The Life Recovery Bible Personal Size NLT (Life Recovery Bible: Nlt) [Paperback]

Stephen Arterburn (Author), David Stoop (Author)

Book Description

Series: Life Recovery Bible: Nlt | Publication Date: September 10, 2004

The Life Recovery Bible is today's #1-selling recovery Bible and is based on the 12-step recovery model. It was created by two of today's leading recovery experts, David Stoop, Ph.D., and Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed., to lead readers to the source of true healing--God himself.

Features:

• New Living Translation
• Recovery Notes--Placed throughout the Bible text, these notes pinpoint passages and thoughts important to recovery
• Twelve Step Devotionals--A reading chain of 84 Bible-based devotionals tied to the Twelve Steps of recovery and placed throughout the Bible text
• Serenity Prayer Devotionals--Based on the Serenity Prayer, these devotionals provide an excellent More than 50 Bible-based devotionals create an excellent guide to recovery
• Recovery Profiles--Key Bible characters are profiled and important recovery lessons are drawn from their lives
• Recovery Reflections--Topically arranged recovery reflections pinpoint specific Scripture passages at the end of most Bible books
• Recovery Themes--Prominent recovery themes are discussed at the openings of various Bible books
• Other Features: Outlines, book histories, topical index, devotional index, book introductions, user's guide, and a 12-step comparison chart

Product Details

• Paperback: 1664 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers (September 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1414301383
• ISBN-13: 978-1414301389
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #488,799 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life Recovery Bible Review, August 26, 2006

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S. Worth "S.Worth" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

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

I bought 2 of these Bibles, one for me & one for my Step-Son. My Step-Son is in rehab for drug & alcohol addiction/abuse. He had seen this Bible while he was in prison and wanted one. I have read 3 versions of the Bible all the way through and wanted to read this one, too. I really like this Bible because it is written in easy to understand, modern everyday language. I love the notes on the side of the pages and also at the bottom. This helps clarify what is being read. This Bible could be read & understood by anyone. It's almost in a storybook version and this style makes it very interesting. If anyone has ever wanted to read the Bible all the way through, but found it too difficult, this would be the Bible to read. I feel that everyone has issues, not just recovering alcoholics/drug addicts. This Bible helps us all to look at our lives and address all issues that would keep us from following the life Christ would have us to lead. I can't wait to read this Bible every morning! It is truly wonderful and I recommend it to everyone of all ages.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!, October 31, 2005

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B. Breen "Canuckster1127" (Sterling, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Life Recovery Bible Personal Size NLT (Life Recovery Bible: Nlt) (Paperback)

Outstanding Bible for anyone in recovery and really, pretty good for those who aren't.

Commentary and reflection on the steps brings out the Spiritual prinicipals of recovery in a way that is clear and brings the Bible to life.

The character studies of Principal Bible characters is great in that it lets you see that people like David, Samuel, Elijah etc were normal people with addictions, dysfunctional families etc., but they still were able to find purpose and accomplish much with their lives. Whenever I am tempted to be discouraged, I find reading through one of these vignettes lists my spirits and gives me hope.

I was tempted to give it a 4, only because my copy has a missing page with a double printed page, but really, if that is all I have to complain about then I've done pretty well.

Use this Bible primarily for personal devotions and reading. Not the best for use at your Church as you'll easily be distracted by all the material present and not pay attention like you should! ;)

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LIFE RECOVERY BIBLE, August 19, 2005

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Wilma S. Long - See all my reviews
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THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST BIBLES FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY, I AM THE SECRETARY OF A SUPPORT GROUP IN SAN FRANCISCO - THE FELLOWSHIP RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP AND WE ORDER THESE BIBLE ANDN USE THEM AS A TOOL IN OUR SUPPORT GROUP. IT MAKES UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE A WHOLE LOT EASIER AND IT RELATES TODAYS ISSUES IN RECOVERY WITH THE ISSUES IN THOSE DAYS. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL TOOL AND I RECCOMEND IT TO EVERYONE WHETHER YOU ARE IN RECOVERY OR NOT.