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What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do: Bad Habits and Addictions: God Will Make a Way
Based on the incredible success of the book What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer a line of books that address specific crises and some of the most prevalent problems facing our culture today. These books give readers a starting point to deal with their problems. Beautifully designed in a full-color small format, these books are perfect for giving to a friend in distress.
61 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2005
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About the author
Henry Cloud
207 books2,149 followersDr. Cloud has written or co-written twenty-five books, including the two million-seller Boundaries. His most recent books are Boundaries for Leaders and Necessary Endings. He has earned three Gold Medallion awards, and was awarded the distinguished Retailers Choice award for God Will Make A Way.
As president of Cloud-Townsend Resources, Dr. Cloud has produced and conducted hundreds of public seminars around the country. He speaks on relationships—marriage, parenting, dating, personal growth, and spirituality. His seminars are often broadcast live to over two thousand venues at a time.
As president of Cloud-Townsend Resources, Dr. Cloud has produced and conducted hundreds of public seminars around the country. He speaks on relationships—marriage, parenting, dating, personal growth, and spirituality. His seminars are often broadcast live to over two thousand venues at a time.
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October 9, 2025
It's a quick read, and a good read.
page 75, #20 “See your addiction not as the central problem but as a symptom of a life that is not planted and growing in God. Get into recovery as a total life overhaul, not just to fix a symptom.”
"symptom of a life that is not planted and growing in God"
This reminded me of Psalm 1:3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”
Ezekiel 17:5 “He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.”
Ezekiel 31:7 “Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.”
-Those who don’t want His help “…are like the chaff (protective seed covering) which the wind driveth away.” Psalm 1:4
-That is hard for that person, and those who love them, which includes God.
page 75, #20 “See your addiction not as the central problem but as a symptom of a life that is not planted and growing in God. Get into recovery as a total life overhaul, not just to fix a symptom.”
"symptom of a life that is not planted and growing in God"
This reminded me of Psalm 1:3 "And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 “Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.”
Ezekiel 17:5 “He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.”
Ezekiel 31:7 “Thus was he fair in his greatness, in the length of his branches: for his root was by great waters.”
-Those who don’t want His help “…are like the chaff (protective seed covering) which the wind driveth away.” Psalm 1:4
-That is hard for that person, and those who love them, which includes God.
December 8, 2017
I recently read "A Banquet in the Grave," another book on addictions. I found that book to be long-winded, redundant, more than a little out of touch, and a tad pompous.
This is the kind of book that I think IS practical and meaningful for addiction treatment. Short, to the point, applicable, and encouraging while still calling things like they are. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to have a pocket companion for personal use, or for family/friends to read for a better perspective.
This is the kind of book that I think IS practical and meaningful for addiction treatment. Short, to the point, applicable, and encouraging while still calling things like they are. I would recommend this book to anyone looking to have a pocket companion for personal use, or for family/friends to read for a better perspective.
May 23, 2018
Christ-centered Recovery
For those who want an alternative to the "spiritual" solution offered in 12-step programs, this book puts Christ in the place of the higher power. Yay!
For those who want an alternative to the "spiritual" solution offered in 12-step programs, this book puts Christ in the place of the higher power. Yay!
August 7, 2018
Great little concise book for those early in recovery that's easy to understand
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