This book is a challenge to view genuine success not in terms of earthly acclaim or possessions, but in terms of a "well done" from Jesus. Living As If Heaven Matters is a call to live for what matters forever. The big deal in this life is preparing for the big event in the afterlife--when we will give an account of our stewardship to Christ Himself. It will show believers how to live today "in heaven's honor," by focusing on that day. In this book, Shibley shows that there will be levels of anointing and affirmation in heaven, giving a description of heaven's joys and rewards. He addresses "crown snatchers" to avoid on earth including burnout, trivia, disunity and disloyalty and bitterness. And he encourages the reader by asserting that our progressive conforming into the image of Christ will continue until it is consummated in His return for us.