Twelve Steps to a Closer Walk with God Author:Don Umphrey The 12 steps used by recovery groups are rooted firmly inthe Bbile. This book uncovers those roots and shows haow Christians can use the steps to enhance their own faith and minister to others. The Prodigal Son went through a process parallel to the first five stps. the Rich Young Ruler failed to take Step Six. When Zacchaeus laid out a plan for... more » restitution, he took Step Eight. It is the premise of this book that the steps take one from self-centered to God-centered. This self-centeredness might manifest itself in any number of addictive behaviors, including food, controlling others, sex, gossip, alcohol and resentments. Through admission of powerlessness, Christians and non-Christians can come together in small groups and grow closer to the Lord as they journey through the steps. Each of the steps is clearly illustrated by scriptures. Questions are designed to aid group discussion. the appendix tells how to start and maintain a Chrisitan recovery group at your church.« less