February 1, 2021

At Home in Mitford

This was such a great novel! I found it moved so naturally through the lives of the characters who lived in this fictional town of Mitford, North Carolina.

The rector, Father Tim (60) is the central character of this book and pastors a local Episcopal church. I loved his humility and how flawed he knew he was, how he continually shared Scripture with himself and others and how he looked to God for guidance. It felt so encouraging, rather than preachy.

The way Scripture should be applied in each of our lives and the lives of others.

At one point Father Tim takes in a young boy in need. The boy is very rambunctious and can sometimes be a strain on him, but he continues to care for him unconditionally. I loved this prayer Father Tim prayed over him:

"Father,

Thank-you for sending this boy into my life, thank-you for the joy and the sorrow he brings. Be with him always to surround him with right influences when tests of any kind must come. Give him wisdom and strength to act according to your will."

As a mother this really struck a cord. It's a prayer, even as a mother of adults, I'm reminded to pray. 'Lord let Your will be done.' ...not mine.

There was also the beginning of a sweet romance. Awkward and funny, sweet and precious. I loved it!

I found all the characters in this novel, to be enduring and fun to read about. I'm looking forward to reading more about them in the rest of this series. (This is book one of fourteen!)

I highly recommend this one!

 

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16 comments:

  1. This sounds like a great read Cathy. I started a book club last year, so I'll put this one on our list for the ladies. :-D

    Your most welcome to join me in a cuppa at Tea With Jennifer,
    Blessings,
    Jennifer

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  2. I LOVE this series, and this first book probably best of all. Even though these books are cozy reads, they contain so much truth.

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    1. I just finished the second one and looking forward to reading the rest! I agree they are cozy reads filled with truth. : )

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  3. Cathy, years ago, I listened to one of the Mitford stories on a long drive (don't ask me which book it was! ;) ). I loved it! As a mother of two older-teen sons, I need to read that prayer you shared. I may just copy it down for praying over my boy-men.

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    1. Yes, it's a great prayer! Thanks for stopping by Jeanne!

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  4. I started reading the series about a ?year ago and love the 'ordinariness' and practical Christian living the author writes about.

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    1. Yes, it's a very 'day in the life' sort of book. Great for a relaxing and encouraging read. Thanks for stopping by Carol!

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  5. I At Home in Mitford just a few years ago - and so loved my time in that town! I'm going to tuck that prayer into my phone! Thanks for reminding me!

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  6. I have read the first two books in the Mitford series. FYI Jan Karon is the writer in residence for Victoria Magazine in 2021. She is featured in January/February 2021 and March/April 2021 issues.
    MarilynDKC[at]AOL[dot]com

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    1. I heard about that! I'm curious to find the magazine. Thanks for stopping by Marilyn!

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  7. This sounds like such a cute story! Thanks for sharing with us at Encouraging Hearts and Home. Pinned.

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