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Harmon Tomeral and his friends wanted nothing more than to go to space, and they have beaten the odds, time and again, to get there. They developed a mech and won the Top Fleet Marine competition. They brought back a battle cruiser from an unknown system and made it their own. They made allies who helped them achieve great victories, and they, ultimately, founded new colonies in what has become known as the Salvage System.

Jesus’ call to the disciples to follow Him was a simple one—and one that we, as believers, hear today. Chosen . . . Answering the Call of Jesus focuses on Jesus as the CEO of a multinational ministry and His selection of His team and how His process of choosing them is vastly different than most leaders. It includes chapters on the twelve apostles and drives home the truth that His call is as pertinent today as those many centuries ago, and we too must decide how and when we will answer the call of Jesus.

When one’s life is suddenly, and often dramatically interrupted, what can be done? It is not uncommon to respond in fear, anxiety, despondency, and even despair when our life plans are detoured, or in some cases destroyed. I confess to having experienced all of those emotions, and many others as well. I can say with great certainly that none of those thoughts and emotions improved my situation, nor did they solve any problem. Perhaps the best advice that could be given any of us is that which Paul gave to the Corinthians, “…stand firm in your faith.” Goodnight, Sweetheart tells the ...