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“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also
made me fast. And when I run I feel his pleasure.” Eric Liddell
These words from the one-time Olympian sprinter, made
famous by the 1970s film Chariots of Fire, seem fitting.
This issue of options explores the theme of calling. I don’t know about you, but I find the word elusive.
What does it mean? Is our calling the result of choices or is it a
preordained destiny? Is it God’s cosmic aim for our lives or the sum
of our accidental successes?
I’ve also been thinking a great deal about the
idea of success.
While recently house-sitting on an island in the Pacific Northwest, I
stumbled upon G.K. Chesterton’s 1908 collected essays, All Things Considered. In
his essay, ‘The Fallacy of Success,’ he provokes:
“It is perfectly obvious that in any decent
occupation (such as bricklaying or writing books) there are only two ways
of succeeding. One is by doing very good work, the other is by
cheating.”
In this issue we introduce you to a number of Canadians
doing very good work and finding their callings in the midst of it.
First, Bruce Fawcett helps us sort out
‘God’s calling,’ and Rob Des Cotes gives input on
‘guidance.’ Three gifted women talk about God’s calling.
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‘Ministry’ has many expressions . . . how
about environmental field work? I also had the opportunity to talk with top
Canadian snowboarder Simon Chamberlain about what it takes to make it, and
stay big in the world of snowboarding.
His advice: “Keep having fun doing what you
love.”
Enough said . . .
Christina CrookAssociate Editor
Options Winter 2009
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