God's Best Is Me: Living to Please God

By Dr. Jeanne Sheffield

Dr. Jeanne Sheffields life has transitioned from a professional performer in show business in variety television in Los Angeles to her exciting, always challenging position as founder, author and teacher of Southern Grace Place USA located in NW Washington, DC. If you remember the days of variety television of the hit TV series Here Come The Brides, you saw her as David Souls girl friend or remembered her as one of the original Dean Martin Gold Diggers. She has fond memories of being a regular cast member of the Glen Campbell Good Time Hour and the Mack Davis Show and the Andy Williams Show. Today Dr. Jeanne wears many hats as inspirational singer, composer, voice, piano, character and etiquette teacher, and author. Her two new books, Gods Best Is Me, Living To Please God and Gods Best Is Your Child, her collaborating Home School Moms Teachers Guide can be purchased at www.authorhouse.com, www.amazon.com and Dr. Jeannes web site www.SouthernGracePlaceUSA.com. Dr. Jeannes interest in the development of Americas youth led to a creative position as columnist for the Collierville Independent Paper and the Southaven Press in both the Tennessee and Mississippi regions. She was affectionately known as Our Miss Manners in both publications. She has been featured as one of Americas outstanding etiquette teachers in Memphis Womans Magazine as well as Parent Magazine. Dr. Jeanne holds her Masters in Christian Counseling and her Doctorate in Theology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, FL. She originally created this work book as a self-enrichment program because of her concerns for inner city students who were greatly lacking in social skills, etiquette and character values. She felt compelled to develop a study that would address all of these vital issues and a dynamic course that would keep their attention. Over time she developed 25 topics including My Appearance, Eye to Eye Contact, Modesty Is In, Attitude = Gratitude, Communication Skills, Table Setting and Manners, Jealousy, Tactfulness, Formal Dining.... just to name a few..... Gods Best is Me offers several studies jam-packed with inner-active role playing of the worlds behavior and the right behavior, scripture memorization, character values, social skills, open discussions, games, plus several original praise songs written by Dr .Jeanne. Gods Best Is Me points our children and youth away from the many destructive influences of the world toward a life full of the character and etiquette of Christ. This exceptional 6 week study is a rich transformational foundation every parent will want their child to experience.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Feb 5, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481707534

Dr. Jeanne Sheffield

Dr. Jeanne Sheffield’s life has transitioned from a professional performer in show business in variety television in Los Angeles to her exciting, always challenging position as founder and director of Southern Grace Place USA located in NW Washington, DC. If you remember the days of variety television or the hit TV series “Here Come The Brides” you saw her as David Soul’s girlfriend or remembered her as one of the original Dean Martin Gold Diggers.” She has fond memories of being a regular on the Glen Campbell “Good Time Hour, the Mac Davis Show, and the Andy Williams Show. Today Dr. Jeanne wears many hats as inspirational singer, composer, voice, piano, character, and etiquette teacher, and author. Her new book, “God Brings Out The Very Best In Me”, is offered for purchase through her web site, SouthernGracePlaceUSA.com, Authorhouse.com and Amazon.com. Dr. Jeanne’s interest in the development of America’s Youth led to a creative position as etiquette columnist for the Collierville Independent Paper and Southaven Press in both the Tennessee and Mississippi regions. During this time she studied to complete her masters degree in Christian counseling and her doctorate in theology from Jacksonville Theological seminary in Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Jeanne been featured as one of America’s outstanding etiquette teacher’s in Memphis Woman’s Magazine, as well as Parent’s magazine. The mission Dr. Jeanne Sheffield holds in her heart is for parents, their children and teenagers of America and around the world to appreciate the value of her work in both “God’s Best Is Me” Christian and etiquette character studies and her Mom’s collaborating teacher’s guide. She originally created this workbook as a self-enrichment program because of her concern for her inner city students who were greatly lacking in social skills, etiquette and character values. Dr. Jeanne felt compelled to develop a program that would address all of these vital issues and a program that would keep their attention. It began with a single topic that led to another and eventually led to 25 vitally important topics covering many issues facing our children and youth today. She believes whole heartedly that God led her to teach her first students in the inner city of Memphis, Tennessee. Now, after graduating many of her “God’s Best” students and seeing the transformations in their lives, she is convinced that it is possible for children and teens to live productive, dynamic Christian lives. “God Brings Out The Very Best In Me” points our young children and teens away from the many destructive influences of the world toward a life full of the character and etiquette of Christ. This exceptional study is a rich, transformational foundation every parent will want their child to experience.

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God’s Best Is Me

Living To Please God

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"Walk as children of light in all goodness

And truth, trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord."

Ephesians 5:8-10

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Dr. Jeanne Sheffield

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Table of Contents

About the Author

Dedications

Week One

Fruit of the Spirit: Love

My Appearance

The Mirror, My Friend

Cool Manners Make Big Impressions

Saying Hello and Goodbye

Your Handshake

Conversational Skills

Introductions

How to be a Good Friend

What Qualities Should You Look for in a Friend?

Character Traits of Friendship

How Can We Correct a Friend through Love?

Weekly Lesson Review

Week Two

Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Telephone Etiquette

Attitude = Gratitude!

What Does Attitude Mean?

Check Your Attitude

Punctuality

Is a Habit You Can Master!

Exercise in Punctuality

Week Three

Fruit of the Spirit: Peace

True ObedienceIs Worth Mastering

True Obedience Weekly Chart List

Rude is Crude & Polite is Nice

Rude is Crude Exercises

Tactfulness

Good Sportsmanship

Weekly Lesson Review

Week Four

Fruit of the Spirit: Patience

What is Etiquette?

What is Integrity?

Who is a Quality Person?

The Meaning of a Quality Person

Becoming a Quality Person

The Many Different Ways We Can Be Respectful

Respect Exercises

God’s Dreams for You

Dreams Do Come True

Weekly Lesson Review

Week Five

Fruit of the Spirit: Kindness

Being a Lady

Being a Gentleman

Writing Notes

Examples of Thank You Notes

Suggestions for Writing Notes

Jealousy Can Eat You Up

Ways to End Jealousy

Exercises in Jealousy

Weekly Lesson Review

Week Six

Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness

Table Manners

I Am a Quality Person with Good Manners

Temptation is an Opportunity

The Helmet of Salvation

Temptation Exercises

Weekly Lesson Review

Elective Topics

1. Staying Pure Before God

2. Making Good Choices With Cell Phones

3. Different Cultures and Etiquette

Best Wishes from the Author

God’s Best Is Me: Songs of Praise

To Live and Love By!

God Brings Out The Very Best In Me

I Walk in Grace

The Fruit of the Spirit

Love Stretches My Heart

Attitude Says A Lot

Always Be Kind, Always Be Gentle

A Real Good Friend

Sweet Joy

Peace, Be Still

Be a Package of Goodness

The Circle of Love

Come Take My Hand

Patient Spirit

About the Author

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Dr. Jeanne Sheffield’s life has taken many twists and turns, leading her to the delightful discovery of directing children and helping them transform their lives.

She started her career in show business, first as a TV performer and singer on national TV, later as a music teacher to youth. Eventually she was asked to work in the inner city of Memphis, Tennessee with at risk children. It was there that she recognized the many challenges that children and teens encounter and why secular methods fail in their approach to reach them. Over time she began to integrate the transformational teachings of the Bible in ways that were both fun, meaningful, and effective for all ages.

As a result, this twenty five topic book covering many issues facing our youth today was born; boldly based on the character of Christ-like living principles that have been proven to be enduring, enriching, and an effective means of living. Her experiences working with troubled children eventually led her to enroll and complete her Masters degree in Christian Counseling and her Doctorate in Theology from Jacksonville Theological Seminary.

Dr. Jeanne Sheffield’s mission is for parents and their children to learn and appreciate the value of the application of the God’s Best Is Me studies. She originally created this workbook as an instructor-led self-enrichment program. It works for children of various ages who need to develop essential social skills, etiquette, and character values with a methodology that will keep their attention.

Never before have our youth been in such desperate need for higher standards and moral enrichment. By using this in-depth program, Dr. Jeanne feels that the children of America will be headed in the right direction. God’s Best Is Me is a gift she has been inspired to create for our children and teens. Her heart’s desire is to help them visualize and actualize their dreams by teaching them how to aspire to become a true quality person emulating the character and etiquette of Christ.

Dedications

"It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for.

Long ago, before we first heard of Christ, He had His eye on us,

Had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose

He is working out in everything and everyone." Ephesians 1:11

To the Holy Spirit:

Who whispered in my heart to teach and write this book

Who gave me thoughts and answers or showed me another way

And who is my closest companion in my journey here on earth

To My Mother:

Who saw through God’s eyes the woman I could be

Who stays beside me through all my joys and trials

And who will always and forever be my dearest, sweetest friend

…words cannot express my love, Mama…

To Deborah Kelly, My Editor

Who became more than the friend I asked for

Who added her creativity, incredible skills and expertise

And who shares my excitement for transforming America’s youth

To Clarence Hampton (Hamp), My Director

Who was the best director in the whole world to work with

Who told me to go home and make up an etiquette program

And who is so excited that I have published my very first book!

To My Pastors; Rev. Jim Rowland, Dr. Steven Nielsen, Dr. Ray Self,

Rev. Don Johnson, Dr. Barbara Adams, Pastor Rick Bennett, and

Pastor Greta Hunter

Who have each played a big part in my growth and transformation

Who have given me words of knowledge, truth, and discernment

And who share my passion for God, His presence, His touch, His call

To All My Friends

Who have lent me a shoulder at times (especially Phil’s) Who have never said give it up, but said it will happen…And who I wouldn’t trade for anything on earth…

God Bless You All

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Practicing Setting A Table

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