Best Selling Books by Stephen Arterburn

Find freedom in God''s Word. Discover freedom and hope in God''s Word with Tyndale''s Life Recovery Bible, the #1-selling recovery Bible with over 3 million copies in print. This powerful Bible for addiction emphasizes God as the ultimate source of recovery and offers essential tools and features to break people free from the grip of addiction. It is widely embraced in 12-Step recovery programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, correctional facilities, and by individuals seeking help taking their life back from destructive behaviors and substance abuse. In the Life Recovery Bible, you''ll find articles on addiction recovery, devotionals built around the 12 Steps and the Serentiy Prayer, and in-depth study notes pinpointing key passages for healing. This KJV Bible is also an excellent gift for loved ones and friends who are struggling with addiction as well as a must-have resource for anyone starting or leading recovery groups in churches or communities. Special features of this addiction recovery Bible include: The Twelve Steps Twelve Step Devotionals Serenity Prayer Devotionals Recovery Principle Devotionals Recovery Reflections Recovery Profiles Recovery Notes Topical Bible Verse Finder Recovery Themes Book introductions Topical, devotional, and recovery-profile indexes User''s guide Comfortable 9-point font Begin your journey to recovery today with the spiritual support of the Life Recovery Bible, the most important tool available to help you experience the God who can heal any brokenness and set you on a path to wholeness.

God’s Word is clear about the importance of godly friendships–and how God designs them to complete us spiritually. If you ever hope to win the battles you face in your spiritual journey, you must be connected to godly men. The problem is that many men today act like they don’t need friends–and they’re paying the price. Risking relationship is not easy for men, but it’s a non-negotiable for God’s man. When you stand with others who share your spiritual goals, you achieve them faster. That’s God’s way. Godly friendships create consistency, provide care and support, stimulate healthy confession, produce new connections, and make you complete in Christ. They produce positive changes in your character, convictions, conduct, and commitment to do life God’s way. Learn how to build and benefit from friendships with godly men. It starts with Being God’s Man…in Pursuing Friendships.

"I want to have better relationships . . . but is it all on me to fix things?" "This person''s approval means everything to me. It''s like it controls me." "Why can''t I get free from this cycle?" If you find yourself having these feelings, it''s time to take your life back. Through personal examples, clinical insights, and spiritual truth, Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop will show you how to overcome the habits and history that are keeping you down—and take new, positive steps toward change; heal from the hurts, setbacks, and broken relationships that affect you every day; develop better boundaries with others in your life; stop overreacting and start responding appropriately to any situation or circumstance; break the cycle of behavior that harms you and your relationships; find the freedom you have longed for. Your past and current circumstances don''t have to define you, and they don''t have to determine the direction of your life. Take Your Life Back is the key to moving from reactive attitudes and behaviors to healthy, God-honoring responses that will help you live the life you were meant to live.

The path to wholeness is never one you have to walk alone. God sees you and is by your side as you follow the Twelve Steps of Life Recovery, and he has special gifts in store for you along the way—even when the journey is filled with turns and twists. From the creators of the bestselling Life Recovery series, The Twelve Gifts of Life Recovery illuminates the gifts God holds for you as you travel through the Twelve Steps. With expert insight and biblical truth, recovery pioneers Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop explore the blessings God offers to those who seek him. Recovery isn''t just about giving up an addiction or dependency; it''s about receiving something better: gifts from God for those courageous souls willing to do whatever it takes to change. An encouragement both to those in the recovery process as well as to the loved ones walking beside them, The Twelve Gifts of Life Recovery is an inspiration and an invitation to move step by step into a new, fruitful future.

Have you ever had one of those days . . . ? Let''s face it. Living in this world can be extremely challenging. It''s hard enough just to make it through our days and years—let alone in a way we''re proud of, living a life that is pure and good. Sometimes it all feels so overwhelming. But here''s the good news: As a child of God, you can call upon the Lord, and he will help you take your life back from the daily pressures, worries, habits, and conflicts you face. In Take Your Life Back Day by Day,you''ll find 365 Scriptures, inspiring reflections, and thought-provoking questions to help you recognize when you''ve reached your limits allow God to care for you and comfort you experience God''s freedom when you are overburdened and his joy when you are downhearted replace the stress in your life with joy and peace It''s time to take your life back and live it for God. Keep your eyes fixed on him day by day—because with his help, you have what it takes to prevail.

If you feel like your personal relationship with God is slipping in between the tiny spaces of your mile-long to-do list, then this devotional is for you. Pam Farrel and Stephen Arterburn have designed 90 Devotions for Women on the Go for busy women who may only have five minutes to spare for some spiritual refreshment. In this devotional, you''ll find ways ideas for strengthening your relationship with God and others, ways to feel less alone in coping with common emotions and fears, and suggestions to help stabilize your life in the long run. Whether your daily life is filled with cleaning the kitchen counter and carpooling, Americanos and meetings—or both—this five-minute devotional will increase your personal relationship with God as he meets you where you are: on the go.

These 365 daily devotionals encourage kids to build a personal, active faith based on the core beliefs of the Bible and the Christian faith.

You may be single by choice or circumstance. You may plan to marry and have a family, or you may sense a call to lifelong singleness. Even so, your situation is God’s will for you now. What will you do with it? What will you learn from it? And how will you survive the temptations confronting singles in this world? You know firsthand that single men face unique spiritual and moral struggles. Character is the cornerstone of being God’s man as a single in today’s culture. To live successfully out of a commitment to Christ, you as a single man must master the issues of sexual integrity, isolation, contentment, spiritual battle, and identity in Christ. Being God’s Man…as a Satisfied Single is designed to help you do just that.

How to maintain your godly boundaries even under pressure. When you’re faced with an imminent threat, your body releases adrenaline. Your heart beats faster. Your muscles tense, and all your senses switch to “Go.” But what happens when your spiritual well-being is under attack? Do you stand strong in your desire to do God’s will…or run for the hills? The path of faith is tough traveling. Fighting to hold on to God’s purposes under adverse conditions is inconvenient, impractical, and thoroughly unpredictable. Standing firm under pressure reveals our true convictions about God, about everything. In Being God’s Man by Standing Firm Under Pressure you’ll examine one man–named Daniel–and his band of brothers who demonstrated how not to compromise under pressure. They didn’t let misfortune, temptation, manipulation, intimidation, or even death shake their faith into compromise. Instead, they faced each new challenging circumstance with courage and trust. As God’s man, you can, too. Special Features: ·Practical studies facilitate personal encounters with God and other men ·Questions encourage genuine reflection and help build godly convictions ·“Real Life” case studies show how the truths you discover have worked out in other men’s lives ·“Standing Strong” section gives you the opportunity to form and express your action steps with God and your group

Begin the journey of divorce recovery! Let''s start now on a twelve-step path that will lead us out of a broken marriage and into the restoration of life. The Life Recovery Workbooks meet the needs of people dealing with compulsive behaviors that go beyond alcohol and substance abuse. These 12 Steps workbooks complement The Life Recovery Bible and focus on developing a biblical foundation for both understanding and successfully overcoming specific areas of struggle. Each workbook explores how Scripture speaks to a specific issue. The series provides a solid recovery path to many who have never considered working the 12 Steps for a specific problem and for those who have worked the 12 Steps for addiction or codependency but have never homed in on a specific area of struggle. This Christian workbook features: Real-life stories of fellow travelers on the road to recovery Discussion questions for personal reflection or small groups A Bible-centered approach to freedom Hope and transformation wait on the other side of courageously facing the pain and betrayal of divorce.

Becky Lyke Brown, M.S. teams up with Stephen Arterburn to offer: Insight into when to help and when to pull back How to connect with what a loved one is experiencing Expert advice on when and how to seek treatment Ideas for specific situations and conversations Help for self-care and personal boundaries Brown understands that loving someone who has bipolar disorder is a challenge on a daily basis. This practical resource reminds readers they are not alone.

Begin the journey of recovery from eating disorders! Let''s start now on a twelve-step path that will lead out of the bondage of eating disorders and into the freedom that comes from a closer relationship with God. In the Life Recovery Workbook for Eating Disorders, discover real-life stories of fellow travelers, great questions for individual or group discussion, and a Bible-centered approach to freedom. Twelve beautiful blessings await after our hard work on the journey of recovery from eating disorders. Step 1: Open our hearts to God''s power to free us from the grip of food addiction. "We now have this light shining in our hearts." (2 Corinthians 4:7) Step 2: Allow God to join us in the powerful emotions behind our eating disorder. "Daughter," he said to her, "your faith has made you well. Go in peace." (Luke 8:48) Step 3: Rest in God''s care for every decision and eating habit. "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Step 4: Gain a true picture of how God sees us. "At that moment their eyes were opened." (Genesis 3:7) Step 5: Experience the healing that begins with confession. "Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed." (James 5:16) Step 6: Get ready for repentance from sins expressed in unhealthy eating. "You will not reject a broken and repentant heart, O God." (Psalm 51:17) Step 7: Allow God''s Spirit to fix our food addictions. "For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." (Luke 18:14) Step 8: Create a list of people our eating disorders have affected. "Do to others as you would like them to do to you." (Luke 6:31) Step 9: Restore relationships damaged by our sins (when possible) and experience a clean slate. "But then they turn from their sins and do what is just and right." (Ezekiel 33:14) Step 10: Review daily the defects in us that hinder healthy life with God and others. "Be careful not to fall." (1 Corinthians 10:12) Step 11: Grow closer to God through prayer and meditation. "The LORD is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him." (Lamentations 3:25) Step 12: Bless others with the blessing of healing from eating disorders. "Gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path." (Galatians 6:1) STEPHEN ARTERBURN is the founder of New Life Ministries—the nation''s largest faith-based broadcast, counseling, and treatment ministry—and host of the nationally syndicated New Life Live! daily radio program. He is a Gold Medallion–winning author and co-editor of The Life Recovery Bible. DAVID STOOP, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of The Center for Family Therapy in Newport Beach, California. He also serves on the executive board of the American Association of Christian Counselors. David is a Gold Medallion–winning author and co-editor of The Life Recovery Bible.

More than ever, families are desperate for spiritual leadership. And that starts with you, the husband and father. Are you equipped and ready to assume the role and responsibility God has for you? Being God’s Man…in Leading a Family will help you accept your calling and experience God’s blessing as the spiritual leader to your wife and children. In this study–for individual or group use–you’ll discover the six keys to true spiritual leadership in the home: 1.Deciding: Taking ownership of your own spiritual journey 2.Demonstrating: Modeling a relationship with God 3.Displaying: God’s love in your relationship with your wife 4.Displaying: God’s love in your interactions with your children 5.Daily spiritual leadership through fostering spiritual connections in the home 6.Daily spiritual leadership through serving Being God’s Man…in Leading a Family is the Bible study that could revolutionize not only your life, but also the lives of your wife and children–and impact generations to come in the wisdom and strength of God.

People who love or work with someone with ADD often feel conflicted: they want to help, but they don’t want to enable. They value the person’s creativity, but they are exhausted. Stephen Arterburn and Timothy Smith address ten myths about ADD, the pros and cons of medication, foods that help to minimize ADD, twelve strengths of people with ADD, new studies on how to calm the mind, showing empathy even when it’s hard, and more. This fresh look at ADD—not as a malady but as a unique way of thinking—shows readers that ADD doesn’t have to ruin their relationships. In fact, it can make them stronger.

It''s time for you to try Gentle Eating, an eight-week program designed to increase your self-esteem and self-awareness through gradual STEPS - Spiritual, Thinking, Emotional, and Physical changes that result in inner growth and outer results. You''ll find a method of weight loss that shows you how to make the permanent lifestyle changes necessary for continued weight loss and maintenance, along with realistic plans for incorporating dietary changes and moderate exercise into your daily routine.

A life-changing resource for the Twelve Step journey, for anyone who struggles with addictions or dependencies―or wants to help someone who does. From the creators of the popular Life Recovery series that has guided millions of readers back to health, freedom, and wholeness, now comes the ultimate recovery book―written from a Christian viewpoint. Recovery pioneers Stephen Arterburn and David Stoop bring a biblical perspective to the Twelve Steps of Life Recovery. They share: Real-life, personal accounts of people on the road to recovery Biblical stories and verses to support readers in their journey Powerful principles that offer hope for the future 4 Bible studies to accompany each Step Whether using the book alone or as a helpful companion to the popular Life Recovery Bible, this is an essential resource for anyone wanting to walk closer with God through addiction recovery, as well as for their counselors, pastors, and loved ones guiding them along the path to transformation. Previously published as The Book of Life Recovery.

Like a faithful friend and accountability partner, this daily devotional provides the encouragement readers need to withstand the pressures of temptation and to pursue God''s best in every area of life.

Finally, a resource that guides you through the toughest--and most important--conversations you''ll ever have with your son. It’s never been easy for a father or mother to talk to a son about sex. For Christian parents, it’s always been a challenge to know exactly how to teach God’s standards of purity and integrity. But today, the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been. So it’s vital that fathers and mothers prepare their sons to withstand the sexual onslaught of their culture through movies, television, music, and the Internet. But what should you say? And how should you say it? The authors behind the best-selling Every Man series have put together all the resources and guidance you need to experience frank, thorough, and natural conversations with your son about sexual integrity. They offer an effective new communication process that ensures a deep, abiding relationship as your son moves into his teen years and beyond. Equip him with the biblical information and spiritual insights he needs to stand strong, overcome temptation, and experience the blessings of godly obedience…for the rest of his life. Ideal for all parents of boys, including single moms.