Synopsis
This book is an ideal gift for 17 to 27 year old young adults who are seeking for more in life or Meaning-full Living? - One afternoon the following insight changed the author's life forever, and it can change your life as well! - You were created to do great things; to make a difference in this world. Only you have your unique combination of experiences, skills, talents and gifts. How you choose to use these to best serve God and to benefit other people, will directly determine your level of happiness, and your personal success. Yes, you are here to make a difference! And this short, easy-to-read book can help you, a family member or a friend determine what type of work, vocation or calling God may be drawing you toward a calling that you can remain passionate about for the rest of your life! -Learn more about yourself and what motivates you -Find out how to become the best person God wants you to be! -Add more meaning to your studies, work or family life -Increase your joy, fulfillment and peace of mind -Discover what you were meant to do with your time and with your life -Gain encouragement, inspiration and answers for joyful daily living -Attract others with enthusiasm and clarity of purpose This book is a gem in so many ways! For young people, for busy professionals, for everyone. This should be a classic tool for every Christian searching for peace in life. Patrick Lencioni, President, The Table Group; Bestselling business author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team -What a fantastic resource! It is timeless and ageless. I used this book with ages 12 21... and they all seem to get something useful and inspiring from it. Thank you Joseph! Kelli Simon, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Youth Minister -I have wanted a book like this for many years. We are always looking for some program which will guide a young man or woman in forward-looking reflection, yet based on true Catholic reality that God is with us, and calls us to Him, each uniquely and wonderfully. Thank you Joe, for the gift of vocational guidance in a real, to-the-point, and personal conversation with our high school students. It will become a permanent part of our curriculum. <P> Michael Van Hecke, M.Ed., Headmaster, Saint Augustine Academy, Ventura, CA Founder & President, Catholic Schools Textbook Project <P> In a world our teens often find overwhelming and discouraging, this book offers a semesters worth of practical advice that every high school or college student should know and apply. I found the text easy to read and the chapter exercises with takeaways were also great teaching tools. There is much value for each person who reads this book. Brian Wolcott, Principal, Fr. Gabriel Richard High School, Ann Arbor, MI Order a copy today for your favorite Christian high school or college student. They will thank you later on!
About the Author
Joseph Michael Tabers<b/> (Joe ) is the son of two terrific parents; brother to five wonderful siblings; husband to a fantastic wife; and dad to two great teenage boys. He is also an uncle, neighbor, friend, Catholic Christian and so much more. From his parents example, Joe learned the importance of faith in God and relationship with God. Through my parents I first learned that God is real a real, living person and that Jesus Christ IS God. I discovered that in knowing Jesus, I can actually know God as truly as I know any of my family or friends. Later on, as an adult, I did my own exhaustive comparative religion studies, only to arrive at the same amazing conclusion! Joe adds: When we are growing up and maturing as young adults it can take some time to fully understand the gifts we have been given (for example, the gift of faith). I know it took me a while to fully understand the Scripture verse Seek first the kingdom of God and all else will be given in addition. Today I am a grateful, faith-filled Catholic man who loves and appreciates his faith and the relationship I have with our Lord Jesus Christ. A wealth of professional expertise... As a sought-after corporate trainer, Joe teaches numerous corporate courses on leadership, trust, team communication and service skills. He has worked with thousands of audiences over a 25-year span. Having earned distinction as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association in 1998, Joe continues to write and lecture on personal effectiveness, passionately working with up to 100 audiences per year. One of the common themes of his speaking and training is: We serve and lead others more effectively with selflessness." Active church participation... Joe practices what he talks about, too! He truly believes that we are at our best when serving others. He often comments on how grateful he is for the many opportunities he s embraced over the years to be an active volunteer in his parish and in the wider Church. Volunteering has been part of his life for a long time. From singing in the men s choir and teaching junior high catechism classes in his late teens, to parish youth ministry work with his wife early in their marriage, the habit of giving back continues to this day. For the past eight years, Joe has facilitated or presented dozens of top-rated marriage preparation sessions for engaged couples preparing for married life. It s not rocket science, Joe says about his extra service to the church. Anyone who takes time to volunteer and to help others will always find greater joy in return. Guaranteed! Pulling it all together... It is through this Catholic Christian lens, as well as through 50 years of life experience, miles of travels and working with people in all walks of life, that Joe wrote this handy little book for older teens and young adults. Now, in his easy-to-read book, God Has GREAT Plans for You, he distills and shares with teens and young adults some of the most powerful influencers in his own youth as well as practical, interactive tools he has used for years to help others to discern, recognize and follow God s calling.
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