Sarah Bessey
Field Notes; A Rhythm of Prayer and post-evangelical spirituality.
Field Notes; A Rhythm of Prayer and post-evangelical spirituality.
Sarah Bessey edited and compiled this work to preserve Rachel Held Evans' legacy and provide a resource for a new generation.
“This book is a testimony to Rachel and her work, yes, but I have come to realize that this book is a memorial for all of us who were evolving alongside Rachel.”
Sarah Bessey recommends this work to readers because of her deep personal involvement and heart invested in bringing this project into the light.
Sarah Bessey values this book as a source of wisdom, using a specific quote from it to ground her message about finding peace.
“Whatever may be the tensions and the stresses of a particular day, there is always lurking close at hand the trailing beauty of forgotten joy or unremembered peace.”
Sarah Bessey recommends this book because it offers a practical, honest framework for carrying the weight of contemporary life.
“It’s about how to carry all the heavy things of our days.”
Sarah Bessey mentions personalizing the story by changing the characters' names to reflect her own children.
Sarah Bessey identifies these books as a source of laughter and joyful memory during family read-aloud sessions.
Sarah Bessey recalls that her son Joe felt personally seen by the character's preference for beauty over competition.
Sarah Bessey notes that her daughter Anne memorized the text in its entirety as a toddler, highlighting its place as a beloved family favorite.
Sarah Bessey identifies this as her non-fiction favorite and values it as a masterpiece that balances wisdom, humor, and a deep understanding of human suffering.
“It is not fair, truly, that Kate is both so wise and so funny.”
Sarah Bessey recommends this short film because it successfully moved her to tears and provided an emotional, joyous experience.
“Please enjoy this 8-minute short film featuring singer-songwriter Alessia Cara and professional figure skater Elladj Baldé called The Fire Within that made me reach for a tissue at 7:30 a.m.”
Sarah Bessey values this show because a specific character interaction within it provided a vital, unexpected framework for understanding God's presence.
“You don’t have to shout, Froggy, I’m right here.”
