Foreword 9
Preface to the New Edition 13
Acknowledgments 15
I. Knowing God's Will
1. We Never Know How Things Will Turn Out 19
2. Our Astonishing Freedom 29
3. Obstacles That Get in the Way 41
II. Making Decisions
4. Simple Obedience as a Way of Life 55
5. God's Clear Commands for Life 67
6. Attending to the Little Things 83
7. Making Choices 94
III. Grasping Time
8. Facing What We Cannot Change 109
9. Redeeming the Past 120
10. Preparing for the Future 130
11. Living in the Wonder of the Present Moment 142
IV. Discerning Our Calling in Life
12. Distinguishing Between Calling and Career 157
13. Discovering What We're Supposed to Do 169
14. Managing Our Many Callings 186
V. Embracing Mystery
15. Living with Paradox 203
16. Suffering Respects No Boundaries 218
17. Getting Through Suffering 227
Notes 237
Study Questions 245