Every one of us is a potential addict. In a pressure-filled world, the prospect of instant escape can be exhilarating. No matter the object-drugs, alcohol, food, gambling, or sex, just to name a few-addictions lure us. They extend the promise of pleasure. In the end, they deliver emptiness, death, and destruction. What began as an escape from the hassles of life becomes a form of bondage. Addiction is a voluntary slavery. Change doesn't come easily. But change is possible!
Crossroads was designed as a group study for those struggling with addiction. These ten steps, presented in author Ed Welch's trademark direct, no-nonsense style, provide a biblical framework for change. Welch is a wise and loving partner who walks beside readers on their journey to freedom. Along the way, they will learn to recognize the patterns of addiction, to choose wisdom over foolish desires, and to cling to the hope they have in Jesus, who sets captives free. The path away from addiction has been laid by a God who is full of surprises, who faithfully pursues those enslaved even though they have deliberately avoided him.
"At the heart, addiction is a spiritual problem. It demands a spiritual solution. No stranger to this topic, Ed Welch gently confronts struggling addicts with God's truth, both about their self-deception and the surprising grace of Jesus, who makes all things new. This study is truly centered on the person of Christ."
Tim Clinton, EdD, President, American Association of Christian Counselors
"Dr. Edward Welch has pioneered the movement in biblical counseling from behavior modification into a heart centered on worshiping the one and true living God. Dr. Welch accomplishes this shift by revealing the glory of God in his redemptive work and taking it out of the hands of self-sufficiency. With Crossroads, Dr. Welch has found a way to morph the addict's story into the Story of God by not letting the addict identify himself with his current sin of addiction, and by calling the addict to repentance and dependence on Christ."
James Noriega, Shepherding Pastor Specializing in Addiction, Mars Hill Church, Seattle, WA
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If you want to get right with God, if you want to make better decisions, if you are struggling with any addiction (and we are) this will be a book you will want to read! Full of scriptures to guide and encourage you!
If you want to get right with God, if you want to make better decisions, if you are struggling with any addiction (and we are) this will be a book you will want to read! Full of scriptures to guide and encourage you!
I plan to use this in a small men's group. It hits the mark as a Bible based study for those struggling with difficult sinful habits. The style is like talking to a counselor as it steps thru deep personal issues. I recommend the facilitator guide as well as the Banquet in the Grave book.
An amazing book about the word of God and how we can use it to find recovery. God (Jesus) is the only one that can get us out of the bandage of addiction. The addiction is the enemy and Jesus is the Light and light alway overcomes the darkness. Amen
An amazing book about the word of God and how we can use it to find recovery. God (Jesus) is the only one that can get us out of the bandage of addiction. The addiction is the enemy and Jesus is the Light and light alway overcomes the darkness. Amen
This is the best group guide dealing with addiction that I am aware of. Welch's guide is thorough, addresses root issues, practical, and God-glorifying.
This is the best group guide dealing with addiction that I am aware of. Welch's guide is thorough, addresses root issues, practical, and God-glorifying.
Excellent. Simple and wise. Currently using this as the basis for a support group im leading.
Excellent. Simple and wise. Currently using this as the basis for a support group im leading.
Dr. Welch outlines helpful and practical steps for turning away from your addiction and toward Christ, all of which are firmly rooted in the truth of the gospel. A good balance of how spiritual realities can and do inform our daily lives (prayers, decisions, actions, etc.). I also appreciated the reflection questions (sometimes broad, sometimes quite specific) that were peppered throughout the book. A little more fleshing out of examples could be beneficial, but is perhaps beyond the scope of this short study guide. 4.5 stars
