BOOK REVIEW: The Celebrate Recovery NIV Bible
The Celebrate Recovery NIV Bible by John Baker, I chose to review because I have just recently gotten involved in trying to get a network started here in my own town. We are a small community, and while there are a lot of temporary help measures available, there is little long term solutions in our particular county. The Network I mentioned is trying to do something about that. In our last meeting, Celebrate Recovery came up, and thus my review of this Bible. Needless to say, I personally am not into "theme" bibles. This one comes with some big clout - John Baker, Rick Warren, Saddleback church; some pretty big names. Some may want to get this bible for that reason and if that's good enough for you, go for it. However, if you are working with addicts or want to give someone who is an addict something to help them, then this bible has some excellent resources. If you combine this with the Celebrate Recovery material (www.celebraterecovery.com) then it definitely will give you an edge. I found the helps written simply, yet in depth enough to help someone with serious study to see God's will. I thought the testimonials of people who had changed their lives a plus!
All in all this is an excellent help if you are trying to help someone, and an excellent gift to give someone who needs and is looking for help. However, nothing will replace experience and knowing God's word for yourself. This is a resource for the arsenal, and a good sword in the battle for the Spirit.
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