The word vocation may conjure up images of clergy in black suits bishops in pointed hats and monks in long robes. But theyre not the only ones with vocationsor callsfrom God. Lay people too are called to serve God and in this book Edward S. Little invites us to recognize and respond to our own unique vocations. Ears to Hear takes readers on a journey through the Old Testament showing the way God called ordinary people to service and drawing parallels for ordinary people in the twentyfirst century. The story of Abraham who was called away from his homeland with no clear destination exemplifies the insecurity of modernday readers who may be called to abandon the security of their homes or their jobs to do Gods will. The story of Moses who was armed with a list of seriousand logicalobjections to Gods call is a lesson for contemporary readers faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles to their vocations. In each of these stories Little shows that Gods callin Old Testament days and nowis always accompanied with more than enough grace to answer it. Each chapter concludes with a set of discussion questions making this an ideal book not only for individuals discerning Gods call but also for parish study groups. Edward S. Little bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana has served as a priest in parishes in Indiana and California. Active in church mission affairs Bishop Little has made several shortterm trips to Uganda and serves as president of SOMA Sharing of Ministries Abroad an Anglican mission organization. He lives in South Bend Indiana. show more