Reviews by Elsa Fisher
Knitting Knee-Highs
On 12/21 Elsa Fisher wrote: Knitting Knee-Highs has beautiful sock patterns that are not for the faint of heart. Knitting these patterns will require some previous experience with one or more of the techniques combined in these projects. The color-work in the patterns is stunning. The patterns are wonderful and challenging. I appreciate ... Fun Socks for Experienced Knitters
The Story of the Bible
On 4/11 Elsa Fisher wrote: The Story of the Bible is a fairly comprehensive history (for being less than 100 pages) of how the Bible came to be. It traces the development of the book throughout history, looking at how different movements and people effected its development. It makes a wonderful coffee table book or conversation ... A Fascinating Look at the Bible's History
Sabbath
On 2/28 Elsa Fisher wrote: Sabbath by Dan Allender is part of The Ancient Practices series put together by Phyllis Tickle. Allender's approach to the Sabbath is to view it as a day that God gives us as a gift to find what we delight in. While practicing a day of Sabbath takes work and intentionality in preparing for it, setting ... More than rest: It's about delight
Tithing
On 1/23 Elsa Fisher wrote: Fasting: Test Me in This by Douglas LeBlanc is part of The Ancient Practices series put together by Phyllis Tickle. LeBlanc takes a different approach than many of the other books in the series. Instead of doing an in-depth look at what the Bible says about tithing, he travels the country to hear people's ... Giving as A Way of Life
Finding Our Way Again
On 1/7 Elsa Fisher wrote: Finding Our Way Again: The Return of the Ancient Practices by Brian McLaren is the first book of The Ancient Practices series put together by Phyllis Tickle. McLaren’s introductory work to the series tells why the Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Islam and Christianity) need to reconnect with the ancient ... A Great Primer for Spiritual Disciplines
In Constant Prayer
On 12/14 Elsa Fisher wrote: I was excited to read In Constant Prayer by Robert Benson. In the book he explores the ancient practice of praying the hours. The Divine Office is something I have been exploring recently. Benson lays out the biblical and historical precedence for praying the hours as well as how it nourishes our souls. ... Why You Need to Pray the Divine Hours