Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Book Review - A Heart on Consignment

Book:  A Heart on Consignment

Author: Mindy Steele

Publisher: Barbour

paperback edition



Salina is an Amish young lady who is not married. Her mother keeps trying to get her matched up with one of the local eligible men.  

Seth is visiting the area and staying with relatives.  He is a hard worker, who is trying to recover from a broken relationship. 

The two meet each other as they go about the routine of life in the community. They become good friends who get along well.  They begin volunteering to organize donations and help rebuild for those who have endured losses from storm damage.  

It was nice to read about the food that was made and served. It all sounded delicious!  I love the servant's hearts of those who worked to help those in need. The message of how to find the right person to marry was helpful! Overall, the story was interesting with many cute moments of kindness, friendship, and a bit of humor.


Disclosure: "I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."






Friday, March 20, 2026

Handbell Choir

 Handbell Choir


"Carol of the Bells"

(from 2020)

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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Book Review - The Beginner's Quilt

 

Book:  The Beginner's Quilt

Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter

Publisher: Barbour

paperback edition


At the age of 19, Emma Bontrager doesn't know how to cook or sew. She has always been more interested in being outdoors and in the fresh air than doing housekeeping jobs inside. Her parents decide to get some help from her grandparents. Emma is soon spending the summer with them. Here she receives lessons in sewing, cooking, and baking. She also learns the art of hand-stitching a quilt from one of the neighbors. It is wonderful to see her get to know the community in which her grandparents live.

The story is well-written and enjoyable to read. There is a gentle sense of simple living in an Amish community.  The book includes disappointments, troubles, victories, and encouragement in moral values. We get a sense that no matter what trials come along in the family, or in the community, faith in God, and doing His will, brings peace. 

The book includes an epilogue, a brownie recipe, and helpful note from the author.

Disclosure: "I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."


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