The Book of Ecclesiastes reminds us that normal life is full of times and seasons, of ups and downs, and that in the end, “there is a time for every purpose under heaven.” These studies accompany the 4-part series entitled “To Everything There Is a Season,” and follow up on the themes of mourning and sadness, hurt and healing, the words we choose to speak and not to speak, and the “community of embrace” we are called to build as the people of God. May God meet you and your group as you meet together during this series, and may he bring you wisdom and encouragement, whatever season you may find yourselves in.