The Power of Stories: How Emotional Intelligence in the Bible Can Help You Navigate Life's Challenges - Paperback

by Pamela Bucy Pierson (Author), Catherine Johnson Randall (Author)

Emotional Intelligence in the Bible: The Power of Stories connects the timeless wisdom of scripture with the modern science of emotional intelligence, offering a unique guide for spiritual and emotional growth. Through vivid storytelling, authors Pamela Bucy Pierson and Catherine Johnson Randall blend biblical narratives with real-life experiences, showing how emotional intelligence can help us navigate life's toughest challenges.

The book profiles a diverse range of biblical figures-young and old, wealthy and poor-alongside modern-day individuals who have faced extraordinary hardships, from addiction and grief to mental illness and career struggles. Each chapter focuses on a specific emotional intelligence skill, like resilience, empathy, or forgiveness, and reveals how both ancient and contemporary people have used these skills to overcome adversity. With reflection questions, practical exercises, and insights from behavioral science, Emotional Intelligence in the Bible: The Power of Stories equips readers with tools for personal transformation.

Whether you're seeking to deepen your spiritual journey, improve relationships, or better manage stress, this book offers a roadmap to emotional balance and faith-filled living. Its accessible, engaging format makes it perfect for individual readers, Christian education groups, book clubs, and mental health professionals looking for faith-based resources.

Pamela Bucy Pierson is a legal scholar, former federal prosecutor, and professor at the University of Alabama, with a focus on emotional intelligence in the legal profession. She has authored eight books and frequently speaks on resilience and emotional intelligence.

Catherine Johnson. Randall, Ph.D., is a historian and award-winning educator, having led the University of Alabama's nationally acclaimed honors program. A passionate advocate for education and community service, Randall has been recognized as one of Alabama's 100 most outstanding citizens.