Thursday, July 30, 2015

Monthly Book Giveaway--The Hidden Art of Homemaking, by Edith Schaeffer

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This month's book giveaway is for a wonderful, practical, delightful book that has challenged me and opened my mind and heart to see homemaking in a beautiful and intriguing light--as an art and a creative channel through which to use the gifts and abilities that the Great Creator has given us for His glory, and to enrich the lives of our family, friends, and other believers. 

There is a dutiful element to homemaking; that cannot be denied. Washing dishes, folding towels, cleaning floors, changing sheets, weeding gardens. And the Lord teaches us faithfulness and perseverance through the monotony of everyday tasks. He gives us joy through them and fills us with the joy of Himself through serving others via "menial" tasks. This is one of the ways that I believe that the Lord teaches us servanthood and surrender. 

But, as Edith Schaeffer points out in this wonderful book -- Homemaking may also be seen as an art and possesses an artistic, creative element that should be explored and embraced. Arranging flowers on an otherwise bare table, sewing beautiful curtains, preparing an eye-pleasing and nourishing meal, dressing attractively . . . these are just some of the ways that we reflect the creativity of the Great Creator in our lives and homes. 

If you are not the the winner of this giveaway, I would strongly encourage you to obtain a copy of this book and read it anyway! It will open your mind and your heart to the joy of reflecting the beauty of the Creator through creative homemaking and will truly enrich your life and the lives of those around you; it is a mind- and eye-opening book. 

Description of The Hidden Art of Homemaking:  (from CBD)

Artists and homemakers, prepare to be inspired. Schaeffer transfers domestic tasks into masterpieces of creative expression-whether she's filling the house with flowers, music, and literature, building a toy rocking horse from scratch, dipping homemade candles, and more in this timeless classic.

If you are not familiar with Edith Schaeffer, she and her husband were led of the Lord to begin a place of refuge, called L'Abri, for those who were seeking answers to life's questions--you can read more about the Schaeffer's and their work HERE

And now, time for the Giveaway! :-)




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18 comments:

  1. thanks for the book review! I too enjoy reading and do book reviews on my site - Stopping by from thought provoking Thursday

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    1. You're welcome, Debbie! I'm glad that you stopped by! :-)

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  2. So glad to know that people are still reading and learning from Edith Schaeffer! Homemaking is definitely a "hidden" art!

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    1. Yes, I'm glad too, Michele! Her books and her life have been such an encouragement to me.

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  3. Such inspiring and convicting words !
    LOVED this Post and giveaway :)

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    1. I'm glad that you enjoyed it, Leticia; thanks for stopping by! :-)

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  4. You have a lovely blog, Rebekah! This is a fantastic book, as well. My daughter and I enjoyed reading it together. What a generous gesture to give one away. You won't need to put my name in the drawing because I have a copy but I am sure whoever wins will enjoy it abundantly.
    Blessings!
    Dawn

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    1. Thank you for your kind words, Dawn! Yes; it is truly a wonderful book! I really enjoyed reading it as well--may the Lord bless you! :-)

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  5. Yep. Definitely feel like I need to read this book. Especially since the clean dishwasher if full and laundry is waiting to be folded :-) Thanks, Rebekah.

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    1. Sharita, your words made me smile! Especially since I had a mountain of laundry to fold today! God bless you! :-)

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  6. Looks like a great book. I always love learning about homemaking!
    Visiting today from Living Proverbs 31 Link-up!

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    1. Anastasia, it is really a wonderful, encouraging book! I'm glad that you stopped by; God bless you! :-)

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  7. How lovely that dressing attractively is part of homemaking :)

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    1. Yes; I think so, too! Love and grace to you, MB :-).

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  8. I might have a better attitude with some homemaking tasks if I remember that I am serving my Savior by serving my family! Looks like a good book.

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    1. Yes; me too, Emily--that is very true. I'm glad that you stopped by; God bless you :-).

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  9. No fancy words here.I could really use this book.

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    1. It is a great book--I'm glad that you stopped by. :-)

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