knit purl pray...creativity explored...

Weeks ago, I was sent an email from a representative of Worthy Publishing, asking if I would be interested in receiving then reading a copy of Lisa Bogart's book, "knit purl pray," then publish a review in my blog. I replied, "Yes!"  Interestingly, before I received my copy from Worthy Publishing, a friend sent me a copy of Lisa's book as a gift! I immediately started reading it and found an entry "Gifts to Share" that seemed perfect to read to the members of a new daytime knitting/crocheting group I was organizing to stitch blankets for babies who are admitted to a local NICU. This past week during our first meeting I read "Gifts to Share" to our new group, and the ladies agreed that it was a message that was perfect for us.

 As you can see from the subtitle of the book, it contains 52 Devotions for the Creative Soul.  While one could savor a devotion each week, I rapidly read each entry with writing this review in mind...before the end of October, since the book went on sale this month of October.  I am excited to see that after the last devotion there are four interesting knitting patterns to make as well!

Each entry begins with a quote from the Bible, and ends with a simple prayer.  While Lisa writes from her stance as a follower of Christ, her choice of words is not burdensome.  Instead, through timely examples Lisa invites the reader to consider how human creativity is linked to relationship with the loving Three in One,God: the Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Using familiar knitting terms and creative scenarios, Lisa weaves faith through her words which evoked both laughter and tears from me.  In a fresh way I found myself viewing knitting and other creative pursuits as gifts from God that can be used to honor Him and help others.

Happily, I can recommend Lisa's book "knit purl pray" as one that both encourages readers to positively use their creativity while growing in positive relationship with God.

I received a copy of " knit purl pray" from Worthy Publishing this week and would love to offer it as a giveaway from my blog, One Saylor's Log, since my friend sent me a copy of the book, as well.  Just leave a comment saying you would like to have your name included in my drawing.  I will draw a winner on November 7, 2015, and be happy to send it to whoever wins.

Thank you Worthy Publishing for gifting me with a book I enjoyed and am delighted to recommend and share with others; and thank you Lisa for writing 'knit purl pray."

 Another creative pursuit I have followed this past week is ironing a huge leaf a family member brought home from their walk.

 Now we have two huge leaves ironed and stuck to our dinning room window!

 And since I last posted I got to attend a church worship art group and work on learning to form collages...mine are still too ridged and boxy but very fun to make!

And although we are barely into Autumn, I am amazed to see my two red blossomed Christmas cacti creating blooms :)

What creative plans do you have for the coming weekend?

xx
Gracie