Spiritual Addiction

From Chains to Saved is a series of short stories that takes the reader on a journey through the spiritual path from the Columbine High School shooting, to being found dead on camera by the police, to an alley way with angels and demons, to spiritual encounters that saved his life, to photos with politicians where Jesus is in the background! This book is a short read that anyone would find entertainment and inspiration in.

With addiction rates soaring and conventional treatment methods falling short of achieving sustainable recovery, Rise in Recovery: The Spiritual Path for Healing Addiction presents a paradigm shift.

Break Free from the Chains of Addiction through Spiritual Warfare Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction's relentless grip? Do you yearn for a pathway to lasting freedom that transcends conventional methods? This transformative spiritual warfare prayer book offers the hope and tools you need to overcome the darkness of addiction and step into the light of a liberated life. Discover the Power Within: Unveil the Spiritual Battle: Gain profound insight into the unseen forces that fuel addiction and learn how to combat them through spiritual authority. Renew Your Mind: Unlock ...

In this collection of more than 80 stirring letters, essays, and stories, discover the unique journeys of the spirit that AAs have taken on their paths from alcoholism to recovery - and the practical ways they put their spiritual values into operation in their everyday lives while maintaining or attaining sobriety. Spiritual Awakenings includes stories from the pages of Grapevine magazine contributed by AA members who’ve found comfort and strength in so many ways.

Many today are struggling to control their behaviors and actions because they don't have control over their emotions and feelings. They don't have control over their emotions and feelings because they don't have control over their thoughts. And they don't have control over their thoughts because they are not controlling what they believe.

Society has claimed its victims; dependency upon food, drugs, caffeine, cigarettes, alcohol and sex has taken its toll on many. Deepak Chopra explores the motivation behind these addictions and attempts to teach the listener how to overcome them. Chopra has a charming speaking style full of spirituality and deep commitment to truth. He possesses an inner wisdom and "knowing" that attracts and mesmerizes listeners.

Break Free from the Chains of Alcoholism through Spiritual Warfare Are you or someone you love seeking liberation from the grip of alcoholism? This transformative spiritual warfare prayer guide is a beacon of hope for those yearning to overcome addiction and reclaim their lives. Grounded in biblical truth and infused with powerful prayers, it equips you with the spiritual tools needed to achieve lasting freedom.Discover the Spiritual Battle Behind Addiction Alcoholism is more than a physical dependency—it's a spiritual battle that requires divine intervention. This book unveils the unseen...

Famously neurotic comedian Richard Lewis finds himself on a gurney in the ER at the age of 44, hallucinating from excess cocaine use and his body poisoned by acute alcoholism. The same dysfunctions that had been the basis for his successful stage persona and inspired his best material had, it seemed, turned on him. In this very funny, deeply honest, and inspiring book, Lewis explores how he got there, how he finally got on the road to recovery, and how he copes with being Richard Lewis sober on a daily basis.

Considering addiction through a trauma-informed lens, The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps offers an accessible, lyrical, and practical guide to Twelve-Step recovery that elevates a somatic approach rooted in healing, relationship, and Earth connection. Somatic and spiritual counselor, educator, and writer Nina Pick shows how addiction is rooted in survival strategies that protect us from overwhelmingly painful experiences.

Whether listeners are devout believers or distant seekers, The Idolatry of God shows that we must lay down our certainties and honestly admit our doubts to identify with Jesus. Rollins purposely upsets fundamentalist certainty in order to open listeners up to a more loving, active manifestation of Christ’s love. In contrast to the usual understanding of the "Good News" as a message offering satisfaction and certainty, Rollins argues for a radical and shattering alternative. He explores how the Good News actually involves embracing the idea that we can’t be whole, that life is difficult, and that we are in the dark.

In this hope-filled approach to spiritual and personal growth, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous are uniquely interpreted to speak to everyone seeking a freer and more God-centered life. This special rendering makes them relevant to those suffering from specific addictions - alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, sex, shopping - as well as the general addictions we wrestle with daily, such as anger, greed, and selfishness.

This book will consider seven keys on how to deal with addictions that affect Christians today. Dealing with addictions is not an easy subject for Christians to consider because it required us to face up to the difficult issues in our lives. However, it is always better to deal with addictions so that they do not continue to gain free reign over our lives as we journey with God. I pray that this book will help you to confront these difficult issues, which we all have to face up to from time-to-time. Therefore the seven keys to dealing with addictions will cover the following: The first key ...

This AA Grapevine classic audiobook includes nine stories by AA members on how the Steps, Traditions and service cleared the way for a spiritual awakening. The path to spirituality is not always easy, but these stories illustrate how members achieve contact with their own conception of a Higher Power—"a God of our understanding." Perfect for those who are spiritually minded (including atheist/agnostics) and who want to know more about how spirituality can help enhance life and sobriety.

Happy, Joyous, and Free is the intensely personal, deeply intimate story of Juris S' journey from spiritual death to abundant life. Dr. S takes the listener into his mind and heart to demonstrate how the belief systems that were constructed early in his childhood drove his actions and behaviors as an adult. Being strongly scientifically minded with minimal spiritual direction, he began as a militant atheist who chased the delusion of the "American dream".

A gripping true story, Prodigal Daughter narrates a family's darkest time through addiction and their journey toward healing. Father and daughter team, Rob Koke - founder and Senior Pastor of Shoreline Church - and Danielle pull back the curtain on the mind-numbing power of addiction and offer hope and real strategies for those longing for freedom. This book is your field guide in the battle of addiction. Danielle and Rob's story will challenge you with truth, equip you with strategies for the journey, and infuse your heart with hope.

In Sexual Addiction: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior, biblical counselor David Powlison encourages those who want to overcome their compulsive sexual behavior to remember that lasting change comes in degrees and is often a slow progressive process.

In "Pornhead: Transcending Porn Addiction through Spiritual Enlightenment and Better Sex" Jude Ashford introduces a transformative approach to tackling pornography addiction that transcends the conventional boundaries of recovery. This remarkable book illuminates the profound intersection of personal evolution and spiritual practices in the battle against addiction. With an innovative blend of psychological insights and the timeless wisdom found in Eastern traditions, the author guides readers on a journey toward not just recovery, but profound personal transformation. This isn't merely a ...

Religion can be source of comfort when facing struggles both personal and universal. But clinging to religion as a codependent fix for all problems can cultivate excessive fear, shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. Acclaimed author Reverend Leo Booth, a Unity minister and former Episcopal priest, warns that a belief in tenets like "Everything happens for a reason" and "This is in God's hands" can be the first step in developing religious codependency.

The author of Blessed by the Best: A Memoir by David Kearse, a former journalist (The Baltimore Sun), now writes screenplays, one of which has been optioned by a producer, and has sustained an acting career in Hollywood. Having studied with some of the greats in theater, opera, improvisation, and creativity, he brings what he has learned explicitly to his memoir.

He Was Always There takes you on Misty’s journey through trauma, addiction, and abuse and how against all odds, she was redeemed by God’s grace and restored by His love. We’ve been called to a life of freedom yet are often held back by the pain of our past. Misty has had a lot of “past” to overcome, from rape, to prostitution, to a decade of addiction, losing a child, and much more. Join her as she shares stories of God’s providence throughout her life that will not only inspire you but give you a greater level of faith in your own life.