Perennial: Meditations for the Seasons of Life
I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses . . . Our lives are like a garden whose colors and textures change with the seasons. January's snow-covered stillness . . . the purple promise of crocuses . . . the exuberant crush of summer blossoms . . . autumn apples hanging ripe on the bough: A year in a garden offers parables for a lifetime. In Perennial, singer/songwriter Twila Paris invites those who hunger for God to come to the garden. To savor the play of sun and shadows, the wash of color, scent, and sound . . . to hear Jesus speak in bright places and in secret, shaded nooks. Perennial beckons us to encounters with God, helping us to know him more intimately as we praise and worship him in our daily lives. In 60 meditations spiced with beautiful illustrations and lyrics to her songs, Twila shares the lessons God has woven through her life, tying them in to the four seasons in a garden. Gardening tips and favorite recipes add splashes of down-to-earth, practical enjoyment throughout the book. And ample space for journaling is provided, allowing readers to record their own reflections. Timed to release with Twila's new Perennial album, this marvelous devotional will be a favorite with Twila fans and gardeners young and old. In the midst of today's hurry and haste, Twila reminds us of God's longing to commune with us in a place of repose--in the garden of our heart, where he walks with us, talks with us, and tells us we are his own.