Come and Eat

July 10, 2017
Practical tips fill McKoy’s gracious debut, an ode to food and spiritual community. McKoy, the founder of the food blog Our Savory Life and leader of the Christian mission-oriented blogging network Compassion International, expresses a deep desire to live out a Christian faith with integrity and purpose. Upbeat chapters rotate among stories, recipes, table prayers, and questions for discussion, all of which will inspire readers to bring these practices into their daily lives. This work will especially appeal to readers who are eager to make mealtime an opportunity to dig deeper into their Christian faith and to share food and faith with others. Making the table a welcoming space rather than just a platform for food is a thread that runs through anecdotes and recipes; readers looking for comment or direction on food choice as an act of faith will be disappointed. Cheerful and big-hearted, McKoy’s book reminds readers of the power in the act of sharing food.

Everyone eats, and most people have a table in their home. The problem is that we often don't associate our tables with God's work, yet inviting others to share in our bounty can be seen as a Christian act. As Diana Batarseh narrates this magnificent call to hospitality, she adds a tone of understanding and learned lessons, suggesting she has adopted this work as her own. The sadness and joy in her voice accentuate the listening experience. Her voice shines as the author fondly recalls the trials and errors that led to intimate sharing and genuine fellowship, and she slows her tempo to a crawl when reading how the author learned of the horrors of sex trafficking, all from sharing a meal. Nonetheless, the listener remains aware of the hope underlying every meal, making this an excellent audio resource. T.D. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine