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Freedom In The Fight
Recovery is for everyone. We all wrestle with something that robs us of joy, peace, and authentic life. We all struggle, but we don't need to live in slavery. In following Christ, we can know freedom in the fight. Freedom in the Fight is a 365-day devotional meant to challenge and encourage us on our daily walk. Drawing from personal experience with drug addiction, Scott writes on faith and recovery, relating those topics to the common struggles we all share. With each devotion Scott helps us reflect on God s word and apply it to our lives.
382 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2020
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May 13, 2020
Dr. Scott Abrams 365 day devotional book is a gift that only comes along once a generation. I can think of very few daily devotionals published in the past 40 years that have the impact potential of this book. Filled with real-life examples regarding his own journey, and forged in the furnace of every-day life, Scott tackles tough issues such as marriage, career, pridefulness, addiction, and finding contentment…ALL things we ALL need help with. In between every line it's as if you hear the author whispering, cheering you on with Scripture promises such as “Don’t give up!” and “You've got this!” Scott's book will be an invaluable tool for everyone—including teens—looking to overcome challenges and to experience a growth that lasts. Each day's reading is a looking glass into one's own soul. I am thrilled for this new release because I know that "Freedom In The Fight" will be a tremendous asset for any reader: male, female, one struggling with recovery, or the one who thinks they have life all figured out. Maybe especially the latter. I’ve read Scott's blog, FAITH IN THE STRUGGLE (from which this book is drawn) for years and my own life has changed because of his insights. I have anticipated this much-needed resource, and now in my hands I intend to purchase extra copies for friends and for ministry. As a Christian military chaplain and former pastor I plan to use this for discipleship encounters, counseling, and small group settings. It can be an effective tool for self-recovery, or a memorable gift for one you love. With many graduations, birthdays and holidays in the weeks ahead, giving this unique resource to others will be like humbly sowing seeds, then waiting patiently for God to use this tool in the lives of others.
July 4, 2020
I am still reading this book.. it's a 365 day read.. I absolutely love it so far. We all have some kind of addiction.. this book is great for reflection.
August 26, 2020
I am really enjoying this book and can't wait to pass it along to someone else to enjoy.
November 21, 2020
I received a free copy thanks to Goodreads.
This book is built like a daily devotional and this is why I have not read it completely yet.
So if the first pages are similar to what I will find after them, here are some comments.
This review may therefore be adjusted or updated if needed.
I can appreciate the personal involvement in this book, the author insisting constantly that his thoughts or prayers are defined by his own experience and above all the end of an addiction.
His willingness to help others is clear and noble. I truly hope that he feels free and happy now.
The design of the book itself is great, including the artwork of the cover and the pages.
However, there are two points that reduces its value.
First, each page starts with a quote from the Bible and the rest of the page is a short personal comment with few developments, sometimes an anecdote. Several times, the reader arrives at the end of the page and has not found anything really new or profound.
And the second point is more irritating due to the repetition of the author's manichean theory about flesh versus spirit. That topic is more related to everyone's beliefs but it is sad to see that some people think that a negative experience is necessary to open the gates of happiness. Even for Christian there are other ways of thinking that would indeed fit much better with an immensely loving God. Instead of insisting on sin, punishment and martyrdom, there are beautiful values to promote, like love and hope.
11/20 edit: I have read more pages and it is too repetitive. Always the same complaint about the flesh nature which would the source of sin according to the author's theory. However, some pages with a touch of humor and a clear link between quote, anecdote and personal comments are enjoyable.
This book is built like a daily devotional and this is why I have not read it completely yet.
So if the first pages are similar to what I will find after them, here are some comments.
This review may therefore be adjusted or updated if needed.
I can appreciate the personal involvement in this book, the author insisting constantly that his thoughts or prayers are defined by his own experience and above all the end of an addiction.
His willingness to help others is clear and noble. I truly hope that he feels free and happy now.
The design of the book itself is great, including the artwork of the cover and the pages.
However, there are two points that reduces its value.
First, each page starts with a quote from the Bible and the rest of the page is a short personal comment with few developments, sometimes an anecdote. Several times, the reader arrives at the end of the page and has not found anything really new or profound.
And the second point is more irritating due to the repetition of the author's manichean theory about flesh versus spirit. That topic is more related to everyone's beliefs but it is sad to see that some people think that a negative experience is necessary to open the gates of happiness. Even for Christian there are other ways of thinking that would indeed fit much better with an immensely loving God. Instead of insisting on sin, punishment and martyrdom, there are beautiful values to promote, like love and hope.
11/20 edit: I have read more pages and it is too repetitive. Always the same complaint about the flesh nature which would the source of sin according to the author's theory. However, some pages with a touch of humor and a clear link between quote, anecdote and personal comments are enjoyable.
October 30, 2020
I thought it was very timely and am planning on reading entries each day.
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