Author Carol Burton McLeod believes everyone can choose to be Vibrant: Developing a Deep and Abiding Joy for All Seasons—and such a life begins by emulating Jesus. His life was filled with challenges and yet people were drawn to Him. Every character trait that we are called to embrace, every action of kindness or love, and each word of compassion or tenderness is a telling reflection of Christ within us. We are called to be a vibrant show-and-tell of what God is able to accomplish through one ordinary person.

Part one.The dirty work -- Part two. Suffering with joy -- Part three. The secret garden of the soul -- Part four. "Whatever!" -- Part five. Walk worthy -- . Part six. It's enough -- Part seven. Being not doing -- Part eight. One final invitation.