Hope For All Seasons

Although God promised to be ever-present and faithful, some situations in life can be so overwhelming that they get in the way of our faith. Combining Scripture passages with brief meditations, Hope for All Seasons helps us with fresh point of view on reasons to put our trust in God, no matter what. Each selection reminds us that God will never fail—He will follow through on His Word, and He will not allow us to be consumed by the everyday challenges of life.

Every person has spiritual life seasons! We all face different natural and spiritual seasons in our lives, some uplifting, some challenging, and some life changing. Through these seasons, we find ourselves in different mental and emotional states of mind or physical wellness. Trust God with your whole life in every natural and spiritual season to increase your hope and give you the radical strength, exceptional confidence, and crazy joy to outlast your circumstances! It is my prayer that the inspirations and devotionals of this book will encourage and inspire you to pursue the gift of life and eternal life that God has promised and called you into—peace, prosperity, abundance, health, and wholeness in Christ Jesus, hopefully and joyfully! No matter your state of existence in all seasons, you are never alone. God’s grace and mercy are with you as constant companions. My prayer for you is that you have enduring faith and increased desire with the purpose toward a fulfilling and more rewarding life in your higher calling in Christ Jesus.

Pastoral leaders will welcome this parish-proven, highly adaptable, and Christ-centered bereavement program. Created by nationally recognized hospice care and bereavement specialist, M. Donna MacLeod, following the death of her daughter nearly twenty years ago, Seasons of Hope offers twenty-four scripture-based sessions for those who are grieving. These are organized into four six-week seasons that are self-contained and non-sequential. All group sessions follow the same simple format and flow with a comforting blend of commentary, scripture, prayer, simple group exercises, faith-sharing, and Catholic tradition. Seasons of Hope is highly adaptable to fit the individual needs of the grieving in the parish. The comprehensive guidebook and four participant journals, one for each season, give you everything you need from beginning to end.

A Word for All Seasons is not just another devotional book. It is a year long journey into a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Each month you will discover a new dimension of Father, Son and Holy Spirit and the love they have for you. Each day will introduce a new scripture to read and a short commentary to encourage and challenge you to learn more about the living God of all Creation. There are meditation suggestions as the end of each entry to help you share your heart with the Lord and listen for His intimate thoughts toward you. A Word for All Seasons forms a pathway for you to discover more facets of God Almighty and His amazing grace and mercy toward all mankind. Enjoy this journey into the heart of your Savior and King. He is looking forward to your presence with Him.

Imagine reading a book that is so much more than written words on a page but, instead, it is an invitation to experience exuberant joy! Simply imagine the sweet hope that comes from reading about the patience, the gladness and the excitement that is nestled within one woman’s heart. Imagine! You have just imagined the devotional book entitled, “Joy for All Seasons” written by best-selling author, blogger, speaker, radio host, TV host and Bible teacher, Carol McLeod. Carol’s perspective on life serves as an invitation to live life with gusto and at full-throttle! Her capacity for joy and her resolve to trumpet the bidding to embrace joy in every week of the year is not for the faint of heart. This weekly summons into His presence is filled with rich experiences, with heart-felt celebration and with an intimate knowledge of what it takes to walk with God. “Joy for All Seasons” is a weekly devotional that includes Bible verses to consider and questions to ponder. It is perfect for a personal devotional handbook or for group discussion. This is a “once-in-a-lifetime” book that will be read and re-read year after year after year.

Change is an often uncomfortable and disruptive force -- yet nothing is more inevitable than the necessity of adapting to new circumstances. Whether it's leaving home, moving to a new city, getting married, having children, changing jobs, losing a parent, or retiring, we face many major transitions throughout our lives. Taking its inspiration from the familiar scripture passage of Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 ("For everything there is a season..."), A Faith For All Seasons explores how a vital relationship with Jesus Christ is essential for coping with the constant flux of contemporary life. When radical changes rock our world, the Lord guides and comforts us -- and gives us the security to face the future with confidence. This eight-session study resource includes thought-provoking stories and personal anecdotes, prayers, scripture study, discussion questions, and other small-group activities, all designed to foster a deeper understanding of how our Christian faith can help us endure, survive, and even thrive amidst the turbulent waters of change -- because we are in the loving arms of a God who never changes! Sessions include: * Life Is Change * Dealing with the Changes of Growing Up * Dealing with the Changes of Growing Older * Change Happens When Families Grow * Change Happens When Families Decrease in Size * Changing Cities, Changing Jobs, Changing Churches * As the World Turns: Changes in Our Culture * The Future! Steven Molin is the senior pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Stillwater, Minnesota. He has also served parishes in Oregon and South Dakota, and been an area director for the youth ministry organization Young Life. Molin is the author of Journey Of Stones (CSS). He is a graduate of Concordia University (St. Paul, Minnesota) and Luther Theological Seminary.

A "Child's Hope for all Seasons" is a book for young children to help them develop optimism and positive thinking. The book follows a young girl through the seasons of the year. It depicts different seasonal happenings that could inspire challenge or joy. It encourages the reader to have tenacity despite adversity. This book could be enjoyed by the average child and serve as a catalyst for discussion. It could also serve as the perfect gift for a child encountering a difficult time.

When I was just a little girl, I began to hear about Jesus. I learned wonderful songs of how he walks with me and talks with me along life's narrow way. And how to Trust and Obey for there is no other way. And a little light that was 'mine' I was supposed to let it shine. As I began to grow up I had many questions in my heart. I loved Jesus there was no question of that. But I never really understood how He could walk with me and talk with me, or what it meant to truly trust and obey. And I was not sure at all about having a light that would shine. God used candy to help teach me the answers to many of these questions. He became real to me through the years of seeking Him, in how to share Him with others, so they could truly know Him and experience Him, without pretence. I invite you into the world of A Candy Ministry where candy becomes the focal point. (Candy is a non-threatening (focal point/subject) to begin sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with others). Where candy is coded not coated so it melts in your heart not your hands. You will experience messages that will speak to the nature of the heart of the child inside of you, no matter your age. This touch, taste, and feel ministry is brought to you with the hope that you will have a better understanding of God and His love for you. I pray as you read this book that you will experience "life changes". We experience trials of many kinds and need support and encouragement as we go through them. Candy messages offer a new way to look at things based on God's word.