"This beautifully written book contains uplifting daily devotionals for Summer including June, July, & August. It offers a brief scripture, inspirational yet practical devotional, short prayer, and daily meditation. It is perfect for rushed people in a modern world. While taking only a few minutes to read, it brings a power packed start to any day giving strength, balance, and hope in best and worst of circumstances. Highly recommended!" -Rev. David Erikson, Pastor "A unique much needed devotional offering strength and hope in a difficult world. It is a joy to read and offers both daily treasures and profound biblical knowledge practically applied to real life. While sometimes humorous, it is always inspirational. "Brief Devotions" is also deep and brings new awareness of contributions of obscure Biblical heroes we seldom hear anything about. Especially appreciate the balanced treatment of both women and men. This book is a profound accomplishment by a gifted writer that also makes a great gift for friends and family." -Carolyn Barber, RN "This devotional connects deeply to real life. It is powerful and life changing. The diversity of scriptures used, areas explored, and issues touched on are amazing. Dr. Johnson has both a love for God's word, a depth of biblical knowledge, and understanding of people that is rare. This is a Holy Spirit directed and annointed devotional book that gives strength for the day and hope for tomorrow. Eveyone should have a copy whether Christian or not. The wisdom and practical insights on how to attain a happy, healthy, spirit-filled life apply to anyone. I am ordering copies of "Brief Devotions" for my congregation because it connects. It connects us to God, ouselves, and others in transforming ways that bring peace and joy. It has my highest recomendation!" -Rev. Elizabeth Davis, MTS., M.Div. UMC Pastor "Brief Devotions For Busy Lives: Daily Summer Renewal" is the second volume in a series of seasonal devotionals designed to be harmonious with changing seasons in order to bring daily inspirational renewal. Days and seasons affect us profoundly as we are all part of creation and remain intimately tied to changing weather around us. This Summer edition includes June, July, August and a special devotions for Father's Day, Pentecost, and other holidays. All devotions are practically focused and limited to one page so a brief spiritual time for strengthening is available before facing complex, daily challenges in a rushed and hectic world. Rev. Dr. Mary Johnson, D.Min., author, is an acclaimed writer having published seven other highly rated books currently available online at the Amazon bookstore. She writes with depth, inspiration, healing insight, and deep understanding from decades of pastoral and counseling experience. Her writing is well researched yet practical, engaging, often humorous, and fascinating while always offering something new and unexpected. Four different books in this devotional series will include: Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall editions. All contain a "Table Of Contents" so specific floating holidays are easily found and all devotionals in this series can be used in any year. A quick morning time spent daily with God can make all the difference in what kind of day we experience and can improve our health, success, welfare, and mood while bringing peace of mind. Every devotional can be read in a few minutes in order to remain helpful and inspirational in our demanding, fast paced culture. Illustrations are used creatively throughout the book to enhance learning and growth. Because various seasons exist and provide us with contrasting cycles of life, this devotional is designed so that each day can be treasured and every season valued. All our days, months, and times of life offer unique blessings. "Brief Devotions For Busy Lives: Daily Summer Renewal" is a book created to help find ways that blessings, wisdom, and strength are available every day."
About the Author: Rev. Dr. Mary Johnson, D.Min., author of "Brief Devotions For Busy Lives" is an acclaimed writer having published 6 other highly rated books currently available online at the Amazon bookstore. She writes with wisdom from decades of pastoral and counseling experience and a profound knowledge of the Bible, history, philosophy, and psychology. Her writing is impeccably researched yet always practical, engaging, profound, often humorous, and fascinating. It always offers a different perspective bringing the new and unexpected. Dr. Johnson has served in Ordained Ministry for decades as a Parish Pastor and in diverse Specialized Ministry Settings. She has extensive parish, chaplaincy, preaching, educational, leadership, counseling, teaching, and Clinical Supervisory experience. She has served in Congregational, AG, and Independent churches as a Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Interim pastor and worked as a Hospital Chaplain at various hospitals in New England including Tewksbury State and Holy Family Hospital in Massachusetts. Dr Johnson has served as a Director of Renew & Green Pastures Counseling Centers and as Executive Director of Good News Counseling Center in NH. Her D. Min. in Psychology and Clinical Studies from Andover Newton in Newton, Mass. is unique in its integrative emphasis on psychology, clinical work, and theology. A Th.M., Cum Laude, from Boston University School of Theology combined a Dual Integrative Major in Pastoral Counseling and Biblical Studies. She earned a B. S., Cum Laude, at Black Hills University, in S.D. with a Major in History & Minors in Political Science and Education. Rev. Dr. Johnson has earned credentials as a Nationally Board Certified Counselor and Nationally Certified Pastoral Counselor. She has held certification as a Clinical Member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (A.C.P.E.). Dr. Johnson has remained a State Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since inception of State licensure. She has been included in "Who's Who Among Human Services Professionals" and "Who's Who In Religion." and has served with distinction teaching graduate students when appointed to Adjunct Faculties of Antioch New England Graduate School, Gordon Conwell, Keene State, Goddard College, and the University of NH.