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The Seasons of God: How the Shifting Patterns of Your Life Reveal His Purposes for You

Paperback |English |1590529421 | 9781590529423

The Seasons of God: How the Shifting Patterns of Your Life Reveal His Purposes for You

Paperback |English |1590529421 | 9781590529423
Overview
What season of life are you in?

Each of us goes through periods of life that have a certain character--a few months or a few years, good times or difficult circumstances, times of brilliant joy or periods of dark clouds. Often we say, "It's just the season of life I'm in."

But did you know that just as God has purposes for the seasons of nature, he also uses seasons in your life to grow you, work with you, and talk to you?

Richard Blackaby explains in The Seasons of God how understanding the principles of the seasons can offer us hope, direction, insight, and intimacy with God himself. It's a thoughtful exploration of God's patterns at work in our lives--how His will is being carried out in the best way...at the best time.

Your plans, your relationships, your career, your ministry--all have their unique God-intended moment. God's Word expresses it this way: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

So what's your season of life? And what is God telling you through the season you're in?
ISBN: 1590529421
ISBN13: 9781590529423
Author: Richard Blackaby
Publisher: Multnomah
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2012-08-21
Language: English
PageCount: 272
Dimensions: 5.23 x 0.6 x 8.03 inches
Weight: 8.32 ounces
What season of life are you in?

Each of us goes through periods of life that have a certain character--a few months or a few years, good times or difficult circumstances, times of brilliant joy or periods of dark clouds. Often we say, "It's just the season of life I'm in."

But did you know that just as God has purposes for the seasons of nature, he also uses seasons in your life to grow you, work with you, and talk to you?

Richard Blackaby explains in The Seasons of God how understanding the principles of the seasons can offer us hope, direction, insight, and intimacy with God himself. It's a thoughtful exploration of God's patterns at work in our lives--how His will is being carried out in the best way...at the best time.

Your plans, your relationships, your career, your ministry--all have their unique God-intended moment. God's Word expresses it this way: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

So what's your season of life? And what is God telling you through the season you're in?
Editorial Reviews


Praise for Seasons of God

"Never! Now that's a big statement. However, I have never heard a better Bible teacher than Richard Blackaby. To say that I am excited about this new book is the understatement of the new millennium! Read with anticipation

about the seasons of your life and be inspired to make the most of each."

-- Johnny Hunt, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, GA
"Time is both one of the world's greatest resources and one of the most misused. Blackaby does a masterful job in showing how God has given us seasons of life to make the most of the time we have."

-- Will Graham, executive director of the Billy Graham Training Center
"God has uniquely gifted Richard with the ability to explain life in a way that is fascinating, enjoyable, and always eye-opening. This book will make you think. It will help you see God in everything from your crises to the mundane. Ultimately it will compel you to live your life with renewed fervency and joy."

--Henry T. Blackaby, author of Experiencing God
"This book is one of those rare finds. Not only does it bring fresh insight to familiar scriptures, but it is also practical. This is a concept that will immediately change the way you view your circumstances and will help you redefine your outlook. The Seasons of God is written out of a deep well of wisdom drawn from experience, by an author willing to be authentic and transparent in his communication."

-- Jennifer Kennedy Dean, author of Live a Praying Life and executive director of the Praying Life Foundation

Seasons of God.indd 1 7/5/12 4:09 PM
"I have worked with Richard Blackaby for a number of years and have been impressed by his ability to use compelling stories and images to communicate profound truths. In this new book he expertly describes how our lives flow through seasons. I am impressed with how Richard explains life in ways you may never have considered before. But most importantly, he demonstrates how you can thrive in every stage of your life. This is one of those books that can change the way you think and live."

-- Dick Schultz, executive director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (ret.) and executive director of the United States Olympic Committee (ret.)
"The ebb and flow of life has a rhythm, best lived in step with God as our Creator and Sustainer. Reading this book will help you find His pace for the current season of your life. God is constant, life is constantly changing, and our perspective on both must continually mature to fully experience His best."

-- Jeff Iorg, president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
"In The Seasons of God, you will find yourself understanding in new ways why certain things work the way they do at certain times of life. Read this book slowly and keep it handy, because Blackaby gives a lot of theological, biblical, and practical understanding of how God works in every season. You'll want to refer to it the next time the weather changes in your own life."

-- Mike Glenn, author of The Gospel of Yes and senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, TN
"In this helpful work Richard Blackaby coaches us all to see the seasons of our lives from God's perspective and from that vantage point to anticipate the new things He might have in store. Richard draws inspiration and insight from his own personal pilgrimage shaped by the context of God's living Word to produce a thoughtful blueprint for any stage of life. The Seasons of God will be a helpful book for those courageous enough to honestly follow God well in the next chapter of life."

-- Jeff Christopherson, vice president of the North American Mission Board and author of Kingdom Matrix
"Sometimes we are so busy living the grind of daily life that we fail to step back and see things from a larger view. Knowing life comes in seasons can help us face those occasional hurricanes that seem to blast us off our path

and can help us enjoy the warmth of the good days. Read this book, whatever season you find yourself in. Take time to reflect, to be encouraged, and to press on."

-- Alvin L. Reid, professor of evangelism and student ministry, Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
"With humor, wit, and wisdom, Richard Blackaby poses a most important question: Are you thriving or merely surviving in your current season of life? This book is rife with laughter, transparency, and spiritual insights. A refreshing, delightful read that, if taken to heart, could show us how to be truly happy in Jesus."

-- Connie Cavanaugh, speaker and author of From Faking It to Finding Grace and Following God One Yes at a Time
"Whether you're in hard times or good, old age or youth, this book is sure to comfort, encourage, and enlighten. It will help you understand where you've been, fully embrace where you are, and prepare you for where you're going. Don't allow another season to race by without experiencing all that God has in store for your life."

-- Daniel Blackaby, author of When Worlds Collide and Legend of the Book Keeper Seasons of God.indd 3 7/5/12 4:09 PM
"The Seasons of God offers refreshing breezes for weary travelers journeying through life. Richard's perspective will take followers of Christ to a deeper level of daily fulfillment and understanding of God's heart for His people."

-- Kimberly Sowell, founder of Kingdom Heart Ministries and author of Journey to Significance
"No matter what type of book you're looking for--or for whatever area or stage of your life--you just found it. Read this book!"

-- Rick Osborne, best-selling author and coauthor with Dr. Gary Chapman, Larry Burkett, and Dr. John Trent


Dr. RICHARD BLACKABY is a well-respected pastor, leader, popular speaker, and best-selling author. He has served as the president of Blackaby Ministries International since 2006. The son of renowned pastor and author Henry Blackaby, Richard provides biblical and personal perspectives in his books, including
Experiencing God, Fresh Encounter, Hearing God's Voice, Unlimiting God, Putting a Face on Grace, and
Called to Be God's Leader. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in Greenville, South Carolina. They are blessed with three full-grown children.

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Overview
What season of life are you in?

Each of us goes through periods of life that have a certain character--a few months or a few years, good times or difficult circumstances, times of brilliant joy or periods of dark clouds. Often we say, "It's just the season of life I'm in."

But did you know that just as God has purposes for the seasons of nature, he also uses seasons in your life to grow you, work with you, and talk to you?

Richard Blackaby explains in The Seasons of God how understanding the principles of the seasons can offer us hope, direction, insight, and intimacy with God himself. It's a thoughtful exploration of God's patterns at work in our lives--how His will is being carried out in the best way...at the best time.

Your plans, your relationships, your career, your ministry--all have their unique God-intended moment. God's Word expresses it this way: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

So what's your season of life? And what is God telling you through the season you're in?
ISBN: 1590529421
ISBN13: 9781590529423
Author: Richard Blackaby
Publisher: Multnomah
Format: Paperback
PublicationDate: 2012-08-21
Language: English
PageCount: 272
Dimensions: 5.23 x 0.6 x 8.03 inches
Weight: 8.32 ounces
What season of life are you in?

Each of us goes through periods of life that have a certain character--a few months or a few years, good times or difficult circumstances, times of brilliant joy or periods of dark clouds. Often we say, "It's just the season of life I'm in."

But did you know that just as God has purposes for the seasons of nature, he also uses seasons in your life to grow you, work with you, and talk to you?

Richard Blackaby explains in The Seasons of God how understanding the principles of the seasons can offer us hope, direction, insight, and intimacy with God himself. It's a thoughtful exploration of God's patterns at work in our lives--how His will is being carried out in the best way...at the best time.

Your plans, your relationships, your career, your ministry--all have their unique God-intended moment. God's Word expresses it this way: "For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

So what's your season of life? And what is God telling you through the season you're in?
Editorial Reviews


Praise for Seasons of God

"Never! Now that's a big statement. However, I have never heard a better Bible teacher than Richard Blackaby. To say that I am excited about this new book is the understatement of the new millennium! Read with anticipation

about the seasons of your life and be inspired to make the most of each."

-- Johnny Hunt, senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Woodstock, GA
"Time is both one of the world's greatest resources and one of the most misused. Blackaby does a masterful job in showing how God has given us seasons of life to make the most of the time we have."

-- Will Graham, executive director of the Billy Graham Training Center
"God has uniquely gifted Richard with the ability to explain life in a way that is fascinating, enjoyable, and always eye-opening. This book will make you think. It will help you see God in everything from your crises to the mundane. Ultimately it will compel you to live your life with renewed fervency and joy."

--Henry T. Blackaby, author of Experiencing God
"This book is one of those rare finds. Not only does it bring fresh insight to familiar scriptures, but it is also practical. This is a concept that will immediately change the way you view your circumstances and will help you redefine your outlook. The Seasons of God is written out of a deep well of wisdom drawn from experience, by an author willing to be authentic and transparent in his communication."

-- Jennifer Kennedy Dean, author of Live a Praying Life and executive director of the Praying Life Foundation

Seasons of God.indd 1 7/5/12 4:09 PM
"I have worked with Richard Blackaby for a number of years and have been impressed by his ability to use compelling stories and images to communicate profound truths. In this new book he expertly describes how our lives flow through seasons. I am impressed with how Richard explains life in ways you may never have considered before. But most importantly, he demonstrates how you can thrive in every stage of your life. This is one of those books that can change the way you think and live."

-- Dick Schultz, executive director of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (ret.) and executive director of the United States Olympic Committee (ret.)
"The ebb and flow of life has a rhythm, best lived in step with God as our Creator and Sustainer. Reading this book will help you find His pace for the current season of your life. God is constant, life is constantly changing, and our perspective on both must continually mature to fully experience His best."

-- Jeff Iorg, president of Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary
"In The Seasons of God, you will find yourself understanding in new ways why certain things work the way they do at certain times of life. Read this book slowly and keep it handy, because Blackaby gives a lot of theological, biblical, and practical understanding of how God works in every season. You'll want to refer to it the next time the weather changes in your own life."

-- Mike Glenn, author of The Gospel of Yes and senior pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church, Brentwood, TN
"In this helpful work Richard Blackaby coaches us all to see the seasons of our lives from God's perspective and from that vantage point to anticipate the new things He might have in store. Richard draws inspiration and insight from his own personal pilgrimage shaped by the context of God's living Word to produce a thoughtful blueprint for any stage of life. The Seasons of God will be a helpful book for those courageous enough to honestly follow God well in the next chapter of life."

-- Jeff Christopherson, vice president of the North American Mission Board and author of Kingdom Matrix
"Sometimes we are so busy living the grind of daily life that we fail to step back and see things from a larger view. Knowing life comes in seasons can help us face those occasional hurricanes that seem to blast us off our path

and can help us enjoy the warmth of the good days. Read this book, whatever season you find yourself in. Take time to reflect, to be encouraged, and to press on."

-- Alvin L. Reid, professor of evangelism and student ministry, Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
"With humor, wit, and wisdom, Richard Blackaby poses a most important question: Are you thriving or merely surviving in your current season of life? This book is rife with laughter, transparency, and spiritual insights. A refreshing, delightful read that, if taken to heart, could show us how to be truly happy in Jesus."

-- Connie Cavanaugh, speaker and author of From Faking It to Finding Grace and Following God One Yes at a Time
"Whether you're in hard times or good, old age or youth, this book is sure to comfort, encourage, and enlighten. It will help you understand where you've been, fully embrace where you are, and prepare you for where you're going. Don't allow another season to race by without experiencing all that God has in store for your life."

-- Daniel Blackaby, author of When Worlds Collide and Legend of the Book Keeper Seasons of God.indd 3 7/5/12 4:09 PM
"The Seasons of God offers refreshing breezes for weary travelers journeying through life. Richard's perspective will take followers of Christ to a deeper level of daily fulfillment and understanding of God's heart for His people."

-- Kimberly Sowell, founder of Kingdom Heart Ministries and author of Journey to Significance
"No matter what type of book you're looking for--or for whatever area or stage of your life--you just found it. Read this book!"

-- Rick Osborne, best-selling author and coauthor with Dr. Gary Chapman, Larry Burkett, and Dr. John Trent


Dr. RICHARD BLACKABY is a well-respected pastor, leader, popular speaker, and best-selling author. He has served as the president of Blackaby Ministries International since 2006. The son of renowned pastor and author Henry Blackaby, Richard provides biblical and personal perspectives in his books, including
Experiencing God, Fresh Encounter, Hearing God's Voice, Unlimiting God, Putting a Face on Grace, and
Called to Be God's Leader. He lives with his wife, Lisa, in Greenville, South Carolina. They are blessed with three full-grown children.

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  • Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.

Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.

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  • Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
  • Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
  • No additional fees and charges.

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The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.

Estimated delivery times:

  • Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
  • Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days

Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.  

Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times. 

Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.). 

If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.

You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.

Additional non-returnable items:

  • Gift cards
  • Downloadable software products
  • Some health and personal care items

To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)

  • Book with obvious signs of use
  • CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
  • Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery

Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.

Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.

If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:

  • Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
  • Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
  • Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.


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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

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