Id suggest you consult with a licensed christian counselor in your area, one who has experience in dealing with addictive behavior. Some authors responsibly incorporate psychotherapy, christian spirituality and group recovery. A million little pieces by james frey, cherry by nico walker, doctor sleep by stephen king, jesus son by denis johns. Such authors typically advise readers not to rely on books alone, but to seek the support of individuals or groups who understand the struggle from an insiders experience, professional training or both. Everyone seems to want a book, and there are some good books. Aug 21, 2015 by antonia crane the time i left our slanted rooftop apartment in san franciscos castro district with its stained yellow tiles and foggy view of the city to ride in an ambulance to a psyche ward, i kicked meth for good. How to recover from your husbands pornography addiction. Fortunately, with your support, they have a greater chance of overcoming their addiction. Faithbased books on recovery and healing from addiction.
Shop our christian books on addiction and addiction recovery for those suffering and their loved ones. Resources to help you fight pornography addiction focus. Top 10 books to help you overcome pornography addiction. Whether someone you love or yourself are a recovering addict, we have outlined suggestions about selfhelp literature and books to help you with alcoholism, drugs, behavioral addiction, or cooccurring disorders recovery. Addiction is a word typically used to describe a persons dependence upon a substance or habit, either physically or psychologically.
When a loved one is addicted, unfortunately, ones usual patterns of thinking and behaving may not see one through to success. If you suspect that you may have such an addiction, see our article, how can. When you and your spouse first became engaged, you probably imagined a life without any problems. In her book, a christian womans guide to breaking free from pornography, shelley hitz has not only identified the problem, but offers a clear biblical way to get out of the clutches of porn. Six powerful books about addiction and recovery that will. Links to purchase the best christian counseling books on addictions. Internet accountability resource books on sex adiction we have another section under pastoral addiction on books on sexual addictions that is more complete anterburn, stephen. The lost years is available on amazon and has a 55 star rating. Believe me when i say that this book is unlike any of the others ive read.
Christ is able to help everyone overcome temptations, habitual sin, and addictions. The thing is accessibility and boredom and loneliness are my triggers. Only god can give me strength to be a man and overcome my failures. However, please note that while i encourage reading, i encourage those that have an addiction seek professional help. In our experience the following books are the best on codependency and recovery from different types of codependency.
Thank you for the recommendation, worth reading indeed the best guide and a comfort book so far. I love a good self help book, especially when its a christian self help book. Pornography addiction affects men, women, and adolescents. I have a pastor friend who tells me to get rid of the phone, and i know i should because i am too spiritually weak to get rid of the internet on my phone. Christian books to read during recovery faith in recovery. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. As the church, we want to draw out fresh insights from scripture, and move toward the enslaved. The first definition, and the one most of us are familiar with, is to cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habitforming substance. You dont need to read anything apart from the word of god to find freedom from pornography addiction. Written by experts at the center for motivation and change, beyond addiction is a truly unique guide for people who are dealing with a loved ones substance use disorder. I am here in hopes of helping, educating and encouraging people who have a tendency to overeat or under eat or have a warped body image despite intelligent reasoning.
Codependency defined as simply as possible is this. Feb 17, 2011 san francisco, ca, an online community and website for christians dealing with addiction and or pain, launched today. Oct 24, 2015 each day there are more people enslaved by a broader array of substances and activities. As you have journeyed through the years together, you and your spouse have likely had to deal with various trials and rough patches. There is always a way to escape from temptation 1 cor 10. Ive had the privilege of counseling people wanting to experience sobriety from drugs and alcohol since i surrendered my life to christ. Addiction is one of the greatest challenges a marriage will face. As a whole, our culture has absolutely no idea how destructive it is. He has been counseling for more than thirty years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions.
The apostle paul revealed, walk in the spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh gal 5. Fourteen rules you must never break when dealing with. Ed welch ed welch is a counselor and faculty member at the christian counseling and education foundation. My friend frank suffered many such wounds during his 25year battle with alcoholism. Understanding sexual addiction, third edition, by patrick j. Faithbased resources for christians struggling with substance abuse. The best books on codependency free christian counseling. I attended bible school in austria and later entered fulltime christian ministry. Find a christian coffeehouse, bible study and prayer group and a warm church fellowship. A man that uses pornography or any addiction is weak and he needs to be broken. Understanding the struggle of sexual addiction by dr. She hosts the enjoying everyday life radio and tv programs, which air on hundreds of stations worldwide. The antidote to alcohol and drug addiction christianity today.
Drug addiction is a life dominating problem, so radical changes must be made regarding associates, social atmosphere, places frequented, etc. Ted and his wife navigated us through sexual addiction counseling integrated with a biblical worldview. Helpful biblical suggestions for those battling with addiction to pornography, masturbation, cybersex and other sexual addictions. Breaking free from sexual addictions and pornography can be difficult and takes commitment. This is the classical 12 steps program for codependency with associated bible verses and is the. Social workers need to advocate for an eclectic approach that involves. The decision to try and get help for someone you care about who has an addiction is never easy. Hope for families of addicts for the families of addicts a your instinct will be to keep it secret, but i encourage you to share your struggles with people who can pray for you and support you, and also pray for your child. Biblical references and ideas for how christians can relate to the condition of addiction and its solution here. Resources to help you fight pornography addiction focus on.
Heather kopp has written a well paced, fromtheheart memoir about the craziness of addiction and the relief of recovery. She has authored more than 90 books, including battlefield of the mind and do. Most bookstores also offer a wide selection of books about the chemistry of addiction and the science behind addiction treatment. For nearly three years, acclaimed journalist benoit denizetlewis immersed himself in the lives of eight addicts as they battled drug and alcohol. The day god set me free from my marriage grey ministries. Shortly after i received an email from vicki tiede who has written just such a title. These bible verses provide inspiration to overcoming the power of addiction with the faith and spirit of the lord. Overcoming sexual addiction, by christian marriage advice and help. I am a christian who has battled pornography addiction for 26 years. Ive read dozens of books on addiction, treatment, and selfhelp. While we desire to extend christs love and grace to the addict who is suffering, we often dont know where to draw the line and set appropriate boundaries or how to really be of help. The book doesnt share practical strategies on overcoming sexual sin, but it does help readers understand why porn can be so addicting by looking into brain.
This book has the most indepth overview of codependency, six chapters on the different types of codependency and biblical models for each. Struthers, a professor at wheaton college, takes a biological approach when dealing with the enslaving nature of pornography. San francisco, ca, an online community and website for christians dealing with addiction and or pain, launched today. These books address the impact and hurt that occurs in relationships and offers advice for healing. Schaumburg experienced counselor on sexual addictions works with christian leaders out of the shadows. A short time ago, while posting a poem titled i looked for love in your eyes, i lamented that while there are many, many books written to help men overcome an addiction to pornography, there is very little written to help the women who have been victims of a husbands addiction. Human reasoning can only go so far, but gods word can judge the attitudes of the heart. I am the founder and director of full of faith, christian 12step recovery from food addiction, and i am the author of sweet surrender, which is a testimony of my from ragstoriches story. For example, gray 1995 noted that most people dealing with addiction are also struggling in many other areas of life.
For this inaugural book list post, i thought it best to start with the books i think make up a great starting point in terms of building a holistic recovery. Jan 23, 2020 eventually, my sex addiction cost me both my family and my church family. The progression of pornography addiction focus on the family. This book gives you the honest depiction of how addiction affects and changes everyone. New book helpful for those struggling with addiction. A christian womans guide to breaking free from pornography. I read dozens of books and studied the bible to figure out what it takes to be a man of god, a godly husband, and a godly father. This book has the most indepth overview of codependency, six chapters on the different types of codependency and biblical models for each conquering codependency. At a recent recovery meeting, i met a woman who wore a chunky cross necklace and clasped her hands nervously in her lap.
This book shows how to deal with all the emotions involved. Written by experts at the center for motivation and change, beyond addiction is a truly unique guide for people who are dealing. Gather those people into a support group and meet regularly to support and encourage each. Jul 19, 2019 10 christian books on lust, pornography, and purity porn is the modern day story of cigarettes. Its our forgiving gods words where people can find the encouragement and strength to overcome these cravings.
None of these books will give you a list of more things you need to do, nor will they tell you how you should try harder to change yourself. Home family and friends treatment portal 10 tips to help family members of addicts cope. And pornography affects relationships on multiple levels. Looking for christian books dealing with addiction. Its for real, and will leave you feeling uplifted and hopeful.
Dealing with a persons addiction requires a different attitude that does not come naturally to many people. She has authored more than 90 books, including battlefield of the mind and do yourself a favorforgive hachette. The church leaders best books series is our way of helping leaders find, read, and recommend books on a variety of important topics related to ministry and the christian life. May 18, 20 looking for christian books dealing with addiction. I have shared it with dozens of others, who have found either a better way of coping with addiction and all the ramification, thereof or a hidden thorn in their own heart. It is an extraordinary, and deeply honest memoir about redemption and forgivenessgrit, and tough love. For a time, i became a dry drunk, he told me in a letter. Lives are filled with various forms of temptations. Steven stiles groundbreaking book thorns in the heart, a christians guide to dealing with addiction. Twenty years later and still clean, i devour stories about addiction and redemption as hungrily. I dont tell you this to boast in any way, because i certainly didnt accomplish this miracle, god did. But i was doing many things to encourage this addiction and to break my husbands spirit, completely unaware and feeling completely justified.
Although the book is primarily focused on desperate acts born out of grief, drug addiction and rough terrain, delicious foods is, on a larger scale, an ambitious story about systemic racism and selfdestruction traps that can lead us to our own demise. Soon his habit spiraled into a fullblown addiction. By joyce meyer, christian post guest columnist friday, november 29, 20. Showing our love, compassion and support to a drug addict can make a difference, especially if he or she decides to go to rehab. New christian website dealing with addiction and alcoholism. A chance encounter with ted roberts, founder of pure desire ministries, resulted in my wife and me beginning his counseling and recovery program. Jan 30, 2016 books to read in addiction recovery 18 must haves. Professionals working in the field of addiction treatment and laypersons helping from a christian perspective have struggled with how best to assist addicts. Addiction is a word typically used to describe a persons dependence upon a substance or.
Dealing with addiction score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Overcoming sexual addiction christian marriage help and. Christian drug addiction only god can fix an addictive heart since christian drug addiction begins in the heart, the heart is what needs to be fixed. Steven stiles groundbreaking book thorns in the heart, a christian s guide to dealing with addiction. The situations and emotions a person experiences while a loved one struggles with drugs or alcohol can be completely overwhelming. Spiritual healing in the midst of a husbands addiction to. Christian news and views about addiction and recovery. Author patricia kramer offers a simple solution to release the addicted from his or her. Regardless of how it happens, men and women alike become addicted to it. The best christian 12 step workbook on recovery from alcohol and drug addictions with bible verses. Two underused strategies for addiction desiring god. There are better ways to deal with the problem of pornography and lust in our lives.
I agree that drug addiction can be categorized as a sin. Brett butcher with hope forrester testimony, pornography. It provides a forum and community for christians dealing with addiction. Here are ten of the best christian books about pornography and lust. Biblical tips for sexual addictions christiananswers. His new book, coming clean, is a raw account of his first 90 days of sobriety. Cts weekly newsletter to help women grow their marriage and family relationships through biblical principles. Below you will find books that will help you reframe your attitude about alcohol and addiction, build a holistic recovery map, understand t.
My story followed the typical progression of addiction to pornography. People who know someone struggling with an addiction often wonder how to help an addicted friend or relative. To sexual obsessions, add illegal drugs, then the prescription narcotics, then gaming, and there are more to come. Fourteen rules you must never break when dealing with addiction. I only wish that there was an explanation in the subtitle, or else where, that indicated the book had more to offer than just dealing with addiction issues. I had finally met a christian man who could make sense of what was happening in my life. Nov 05, 2012 biblical christian help for drug addiction are you ready to get help for drug addiction. Haines talked to us about his journey and the central role that. I wasnt drinking, but i had done nothing to quiet the desperation inside my head. Overcoming sexual addiction christian marriage help and advice. Start your personal library with 25 of the best christian books of. Tim challies offers a muchneeded list of books on fighting sexual sin.
Find biblical, helpful christian resources relating to marriage at. Its not just a guys problem hitz, shelley, curtis, sambrosia on. If you are looking for a good read to help you through your addiction, we may have the answer. The only way to really deal with it is be a good christian, which is indeed follow the saying love the sinner and hate the sin. The best articles from christianity today on addiction and recovery. That being said, these books have been very helpful for me in my journey to finding freedom in christ. New books publishing this spring are making a case for the transformational effect that spiritual practices can have on addictive behavior. A christian guide for overcoming addictions and habitual. Christian or not, there is no easy way to deal with the problem of addiction in our families. Joyce meyer is a new york times bestselling author and founder of joyce meyer ministries, inc. Read more articles that highlight writing by christian women at. Practical ways to deal with decreased giving in the age of covid19. A christian response to drug addiction faithlife blog.