The Calling

The Calling
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The Calling: A Challenge to Walk the Narrow Road

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ìPay attention to the call of God in your everyday lifeóand then follow it. Because it is here that we can begin changing the world.î Brother Andrew Have you ever had someone say, ìYou canít do thatî? Thatís what Bible smuggler Brother Andrew and persecuted Christians around the world often hear as they set out to do what God asks of them. But it doesnít stop them from answering The Callingóeven when it may cost them their life! What is God asking you to do for him? And how can you have the courage to follow through no matter what the circumstances? In The Calling, youíll discover ten simple, straightforward steps for hearing Godís voice, responding to his call, and spreading Christís love in extraordinary ways. Youíll be inspired by Brother Andrewís gripping true-life tales of bringing banned Christian literature into communist China, turbulent Africa, and repressive Muslim nations. And youíll gain courage from the amazing testimonies of people of different ages and cultures who are passionately living out their faith in spite of intense persecution. Walk the narrow road and experience Godís calling for yourself. Life will never be the sameóand neither will you! ìOur faith in Christ must become a way of life, wherever we are. When that happens, it wonít be long before you begin to see the entire world, and your part in it, with different eyes. You will discover that God is opening doors for you to serve him in ways you never thought were possible.î Brother Andrew began his work in 1955 as a one-man missionóvisiting, teaching, and taking Bibles to Christians behind the Iron Curtain. That work has since developed into Open Doors, a nonprofit organization with bases around the world. In 1997, Brother Andrew was the recipient of the World Evangelical Fellowshipís Religious Liberty Award, recognizing his lifetime of service to the persecuted Church. When not traveling, Brother Andrew lives in the Netherlands with his wife, Corrie. They have five children and four grandchildren.

Description of The Calling:

The Calling is a new youth edition of God's Call and the perfect sequel to The Narrow Road. The Calling contains sidebar testimonies from Christians who are passionately living their lives for Christ in spite of intense persecution. These believers from around the world share their stories of listening to God's voice and being willing to respond to his prompting, no matter what the circumstances. Their courageous stories will encourage young readers to walk the narrow road with a renewed sense of joy and purpose.

Information on The Calling from the publisher:

Have you ever had someone say, "You can't do that"? That's what Bible smuggler Brother Andrew and persecuted Christians around the world often hear as they set out to do what God asks of them. But it doesn't stop them from answering The Calling -- even when it may cost them their lives! What is God asking you to do for him? And how can you have the courage to follow through no matter what the circumstances? In The Calling, you'll discover ten simple, straightforWard steps for hearing God's voice, responding to his call, and spreading his love in extraordinary Ways. You'll be inspired by Brother Andrew's gripping true-life tales of bringing banned Christian literature into communist China, turbulent Africa, and repressive Muslim nations. And you'll gain courage from the amazing testimonies of people of different ages and cultures who are passionately living out their faith in spite of intense persecution. Walk the narrow road and experience God's calling for yourself. Life will never be the same and neither will you!

About Brother Andrew:

Brother Andrew began his work in 1955 as a one-man missionvisiting, teaching, and taking Bibles to Christians behind closed borders. That work has since developed into Open Doors International, a nondenominational organization with bases around the world. When not traveling, Brother Andrew makes his home in the Netherlands.

Description of Brother Andrew, author of The Calling:

Have you ever had someone say, "You can't do that"? That's what Bible smuggler Brother Andrew and the persecuted Christians around the world often hear as they set out to do what God asks of them. But it doesn't stop them from answering The Calling even when it may cost them their lives! What is God asking you to do for him? And how can you have the courage to follow through no matter what the circumstances? In The Calling, you'll discover ten simple, straightforward steps for hearing God's voice, responding to his call, and spreading his love in extraordinary ways. You'll be inspired by Brother Andrew's gripping true-life tales of bringing banned Christian literature into communist Chine, turbulent Africa, and repressive Muslim nations. And you'll gain courage from the amazing testimonies of people of different ages and cultures who are passionately living out their faith in spite of intense persecution. Walk the narrow road and experience God's calling for yourself. Life will never be the same and neither will you!