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Life's Healing Choices: Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits Hardcover – August 21, 2007

by John Baker (Author), Rick Warren (Foreword)
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LIFE HAPPENS.

Happiness and Healing are yours for the choosing.

We've all been hurt by other people, we've hurt ourselves, and we've hurt others. And as a result, every single one of us ends up with some sort of hurt, hang-up, or habit. But the question we all face is, Where do we go from here?

Life's Healing Choices offers freedom from our hurts, hang-ups, and habits through eight healing choices that promise true happiness and life transformation. Using the Beatitudes of Jesus as a foundation, Senior Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback Church and John Baker, who is also a pastor at Saddleback, developed the eight choices shared in this book.

In addition to practical, encouraging biblical teaching, each chapter includes two real-life stories of men and women whose lives have been transformed by living out the eight choices in this book. Through making each of these choices, you too will find God's pathway to wholeness, growth, spiritual maturity, happiness, and healing. You'll find real answers, real hope, and a real future -- one healing choice at a time.
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A former pastor of the same Saddleback Church that's famous for bestselling author Rick Warren (who provides the foreword), Baker designs an eight-step Christian recovery program geared toward enjoying spiritual freedom from hurts, hangups and bad habits. Baker's book is based on Warren's sermon series Road to Recovery, which has been tested in the lives of more than 400,000 people in 10,000 churches. Baker's eight steps to spiritual freedom (admitting need, getting help, letting go, coming clean, making changes, repairing relationships, maintaining momentum and recycling pain) promise to help Christians overcome many kinds of addictive behaviors. Baker likens them to AA's 12-step program, but clarifies that Christ is the source of lasting change. He writes that as believers refuse to admit their powerlessness to overcome tendencies to do wrong, their lives are fraught with fear, frustration, fatigue and failure. The cure? Admitting weakness with a humble heart; then praying, writing and sharing with others about the problem. Each chapter includes moving narratives of participants in Baker's program who express how its principles changed their lives. These practical, pithy how-tos will galvanize Christians into action with the simplicity of Baker's easy-to-actualize plan. (Sept.)
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"You will be inspired, and your life will be changed in dramatic ways as you read through the pages of this book." —Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life -- Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life

"Sometimes, recovery, healing, and spiritual growth are talked about as if they are three different topics. What I like about John's work is that he brings them all together, and we find that no matter what our issues, we are all on the same path. Life's Healing Choices will be a help along that path to all who read it." —Dr. Henry Cloud, author of Boundaries -- Dr. Henry Cloud, author of Boundaries and Integrity

"This is a book whose time has come. John Baker's worldwide ministry and reputation, coupled with a strong biblical approach, make this book a must for anyone who hurts and wants God to heal them. My personal friendship with John and years of involvement in his work have shown me his heart, his calling, and his gifts to the world. I highly recommend this book." —Dr. John Townsend, psychologist, author of Who's Pushing Your Buttons? and coauthor of Boundaries -- Dr. John Townsend, psychologist, author of Who's Pushing Your Buttons? and coauthor of Boundaries

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Howard Books; First Edition (August 21, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1416543953
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1416543954
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.1 x 9 inches
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    John Baker is the founder of Celebrate Recovery®, a ministry born out of the heart of Saddleback Church. Over the last sixteen years, nearly 10,000 individuals have gone through this Christ-centered recovery program at Saddleback. The Celebrate Recovery program is now being used in 12,000 churches nationwide. Over 500,000 individuals have completed the program.

    John began serving as a lay pastor at Saddleback in 1991; and in 2001, Rick Warren asked John to become the pastor of Celebrate Recovery. John is a nationally known speaker and trainer in helping churches start Celebrate Recovery ministries.

    John and his wife, Cheryl, have been married almost four decades and have served together in Celebrate Recovery since 1991. They have two adult children, Laura and Johnny. Johnny and his wife, Jeni, are the proud parents of John and Cheryl's two granddaughters, Maggie and Chloe.

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    Mary Owen was born in West Monroe, Louisiana. She married Mac Owen in 1976. They have three children and ten grandchildren. Their home is in Colorado. Mary and Mac have led together in ministry since 1990. They speak 30+ times a year at Celebrate Recovery training events, churches, festivals, rehabs and prisons globally. Mary is the Celebrate Recovery National Training Coach. Mac is the Celebrate Recovery National Director.

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    Mac Owen was born in Fort Ord, CA. He married Mary Howard Owen in 1976. They have three children and ten grandchildren. Their home is in Colorado. Mac and Mary have led together in ministry since 1990. They speak 30+ times a year at Celebrate Recovery training events, churches, festivals, rehabs and prisons globally. Mac is the Celebrate Recovery National Director. Mary is the Celebrate Recovery National Training Coach.

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Jojoanddash
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Healing process for our church group
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We are just completed our 2nd of 9 meetings for this study/recovery/healing journey. This is for anyone & everyone. I was very reluctant to do this because I don't like to talk about feelings & be vulnerable. I had a lot of anxiety prior to the 1st meeting but once we started, I was more relaxed, and I can tell that it is working already (really after the 1st meeting). I you really work through this process & do the book and we are doing the small group workbook also it helps. If I continue to grow and heal through the rest of this process the way I have in the 1st 2 weeks, I can definitely see myself working through this process several more times working on other issues that I need to deal with and heal from. I am not a person that likes to read or study but I am really enjoying this book along with the workbook. This book helps with it all.... eating disorders, sexual abuse/trauma, addiction of any kind, mental abuse, physical abuse, depression, etc... The one thing that I have realized from our 2 meetings is things that I thought I was the only one with some issues or thoughts or past problems but NOPE so many women had answers that were so similar to mine that it was scary. I definitely recommend this book & the workbook that goes with it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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Everyone has hurts, habits and hang ups and this book can give you tips to work through them, with a Christian based framework.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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This is a great book. It is nice to have someone to talk through some of the points and issues the book may bring up for you
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lorenb
5.0 out of 5 stars This resource will save your life, and some elbow grease.
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I used this in conjunction with the CR 12-step study I am doing and it was invaluable insight and counsel for myself and my group. The 8 choices if made will bring true healing and purpose for this short time on earth. Please know this is not just for seeking sobriety as in my case but pursues resolution and redemption for all our hurts, hangups and habits. Which if we are truthful we have. Grief, anger, rejection, loneliness... Hurt we have caused ourselves or that others caused we can find victory and freedom by the true higher power Jesus Christ. Love God, love yourself and love others. Be blessed
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Mark
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth More than $20. I Bought 2 More For Friends/Family
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2013
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I would not have normally purchased a book like this. However, I was experiencing 3 of the 4 consequences of problems that the book lists: Fear, Frustration, Failure, and Fatigue. That caught my attention.

Very good book and fairly easy read. As I read through the book, people came to mind who were experiencing years of hurt and pain without any resolutions. I bought 2 of those people a book and recommended the book to a 3rd person.

Not all things in the book work for me, thus the 4 stars instead of 5. Practical suggestions, though for help with habits, hurts and addictive behaviors. Really enjoy the testimonials at the end of each chapter. Those provide hope
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Harmony
5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very good
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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This was excellent. I was really encouraged by the stories and I greatly appreciated the practical application.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how to you too can find freedom from your own hurts, hang-up and habits.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2016
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This is an awesome book, written by John Baker, the founder of Celebrate Recovery, a 12 Step program based on biblical principles. I ordered three copies of the book, one to keep for myself and the two others went to friends. The full title is actually Life's Healing Choices: Freedom from Your Hurts, Hang-ups, and Habits and includes a forward by Saddleback Church's senior pastor, the author of The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren.

John Baker, a former pastor at Saddleback Church, based this book on the eight steps to spiritual freedom (admitting need, getting help, letting go, coming clean, making changes, repairing relationships, maintaining momentum and recycling pain) to help Christians overcome many kinds of addictive behaviors.

This was taken from John Baker’s Biography: "John Baker is the founder of Celebrate Recovery®, a ministry born out of the heart of Saddleback Church. Over the last sixteen years, nearly 10,000 individuals have gone through this Christ-centered recovery program at Saddleback. The Celebrate Recovery program is now being used in 12,000 churches nationwide. Over 500,000 individuals have completed the program.

This book is very well written, easy to understand and follow and can help anyone who wants to make the choices necessary to start on their own personal journey, their own road to recovery, from life's hurts, hang-ups and habits.
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Valerie Clapham
5.0 out of 5 stars Changed lives
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2017
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I loved the practicality of this book. You are a participator on a journey. It is time well spent. Be prepared for God to change you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So applicable to anyone's life...
Reviewed in Canada on December 23, 2015
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John Baker Sr. gives a great perspective on healing. The founder of Celebrate Recovery digs deep and challenges preconceived myths.
If you cannot find a local Celebrate Recovery then this is a must read book, regardless of your hurts, habits and hangup.
Don't let the word recovery hinder you into thinks that only people with addictions can be helped.

It is a must read for everyone even if you do attend Celebrate Recovery. Different nuggets of truth are here.
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Steven Pahl
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must have for anyone struggling to recover ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2018
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This is a must have for anyone struggling to recover from life’s hurts, hangups and real-life stories included are worth reading in and of themselves.
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Brilliant and life changing. Highly recommend it to everyone.
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