‘Living Well With God’ book by Jo Acharya
Try this colourful and accessible book of simple Bible studies, designed for people with learning difficulties and anyone who finds reading hard.
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God made us, and he loves us. So he knows the best way to live!
Living Well With God: Easy Read Bible Lessons for People Who Find Reading Hard is written for people with learning disabilities and anyone who struggles with reading. It has easy words and colourful pictures to help everyone understand.
Each week you will learn something about God’s plan for a good life. There are questions to think about and a prayer to pray. And you will find out what the Bible says about things like:
- Loving your body
- Getting along with people
- Understanding your feelings
- Following Jesus
and lots more.
God cares about all the different things you do. He wants to be part of your life every day. So if you want to get to know God better, this book is for you!
Living Well With God was published on 7th July 2023. Paperback and spiral-bound versions are available. You can get copies in our store, and it’s also available from Amazon and all good bookshops.
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Explore the book
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![Inner pages from 'Living Well With God' titled 'My part in God's plan week 3'](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-15.34.29-1024x724.png)
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![Inner pages from 'Living Well With God' titled 'Following Jesus week 2'](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-23-at-15.34.52-1024x726.png)
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What people are saying
In the media
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Do you struggle to read the Bible?
Interview with Paul Hammond on UCB1’s Talking Point show, 19 October 2023
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Empowering Christians with learning disabilities through simple Bible teaching
Article for Baptists Together, 18 September 2023
![Image for Jo's article for Christian Today, with the front cover of 'Living Well With God' and a summary of the article: "It isn't enough just to include people with learning disabilities in church community. These believers, like the rest of us, also need support to grow towards spiritual maturity."](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Christian-Today.jpg)
![Image for Jo's article for Christian Today, with the front cover of 'Living Well With God' and a summary of the article: "It isn't enough just to include people with learning disabilities in church community. These believers, like the rest of us, also need support to grow towards spiritual maturity."](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Christian-Today.jpg)
If we value our brothers and sisters with learning disabilities, we must do better
Comment piece for Christian Today, 29 July 2023
![Image for Inspire Magazine's feature on 'Living Well With God' with a photo of Jo and Dan and a summary of the article: "Resources to help those with learning disabilities to mature in their Christian faith, and to know the love and provision of God amidst mental health struggles and other difficulties, are in painfully short supply."](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Inspire-Magazine.jpg)
![Image for Inspire Magazine's feature on 'Living Well With God' with a photo of Jo and Dan and a summary of the article: "Resources to help those with learning disabilities to mature in their Christian faith, and to know the love and provision of God amidst mental health struggles and other difficulties, are in painfully short supply."](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Inspire-Magazine.jpg)
Why are there so few spiritual resources for adults with learning disabilities?
Feature in Inspire Magazine, 19 July 2023
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Is the Church Excluding Those With Learning Difficulties?
Interview with Esther Higham on Premier Radio’s Inspirational Breakfast show, 4 July 2023
![Image for Jo's Woman Alive article: Halogen lights reading 'Think about things differently' against a black background](https://valleyofsprings-l6chvkrbdn.live-website.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/wa.jpg?ver=1691765160)
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It’s Learning Disability Week: Here’s why we need to do more to help Christians with additional needs grow in their faith
Opinion piece for Woman Alive blog, 22 June 2023
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Who We Are
Valley of Springs is the online home of Dan and Jo Acharya.
We write devotional blogs to help you grow in your faith and trust God in difficult times.
We also provide easy read Bible study and discipleship resources for Christians with learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities and special needs.
Jo is the author of ‘Refresh: a wellness devotional for the whole Christian life’ and ‘Living Well With God: easy read Bible lessons for people who find reading hard’.
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