Archive - Sarah Bessey's Field Notes

Then be the last one

Or, The Narrow Road

13 hrs ago •

The possibility of healing through better story-telling

A guest essay by Mariko Clark, author of "The Book of Belonging" + a giveaway

Jun 24 •

Um, I did not realise just how much I was reading until now 📚

My recent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reads + a poll for our upcoming series

Jun 16 •

Imagining a world that is steadily and communally good

Or, 3 Ways Walter Brueggemann's work mattered to me

Jun 9 •

22 New Breath Prayers: Faithfulness

Sincerity over cynicism, faithfulness over despair.

Jun 2 •

May 2025

If scrolling is exhausting you but you're still craving something that feels like a hug for your weary self, today’s newsletter is probably…

Five of my favourite comfort books

May 27 •

Yet another thing I am still learning

On rest, restoration, and the smell of the earth after rain

May 20 •

A Benediction for the (Stubborn) Ones Still Holding On

Or, a blessing for those still calling themselves Christians

May 13 •

A story from me + an essay from Emily P. Freeman

May 5 •

and

Emily P. Freeman

April 2025

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