Courage and Calling

<P><B>You have a calling.</B></P><P>First God calls us all to know and love him. Second for each individual there is a <I>specific</I> call-a defining purpose or mission with implications for all of life.</P><P>In this classic book on vocation Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. <I>Courage and Calling</I> has helped thousands of readers explore questions such as these:</P><ul><li>What is my calling? </li><li>How do I live it out in the midst of difficult relationships or moral challenges? </li><li>Will my vocation change as I enter a new stage of life? </li><li>With competing needs and demands how can I craft a balanced way of living? </li></ul><P>Smith explores how to pursue excellence in all kinds of work and how to continue growing throughout a lifetime. He also considers four examples of particular callings: business the arts education and religious leadership.</P><P>This third edition includes a new chapter that explores how a church community can be a dynamic venue for discerning vocation. Church leaders can help sustain a conversation about vocation work and career and celebrate the diverse ways in which God is calling people. From students exploring careers to elders leaving a legacy this book provides rich insight for all who long to courageously follow God's call.</P>