When was the last time you stepped outside just to enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrant scents of summer? We look forward to summer and its longer days as a time to relax, yet we toil and sweat outside under the summer sun. With all the demands of a busy (sometimes over-scheduled) life, we often don't give ourselves time to be in harmony with nature.

These weekly reflections let you reconnect with summer; a season that reminds us in all things there's a time to work and a time to rest.

The second in a series of four seasonal meditations books, Summer Meditations explores religious topics in the context of modern life. The 12 reflections in this book follow the rhythms of the summer season, helping you rediscover the beauty of a balanced, God-centered life.