12 Steps to a Closer Walk with God: A Guide for Small Groups
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (630 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0060N7HFC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 447 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
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Don Umphrey, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University, has been involved with the steps for 30 years. He and his wife, Kim, reside in Dallas, TX. . Umphrey is also the author of --The Meanest Man in Texas --12 Steps to a Closer Walk with God: The Workbook --Southerners in Blue: They Defied the Confederacy
. About the Author Don Umphrey, Ph.D., an Associate Professor at Southern Methodist University, has been involved with the steps for 30 years. Umphrey is also the author of --The Meanest Man in Texas --12 Steps to a Closer Walk with God: The Workbook --Southerners in Blue: They Defied the Confederacy. He and his wife, Kim, reside in Dallas, TX
Through admission of powerlessness, Christians and non-Christians may come together in small groups and grow closer to the Lord as they journey through the steps.. The 12 steps are rooted firmly in the Bible. This self-centeredness might manifest itself in any number of addictive behaviors that include food, controlling others, sex, drugs, gossip, alcohol, gambling, the list goes on. The prodigal son went through a process parallel to the first five steps. The rich young ruler failed to take Step Six.When wealthy Zacchaeus laid out a plan for restitution, he took Step Eight.It is the premise of this book that the steps take people from self-centered to God-centered. This book uncovers those roots and shows how individuals can use the steps to enhance their walk with God and minister to others who are hurting