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The Twelve Steps for Christians Paperback – January 1, 1994

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RPI; Revised edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 239 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0941405575
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0941405577
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Cheryl Goetchius
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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Very well written! It’s a great combo of AA and the Bible. I use it all the time with sponsors.
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S.H.H. Nosenbook
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Support
Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2014
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I tried Al Anon and got some good directions but was getting the message that they are moving away from Christianity. Although the Twelve Steps were originally based on Biblical principles, they are being presented to people in AA and Al Anon as principles using any god, the "God as we understood Him".

"Al‑Anon is not a religious program. Even when the meeting is held in a religious center, the local Al‑Anon group pays rent to that center and is not affiliated in any way with any religious group. Your religious beliefs—or lack of them—are not a subject for discussion at Al‑Anon meetings, which focus solely on coping with the effects of someone’s drinking. Here’s how one Al‑Anon member found the “Higher Power” of his own understanding.": - from their website

They say it is to be more inclusive and less offensive to those who aren't Christians. But to me it's presenting the 12 steps as a way out. Using God's ways but without God. If they aren't empowered by God, then it's just another set of steps that won't work. The Al Anon meetings were too much like a religious meeting but making God stand in a corner or even outside the door. They have their Big Book (and it's not the Bible), their creeds, their catechisms, their liturgy, their devotional books and pamphlets (called "conference approved literature"), their own buzz words (an alcoholic in your family was to be referred to as qualifier), their fellowship. God is often mentioned in the daily readings but I have to wonder for how much longer? And He's never referred to as the Judeo-Christian God as I know Him to be. It's as a shadowy, fill-in-the-blank-with-your-own-idea God. Which, in essence, means you become your own god. If you have the power to pick and choose what or whom you worship, that puts you in the driver's seat, i.e. you are in control and therefore your own god. It's much like you are drawing what you want God to be, coloring in with whatever colors you like, and then holding it up and saying, "This is my god". You must realize that it's really you behind that silly drawing of God. And it's about as powerful as that piece of paper you drew on.

Feeling like I was somehow participating in denying Christ, I was uncomfortable with some of the stuff I was seeing. I continued through about 6 meetings. At least they said the Lord's Prayer at the end. But I was told more than once in those 6 meetings that saying the Lord's Prayer was no longer a requirement by AA or Al Anon. So even that tradition is going to come down soon. Finally, the last straw, was when I made the simple one sentence comment, "As a Christian, this step (Step 5) relates to what we call repentance." That was all it took before one of the members jumped in to say this wasn't a Christian program and we weren't going to discuss religion. After 10 mins of this wasted time we moved on. But I realized that I had been right, it was not for me. Trying not to be offensive, I had sat there for 10 mins, letting someone tell me that I had to leave my God, my faith, the only thing that has gotten me through, outside the door. I said nothing, I did nothing. When I left that meeting I got in my car and sobbed because I felt like I had denied Christ like Peter did. I had let God down.

You may or may not agree with me, but I felt that way. And I asked His forgiveness and He forgave me just like He did Peter. Thank You Jesus! But I still needed help and my sister-in-law gave me this book. What a relief to read about the Twelve Steps as they are meant to be. Not gutted of all power but filled with the power of God and bringing glory to Him and relief to me. I can also recommend Celebrate Recovery programs that are the same Twelve Steps but with God still front and center as He is meant to be. He is our only help, our only salvation. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Godsend
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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Newly sober, my sponsor asked me if I would like to go through a “class” using this book. It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Not a replacement for the traditional 12 Steps of AA, but certainly a fulfilling experience.
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LILLIE M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the book
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2023
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Great support for the Recovery series
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4.0 out of 5 stars second copy
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2013
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I bought this for a second copy. It was a used book and had coffee stains on it.
But for what I wanted it it's ok. Not major.
The book itself is a great common ground for any Christian in a 12 step recovery program.
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Ramondo Ramey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2022
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Great book. Makes you really think about things you didn’t realize that are directly related to your past. Overcoming struggles are tough, this book will definitely help.
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B.W. Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars A Step buddy or partner is recommended but not required
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014
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Complex. Comprehensive. Filled with corresponding And supportive Bible verses for each step.The verses
cited are in each case the underlying foundation of each step or Christian growth principle. The authors have also
Reworked the verse into simple, direct instructional English, or a sort of Law or principle number one, Steps one through twelve for dummies. The plain English restatements led to "Ah hah" moments for me. The book is not AA or any other compulsion specific. It can be used against any addiction. A Step buddy or partner is recommended but not required. Due to the structure of the book, I was able to complete the personal inventory without a partner. Buy it and take your time going through it.
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James H. Foy
5.0 out of 5 stars For a Christian 12-step meeting it doesn't get any better!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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I have mentored a Christian 12-step Alcoholics Victorious meeting at my church for 13 years. I have used this book from the beginning and have never found anything better. We supplemented our study by using the Recovery Bible.
The Twelve Steps For Christians is very complete and shows the beginner exactly how to run a meeting.
I bought several of these books over the years, sometimes used, to give to the people attending the meetings if they wanted one to take home.
And if you are just looking for some good material for your own use, well, this is it!!
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Lynne May
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for those seeking help after perhaps an addiction to drugs.alcohol.food etc
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2020
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I bought this book because of a course at church called a Recovery course...and her God is helping people to recover by his power and love compared to our own failing human strength...I actually experienced this the day after we read chapter 2...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Greatly elaborated on the 12 steps for any 12 step ...
Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2017
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Greatly elaborated on the 12 steps for any 12 step program. I bought a copy for a friend who also finds it helpful.
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Christine Heywood
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2018
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Great book on the twelve steps of recovery. Went along very nice with my other step books. Worth buying, for anyone in recovery or not.
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Matthew
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2013
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Found it very practical and easy to read. A great source of comfort! The language is a lot clearer than most 12 step literature.
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S P Blackman
4.0 out of 5 stars A really helpful summary.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 7, 2024
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When someone becomes a Christian they are on the road to recovery but they are not yet there. Transformation takes time, involves a process, and demands willingness from each individual to follow each step rigorously with the support of others.
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