Letting God - Revised edition: Christian Meditations for Recovery [Paperback]

A. Philip Parham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 1987

When it was published in 1987, Letting God was the first book to explore the themes of the Twelve-Step programs within the context of Christian tradition. Now revised to emphasize its spiritual focus, and including an introduction presenting a monthly theme, each daily reading begins with a selection from the New Testament. These are followed by eloquent, thought-provoking meditations that reveal how the passages apply to Christian living today, and conclude with a brief prayer. This inspiring daily devotional strengthens and encourages the reader, providing sustenance for the sould and practical insights on everyday life.

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About the Author

A.Philip Parham, an Episcopal priest and counselor, serves on the board of directors of the National Episcopal Coalition on Alcohol. Parham holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from the San Francisco Theological Seminary, where he did his disertation on the pastoral care of married couples and families affected by the alcohol. He has written many articles on alcoholism and privately published The Church And Alcohol: A Resource Manual. .

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (September 30, 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062506692
• ISBN-13: 978-0062506696
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring! Strengthens and encourages., October 31, 1999

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This review is from: Letting God - Revised edition: Christian Meditations for Recovery (Paperback)

This inspiring daily devotional strenthens and encourages the reader. The author provides practical insights into scripture and makes the Bible come alive for living in today's world.

Also included are prayers for recovery and a handy Index of Steps and Slogans. Letting God is a "must have" for anyone who is recovering from addictions of drugs, alcohol, gambling, porn, sexual addictions etc.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent,subtle, "Spirit-filled", gentle leadings., June 17, 1999

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[e-mail] (Middletown, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Letting God - Revised edition: Christian Meditations for Recovery (Paperback)

About the best aide to 12th step growth I've used so far. Not "heavy-handed" and not "religious>" Only gentle leadings... as those of a Shepherd or a Loving God as He manifests Himself here too. Quiet, gentle musings - great for 11th Step work. I recommend it heartily!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent daily meditation book using the twelve steps., October 6, 1997

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Stan Weese ([e-mail]) (Brooklyn Park, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Letting God - Revised edition: Christian Meditations for Recovery (Paperback)

"Letting God" is an excellent twelve step,daily meditation book. The author, A. Philip Parham, is an Episcopal priest. He has intentionally returned to the twelve steps' original roots, which are in the Christian gospel, so the devotional meditations are unreservedly Christian in nature. (Since I am a Baptist pastor I found this welcome and spiritually refreshing.) Each devotional takes only a couple of minutes to read, and most of them include a very interesting story to illustrate one of the twelve steps.