Living Well

In poignant reflections on iconic biblical passages, Living Well: Inspired by the Story behind the Bible draws on the latest research about the Bible's origins to find inspiration for believers' personal lives. To offer meaningful guidance for daily life, Living Well shows how the biblical writers told their stories to help everyday people cope with problems like those faced today. In stories from Genesis through Deuteronomy, Living Well identifies a key point of the narrative, conveys why it mattered to the people writing the story, and relates it to believers' lives now. By integrating the stories with Jewish, Christian, and secular views, historical, sociological, and psychological perspectives, and personal narrative, the book encourages readers to relate the stories to their own circumstances. The author provides examples from her experiences overcoming humble origins and childhood abuse, avoiding debilitating efforts to forgive destructive conduct, and living with generosity. The book includes questions for personal reflection and group discussion, inviting conversations in faith communities, classrooms, and book groups.