God's Own Ten-Step Program
The Ten Commandments as a Path to Spiritual Recovery
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How can we grow closer to God? Answer: by becoming more like Christ. How do we become more like Christ? Answer: by allowing the Holy Spirit to transform the habits of our bodies and minds. Where do we start? Answer: with God’s own roadmap to a righteous life and a just society, the Ten Commandments.
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About the Book
God’s Ten Words (commandments) are a comprehensive framework for life. Each word is a window into the soul; each shines a spotlight onto one of ten key dimensions of life and enables spiritual healing and growth in that sphere. Supported by small group discussion and prayer, the Christian is invited to open these windows to the healing and growth made possible by the Holy Spirit. Alison includes Biblical passages, outside readings, and challenging questions for prayer, journaling and discussion. It is a year-long project designed to be repeated by the individual annually after the initial experience.
About the Author
Raised Unitarian, Alison Bucklin became a Christian at 36 following a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. She left her life in risk management with The Pillsbury Company to attend Bethel Theological Seminary, where she received both the Preaching Award and the Faculty Award for academic excellence. She earned her Doctor of Ministry degree in 2006 from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary after serving in small church settings for over 10 years. Her doctoral project, the inspiration for this book, was inspired by her discovery of the value of the Ten Commandments in pastoral counseling.