Serenity: A Companion For Twelve Step Recovery

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Summary: Excellent for those with a substance abuse problem
Review: I lead a men's Bible study in a local jail twice a month focusing on those people with substance abuse problems. Each one of them tells me this is the best Bible they have ever used. AA becomes alive to them when they realize that the higher power is God and not just some object that they pick. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is dealing with someone with a drug abuse problem. It is easy to read, easy to follow along, and not only provides the 12 steps but also provides an application on how to use each step.

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Summary: Essential Recovery Resource
Review: I love this little Bible and have purchased multiple copies to give to my friends in recovery. It really helps make the connection between one's actions, one's faith and one's journey in a 12 step program. Often I come across highlighted passages that give me a new perspective on familiar Bible verses, seen through the fresh lens of AA. And conversely, this Bible has helped me take a fresh look at tried and true AA principles by applying scripture as I work the steps and use the tools of the program. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Christian scripture and the 12 Steps. It makes a wonderful gift for friends and sponsees, especially on sobriety anniversaries.

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Summary: Essential Recovery Resource
Review: I love this little Bible and have purchased multiple copies to give to my friends in recovery. It really helps make the connection between one's actions, one's faith and one's journey in a 12 step program. Often I come across highlighted passages that give me a new perspective on familiar Bible verses, seen through the fresh lens of AA. And conversely, this Bible has helped me take a fresh look at tried and true AA principles by applying scripture as I work the steps and use the tools of the program. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Christian scripture and the 12 Steps. It makes a wonderful gift for friends and sponsees, especially on sobriety anniversaries.

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Summary: Loved Studying This Book and Still Do!
Review: I read this Bible Study and 12 Step book when it was first published, and I am still reading my beautiful copy. It is a good introduction to both the New Testament and the 12 Steps. It is not overwhelming for a beginner, and the small size is easy to carry around. You can quickly read through all of the meditations in the book on any step, or take it slowly.

This is one of the books I used for inspiration when I wrote the first edition of "Prayer Steps to Serenity" (1993), now expanded and revised as "Prayer Steps to Serenity: the Twelve Step Journey" (2004). I wanted to make my book more of a workbook and book that actually teaches you how to pray through each of the 12 Steps and the Serenity Prayer using daily meditations and weekly study questions. Also, I wanted my book to be a Personal Prayer Journal and Personal Study Guide, with a Group Journey Guide for small groups. I conduct Serenity Groups in my church, and we still use readings from "Serenity: A Companion For Twelve Step Recovery" in our meetings. If you like this book, I believe "Prayer Steps to Serenity" is also a book you can use personally, in meetings, or a Sunday school class. It is available at Amazon.com with ISBN 0595313043. Many free resources and study guides that are keyed to "Prayer Steps to Serenity" are available at the PrayerSteps.org and SerenityGroups.org websites.

Thanks for reading!
L.G. Parkhurst, Jr.

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Summary: God's word comes alive
Review: I will never again think that AA is a program for recovery apart from God's holy word! This Bible makes it so very clear that God directed Bill Wilson and the founders many years ago (1934) to be instruments of healing power. God is the Healer, Jesus the Great Physician and the one in recovery stands in awe of miracles in his or her own life. That is of course, if one follows the Steps "one day at a time". I will always be a recovering co-dependent. Pleasing people was what I was taught to do from childhood. I thank the counselor who guided me right down the Twelve Step path. Please add this book to your library. Everyone needs healing from time to time. God bless you.

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Summary: Love It!!!
Review: The beginning or the book give a very helpful description of the 12 step, As helpful as any other "12 + 12" publication. Then it links each step to passages in either the NT, Psalms, or Proverbs and has a full page meditation. Very helpful and the best book I've fould to find scripture readings that directly support each of the 12 steps!

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Summary: God's word comes alive
Review: The Serenity Bible is a great tool for cross referencing the steps and scripture. Really puts aside the "Doubting Thomas" who is unsure if the Twelve Steps are scripturally inspired. This is especially helpful for the person who desires to do a Step Study based on Biblical principals.

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Summary: Easy to read, easy to use!
Review: The Serenity Bible is a great tool for cross referencing the steps and scripture. Really puts aside the "Doubting Thomas" who is unsure if the Twelve Steps are scripturally inspired. This is especially helpful for the person who desires to do a Step Study based on Biblical principals.

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Summary: Awesome - really hits the mark
Review: This is a well designed New Testament which includes descriptions of each of the 12 steps and then moves you through the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs with devotionals about each step. All scripture that relates to the individual 12 steps is highlighted for easy reference. Most important, the devotions really hit the mark. They clearly show how God's Word and His will for your life can be incorporated into your like. I highly recommend it

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Summary: This book has saved my life.
Review: When I first got into the 12 step program in 1990 12 step literature only took me so far in my program and I needed more or else I was in danger or returning back to active addiction. In 1993 the company I worked for went out of business and we had to take all of our personal items from our office. In my office were certificates of awards,personal and family pictures gifts from friend and many others items of importances. The only thing I made sure I took with me the day I left was this book. Without Serenity and the divine inspired wisdom that it imparts I know I probally would have returned back to active addiction and would have died. If you are in the 12 step process get Serenity it will give you a true picture of what recovery is all about and like me it might save your life.