Living by the Book ─ The Art and Science of Reading the Bible

For every person who draws strength and direction from the Bible, there are many more who struggle with it. Some call it a long book with fine print and obscure meaning. Some call it a mystery, a chore to read, or an undecipherable puzzle.

The good news is you can easily solve this problem. With over 300,000 sold, this revised and expanded edition of Living by the Book will remove the barriers that keep Scripture from transforming your life. In a simple, step-by-step fashion, the authors explain how to glean truth from Scripture. It is practical, readable, and applicable. By following its easy-to-apply principles, you'll soon find yourself drawing great nourishment from the Word—and enjoying the process! The Living by the Book Workbook is the perfect compliment to provide practical application of lessons.

Bill Hendricks is President of The Giftedness Center, a Dallas-based consulting firm specializing in organizational effectiveness and individual career guidance. He is the author or coauthor of twenty-two books, including his latest, The Person Called YOU: Why You’re Here, Why You Matter & What You Should Do With Your Life. He has written and appeared on numerous media, and his thoughts can be found at his blog, BillHendricks.net. He holds an undergraduate degree in English from Harvard University, a master of science in mass communications from Boston University, and a master of arts in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a member of SIMA International, a Board member for Pine Cove Christian Camps, and sits on the steering committee for The Theology of Work Project. He is married to Lynn Turpin Hendricks, and is the proud father of three accomplished daughters by his late wife, Nancy.