Pastor, teacher, musician and writer, Ray Harris of Abbotsford is the author of Fullness of Time: Devotionals, Poems, Pictures, and Prayers (Mill Lake Books, 2023). The meditations are drawn from all 66 books of the Bible. They provide words of encouragement, challenge and inspiration for winter, spring, summer and fall, following both the standard calendar and the church year. In addition, the book contains photos and artwork, aphorisms (brief thoughts), poems and anecdotes (brief stories).

Fullness of Time is based on devotionals the author shared with various gatherings at Tabor Village, a residence for older adults in Abbotsford during the years of his chaplaincy 2017-2021. They provide a good resource for chaplains, teachers and others who may need to lead a devotion on short notice. The photographs and artwork are provided by tenants, friends and family. As a coffee-table book it can be a source of aesthetic interest and inspiration.

BOOKS:

Fullness of Time: Devotionals, Poems, Pictures, and Prayers (Mill Lake Books, 2023) $34.99 9781998787050

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