Prayers Through the Seasons: An Inspirational Collection of Christian Prayers and Nature Photography

Reading and rereading Prayers through the Seasons is like taking long relaxing walks outdoors on beautiful days. Its calming and uplifting prayers are perfectly matched with powerful photographs of God's natural handiwork, and inspire the reader to feel, in the words of one of its prayers, " Alive in this beautiful world, alive on this magnificent day". I use it as part of my daily devotions, and believe it makes a wonderful gift for friends and family.

More than a beautiful "coffee table" book, I found Prayers through the Seasons to offer inspiration and wisdom through its stunning photography and heartfelt prayers. In light of recent events, I have found it especially comforting as it speaks of God, simple beauty, faith and peace. Every page is a delight for the eyes and soul. I love it! (It would also make a wonderful gift).

Prayers Through the Seasons is full of beautiful photography and inspiring prayers. It is a wonderful book and especially helpful in lifting your spirits during these troubled times.

Beautiful and surprisingly unretouched photographs provide a unique focus for meditation and prayer. The prayers themselves are appealing to a broad spectrum of faiths. The simple yet elegant layout, moving from season to season, imparts a sense of peace and serenity. This would be a beautiful book for gift giving with the tension the nation is facing at this time. Share it with others, but be sure to keep it for yourself , as you will want to return again and again to its inspiring message!

The beautifully composed Christian prayers of The Reverend Deborah Kaiser-Cross coupled together with the magnificent nature photography of David Middleton are absolutely breath-taking. Just by picking up the book and casually thumbing through it, the reader immediately is caught up in the awe-inspiring beauty of the photos, from the mountains to the sea, from the farmlands to the city, from the creatures of the wild to the Christmas lights twinkling in a country cottage. And then the prayers accompanying each are pure prose, giving gratitude and thanks to our God, inspiring the reader to look beyond self and in gratitude hand over the joys, the problems, the cares and concerns of the days and years to the Holy One.I've seen it happen again and again as men and women pick up this book from a display just to see what it's all about, and be caught up firstly by the sheer beauty of God's creation and then jolted by the artistry of the prayers. A wonderful and timely publication to lead us prayerfully as we consider our own personal lives and the events of the world, especially since September 11. Thank you Laurie Bohlke for having the insight and fortitude to publish this book, and to The Reverend Deborah Kaiser-Cross and David Middleton for their wonderful piece of art. Your gifts are thoroughly and gratefully appreciated!