Anything But Ordinary - by Stephanie Morales-Beaulieu (Paperback)

About the Book

This is the true story of Jesse Morales, an ordinary Filipino immigrant who found the better life he was looking for when he met Jesus.

Book Synopsis

"Steph, is Mike home?"

Nothing warned Stephanie about the fatal diagnosis that would follow her dad's question, but something did prepare her-an event that happened in 1986.

Anything But Ordinary tells the story of the divine encounter that changed the trajectory of one man's life and the faith that profoundly influenced the too-short journey to his death.

Jesse Morales was an ordinary Filipino immigrant and mechanic who found the better life he was looking for when he met Jesus. With refreshing vulnerability, this story shows what living by faith looks like. It spotlights the legacy of faith Jesse left, not only for his family, but scores of others, when he passed away from ALS.

The books serves as a powerful reminder that there is hope. It will encourage you to see impossible struggles as the birthplace for inspiring faith. Read it and be reminded that when life isn't working, you can hold onto the God who always is.

Review Quotes

For many of us, our heroes are untouchable, their accomplishments unattainable for us mere mortals. In Anything But Ordinary, we meet a humble hero who not only inspires us but allows us to hope, "Maybe I could too!" Jesse Morales embodied hope for the rest of us.

-Connie Cavanaugh, speaker and author of Following God One Yes at a Time

I devoured this incredible true story in one sitting. It kept leading me to pray, "God, help me live my faith in such a way that my nine-month-old daughter will grow up to be inspired the way Stephanie was by her father." Jesse's story will draw tears from even the driest eyes and will compel you to follow Jesus with a renewed passion.

-Mike Blackaby, pastor of Canvas Church and author of Experiencing God, Teen Edition

I picked up Stephanie's book and couldn't put it down. It's raw and real. The telling of her dad's story is a beautiful reminder that when God gets hold of someone, He can turn what might seem like an ordinary life into something extraordinary for His kingdom. Jesse was that man-an ordinary man with an extraordinary life of love and service to others. Stephanie's writing will remind you that God loves faith and can use anyone willing to trust Him. This life is not pain-free, and from Jesse we learn that even in our struggles we can experience joy. This is a life worth learning from. Thank you, Stephanie, for this heartfelt memoir of your dad.

-Lorie Hartshorn, co-host of 700 Club Canada, Bible teacher, and author