FriesenPress

© 2025 FriesenPress, Inc. All rights reserved.



Characteristics in Action cover

  • Paperback Edition
    • 978-1-03-834192-1
    • 6.0 x 9.0 inches
    • Black & White interior
    • 330 pages
  • Hardcover Edition
    • 978-1-03-834193-8
    • 6.0 x 9.0 inches
    • Black & White interior
    • 330 pages
  • Keywords
    • character development,
    • Christian character,
    • character in action,
    • identity in Christ,
    • Christian living,
    • personal growth,
    • reaching full potential

Publish with FriesenPress

Learn how you can publish your book with the world’s only 100% employee-owned publishing services provider.


Get our Guide

Characteristics in Action
Simple and Practical Guidance for Character Development
by Jackie Vuong


"Characteristics in Action" is an inspirational guide for parents, mentors, and individuals seeking to develop strong, Christlike character in themselves and the next generation. The book explores 100 essential character traits, ranging from compassion and courage to humility and perseverance, offering practical wisdom grounded in biblical truth. Each chapter highlights a key trait, presents relevant Scripture, and provides real-life applications, empowering readers to embody these characteristics daily. Designed to spark meaningful conversations, "Characteristics in Action" can be used for family devotions, personal reflection, or mentoring sessions. Whether you are a parent nurturing godly values in your children, a youth leader guiding students, or an individual on a personal growth journey, this book offers a clear path for developing character that honors God and serves others. In a world where external success often overshadows internal integrity, Characteristics in Action invites readers to return to what truly matters: building a life of character that reflects God’s love, grace, and truth. With practical insights and spiritual encouragement, this book equips readers to live purposefully, lead compassionately, and leave a legacy of faith and character for future generations.


Jackie Vuong photo

Jackie Vuong is a Vietnamese missionary, entrepreneur, and personal coach committed to servant leadership, character development, and spiritual counselling. Since accepting Christ in 2006, he has mentored many young individuals, guiding them on their faith journeys and encouraging them to live purposefully. Currently, Jackie serves at the Toronto Vietnamese Alliance Church, where he equips students and young professionals to follow Jesus' teachings and positively impact their communities. As a husband to Mai and a father to Oscar and Amy, he prioritizes embodying Christlike character in his family life and ministry. Through his writing, coaching, and online training initiatives, he empowers believers to pursue godliness, lead meaningful lives, and act compassionately.


Contributors

Author
Jackie Vuong


What People are Saying




FriesenPress Editions

Support our self-published authors and purchase your books directly from FriesenPress. This purchase directly supports a Canadian author.

Canadian Maple Leaf


Other eBook Editions

This book is also available in eBook format from these sites.