Mixed Blessings - Simple Pleasures

by Deborah A. Porter (Compilation)

In the hustle and bustle of today's busy world, it can sometimes be difficult to find time to indulge in life's simple pleasures. Now, here's your chance. Inside these pages you'll find one hundred bite-sized stories, inspirational articles, devotions, and poems, all inspired by ten simple pleasures of life-reading, handcrafts, fishing, shopping, baking, art, and so much more. At the hands of these FaithWriters' award winning authors, these everyday activities become anything but ordinary. Written by over fifty authors, this Mixed Blessings collection will make you smile, chuckle, even shed a tear or two, as you are inspired, entertained, encouraged, and blessed. There is something for every Christian reader to enjoy. Keep this book in your car, on your kitchen counter, or nightstand for a quick dose of blessings. Whether you read it cover-to-cover or as a snack break in your busy day, you will want to keep coming back to these Simple Pleasures.

296 pages, Paperback

First published June 20, 2014

Reviews

[Ellen Carr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It's the sort of book for short reads. All its delightful stories are short and there are some lovely poems as well. Some stories or poems are humorous, some are moving, and some have a faith-related message. It the sort of book that would make a great gift.

[Anne Hamilton · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not a big fan of short stories or quick reads. I love to luxuriate in long, epic, fast-paced stories; I long to get to know the characters deeply not just make their nodding acquaintance for a few minutes; I yearn for the emotional wallop of a heartbreaking surprise.

With more than 50 authors, this is a kaleidoscope of talent. There are several beautifully crafted tales in this collection, which actually fulfilled my desires above. I particularly liked The Garish Orange Frame, Wonderfully Made and An Innocent Error of Joy.