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Anyone Who Believes #1
If You Really Knew Me
Who is Beau Dupere? To some he's the most dangerous man in America. To others he's a powerful healer who changed their lives. For Dixon Claiborne he poses a threat to the integrity of God's church. For Anna Conyers he simply poses a tantalizing mystery that she intends to unravel for her regional newspaper. Both Dixon and Anna experience the most remarkable and controversial of Beau Dupere's days, as the friction from his life and ministry threatens to divide America and the Christian Church.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 12, 2015
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About the author
Jeffrey McClain Jones
52 books127 followersAs a small boy in Lincoln, Nebraska, I listened enrapt to my grandmother reading me children’s stories, such as The Little Engine That Could. I also recall the elementary school librarian who read us Winnie the Pooh, imitating all the voices. And I remember the first summer I was allowed to ride my bike to the library on my own.
Writing started for me in school. Teachers encouraged me to pursue what they perceived as a gift. For me, my imagination was a challenge as much as a gift. I found the real world so much less enthralling.
In my Christian high school, the English teacher supplied me with unassigned novels. I wrote the senior class play and served as editor of both the yearbook and the school newspaper.
At Houghton College, I majored in writing, including coursework in poetry and fiction. But I also majored in biblical studies and was persuaded to take my writing skills in a more “respectable” direction—academia and nonfiction writing. Remember that less enthralling real world?
When all my academic work led to no great employment breakthrough, I hopped from there onto that rapid conveyor known as the tech industry. Starting in the 1990s, I shaped a new career, eventually starting my own computer consulting firm.
During those years, I focused on raising two boys and cherished the role of doing the bedtime reading, including attempting all the voices in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I also composed a few stories from scratch for my attentive little audience, usually around a campfire.
I started writing again in 2006. Following a friend’s suggestion, I meditated on scripture by imaging myself present on a day when Jesus healed an entire multitude. That meditation turned into my first novel, And He Healed Them All. Closing the gap between the sparse descriptions in the Gospels and what must have been a rich miraculous experience enticed me.
A series of unusual events (ask me someday) prodded me to write my second novel, The Reign: Out of Tribulation. I began self-publishing with those first two books. My third novel, Seeing Jesus, expanded into a series when numerous readers begged me for more. As it turns out, that kind of begging is hard to resist.
In all, I have published fifteen books on Amazon, fourteen of them as installments in one of my series. I am constantly working to improve my skills and to better share my message with the reading public.
Anyone tracking my address could guess that I’ve had some setbacks in my life. But God has stayed the same, even as I evolve and have to start over again.
Now I am married and living in Vernon Hills, Illinois, attending a vibrant church and meeting new people. I work part-time on my computer consulting business, and I devote much of the rest of my time to writing and marketing my books, with my wife as my highly motivated marketing director.
Writing started for me in school. Teachers encouraged me to pursue what they perceived as a gift. For me, my imagination was a challenge as much as a gift. I found the real world so much less enthralling.
In my Christian high school, the English teacher supplied me with unassigned novels. I wrote the senior class play and served as editor of both the yearbook and the school newspaper.
At Houghton College, I majored in writing, including coursework in poetry and fiction. But I also majored in biblical studies and was persuaded to take my writing skills in a more “respectable” direction—academia and nonfiction writing. Remember that less enthralling real world?
When all my academic work led to no great employment breakthrough, I hopped from there onto that rapid conveyor known as the tech industry. Starting in the 1990s, I shaped a new career, eventually starting my own computer consulting firm.
During those years, I focused on raising two boys and cherished the role of doing the bedtime reading, including attempting all the voices in The Chronicles of Narnia series. I also composed a few stories from scratch for my attentive little audience, usually around a campfire.
I started writing again in 2006. Following a friend’s suggestion, I meditated on scripture by imaging myself present on a day when Jesus healed an entire multitude. That meditation turned into my first novel, And He Healed Them All. Closing the gap between the sparse descriptions in the Gospels and what must have been a rich miraculous experience enticed me.
A series of unusual events (ask me someday) prodded me to write my second novel, The Reign: Out of Tribulation. I began self-publishing with those first two books. My third novel, Seeing Jesus, expanded into a series when numerous readers begged me for more. As it turns out, that kind of begging is hard to resist.
In all, I have published fifteen books on Amazon, fourteen of them as installments in one of my series. I am constantly working to improve my skills and to better share my message with the reading public.
Anyone tracking my address could guess that I’ve had some setbacks in my life. But God has stayed the same, even as I evolve and have to start over again.
Now I am married and living in Vernon Hills, Illinois, attending a vibrant church and meeting new people. I work part-time on my computer consulting business, and I devote much of the rest of my time to writing and marketing my books, with my wife as my highly motivated marketing director.
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August 28, 2016
I really wanted to love this book
The story was almost a tribute to our amazing God. But the huge maggot found in the center of the plot corrupted the sweetness. God does heal. God does speak. But the author suggests God heals this man in body and soul...and he is sexually active with multiple wives.
Sorry...God calls those in authority to be blameless and holy.
The story was almost a tribute to our amazing God. But the huge maggot found in the center of the plot corrupted the sweetness. God does heal. God does speak. But the author suggests God heals this man in body and soul...and he is sexually active with multiple wives.
Sorry...God calls those in authority to be blameless and holy.
April 27, 2020
I was enthralled throughout this book. It is obvious that Jeffrey McClain Jones has a personal relationship with God to be able to write so clearly and heartfelt as he does about these subjects. I could very much associate with his description of churches and how they treated a man of God. Unfortunately this happens so often ...
Thank you for another delightful book!
Thank you for another delightful book!
May 31, 2021
Beau Dupere? The most dangerous man in America? Or a powerful healer who changed their lives. For Dixon Claiborne, Dupere poses a threat to the integrity of God's church. For Anna Conyers he simply poses a tantalizing mystery that she intends to unravel for her regional newspaper. Good read. It brought out the "real" world of the church. Politics is alive within the walls - too bad.
September 17, 2022
Delightful read, powerful and wonderfully well written
I am a voracious reader and Jeffrey Jones is by far my favorite author. Though the lead character is fictitious, his type is real and many of the background characters and setting are real. As I came to recognize some of the real characters it greatly enhanced my enjoyment and appreciation for how skillfully Jeff crafted the story, presenting his consistent picture of an amazing God who is loving, powerful and intimate beyond imagination. If your God is as close as presented here and in most of his books, you will enjoy it.
I am a voracious reader and Jeffrey Jones is by far my favorite author. Though the lead character is fictitious, his type is real and many of the background characters and setting are real. As I came to recognize some of the real characters it greatly enhanced my enjoyment and appreciation for how skillfully Jeff crafted the story, presenting his consistent picture of an amazing God who is loving, powerful and intimate beyond imagination. If your God is as close as presented here and in most of his books, you will enjoy it.
January 21, 2023
Excellent story & plot
This story was excellently written to capture the imagination, tear down some prejudices and assumptions of how the Holy Spirit does or does not work, as well as making you souks think about your walk with the Lord. It draws you in emotionally. It makes you decide to pay closer attention to God's voice when He's speaking to you and knowing His leading. While it is not my cup of tea in dealing with the obscene laughing and things out of control in a church service, it helps me to know that God works in different ways and is not limited to my way of thinking. Praise the Lord!
This story was excellently written to capture the imagination, tear down some prejudices and assumptions of how the Holy Spirit does or does not work, as well as making you souks think about your walk with the Lord. It draws you in emotionally. It makes you decide to pay closer attention to God's voice when He's speaking to you and knowing His leading. While it is not my cup of tea in dealing with the obscene laughing and things out of control in a church service, it helps me to know that God works in different ways and is not limited to my way of thinking. Praise the Lord!
April 18, 2021
Interesting read
I have enjoyed reading this author's works. Many have been inspiring, mind boggling and entertaining. I am looking forward to reading this series. Can't wait until I start book two.
I have enjoyed reading this author's works. Many have been inspiring, mind boggling and entertaining. I am looking forward to reading this series. Can't wait until I start book two.
October 12, 2022
Great Book
I loved reading about Godly Supernatural happenings in this book. I wonder if you can answer a question for me...why the naked woman? I don't understand why she was there. Did I miss something? Open to input.
I loved reading about Godly Supernatural happenings in this book. I wonder if you can answer a question for me...why the naked woman? I don't understand why she was there. Did I miss something? Open to input.
April 19, 2024
God's amazing power
It's only book 1 and we can and should be aware of God's love, power and grace told by this author.
Don't miss the point of the story . I highly recommend this series.
It's only book 1 and we can and should be aware of God's love, power and grace told by this author.
Don't miss the point of the story . I highly recommend this series.
July 8, 2020
Who is this guy?
I am usually pretty good at discovering how a story will end before I am halfway through a book. This time, I have ideas but none of them seem right.
I am usually pretty good at discovering how a story will end before I am halfway through a book. This time, I have ideas but none of them seem right.
March 21, 2024
Was a good read but the ending wanted me wanting more
October 5, 2024
What if....
I truly believe God does heal, lead. And provide for us. I enjoyed your book.Being able to lean into a world where many DO believe and care! Thank you!
I truly believe God does heal, lead. And provide for us. I enjoyed your book.Being able to lean into a world where many DO believe and care! Thank you!
May 24, 2022
WOW
I’m totally floored in reading this story. I felt as if the Lord was opening my mind and refreshing what I’ve seen experienced in attending a few ministers over the years. The demonstration of the Power of God, even though a story, felt real in my soul. The author really captured what it would be like if we were to operate in this same authority.
Yes, a strong recommendation to read and experience the story.
Just finished reading this story the second time.
My imagination is such that I can envision doing the same things the character did in this story.
All things are possible for him who believes.
I’m totally floored in reading this story. I felt as if the Lord was opening my mind and refreshing what I’ve seen experienced in attending a few ministers over the years. The demonstration of the Power of God, even though a story, felt real in my soul. The author really captured what it would be like if we were to operate in this same authority.
Yes, a strong recommendation to read and experience the story.
Just finished reading this story the second time.
My imagination is such that I can envision doing the same things the character did in this story.
All things are possible for him who believes.
September 11, 2016
Distinctly unusual
I enjoyed reading this book but not quite as much as Seeing Jesus, Hearing Jesus, and Sharing Jesus. There are topics introduced which require some thought in a personal extended manner. There were several misspelled words, which were a distraction for me. Perhaps you need a different proofreader or editor. The words may not appear via spell check but are contextually inaccurate. For example, the word "add" was used for "ad". Keep up the thought provoking subjects!
I enjoyed reading this book but not quite as much as Seeing Jesus, Hearing Jesus, and Sharing Jesus. There are topics introduced which require some thought in a personal extended manner. There were several misspelled words, which were a distraction for me. Perhaps you need a different proofreader or editor. The words may not appear via spell check but are contextually inaccurate. For example, the word "add" was used for "ad". Keep up the thought provoking subjects!
November 2, 2015
Faith Renewal and Inner Search and Peace
I found this book to cause you to soul search and relinquish some of our old traditional thoughts to believing God for just what His Word says. This book is a must read and it opens your spirit for a greater desire to experience God in a relationship and not what the church feel we should act add believers.
I found this book to cause you to soul search and relinquish some of our old traditional thoughts to believing God for just what His Word says. This book is a must read and it opens your spirit for a greater desire to experience God in a relationship and not what the church feel we should act add believers.
June 10, 2016
Really good books
Really enjoyed reading his books. Thought provoking and uplifting. Can not put books down! Really am looking to next book.
Really enjoyed reading his books. Thought provoking and uplifting. Can not put books down! Really am looking to next book.
April 9, 2017
Strange story
I have enjoyed other books by this author, but this one was too strange. The multiple wives, everyone with movie star looks, strange miracles. A story I couldn't relate to.
I have enjoyed other books by this author, but this one was too strange. The multiple wives, everyone with movie star looks, strange miracles. A story I couldn't relate to.
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