Does Christianity have an answer for addiction? As longtime pastor Mike Quarles’s alcoholism worsened over eight years, churches and Christians referred him to treatment, 12-Step programs, therapy...nothing worked. Steve McVey, also a pastor, repeatedly dished out the same advice Mike received, with similarly poor results... ...Until, in their frustration, God led them back to basic, addiction-breaking truths of His Word. The authors explain these for readers who want to help someone or who struggle themselves, because freedom from addiction is found only when Christians fully believe what God says about their identity move beyond the 12-Step concept of inescapable “addict identity” stop harboring unforgiveness, get radically right with God, and dwell in who they are in Christ, which excludes engaging in addictive behaviors as a lifestyle Material on codependency is included, as is information on implementing recovery/support groups for those leaving addiction and starting to live in God’s glorious freedom.

Addiction is increasing globally, and the conventional remedies don't work. Arguing that the cause of this failure to control addiction is that treatments have focused too single-mindedly on the afflicted individual addict, this book presents a radical rethink about the nature of addiction.

Addiction is increasing all around the world, and the conventional remedies don't work. The Globalization of Addiction argues that the cause of this failure to control addiction is that past treatments have focused too single-mindedly on the afflicted individual addict. This book presents a radical rethink about the nature of addiction.

Table of Contents Introduction What is Shopping Addiction? How Do You Know if You Are a Shopping Addict? How Shopping Addiction is affecting Your Life Negatively What Can You Do to Overcome Addiction to shopping? How to Ensure You Won’t Ever Become a Shopping Addict Again Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Just like in many other parts of the world, there are millions of people in the United States addicted to shopping. However, very few people know or admit that they have this problem and therefore need help. Addiction to shopping is a universal problem that can affect anybody regardless of their financial status, age, gender or current location. Some people are so much addicted to shopping that they forget their other obligations. When addicted to shopping you could spend huge portions of your income on shopping while ignoring other important financial commitments such as your child’s fees, medical insurance and utility bills. If you are a shopping addict, you don’t need to worry about anything because you can easily stop the addiction after reading this book. Countless people have managed to stop their addiction to shopping by implementing the simple steps in this book. After reading the book, you’ll be in a position to help other people overcome their shopping addiction problem. You also get important tips on how to ensure that you won’t ever become a shopping addict again. Start the process of overcoming your shopping addiction by reading the book “Simple Steps to Help You Overcome Shopping Addiction!!!”

A Christian based 12-step process helps us to overcome addiction by attaching to the faithful love of the Savior, enabling healthy relationships with other people. And so a missionary, Richard Lehman, looks at the 12-step process, and prayerfully applies the wisdom of the scriptures to it. And in doing so he has also found this process helpful in providing insights into how to work with different individuals to bring them to Christ. Richard spends much time training hundreds of other ministers. And in addition to helping those addicted, this 12 step process has become a key resource for training gospel workers who help those that are addicted. Experience has proved that everyone "wrestles" with deep hurts of some kind. There is a deep empty hole in the heart of the soul - and it must be filled somehow. How we fill that hole, or comfort ourselves within that empty space, will determine what sin we become addicted to. It is sin (someone else's, or ours) that ultimately first creates a void in the heart of the individual. Unfaithfulness is the sin of betrayal. Someone trusted another with their heart, and then that same person broke their heart. It happens to children in their relationship with their parents, or relatives, or trusted others. It happens often within many marriage relationships. And it happens within everyone's life at some point, by how their own sin betrays the faithful love of the Savior. And so people go through life hiding the pain of betrayal. Instead of seeking for healing through a loving Savior, they resort to other things. And in doing so they become addicted to some substance, some sin, or both. And they often don't know where to start to find a way out. This book seeks to help them not only start down the right path, but to also find complete healing through the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. So throughout this 12 step process, you will see that the book is addressed to two audiences at the same time. Those who need help over addictions, and those that are trying to help them. And there is an important reason for this. Because people who need help to overcome addictions, need to completely trust those that are working with them. And so if you are using this process to help them, these people also want transparency and understanding as to what they are being asked to do, and why. There can be no hidden agendas in helping people! Jesus came so that relationships can be healed. He also sent the comforter of the Holy Spirit, so that every pain that sinful mankind could bring against us, could still be comforted and healed in this life. "If ye love me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you." (John 14:15-18)

Stop drinking now! Alcohol addiction that humiliates, defeats and kills Alcohol is a silent enemy that destroys families, dreams and lives. "Stop Drinking Now! The Alcohol Addiction That Humiliates, Defeats, and Kills" is more than a book; is a cry for help, a light at the end of the tunnel for those facing the battle against addiction. In this powerful and moving account, Adriano Leonel shares a journey of pain, suffering and, ultimately, redemption. Through true stories, moving testimonies and profound reflections, this book exposes the devastating consequences of alcoholism and offers a path of hope and recovery. Highlighted Chapters: Impact on the Home: Understand how addiction erodes peace and destroys family harmony. Psychological Damage: Explore the trauma left by alcoholism in children and adults. Overaction Stories: Get inspired by testimonials from people who overcame addiction and transformed their lives. Spirituality and Faith: Discover how faith can be a powerful ally in recovery. Resources and Tools: Find support groups, healthcare professionals, and readings that offer ongoing support. Adriano Leonel not only exposes the brutal reality of alcoholism, but also illuminates the path to recovery and redemption. As a message of faith, perseverance and unconditional love, this book is a call to action for all those who want to transform their lives and help those they love. Why read this book? Personal Transformation: Learn to recognize the signs of addiction and seek help. Spiritual Support: Use faith as a powerful tool against addiction. Encouragement and Hope: Receive a message of hope that can change your life. Get "Stop Drinking Now! The Alcohol Addiction That Humbles, Defeats, and Kills" and begin your journey of healing and renewal today.

Everybody knows somebody who is addicted to something. But maybe addiction is more personal for you. Maybe you once had real hopes and dreams, desires and possibilities. But then you became an addict, and what started out as fun or an attempt at relief from pain and shame grew into something bigger. Here Jim Berg shows that no matter how tangled your life has become, God offers you hope and help through his word and his people.

Jesus once said, “...I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10b). If you are not experiencing abundant life in your walk with Jesus, it is my hope this book will help you in your journey.

The setting is the United States of America, land of the free, yet the world's leading jailer. The U.S. prison population has reached an explosion point. Attorney and author Jack W. Cline reveals the issues involved in his powerful memoir Yardbird USA: How the United States Became the World's Leading Jailer (Musings of a Trial Lawyer). The book contains a dozen true crime cases with bizarre, humorous and unjust outcomes, but all point to a single conclusion: Politicians have made a mess of the criminal justice system, and have created a monster in the U.S. prison population. As a result of the prison population explosion of the past two decades, Americans now have more people behind bars than Russia and China combined! The cost and side effects of this fetish for incarceration is staggering. How did this happen and what can be done to stop the bleeding?

Quit Smoking Today Cigarette addiction has already destroyed you Cigarette addiction is not just a habit; it is a constant battle, a shadow that consumes life, dreams and health. But this inner war can be won. "Quit Smoking Today" is more than a book—it is a cry for hope, a transformative journey for those who want to free themselves from the chains of smoking. With a depth that touches the soul, this book offers not only practical and scientifically based strategies to quit smoking, but also an emotional and spiritual approach that restores the dignity and purpose lost over the years of addiction. Each page is an invitation to rediscover the inner strength that you always had, but that addiction tried to suffocate. Adriano Leonel, a renowned author on issues of overcoming addictions, leads the reader on a path of self-discovery and rebirth. Here, it is not just about quitting smoking—it is about recovering your life, rebuilding dreams and rekindling the fire of hope. You will find stories of overcoming obstacles, moving accounts of those who faced the same challenge and overcame it, and you will learn how faith, spirituality, and the support of family and community can be the keys to true transformation. "Quit Smoking Today" is a beacon for all those seeking a life free from the grip of tobacco. It promises not only freedom from addiction, but also the rediscovery of a stronger, healthier, and more fulfilled self. This book is not just another book on how to quit smoking—it is the definitive guide for those who want to transform their lives in a profound and lasting way. Prepare for change. This is the first step towards a new life. Because life without cigarettes is not only possible—it is extraordinary. And the journey to that life begins now.