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Living Well: 10 Big Ideas- Book Reviews & Comments

 Living Well

10 Big Ideas of Faith and     

a Meaningful Life

  By    Geoffrey W. Sutton

Reviewed by

   Various

Quotes from reviewers of:  Living Well: 10 Big Ideas ofFaith and a Meaningful Life

“As a Christian and a psychological professional, it’s rare to find resources which address the interaction of my beliefs and scholarly knowledge. I’m encouraged by Geoff Sutton’s, Living Well, as it offers a unique perspective on Biblical virtues from multiple, complementary views. In a time where many want to divide faith and science, a harmonious combination is found in this book.”

   —Chelsea L. Greer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Counseling Psychologist, USA

 *****

“In the long and noble tradition of virtue ethics, Geoffrey Sutton provides a valuable resource for living the good life. Bible study meets scientific inquiry meets practical how-to, this is a helpful tool for congregation and classroom alike.”

   —Dr. Howard N. Kenyon, Vice President, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon

Evangelical scholar in ethics, USA


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*****

“I highly recommend Geoff Sutton’s latest book. As the discipleship pastor at my church, I think this resource would be beneficial for our small groups to use. The abundance of resources included under each virtue—from TED Talks to Scripture passages to poetry/music to helpful questionnaires—provide so much meat for further study and discussion.”

   —Jodi Faulkner, Associate Pastor (PhD student, Intercultural Studies), USA

*****

Overtime we all go through life altering and changing events that can ‘make us or break us,’ Geoff Sutton, in his new book ‘LivingWell,’ explores and highlights to us not only as Christians but as part of a wider society of humans, how we are all part of a community and it is through this ‘community’ that we should put our faith into action.

Sutton offers the reader a dynamic perspective shining a new light on the struggles with being a charitable giver with our ego-state. Living Well allows you to become part of the framework, not just as a reader but also as humble leaders in positions of trust over others—how we demonstrate that shows how we serve others.

I fully recommend ‘Living Well,’ as it is a true reminder of – ‘We must hold strong to our faith because it is the very thing that leads us towards the things we hope for. It's the thing that keeps us moving forward, even if that movement seems slow and uneventful. Why? Because "faith without works is dead," (James 2:26). 

    —Anita M. Eader, M.A., B.S., United Kingdom

*****

Availability: Living Well is on Amazon and available from various distributors

 Reference

Sutton, G.W. (2019). Living well: 10 big ideas of faith and a meaningful life. Springfield, MO: Sunflower. (On AMAZON). ISBN-10 1796320161  ISBN-13 978-1796320169

Living Well at AMAZON-UK      and AMAZON KINDLE


Book Topics by Chapter

Cultivating Humility

Discovering Courage

Giving Generously

Expressing Gratitude

Building Hope

Practicing Forgiveness

Finding Rest

Strengthening Self-Control

Celebrating Joy

Demonstrating Love


 

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