Bread for the Journey

Oh! How I loved Bread for the Journey as the book contains scripture, prayers, and personal stories and recipes all interwoven to create a beautiful tapestry testifying to the wonders of the Christian faith. The authors have done a wonderful job creating a book that truly soothes the Christian soul. Best of all, all book royalties will be used to nourish children worldwide.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

Highly recommend.

Bread for the Journey: Meditations and Recipes to Nourish the Soul, by Lovella Schellenberg is a delightful book for anyone who needs a spiritual boost, wants to read stories of those long dead who made an impact, and a few delicious recipes. Schellenberg and several of her friends have added well-written vignettes, historical stories, and mini sermons to help any Christian get themselves on a higher spiritual level. While there aren’t a lot of recipes, the ones that are included are mouthwatering. They feature step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, and most of the ingredient lists are small. The recipes are simple, so most cooks won’t have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and will be able to focus on the other features of the book.
While this book isn’t for everyone, it would make a great gift for church friends, or others who are struggling.

Bread for the Journey: Meditations and Recipes to Nourish the Soul, is the latest book from the Authors of the Mennonite Girls Can Cook blog. Previously they wrote and published Mennonite Girls Can Cook and Mennonite Girls Can Cook Celebrations. Both books are fabulous. I use them all the time.Their blog is filled with delicious recipes. They also feature devotions or meditations on Sundays on the blog. I look forward to their blog every day.

Bread for the Journey: Meditations and Recipes to Nourish the Soul is a beautiful book that features thirteen weeks of devotions or meditations that help women on their Christian journey.

First the recipes. The book features recipes both old and new. For example, old, they present zwieback (double buns...everyone has their own recipe passed down from their Oma); new - Quinoa Cake Brownies. I am ready to make the Strawberry Sheet Pie right now!

I loved the meditations. There are stories new and old as well. I was part of a Mennonite family for many years and the stories of survival and perseverance in the past are very familiar. Many of the meditations are from present experiences as well. Each meditation begins with a bible verse, then the meditation, followed by a prayer and a thought to savor. Lovely book. I really liked Week 7, Day 4 based on This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
—PSALM 118:24 (ESV)

Bread for the Journey: Meditations and Recipes to Nourish the Soul is a must have for Mennonite women. It would also recommend it for all Christian women. They will be inspired and nourished by the meditations. They will love the recipes as well.

Highly recommend.