they were asked by the pastor to find out what they could about us because we were new to the church. I was quite upset that I was being interviewed by this couple to see if my family fit the church. Reading this book has helped me to forgive that situation and to know that there are genuine people out there who welcome fellowship in their homes. They have no agenda; only a desire to share their home and make each person feel welcome.

I loved reading about family meals. It is a much treasured gathering where everyone comes together, prays and shares stories of their days. I'm afraid that doesn't happen much in homes today. We live in the fast lane, where meals are rushed and some of the family members are absent. We take our family for granted and disconnect happens. "Slowing down and savoring life together over a shared meal is a ritual to treasure." That statement really opened my eyes. How many meals have I shared with my family at the dinner table in the last month? We are missing out on so much by allowing ourselves to become too busy with life and forget the importance of family.

Each story shared in the book gives us a glimpse into the hearts of women just like us. They share joy, sadness and forgiveness as they open their hearts to spread kindness and stories that feel us with hope. I felt like I was sitting in each woman's home enjoying homemade goodies as we chatted about our lives. They were open and honest and each one expressed their deep faith in God. Family is very important to them and it is evident in each story as their hearts are full of love and contentment.

One of the stories that really touched me was about holidays. I do not like holidays at all. I dread them every year. When my children were younger, I would put on a happy face, watch them open presents and be thankful to God that I can make holidays good for my children. I grew up in a very violent and abusive home. My parents told me they hated me on a daily basis. When Christmas came every year, I had to sit and watch my brothers open their enormous amount of presents while I received none. I cried in my room begging for someone to love me. I wanted a doll and a stuff animal so bad. I never got them, but this story in the book reminded me of how I should move forward. My past was something I went through, but I can choose to make the holidays cheerful. "Jesus came to redeem. Allow God to give you joy. Keep your heart open for it, for pain increases the heart's capacity to receive joy."

Thank you to each person that shared their story. It has brought me a smile, tears of healing and an understanding that God is gracious and loves us unconditionally. I encourage everyone to grab a copy of this book and spend time with women who love with their whole heart, who welcome visitors into their home with joy, and lift each other up in times of hurt.

I received a copy of this book from Read with Audra Tour and the publisher. The review is my own opinion.
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Harley0326 | 2 weitere Rezensionen | Aug 26, 2018 |

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