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12 Step Recovery Programs

INTRODUCTION

The original 12 step programs by Bill White were based on Biblical principle. "The Big Book" and "The 12 Steps and Traditions" are recovery books written by men but based on the Bible. The actual meetings today have been modified so that the recovery principles can be applied to people of any faith or of no religious belief; that does not change the fact that the Bible is the basis of the program and has not been compromised.

There are many Christian 12 step programs set up today to deal with the scriptures that support the steps. We study those.  I will post some scripture that support any of  the 12 steps and discuss any strategies used personally or by others to overcome whatever challenges we face.

Summary and Further Resources

A journey through our darkest places feels painful and scary, but it must be done. Psalm 51 tells of David going through such a search. In verse 4 David says, "You desire truth in the inward parts, and in the hidden part You will make me to know wisdom." The promise of God is to be with us always. Let us learn to put our trust in Him.
 
Almost all of the sites listed below are free, unless noted, and almost all offer free email newsletters or daily devotionals on Bible based recovery and/or pain management.  I have found some helpful information and some information that was less helpful in all resources.  Investigate and choose for yourself anything your find helpful.

www.seekgod.org
I used this website for a variety of studies, but they have a series on Recovery from many issues; good site

www.alcoholicsvictorious.com
One of the first Bible based recovery programs; has scripture for 12 steps and recovery resource links.  Great site

http://christians-in-recovery.org/
free 14 day trial membership, $15 a month membership, $135 a year membership to support extensive links and availability of professional/clergy counselors for members in need

http://khlt.homestead.com/home.html
Recovery talk and music radio if your computer can support audio

http://www.christianrecovery.com/dox/links/cgi/search.cgi?query=bible
Comprehensive list of recovery groups and resources

http://www.alcoholicsforchrist.com/sa.htm

http://www.embracingthejourneybook.com/addiction-recovery-network.htm

http://www.alcoholicsvictorious.org/12-steps.html