You only live once. Life is short and can be just as easily wasted as lived to its fullest. In the midst of our busy modern world, how can we make the most of life and the time we have? In these fast-paced, superficial times, Os Guinness calls us to a life of consequence. In strong contrast to both Eastern and secularist views of time, he reorients our own notion of history, not as something cyclical or meaningless, but as linear and purposeful.
In the Judeo-Christian tradition, time and history have meaning, and human beings can live with freedom and consequence in collaboration with God.
Thus, we can attempt to serve God's purpose for our generation, read the times, and discern our calling for this moment in history.
Our time on earth has significance. Live right, discern the times, and redeem the day.