Chock-full of lively storytelling and faithful insights, sprinkled throughout with enticing recipes, this devotional is a delight for anyone embracing, or even simply curious about life on the homestead. A perfect gift for anyone whose heart beats for backyard chickens, quiet mornings on a porch swing, and the peaceful life.
-Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of The Cul-de-Sac War
Reading The Growing Season was like walking down the dirt road to my neighbor's house, settling in with a cuppa something, and having deep and meaningful conversations about the land, the family, the community, the Bible, and God. Basically a book of my favorite things.
-Traci Rhoades, author of Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost
As a dairy farmer it's rare to find others who truly understand the dance between working on the farm and worshiping on the farm. Sarah Philpott has done both. This is a wonderful book for other farm women while also introducing and sharing farm life with others who are far from the farm. There is no better place to find God's miracles and live out his parables.
-Diane Loew, AFarmWife.com
The Growing Season is a beautiful invitation to slow down, get your hands dirty, and stay present for what's really important in life: faith, family, and friends. The down-home recipes Sarah includes are exactly what's needed to meld these three components together.
-Jess Ronne, author of Sunlight Burning at Midnight and Blended with Grit and Grace
Sarah Philpot has written a must-read seasonal devotional for anyone looking to draw closer to God as they curl up with a mug of hot cocoa to the serenity of life on the farm. She helped me look forward to my quiet time each week, while not stressing ove whether or no I missed a day of reading (during my busy days with three small children!). Be encouraged by the very thought that no matter what season of life you are in right now, it will change-and something beautiful is always on the horizon.
-Kali Dawson, educator and writer at FaithFamilyFreelance.com
In The Growing Season, Sarah Philpott quickly becomes a gal's faithful, wise, and funny friend. She beautifully weaves soul-filling truth into the tapestry of everyday farm life, never forgetting to include threads of humor and wit. Philpott's words will encourage every gal to live out her faith in every season, regardless of where she calls home.
-Jenny Albers, author of Courageously Expecting
Sarah Philpot' The Growing Season gifts us a personal experience living on a Tennessee farm. Sarah invites us into each changing season with encouragement, prayer, and a viewpoint from God on the land and life that surrounds her. As you sit down to read it will feel like a conversation with a friend as Sarah paints a picture of each season with humor, biblical truth, and seasonal recipes. Though environments may differ, readers will relate to the connection of life experiences and God's truths.
-Stacey Tadlock, author of Faithfully Failing
In The Growing Season, Sarah warmly invites us over to her family farm to experience life, beauty, and growth amidst God's handiwork. Through endearing down-to-earth stories, exquisite photos, powerful Scriptures, and comforting recipes, you'll be encouraged to slow down and experience the goodness of God all around you. You'll be compelled to experience more of God in your life, in whatever season you find yourself.
-Annie Boyd, coauthor of The Gathering Table and cofounder of TheGinghamApron.com
