Every day I talk to someone, turn on the news, or read something online I’m overcome with the amount of pain in our world.

So about a year ago I reached out to a few friends of mine. I wanted to create something to put out in the world that could be a source of hope. A reminder that you’re not alone. A testament to the fact that every season of life matters.

A year later, our new book, In This Season: Words from the Heart was born.

We wanted to write a book for anyone. Educators, lawyers, creatives, single parents, married couples, large businesses, mom and pop shops, and everyone in between.

We wanted to add in art to amplify the words. We wanted to share poetry, write anecdotes, deepen thinking, inspire reflection, and more.

We wanted it to be completely different than anything else we’ve encountered.

We hope today you choose to pick up a copy and rediscover the truth of how much every season of our lives matter.

Below, you can read the introduction we wrote for the book.

“For those who feel stuck or behind …
For those who feel lost in their own thoughts …
For those who are going through the motions …
For those who wonder how you’ll make it through another day …
For those who ache to express how they feel …
For those who are wanting to be seen …
For those who just need a vacation …

This is for you. The book you are holding is a collection of writings, poems, and essays from four different authors from four different areas of the United States. In our own unique ways we are educators, creators, and helpers. One thing the four of us have in common is that we have hope.

Our reason for creating this book is that we long to share with you that hope is still alive and hope is for you.

It goes without saying, but life is heavy and full of unknowns. Each of us has endured the cold of winter, the growth of spring, the light of summer, and the change of fall. We have weathered storm after storm and season after season, but by grace we are still here.

As tomorrow arrives may these pages invite you to reflect on how far you’ve come and where you dream of going. Sit with the words we plucked and pulled from our hearts. Let this book meet you where you are and encourage you to step into what is to come with hope.”