Shows that our ordinary human work has eternal, heavenly value. Is ordinary work the primary way that people can participate in the God's mission to make all things new? What is the heavenly good of earthly work? In this book Darrell Cosden takes us on a spiritual and theological journey of discovery exploring these questions. Creatively, constructively, and sometimes provocatively, he shows us that the heavenly good of earthly work really makes the gospel good news for ordinary people by offering the possibility of a genuinely purpose-full Christian life. 'This is cutting-edge theology of the highest order. (It)... makes a vital contribution to the ongoing search for a new paradigm of the Christian mission in the twenty-first century.' Dr. David Smith, International Christian College, Glasgow 'Surprising, substantial, thoroughly informed, clear, and readable ... a premier resource for understanding work in Christian perspective.' William Messenger Publisher.