The Calling: A Challenge to Walk the Narrow Road [Paperback]

Brother Andrew (Author), Andrew (Author), Verne Becker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2002

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.

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From the Inside Flap

"Our faith in Christ must become a way of life, wherever we are. When that happens, it won't 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." Brother Andrew began his work in 1955 as a one-man mission-visiting, 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 Fellowship's 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.

From the Back Cover

"Pay attention to the call of God in your everyday life-and then follow it. Because it is here that we can begin changing the world." -Brother Andrew 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 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, you'll discover ten simple, straightforward steps for hearing God's voice, responding to his call, and spreading Christ's 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!

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 15 and up
  
• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Revell (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0800758382
• ISBN-13: 978-0800758387
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,062,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The calling, February 9, 2006

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Laura "las" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Calling: A Challenge to Walk the Narrow Road (Paperback)

This is a true inspiration!! Wonderful compilation of stories that touch the heart. I am so amazed by the people that risk there life to share God's love.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant analysis of faith in these difficult modern times!, March 30, 2007

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Aimee Thor "Aimee Thor" (Xenia, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Calling: A Challenge to Walk the Narrow Road (Paperback)

Brother Andrew brings us stories of persecuted Christians all over the globe. With sensitivity and compassion, he presents their stories with exciting and terrifying details. Not a book for the faint of heart, or easily intimidated Christian! Another wonderful book by a truly God-inspired man!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truely inspiring, May 24, 2006

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Patrick Jordan "A connoisseur of books, music... (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Calling: A Challenge to Walk the Narrow Road (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book that I urge all Christians and non-Christians to read. Brother Andrew tells amazing stories of smuggling the Bible into nations where Christians are persecuted by their governments. The book is well written and entertaining. It is also inspiring to hear the stories of missionaries who risk their lives to bring the word of God to other believers around the globe. Brother Andrew and Open Doors do amazing things for Christians and reading this book will make you want to do amazing things for God, too!