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This book takes you straight to the creator of the heart. The discussion incorporates the scripture into practical use to stay on the straight and narrow path to god. Lots of wisdom and biblical references.
This is a great daily reading for a reading for anyone including a recovering addict and also anyone who cares for an addict- recovering or not. I am addicted to selfishness, addicted to pride and fear- addicted to myself, to the way of the world.
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A must have for a do-it yourself person working with the power.
If you are a christian struggling with habitual sin or caught in an addiction cycle it is invaluable--like sitting down for an ... Read More
I completely understand that some are not familiar with the bible or apprehensive about anything that refrences the name 'jesus'.
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Very specific to situations and sins common to the newly recovering christian
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I am not sure what the previous reviewer mona lisa was reviewing this book or 12 step programs in general
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I have to agree with one facet of what she said namely that there is really no such thing as a secular 12 step program
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For this reason the premise of the first 3 steps is that recovery depends on creating and maintaining a close relationship to god
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Attempts to use the steps together with a nonchristian philosophy start by renaming god as my higher power
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After that the syncretism starts in earnest the steps are blended with classical buddhism new age agnosticism and a huge dose of pop psychology healing your inner child
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I dont think the resulting collage of ideas can really heal anyone
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It would be much more honest and probably more therapeutic if the originators of the many many 12 step spinoff groups slaa la na oa etc