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Bob Hoebeke
Ordinary People Discovering Their Exceptional Purpose
by Bob Hoebeke
Are you an ordinary person? If so, join the club; most people are. But sometimes ordinary people do exceptional things, and suddenly they are considfered extraordinary. Who knows? Maybe next time that person can be you.
Now you can share in the fascinating lives of ordinary people who achieve surprising accomplishments. "Ordinary Exceptionalism" is a collection of short fiction stories offering inspiration through the lives of everyday people just like you and me. Rising above themselves or their circumstances, each character finds faith, family, friends, and serving others as the foundational keys to a life of true happiness.
Author Bob Hoebeke shares a wealth of experiences from over forty years in the building and development business. From the high and mighty to the lowest of low, "Ordinary Exceptionalism" paints real emotional pictures through the fictional characters of each story.
Designed as an introduction to the upcoming Found by Love series, readers who don't have time to digest an entire novel will find "Ordinary Exceptionalism" a great alternative for their busy schedules. They'll see themselves through the eyes of different characters who are journeying through everyday struggles with passion and determination. This volume is perfect for your daily quiet time or for your small group or book club. Timely questions for thought and discussion are included in the back of the book.
So, get your copy today! Then find your favorite shade tree, pull up a chair, and read the intriguing stories of ordinary people who experience exceptional transformations.
“I have spent much of my life learning a truth I wish I had understood earlier: God does not wait until a person feels exceptional before He begins using them. As a boy, I stuttered so badly that answering the telephone could feel like climbing a mountain. I knew what it was to want to speak and not be able to get the words out. I knew embarrassment. I knew fear. I knew the quiet lie that said, “Maybe God can use other people, but not me.” But God has a beautiful way of taking what feels ordinary, weak, or even broken, and placing it in His hands, to do something exceptional. Over time, the same voice I once struggled to trust became away to encourage people across this country. The same insecurity that once made me want to hide became a doorway for compassion. The same weakness I would have gladly traded away became part of the very story God used to point people towards hope. And this is the heartbeat of "Ordinary Exceptionalism." It is not a collection of stories about super-heroes. It is an intimate, deeply moving look at ordinary people who simply decided to show up, stay faithful, and offer whatever small talents they had to God. God does exceptional things through the faithful teacher, the tired parent, the quiet servant, the wounded encourager, through even the least of us, when we surrender our story to Him. That is why "Ordinary Exceptionalism" matters. I am incredibly proud of Bob Hoebeke for writing this, not just because the stories are captivating and inspiring, but because he lives the very truth found on these pages every single day. This book will challenge you to look at your own life, no matter how ordinary or limited you may feel right now. Be encouraged to give what you have to God and watch Him do the exceptional in your own life. My prayer is, as you read these pages, you will see yourself somewhere in them. Not as disqualified, or forgotten, or even as too ordinary. But as available. And in the hands of God, available is enough.”
Neil Jeffrey, Baylor All-American and Motivational Speaker
Bob Hoebeke is an up-and-coming Christian fiction author whose work is engaging, powerful, and feels intriguingly realistic. You'll love his work.
After retiring from forty years as a high-end home builder, Bob Hoebeke has taken his experience into the world of Christian fiction. Bob says, "I love stories that combine historic places and events with an author’s creative liberties. " And that's what he does. You'll feel as if you've walked into the characters' lives and become a player yourself in the rich tapestries of story. Bob's first book, "Ordinary Exceptionalism," tells true-to-life stories of usual people doing extremely unusual things, moving them from ordinary to extraordinary. You'll love these overcomer stories! To continue his exceptional fiction storytelling, Bob has also created a 4-book series called Found by Love. These exciting tales are coming forth soon and will appear here at Books.by/bob-hoebeke. Come back soon to discover your next adventure into the fascinating world that is Found by Love.