Front Porch Reflections: Devotions for Every Season

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Summary: Growing Through the Seasons
Review: "In the corner of my front porch there hangs a swing," says author Teresa Cleary in Front Porch Reflections. "Its wooden slats are painted white.... I settle on the seat and stretch my toe to give myself the push that will start the swing's rhythmic motion." It's from this swing that Cleary reflects on God in more than 100 devotions that allow us to contemplate God's work in our lives through the seasons. Winter, "The Season of God's Warmth, encourages us to trust, be joyful, and be hopeful. Spring, "The Season of New Life, encourages us to look for joy in Easter and spring's blessings. Summer, "The Season of Light," brings us lessons from rain, friends, and butterflies. Autumn, "The Season of Abundance," teaches us about planting promises, seeking God's will, and giving thanks. Christmas, "The Season of My Savior," focuses us on the birth of Christ and his promises. Cleary encourages us to join her as she meditates on God, "The seat next to me on the swing is always open. Won't you join me? We'll watch the days come and go and rejoice in what the Lord has in store for us in each new season of our lives." Whether for yourself or for a gift, this book is a good buy.

Rating:
Summary: Growing Through the Seasons
Review: "In the corner of my front porch there hangs a swing," says author Teresa Cleary in Front Porch Reflections. "Its wooden slats are painted white.... I settle on the seat and stretch my toe to give myself the push that will start the swing's rhythmic motion." It's from this swing that Cleary reflects on God in more than 100 devotions that allow us to contemplate God's work in our lives through the seasons. Winter, "The Season of God's Warmth, encourages us to trust, be joyful, and be hopeful. Spring, "The Season of New Life, encourages us to look for joy in Easter and spring's blessings. Summer, "The Season of Light," brings us lessons from rain, friends, and butterflies. Autumn, "The Season of Abundance," teaches us about planting promises, seeking God's will, and giving thanks. Christmas, "The Season of My Savior," focuses us on the birth of Christ and his promises. Cleary encourages us to join her as she meditates on God, "The seat next to me on the swing is always open. Won't you join me? We'll watch the days come and go and rejoice in what the Lord has in store for us in each new season of our lives." Whether for yourself or for a gift, this book is a good buy.

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Summary: Reflecting on God Through the Seasons
Review: Cleary invites us to join her in her special place on the front porch. From here she reflects on God's work in her life and around her during winter, spring, summer, fall and Christmas. She learns about God's love, forgiveness, growth, renewal and more. So, find your own special spot and join Cleary in her daily walk with God.

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Summary: Take time to smell the flowers
Review: The author offers a simple perspective on everyday life. Readers will be able to relate to her family anecdotes. Whether you read the book in one sitting or as a daily devotional, you will admit that each and every one of us needs a front porch on which to sit and reflect.