As I was reading in the evening the other night, I was suddenly struck by a great late summer symphony floating through the windows. This familiar annual tune announces the seasonal change about to take place.

Summer is a time of rest and recreation. Days are long and warm lending themselves to lounging and lingering into twilight in the company of friends and family. It seems that alongside our educational counterparts, all professional schedules slow while recreational schedules expand.

Recently an article was shared with me regarding fostering an attitude of gratitude. Written by clergy for clergy, the focus mainly surrounded successful stewardship…