In Every Season

"At that time, I could not imagine ever being the person I was before. But the seed had been sown in my spirit about who God had created me to be. Truth has a way of cutting through the brokenness and piercing our hearts. It sparked feelings of hope and joy for my future and the realisation that my fractured pieces were not the end of my story. God was still working, still repairing, still creating. And so it is with all of us."

As a young, seemingly capable and confident church leader, Rachel was unprepared for the physical and emotional pain of clinical burnout. When the shaky foundations of her faith were exposed, she embarked on a life-changing journey toward growth, wisdom, and healing. Most importantly, she encountered the unrelenting grace of a compassionate God.

Through days of darkness and struggle, change and renewal, the words and poetry within these pages emerged. With journalling prompts included, In Every Season invites readers to reflect on their own ministry journey and examine their faith experience through the lens of nature's seasons.

NZ Book Lovers Review:

"Rachel Rerekura-Tamaiva is a writer, social worker, and former church leader who experienced clinical burnout, a condition that left her emotionally and physically exhausted. In this beautifully presented book, she shares her journey to recovery, a story grounded in the everyday yet also in God’s love.

Using the four seasons of nature as a lens, Rachel takes the reader on a journey which includes poetry and places for readers to journal their own thoughts and feelings. In Every Season is a well-constructed book that strikes the perfect balance between Rachel’s life story and struggles, as well as the invaluable lessons she learned during this time of healing and discovery.

This book would be very suitable for anyone suffering from burnout, or anyone at a crossroads in their lives who wants to restore balance and harmony. It’s insightful, gentle and practical. It would be a particularly invaluable book for anyone in a ministry role. The author speaks candidly about the challenges of having to slow down after living a life that had become too busy, which was bringing her down and taking her away from her true purpose. This will resonate with many of us as we try to fit in all the endless tasks in a day. In Every Season has a lovely aesthetic, too, and is slim enough to fit in a handbag for easy use."

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Torn Curtain Publishing

Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2025

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length : 126 pages