Deal with the mayhem of life without missing God's intended order! What if your life were not a mess, but a series of purposeful steps-intentional phases through which you could walk in confidence? Imagine being truly prepared for the changes in life, no matter what curveballs were thrown at you! John J. Bissessar is senior pastor of Seasonal Times Ministries, Inc., which offers minister/officiant services for prayer and counseling, baptism, marriage, and other spiritual needs and occasions. In The Seasons of Time, he shows us that the course of the believer's life is not random. It follows a cyclical pattern that God uses to develop specific Christ-like characteristics in us. Understanding how to identify and approach each season will help you reap the greatest benefit from everything God wants for you and the people you encounter. In this book, you'll learn: -What ancient agriculture has to do with Christians today, -Why change is a good thing and waiting is worth it, -How to know you're on the right track when things aren't going your way, -Why you should be glad when God comes at you with the pruning shears, -Where you should be getting your food and water if you want to be ready for anything, -Why you shouldn't be broken up when life smashes you to pieces, -How you can be sure the dark days won't last, -What it's going to take for you to grow beyond the basics, -What kind of harvest you can expect from God and why you shouldn't keep it to yourself. PLUS workbook sections to help guide your progress from one season to the next! Don't be defeated by your current circumstances or afraid of what's to come. God purposefully arranges our lives so we can experience the profound transformation of our character in the midst of change. Start reading your copy of The Seasons of Time today and get ready to take part in God's bountiful harvest!

A beautifully atmospheric look at the world through simple words and illustrations which slowly build a poignant picture of the way we live. Through objects, places and actions, the world is revealed as both permanent and ever-changing. Seasons will appeal to children, adults, designers, art-lovers... 'At first glance, this is a beautiful art book reminiscent of the children's book illustration of the 1960s. 'The most striking thing about it for me is that it forces you to slow down and to reflect on the associations within, which are not always immediately obvious. When you read the book as a whole, you really do get the sense that the world is both changing and unchanging. It's a meditation. The more times you read this book, the more you get out of it.' - Julia Marshall, publisher

A wise, passionate account of the pleasures of traveling solo In our hectic, hyperconnected lives, many people are uncomfortable with the prospect of solitude. Yet a little time to ourselves can be an opportunity to slow down, savor, and try new things, especially when traveling. Through on-the-ground reporting, insights from social science, and recounting the experiences of artists, writers, and innovators who cherished solitude, Stephanie Rosenbloom considers how traveling alone deepens appreciation for everyday beauty, bringing into sharp relief the sights, sounds, and smells that one isn't necessarily attuned to in the presence of company. Walking through four cities--Paris, Florence, Istanbul, and New York--and four seasons, Alone Time gives us permission to pause, to relish the sensual details of the world rather than hurtling through museums and uploading photos to Instagram. In chapters about dining out, visiting museums, and pursuing knowledge, we begin to see how the moments we have to ourselves--on the road or at home--can be used to enrich our lives. Rosenbloom's engaging and elegant prose makes Alone Time as warmly intimate an account as the details of a trip shared by a beloved friend--and will have its many readers eager to set off on their own solo adventures.

Children will enjoy learning about the weather, holidays, and other notable seasonal events. Packed with early science lessons, fun facts, and other exercises, this hands-on workbook will help students build knowledge and curiosity about the world.

Part one in a popular Christian fiction series.