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Healing is a Choice Workbook: 10 Decisions That Will Transform Your Life and the 10 Lies That Can Prevent You From Making Them

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Wow! Within the first half hour of reading this book, I was drawn into words of grace and mercy by the author. I felt like I was sitting along side Mr. Arterburn and he was compassionately encourageing me that my life can be different, and that I do have choices in my life. His writing is so personal and warm. (I cannot think of one person who would not benefit greatly from this book.)I found myself laughing a lot (!) and crying a lot. All that Mr. Arterburn has gone through has been turned into good for those of us who will but read his book. He points you in a direction that leads to wholeness, to a place where you find true rest and "well-being". Over and over again you read "healing is a choice. There are choices that each of us must make." It seems nearly impossible to put this book down and not feel empowered because you see you have been given the ability to make choices!! He says in the beginning section that he is "pulling for you, praying for you and asking you to join him on this journey of a lifetime". Throughout the book you sense this to be utterly true. This is not a "solo" journey and somehow, the more you read the greater the sense of that feeling. As you read this book, you absolutley sense he IS pulling for you, he DOES want joy and rest for you ! Thank you Mr. Arterburn for your humility, your incredible openess and wisdom that shine through this book.

As a professional Christian counselor I am always on the look out to recommend resources to my clients that will help them make progress in dealing with their issues. This is one such resource that I would recommend to any Christian wanting to truly heal. Stephen Arterburn lists different choices that the reader needs to make to heal. This workbook helps the reader to incorporate the principles into their individual life. It is a must buy resource if one is serious about making changes that will heal. Biblically based and practical.

This workbook, by bestselling author Stephen Arterburn, asks the question: Do you want to be healed physically, emotionally, and spiritually? If you do, the answer is God and for the believer to seek the Lord and the wellness He provides.

Within this readable volume one discovers:
* 10 decisions that help lead to wellness
* 10 lies that inhibit wellness
* Encouragement to help one understand and receive wholeness form the Lord
* Practical answers in the workbook that is included

Many people rely on false coping mechanisms including:
* Alcohol or drugs
* Food
* Illicit sex
* Anger

Instead, the author calls the reader to seek God and His healing hand.
If you feel that you are immersed in trouble and pain, this volume aims to assist the reader in finding the way to healing in Christ.
The Workbook is now in the New Edition on Amazon in one volume with the paperback.
I was given a copy gratis from BookSneeze for providing a fair review.
by Mike A Robinson
author of "God Does Exist!"

Although some of the pages were useful, a lot was repetitious or written by the co-author.
The part that I am most looking forward to from the actual book - Chapter 11 Final Thoughts on Healing - is not part of the journal.

When I first got this book I was looking for very direct info about how to tap into healing in all areas of life and I found that chapter after chapter there were sooooooo many examples that it just sucked the point out of what Mr. arterburn was trying to make! I have to admit there were some good points, but way too many examples for my taste. This doesn't mean that the book will not benefit anyone, but it was very exhausting trying to read through all the examples just to get a tiny bit of common knowledge! I would only recommend this book for someone who likes reading more of a long story then getting direct to the point answers.

This is an excellent workbook that helps you apply and work through the principles in the Healing is a Choice book. We are using it as part of our Women's Bible Study Group and its a great resource and tool for healing and working through your emotions and feelings.

Everyone looks at a book like this and thinks oh this is not something I need, I don't have a problem. Let me tell you my friend if you live on this planet you need this book. We all have hurt, hang-ups and habits that keeping us entraped, instead you can live a happy and fulfiled life. Read the book and get the workbook and do it for yourself.

Great resource. The only negative is that the book is book sized, not work book sized. This makes writing it in a bit more challenging. The content is great, though.

I bought new copies from "other sellers" at $.75 each and the pages are assembled out of order!!! They should tell you why they are selling at 10% of Amazon price!!!

BUYER BEWARE!!