Adventures in Reading: REST

Rest
by: Keri Wyatt Kent
Reviewed by Jeannie S.

When Rest arrived in my mailbox, it was with some discipline that I refrained from delving into the pages, simply taking a peek to see the layout & chapter titles had to suffice. I completed reading the final pages of a book in one night & eagerly jumped into this book the next day.

My eagerness in part was due to previous experiences with this author. Although, I have never met her outside of books & email, I have a sense of camaraderie. This is the 5th book that I have read that was written by Keri Wyatt Kent - I have recommended her writings extensively & lead small group studies using 3 of the books with a dear group of women. They have helped to shift my relationship with Jesus increasingly toward relationship & away from religion. While I have found her writing style easy to follow & *do-able* as a mom of young children, I have also found that it challenges me to grow & change, as a daughter of Christ, wife, mother & leader. So starting to read this new book was a bit like sitting down with an old friend that I haven*t seen in a while & jumping into conversation where we left off a year ago when we were last together.
In the book Keri invites us to place Sabbath practices into life, not just on one day set aside for Sabbath, but throughout each day. Upon recently re-entering the work force outside my home, I have found the suggestions helpful getting through my most intense days of work.

I am eager to delve into this book with a small group of women. Keri Wyatt Kent*s style is one that has been very readable even for moms who proclaim that they are *not a reader*.
What I found most striking about this book though is that it is written to a broader audience than primarily mothers in the earliest of this authors books that I have read. My husband has enjoyed portions of it & would no doubt benefit from reading it in it*s entirety.

I would recommend this book to all individuals interested in being challenged to consider & broaden their Sabbath practices - female or male, single or married - Enjoy this inviting conversation.

Overnight Raisin French Toast

Here is a recipe we enjoyed during the January 6th Brunch!

Overnight Raisin French Toast

1 loaf cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
8 eggs
1 1/2 cups of Half and Half cream
1/2 cup of Sugar
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
2 Tblsp. Vanilla Extract
1 Tblsp. Ground Cinnamon
1/8 tsp. Ground Nutmeg

Place half the bread cubes in a greased 13x9 baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over the top.

Cover and refridgerate overnight.

Remove from the refridgerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

Yeilds 12 servings.

Cherry Coffee Cake

Here is a recipe we enjoyed during the January 6th Brunch!

Cherry Coffee Cake

1 cup Margarine
1 1/2 cups Sugar
4 Eggs
3 cups Flour
2 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Vanilla
1-2 cans of Cherry Pie Filling (use one first, might take 2)


Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and blend. Add dry ingredients and vanilla to creamed mixture. Spread 2/3 of the mixture into jelly roll pan. Spread cherries over batter. Drop the rest of the batter by spoonfuls over cherries. Bake 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.


Icing:

1 cup Powdered Sugar
1 Tblsp. Water
1 tsp. Vanilla

Drizzle Icing on warm cake.

MOPS TUESDAY!

January 6th is our next MOPS meeting!

We will be hearing from Amy Outland about the Emotional Rollercoaster!

Storybook Sweeties will be providing brunch!

Childcare Drop-off starts at 8:45am.

December 16th Meeting

Here is a picture of all the ladies who were at the meeting and helped assemble the WAVI Towels!

GREAT IDEA!!

When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful special people who have sacrificed so much would get.

When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

A Recovering American Soldier

c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center

6900 Georgia Avenue, NW

Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

MOPS TUESDAY!

December 2nd is our next MOPS meeting! Childcare Dropoff begins at 8:45am!

Ketura Veal will be speaking on chaos and clutter!

Custer Campers will be providing brunch!

I hope to see you there!