Are you afraid that . . you'll never reach the end of dirty diapers? You'll never be free of carpool duty? Your teenager's rebellion will never end? The empty nest is just a little too empty? Fear not, seasons change. You blink twice and find yourself in another situation. Maybe longing for the "old days" or maybe grateful for the freshness of a new season. But like it or not, the seasons will come, each in its sequence and each in its own time. Using lively examples from her own life and those of other women - including Esther - Lois Evans challenges you to to discover the purpose of your life and to depend on Him as He teaches the lessons of each season. In this book, you will find helpful priniciples, recognize familiar emotions, and take to heart encouraging promises from the pages of God's Word. In this edition a new chapter on the grandparenting season has been added. And to help you dig deeper - whether alone or with friends - chapter study questions are included.

LOIS EVANS (B.A., Dallas Baptist University; Doctorate of Humane Letters, Eastern College) is Senior Vice President of The Urban Alternative, a national organization that seeks to bring about spiritual and social renewal through the church. Lois also serves in the office of the Senior Pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church, on the National Religious Broadcasters Board, and with many other organizations. She is also the founder of The First Lady Ministry. In addition to numerous magazine and newsletter articles, Lois is the author of Stones of Remembrance and Seasons Of A Woman's Life. She co-authored Our Love Is Here To Stay, and was a contributing author of Promises: Understanding and Encouraging Your Husband. Lois is married to her favorite pastor/teacher and best friend, Dr. Tony Evans, Senior Pastor of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas, Texas. They have four children and six grandchildren and reside in Dallas. For more information, visit www.loisevans.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE: THE SEASON OF SEED-PLANTING 1. The Call 2. The Commitment 3. Christian Communion PART TWO: THE SEASON OF GROWTH 4. Obedience 5. Service 6. Preparation PART THREE: THE SEASON OF HARVEST 7. Contentment, Not Complacency 8. For Such a Time As This 9. Fulfillment