On the needles are two Christmas gifts - a plain vest in a size 7/8 for Sarah and a simple ribbed hat in black for one of my men. Into the mix just to keep things interesting, I have started to make granny squares of some yarn that I dyed - some plant dyes and some low impact acid dyes.
I know that God led me to this book- Almost Amish by Nancy Sleeth. When reading the description, I did not know that it was based on one family's journey to a simpler life based on their findings in the Bible. This is just what I needed right now. I have a tendency to ebb and flow with organized church. We go every Sunday and generally, of course, I love the people, but meeting others that have similar values as myself in terms of caring for God's creations, well that is rare. I have been thankful to come across other Christian simple living types through the blogging world, however. The author of this book has started a nonprofit called Blessed Earth - a faith-based, environmental nonprofit organization. I am eager to learn more about this nonprofit and to work my way through her book and will share more here on my blog.
Joining in with Ginny today.
Thank you so much for another wonderful book recommendation and I look forward to learning more about the organization too, it sounds right up my alley.
ReplyDeletelove those granny squares. very nice. the book you are reading sounds interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteThat plain vest is still on my to-knit list!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting - that book was on a list recommended to me just yesterday. Now I know I need to look a little closer :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the granny squares - have just taught my elder daughter to crochet these xx
The granny squares are so sweet! What is it with these men wanting us to knit black hats?? I mostly have mine convinced that forest green is just as good. ;) It's a bit easier to see when I'm knitting in the evening! xo Mackenzie
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds very interesting and your crafting beautiful and inspiring as always. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the information on the book and organization. I am excited to learn more! I want to thank you for your blog. I am slowly learning to be more frugal and aspire to simplicity and gratitude. I read your blog each day and it really helps me. Bless you and yours...
ReplyDeleteOK your post today was inspired by God, I believe because while searching Amazon yesterday for Christmas gift ideas to give my husband and son, I saw that book you are reading and put it on my list. Like you, I am a Christian who simply doesn't understand the conservative mentality of bigger, better, newer, use more, throw away more, spend more, etc., etc.. We are trying to go simpler as well. Now I will put three stars by this book and move it to the top of my "wish list." Hope I find it under our "downsized" tree! Thank you and have a great day!
ReplyDeleteI am ordering that book tonight! I need some inspiration i that department because we live in such an urban place- it is hard to be simple
ReplyDeleteOh your book sounds so inspiring, adding it to my list. Happy knitting!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this book. I am ordering it from the library right now. It seems like something that would strike a chord with me, thanks for recommending it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that book - sounds great! Blessings to you and yours this holiday season.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation. Living like this can be lonely. Why the American Church seems to think The American Dream is the Gospel instead of the other way around, I don't get. I'll see if our library might have this book.
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