12 Steps to a Closer Walk with God: A Guide for Small Groups
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| Rating | : | 4.83 (840 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0060N7HFC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 359 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-09 |
| Language | : | English |
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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. 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
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 12 steps are rooted firmly in the Bible. The prodigal son went through a process parallel to the first five steps. 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.. 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. 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
. He and his wife, Kim, reside in Dallas, TX. 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