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Getting to Good: Moving Toward a Fuller, More Abundant Life Right Now
David Livingston is one of the most thoughtful pastors I know. Getting to Good is a helpful and inspiring book that blessed me as I read it. It will bless you, too.
Adam Hamilton
Pastor and author of Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, Abingdon, 2023Jesus told his first followers two thousand years ago that they could experience "abundant life." Yet today, we still struggle with some of the same problems as his first followers and some problems they didn't have to face. Getting to Good explores seven common struggles of contemporary life. Through scripture, contemporary examples, and personal stories from the author, the reader will learn more about the causes of these issues and some concrete steps to get to a good place of their own.
Critically important, Getting to Good does not attempt to wish away the problems we face. Instead, it confronts them head-on. Life is not and will not be perfect and free from difficulty. But we can get to a good place even with our inevitable challenges.
Topics
Anxiety - Understanding the causes of anxiety and ways to reduce its grip
Boundaries - A model for not allowing ourselves to be defined by conflicts around us
Enemies - Redefining our relationship with people we may perceive as enemies
Bad - Finding good in the bad moments of life
Change - Redefining change as a way to help process it emotionally
Aging - Discovering the natural aging process does not need to be an enemy
Yourself - Forgiving ourselves and an invitation to start a relationship with God again
What Readers are Saying About Getting to
David does a wonderful job of weaving his personal experience with life and scripture to help the reader deal with how we get to the good in our lives and in the world. The author helps the reader confront our current realities, such as anxiety, polarization, good and evil. Getting to Good is a great book for individuals and small groups.
Bishop David Wilson
Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
David has a delightful way of combining theology and Biblical passages, as well as some honest personal stories, to invite us to reflect on our lives in these challenging times. The questions at the end of each chapter encourage continued reflection. Getting to Good is a good, accessible read for individual or small group personal growth.
Rev. Bill Selby
President, Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies
David Livingston is one of the most thoughtful pastors I know. Getting to Good is a helpful and inspiring book that blessed me as I read it. It will bless you, too.
Adam Hamilton
Pastor and author of Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, Abingdon, 2023
In Getting to Good, Rev. Livingston offers practical, engaging steps for mission and ministry that are both insightful and actionable. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, this book provides a clear roadmap to make a meaningful impact. Its blend of theological depth and real-world application makes it an essential guide for anyone committed to serving their community and fulfilling their mission.
Adam Hamilton
Pastor and author of Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, Abingdon, 2023Jesus told his first followers two thousand years ago that they could experience "abundant life." Yet today, we still struggle with some of the same problems as his first followers and some problems they didn't have to face. Getting to Good explores seven common struggles of contemporary life. Through scripture, contemporary examples, and personal stories from the author, the reader will learn more about the causes of these issues and some concrete steps to get to a good place of their own.
Critically important, Getting to Good does not attempt to wish away the problems we face. Instead, it confronts them head-on. Life is not and will not be perfect and free from difficulty. But we can get to a good place even with our inevitable challenges.
Topics
Anxiety - Understanding the causes of anxiety and ways to reduce its grip
Boundaries - A model for not allowing ourselves to be defined by conflicts around us
Enemies - Redefining our relationship with people we may perceive as enemies
Bad - Finding good in the bad moments of life
Change - Redefining change as a way to help process it emotionally
Aging - Discovering the natural aging process does not need to be an enemy
Yourself - Forgiving ourselves and an invitation to start a relationship with God again
What Readers are Saying About Getting to
David does a wonderful job of weaving his personal experience with life and scripture to help the reader deal with how we get to the good in our lives and in the world. The author helps the reader confront our current realities, such as anxiety, polarization, good and evil. Getting to Good is a great book for individuals and small groups.
Bishop David Wilson
Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church
David has a delightful way of combining theology and Biblical passages, as well as some honest personal stories, to invite us to reflect on our lives in these challenging times. The questions at the end of each chapter encourage continued reflection. Getting to Good is a good, accessible read for individual or small group personal growth.
Rev. Bill Selby
President, Center for Pastoral Effectiveness of the Rockies
David Livingston is one of the most thoughtful pastors I know. Getting to Good is a helpful and inspiring book that blessed me as I read it. It will bless you, too.
Adam Hamilton
Pastor and author of Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, Abingdon, 2023
In Getting to Good, Rev. Livingston offers practical, engaging steps for mission and ministry that are both insightful and actionable. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning your journey, this book provides a clear roadmap to make a meaningful impact. Its blend of theological depth and real-world application makes it an essential guide for anyone committed to serving their community and fulfilling their mission.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2024
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August 15, 2024
Moving on
As I reflect on this book I am reminded that faith is a journey. David helps us on the journey as we look to Getting to Good. I give thanks for this opportunity to reflect on my faith walk as I serve others.
As I reflect on this book I am reminded that faith is a journey. David helps us on the journey as we look to Getting to Good. I give thanks for this opportunity to reflect on my faith walk as I serve others.
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