Does Christianity have an answer for addiction? As longtime pastor Mike Quarles’s alcoholism worsened over eight years, churches and Christians referred him to treatment, 12-Step programs, therapy…nothing worked. Steve McVey, also a pastor, repeatedly dished out the same advice Mike received, with similarly poor results…
…Until, in their frustration, God led them back to basic, addiction-breaking truths of His Word. The authors explain these for readers who want to help someone or who struggle themselves, because freedom from addiction is found only when Christians
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<li>fully believe what God says about their identity</li>
<li>move beyond the 12-Step concept of inescapable “addict identity” </li>
<li>stop harboring unforgiveness, get radically right with God, and dwell in who they are in Christ, which excludes engaging in addictive behaviors as a lifestyle</li>
</ul>
Material on codependency is included, as is information on implementing recovery/support groups for those leaving addiction and starting to live in God’s glorious freedom.

Helping Others Overcome Addictions: How God's Grace Brings Lasting Freedom

Religion & Spirituality

McVey, Steve

Quarles, Mike

Christian Books & Bibles

Harvest House Publishers

"I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do--this I keep on doing" (Romans 7:18-19, NIV). Addiction forges its own chains of pain and problems that grow with each day and seem impossible to overcome. If you are, or someone you know is, a captive of addictive behavior, Neil Anderson and Mike Quarles have both a message of hope and a plan of action. Anyone can be set free from addictive behavior, can experience victory in Jesus, and can become an overcomer in life! The key is to identify the root cause of your problem and, instead of running away from it, run to God! Do this, and your mind and spirit will be renewed; and no matter what you struggle with, you will find your freedom in Christ!

Overcoming Addictive Behavior (The Victory Over the Darkness Series)

NEIL T. ANDERSON

Bethany House Publishers

Taboo breakers and trendsetters, shameless hucksters and famous directors. Exploitation filmmaking has seen it all. Fred Olen Ray made his first movie for $298. In 1936 Marijuana-Weed with Roots in Hell showed drug use and nudity on screen in an effort to “educate the public.” Kroger Babb, the man behind Mom and Dad, spliced color medical footage of a baby’s birth into his black and white “classic.” Russ Meyer, John Waters, Andy Milligan, Doris Wishman, and many others are covered. “Classic” films such as The Immoral Mr. Teas, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Nude on the Moon are examined. Production techniques and innovations are also discussed.

Down and Dirty: Hollywood's Exploitation Filmmakers and Their Movies (Holywood's Exploitation Filmakers and Their Movies)

Humor & Entertainment

Movies

McFarland

Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ

Many Christians are locked in a cycle of addiction, particularly in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse. Many have turned to 12-Step programs for help. But, where is the incredible power of Christ in this process? In a positive, non-condemning way, Anderson provides an alternative model of recovery for substance and alcohol abusers, a model that will also work for individuals struggling with other kinds of addictions. The first half of Freedom from Addictions tells the unbelievable story of Mike and Julia Quarles, and how Mike overcame a debilitating addiction to alcohol. He achieved success by applying the principles that make up the central theme of Dr. Anderson's message: that we are saints according to God's word (Eph 1) and that true freedom comes from realizing o ur identity in Christ.

Anderson, Neil T.

Whalin, Terry

Quarles, Julia

Self-Help

Baker Pub Group

Tens of thousands of Christians are locked into the cycle of addiction--particularly in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse. While 12-step groups are definitely helping many people, where is the incredibible power of Christ in this process? This study guide is based on the book Freedom from Addiction, also written by Neil Anderson and Mike &amp; Julia Quarles. This resource encourages those in addictive behaviors to tangibly process the steps to freedom in Christ outlined in the book. The workbook stresses the need for a personal relationship with Christ as the foundation for the spiritual and physical freedom He offers, as well as a need for personal responsibility and accountability to others to complete the process.

Freedom from Addiction Workbook

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Addiction & Recovery

Many Christians are locked in a cycle of addiction, particularly in the areas of alcohol and drug abuse. Adapting his successful Steps to Freedom in Christ, Dr. Neil Anderson has provided an alternative model of recovery for substance and alcohol abusers-a model that has also freed hundreds of thousands struggling with other kinds of addictions. But the devil doesn't give up easily. So to further help recovering addicts still struggling with temptation, there is the Freedom Addiction Devotional. Here are inspirational readings that reinforce the Steps to Freedom and encourage those on the road to recovery. This product is for those who want to break free from a debilitating lifestyle of addiction, and for Pastors and counselors to use with their clients.

One Day at a Time: The Devotional for Overcomers

“I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.” (Romans 7:18-19, NIV) A Message of Hope—and a Plan of Action Addiction forges its own chains of pain and problems that grow with each day and seem impossible to overcome. If you, or someone you know, are a captive of addictive behavior, Neil Anderson and Mike Quarles have both a message of hope and a plan of action. Anyone can be set free from addictive behavior, can experience victory in Jesus and can become an overcomer in life! The key is to identify the root cause of your problem and instead of running away from it, run to God! Do this, and your mind and spirit will be renewed; and no matter what you struggle with, you will find your freedom in Christ!

Mental Health

Exploitation filmmaking has seen it all. Russ Meyer, John Waters, Andy Milligan, Doris Wishman, and many others are covered. "Classic" films such as The Immortal Mr. Teas, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Nude on the Moon are examined. Production techniques and innovations are also discussed.

Down and Dirty: Hollywood's Exploitation Filmmakers and Their Movies

McFarland Publishing

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Books by Quarles, Mike

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Quarles, Mike. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Helping Others Overcome Addictions: How God's Grace Brings Lasting Freedom

Overcoming Addictive Behavior (The Victory Over the Darkness Series)

Down and Dirty: Hollywood's Exploitation Filmmakers and Their Movies (Holywood's Exploitation Filmakers and Their Movies)

Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ

Freedom from Addiction Workbook

One Day at a Time: The Devotional for Overcomers

Overcoming Addictive Behavior (The Victory Over the Darkness Series)

Down and Dirty: Hollywood's Exploitation Filmmakers and Their Movies