Courage and Calling

<p><strong>You have a calling.</strong></p><p>First, God calls us all to know and love him. Second, for each individual there is a <em>specific</em> call—a defining purpose or mission, with implications for all of life.</p><p>In this classic book onvocation, Gordon Smith invites you to discover your calling by listening to God and becoming a coworker with him. <em>Courage and Calling</em> 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>Smithexplores 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>