Discernment, the third book in the series edited byMichael J. Christensen and Rebecca J. Laird, including Spiritual Direction and Spiritual Formation, teaches us how to read the 'signs of the times' in daily life in order to make decisions that are ultimately guided by God. Nouwen emphasizes listening to theWord of God--in our hearts, in the Bible, in the community of faith, and in the voice of the poor. Nouwen's thoughts on discernment begin to answer one of the biggest questions we face: what should I do with my life?