This book by Robin Jones Gunn is a 10 out of 10! 
Usually when I get a new book from one of my favorite authors, the world stops. I make a cup of tea (hot or iced depending on the season). I put on my proverbial “do not disturb” sign and dig in. And as much as I wanted to do that with Robin’s new book, “Tea With Elephants,” I just could not. I needed to savor this story like a good cuppa tea and a conversation with an old friend and make it last as long as the adventure in Africa took her characters.
I felt like I was traveling right along with the Suitcase Sisters. From the bumpy car rides to worshiping with all of God’s creation in Kenya, I was there. Robin’s artful writing paints a vivid picture of every scene. I could almost smell the fresh tea leaves and the soggy earth.
But, by far, the most beautiful part of this book is the way Scripture and biblical truth are infused in every chapter. It is almost like I have been to church or worship service. And I know that comes because Robin is worshiping her Creator as she writes stories that will draw us in to His dominion.
Robin Jones Gunn does it again. Her writing is so beautiful and refreshing. I want everyone to love it as much as I do!
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Published by Keri Willis
My name is Keri Willis. I am a semi-retired educator. I spent a great deal of my career working with adults with developmental disabilities and many years in elementary education, in the classroom and as an administrator. My main ministry now is coordinating the women’s ministry for our church in San Diego, CA. I have been married thirty-four years and have two grown and married children. I now have a head of full grey hair and good ideas.
I believe we are created to use our gifts and to be creative. That comes in many forms for me. I love to woodwork and use power tools, design, decorate, garden, and create new recipes. And I love to write. One major lesson I have learned in my writing journey is that I need to be still and listen to hear God’s voice before I am prepared to put into words the message he has instilled in my heart. This has been much easier since I am no longer working full time, but it is so easy to get distracted and not listen, which almost always ends with an empty page in the form of writer’s block.
While I have written many articles for newsletters and local newspapers, I did not consider myself a writer until I self-published my first book, Teapots and Power Tools. https://www.amazon.com/Teapot.../dp/1466458763/ref=sr_1_3...
The idea emerged as I was working on a project in my garage. I had worship music playing, power tools out and saw dust flying. I glanced up and saw my delicate teapot sitting on my router table. The message was clear. Sometimes we are using the power tools God gives us and sometimes he just wants us to be still and have tea with him. The book became the foundation for a women’s retreat, and then my amazing niece helped me work through publishing it on Create Space (now KDP).
At least five other projects are in different stages of production. I joined hope*writers to help motivate me and keep me focused and accountable. I am still trying to figure out the whole website and blog thing. That is my next goal for myself; that and finish writing at least one of my projects!
Teapots and Power Tools: Effectively using the tools God has equipped you with, while taking time to “Be Still and Know That He is God”
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