Jesus in Blue Jeans by: Laurie Beth Jones Audio: In 1995, Laurie Beth Jones released Jesus CEO, the first book in a trilogy that traces her own journey from well-pressed executive through a season of personal self- examination, ending finally in blue jeans, having found her heart's true home. The Path is the second book and helps readers identify their divine purpose in life. Her final book, Jesus in Blue Jeans, answers a request: ''Could you write a book that could help me with my everyday life?'' The Path:Creating Your Mission Statement for Life by: Laurie Beth Jones Audio: In a world in which we are daily forced to make decisions that lead us either closer to or further from our goals, no tool is as valuable in providing direction as a mission statement --a brief, succinct, and focused statement of purpose that can be used to initiate, evaluate, and refine all of life's activities. Rich with humor, exercises, and case histories, The Path is essential listening for anyone seeking a lighter, clearer way in the world.

Have you ever attended a church service and thought, "Yuck! This church is dead," then attended elsewhere and thought, "Wow! God is there," as you felt personally touched by His presence?

You may have noticed one bragging about how their wonderful schemes got them through difficult situations, and thought them a jerk. Though, you might have been reminded of God's love when someone spoke, with a quiver in their voice, of how God helped them to make it through.

Maybe someone made a list of everything they've ever done for you, as if you owed them. But, when someone said, "You can thank me by loving others in need," it became a pleasure to both give and receive.

Perhaps, you've experienced someone pointing at your imperfections in anger or rattling of 25 Bible verses so loud you didn't hear a word they said. Yet, when someone came off their pedestal to meet you where you were (and taught you how to overcome your weakness, fear, and insecurity), you were set free.

Those who've become the difference have learned a very special secret to their success: give credit where credit is due, I Ch. 29:10-13. Once we get that straight, it's OK to feel warm inside when God allows us to play a small part in it.

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