Getting to Good

Moving Toward a Fuller, More Abundant Life Right Now

De: David Livingston

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

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

Jesus 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 include:

• 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 Good:

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.

Bishop Lanette Plambeck
Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church

Rev. Livingston brings an honest and personal reflection to everyone in pursuit of getting to good in a constantly changing world. This book provides practical applications and questions that invite the reader to reflect and examine getting to good. Getting to Good is a reminder that we are all on the journey, which leads us back to God.

Bishop Delores J. Williamston
Louisiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church