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The Power of Brokenness: The Language of Recovery

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I have been in recovery since the mid-80's. I have checked out different Christian recovery books, but I really like this the best. It is written very plainly with a clear message of biblical truth.

One of the things that I most like about it is that it is not oriented to any particular addiction. Instead it is written more from a perspective that we all struggle in life and this workbook applies to whatever your issues are. It is a good book for everyone...for those who recognize their brokenness and for those who don't! For those who are churched and for those who are not.

It has a really comforting message and points us to the love of God. Jim and Glen show how God can bring healing and restoration to broken lives. And more importantly, they show that He can use us even now...even in the midst of our brokenness. God does not expect us to clean up to come to Him. He wants us to come to Him and allow Him to clean us up.

I highly recommend this workbook!

Beginning with its compelling cover that touches a remote part of your soul, "The Power of Brokenness" by Glen Kerby and Jim McCraigh aims to help readers grow closer to God through twelve special "healing" words. These words (some examples include "denial," "trust," "forgiveness," and "vigilance") deal with faith, action, and growth and help us move past the fear and anxiety of the past into a future of hope and everlasting life. In a conversational tone, this book presents a unique spiritual study of these common (and a few not-so-everyday) words that we rarely spend time thinking deeply about. Useful advice is presented in easy to digest chunks that can be applied to our lives. In particular, an analogy of three chairs drives home the meaning of "trust," forcing us to consider where we sit in relationship to God. With poignant anecdotes we can relate to, this inspiring, heartwarming book provides hope and guidance to those who are struggling to make it in this life -- all while keeping the focus solidly on Christ.

This workbook is clearly laid out and explains in detail how to effectively work the 12 Steps. Each aspect of the Steps is discussed using clear Biblical references and principles. Excellent for individual or group use.