About the Book
Fullness of Time is a gentle companion through the seasons of the year and the seasons of life. The meditations are drawn from all 66 books of the Bible. They are based on devotionals the author shared with various gatherings at Tabor Village, a residence for older adults in Abbotsford BC 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. Journey through time, through the seasons of nature, life, and the church year. Enjoy the pictures, aphorisms (brief thoughts), poems, and anecdotes (brief stories).
About the Author :
Ray Harris is a follower of Jesus, a husband, father, and Papa to eight grandchildren. Ray loves providing spiritual care for older adults, singing with them, reading God's word together, and coming alongside those in their journey with Jesus who need encouragement and prayer. He is a pastor, teacher, musician, a reader and writer. He lives in Abbotsford BC and enjoys walking along Horn Creek Trail. He holds graduate degrees in music and Christian studies.
Review :
"Fullness of Time by Ray Harris is a creative collection of short meditations, prayers, poetry, anecdotes, and art. It beautifully reflects the author's ministry as Spiritual Care Coordinator at Tabor Village, Abbotsford, B.C, where he regularly led morning prayers, offered meditations on Scripture, and provided spiritual care to the senior residents. His compassionate care and creativity are evident throughout the book, and I especially appreciate the stories he shares of his interactions with various residents--singing and praying with them, sharing a laugh, offering words of kindness, and simply being present. The book includes both an index to Scripture, as well as an index to various topics like change, growth, death, and eternity. If you're interested in devotional reading especially for seniors, if you're a pastor or chaplain looking for a resource of short meditations, I recommend Fullness of Time." - April Yamasaki, Writer, Editor, Speaker
"Ray Harris has put together an invaluable collection of personal experiences and scriptural insights with a deep understanding of the human heart. These devotionals should have a universal appeal, reflecting an appreciation of God's Spirit at work in every heart. Over the period of his ministry at Tabor, Ray has touched many lives and this devotional should allow his ministry to extend even further. I can well identify with the experiences of senior's home ministry shown in his anecdotes. I appreciate the love and affection his stories show as he navigates the challenges and communicates the joys of chaplaincy. The daily readings should be equally valuable for personal devotions and as an outline for ministry in a wide variety of contexts. I look forward to utilizing this great resource!" - Chris Thoutenhoofd, Chaplain, Tabor Village, Abbotsford, B.C.
"Ray has used his life and ministry insights to lead older adults in a time of reflection and response on the Word of God. The devotionals, poems and pictures all speak to the seasons of life with an assurance of God's faithful presence. I can confidently endorse The Fullness of Time as a book of devotionals that will lead older adults to journey through the seasons of life with an assurance of God's presence. In this book, individuals will be encouraged by Scripture as they are guided to reflect and respond on a personal level. I would also recommend this book as a resource that the Christian Chaplain could use in offering spiritual care to others addressing the challenges of life, relationships, and faith. This is a book filled with peace and renewal." - Gloria J. Woodland, Chaplaincy Program Director, ACTS Seminaries/Trinity Western University, Associate Professor of Chaplaincy Studies & Spiritual Care, MB Seminary
"Ray Harris' new devotional is designed as a weekly lectionary, taking us alphabetically through the books of Scripture, through Lent, Advent, and Ordinary Time. Far from rigidly structured, however, the book follows a gracious arc, and an arc of Grace. Harris offers us thoughts and experiences gleaned from his time as chaplain at Tabor Village. A book of words and silences, of meditation." - Robert Martens, writer, editor, poet.
