The books and workbooks found here may be used to address any addiction to a substance, behavior or pattern of thinking. Several of these titles use the biblical basis to the 12 steps to recovery. These steps were formulated by the program of Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930s and are now used by more than 200 groups addressing a wide variety of addictions. Based on biblical principles, the 12 steps take people from the slavery of addiction to the freedom of a God-centered life.
Products
Journey to Recovery Through Christ: CASA's 12-Step Study Bible
The New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs from the New American Standard Bible; recovery annotations by Don Umphrey; editor, David "Buck" Griffith.
Audience: People in recovery or seeking recovery from any addiction, those striving to minister to them, and individuals with a desire to study the biblical basis of the steps.
Info: Convenient for step studies. More than 600 questions for self-examination or group study. A Step Overview for each of the 12 steps. 117 Step Reflections that connect step information to Bible passages. 63 Recovery Insights tied to verses aimed at additional spiritual growth. An Introduction tracing the roots of addiction to the Garden of Eden. A chapter detailing the origin of the steps and their biblical basis. Cross references throughout.
529 pages in a 6" by 9" format, soft cover - Retail price $19.95
Twelve Steps to a Closer Walk with God: The Workbook, 3rd Edition
By Don Umphrey and 14 anonymous co-authors
Audience: People with any addiction who wish to work through the biblical basis of the 12 steps to recovery.
Info: Actually works people through the steps via the applications of biblical principles in their lives. Each chapter includes a step overview, at least one first-person story, plus biblical passages and fill-ins. All scriptural citations in this workbook are followed by page numbers in Journey to Recovery Through Christ: CASA's 12-Step Study Bible which utilizes the New American Standard Version of the Bible © 1995. Or you may use any other NASB Bible © 1995.
176 pages in an 8 ½ by 11" format, 14 chapters - Retail price $16.95
Combo: Twelve Steps to a Closer Walk with God: The Workbook, 3rd Edition & Journey to Recovery Through Christ: CASA's 12-Step Study Bible
All Bible passages in the workbook include page numbers in the Bible. This makes for easy cross-references, especially for those unaccustomed to navigating through the Word of God.
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Deliver Us I: Recognizing the Influence of Evil on the Road to Redemption
By Don Umphrey
Audience: People in recovery and those who are still addicted and seeking a way out.
Info: The author uses his personal story of alcoholism to relate in biblical terms how the source of evil ensnares people into addiction. Describes why people initially turn to an addictive substance, behavior or pattern of thinking, the onset of denial, the downward path toward self-destruction, and what it takes for a person to repent, confess and seek a God-focused life. Includes questions for self-examination and group discussion. This title may stand alone or may be used in conjunction with Deliver Us II.
191-page trade paperback, 12 chapters illustrated with 4 full-page graphics - Retail price $12.99
Deliver Us II: Discovering Your Idols on the Path to the Promised Land
By Don Umphrey
Audience: People in recovery and those who are still addicted and seeking a way out.
Info: Why do people return to an addictive substance, behavior or pattern of thinking after being free from it for months or even years? What does it take to maintain long-term freedom from addiction? The author provides illustrations from his own story of alcoholism and recovery. He also uses the children of Israel as slaves in ancient Egypt and their journey to the Promised Land as a metaphor for why people wish to return to slavery. This title may stand alone or may be used in conjunction with Deliver Us I.
235-page trade paperback, 19 chapters illustrated with 2 photos and 16 images - Retail price $14.99
Combo: Deliver Us I & Deliver Us II
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12 Pasos que nos Acercan al Camino de Dios: Una guia para usar en grupos pequeños
Audience: Spanish-speaking people wishing to learn about the biblical basis of the 12 steps and how to apply the steps to their lives.
Info: This is a translation of the book 12 Steps to a Closer Walk with God: A Guide for Small Groups.
158-page trade paperback - Retail price $8.75
Christians Against Substance Abuse
By David "Buck" Griffith
Audience: A curriculum focusing on addiction-recovery for jail/prison ministries, recovery groups, Bible classes or individual study.
Info: Used throughout the U.S., this workbook includes 13 Bible-based lessons utilizing the 12 steps to recovery. The workbook is divided into four sections: Starting Off Right, Finding Peace with God, Making Peace with Men, Going on to Perfection.
110 pages in an 8 ½ by 11" format, soft cover - Retail price $14.95
