The Life Recovery Bible NLT [Paperback]

David A. Stoop (Editor), Stephen Arterburn (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 1998

The popular Life Recovery Bible is now available in the New Living Translation. Designed for both the Christian who is seeking God's view on recovery and the non-Christian who is seeking God and answers to recovery, the Life Recovery Bible will lead readers to the source of true healing-God himself. The features of this best-selling Bible were brought together by two of today's leading recovery experts, David Stoop, Ph.D., and Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed.

Features:

• Recovery notes pinpoint passages and thoughts important to people in recovery.
• Twelve Step devotionals discuss the important truths of the Twelve Steps in the context of Scripture.
• Serenity Prayer devotionals reflect on principles from the Serenity Prayer illuminated by specific Bible passages.
• Recovery Profiles feature recovery lessons drawn from the lives of key Bible people.
• Recovery Principle devotionals show how the Bible addresses many specific concerns of people in recovery.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1664 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (November 16, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084233341X
• ISBN-13: 978-0842333412
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #29 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Protestantism
  • #31 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Worship & Devotion > Devotionals
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Customer Reviews

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars helpful for everyone needing emotional helaing, March 3, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: The Life Recovery Bible NLT (Paperback)

We have found this Bible extreemley helpful for new Christians in our Alpha group, many of whom are coming out of all kinds of recovery from all kinds of addiction.The insights, reflections and commentary sections are especially wonderful for all who have come out of abusive relationships or who have been victimized by those in addiction. We found that reading the Bible notes in this way gave folks another way to see through the eyes of someone in active recovery. It is difficult if not impossible sometimes to make amends for actions we may have done while in addictive states and the guilt and shame that results is often a horrible burden to live with. With the Word of God and the notes that follow, this is dealt with in a healthy way, showing us that only GOd can heal either person involved in an addictive relationship. This Bible was also given to me as one to use when recovering from manic depression. While not all manic depressives are addicts, many have done things in their lives, that they must deal with as consequences, that cause the same results as an addicts may. In the area of guilt, shame, and hope, the recovery Bible is amazing tool for those suffering from the ravages of mental illness and its devasting consequences. While we take responsibilitiy for our actions, we realize that with GOd's help there is hope. A wonderful tool for all in any sort of recovery, and a wonderful tool for those running small groups in churches as well as reovery groups and new Christian groups.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christian view of the Twelve Steps, December 16, 2005

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Margaret R. Garman "mcomputerservices" (Dundee, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Life Recovery Bible NLT (Paperback)

I have been clean and sober for more than 25 years and after I became a Christian, I looked for something that would help tie the two together. Generally I have been disapointed, the things I found clearly did not really understand the Steps. But when I got this Bible I no longer needed to search.

This Bible shows an understanding of the Bible, Christianity and an understanding of how the Twelve Steps really work in my life. Every time I pick up the Life Recovery Bible I find things that speak to me, inspire me and help me live life on life's terms. I recommend this to people I sponsor and have bought copies to give away. I love this book.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Knowledge of His Will for us, December 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Life Recovery Bible NLT (Paperback)

Shalom, "The Life Recovery Bible" has truly been a God-sent resource of revelation in my recovery. The insight, the answers, and the "ease-of-understanding" provided by this Bible is like a living and refreshing drink of water to a barren soul!

It is THE text book of our "Alcoholics Victorious" group, assisting souls to the Joy and Freedom available to anybody... especially those in recovery... through God's True and Living Word.

I have read many, many books and spiritual publications in my life-long "program" of healing; this is the Word of God- containing the essence of the required healing power- written in a language easy for the recovering person to accept and understand.

I thank the authors for their obedience to His guidance, I thank the publishers for their making this resource avalable to the population, and - most of all- I thank God for His Love, His Mercy, and His Son, Jesus, for taking our disease, and freeing us from our bondage.

If you are in recovery, you will be better off with this Bible. In Christ, Amen.