#155 - New Book "Easter": Week 5 Deep Dive (Crowder and Dr. Shaw)

The Beautiful Cross EASTER: Meditations for Addicts is part of a series of books that includes ADVENT: Meditations for Addicts and is published by The Addiction Connection - both tools to draw you closer to Christ. 1 Sunday before Easter: Chapter 5, entitled, "The Beautiful Cross" "Yet the Lord was pleased to crush him severely. When you make him a guilt offering, he will see his seed, he will prolong his days, and by his hand, the Lord’s pleasure will be accomplished. After his anguish, he will see light and be satisfied. By his knowledge, my righteous servant will justify many, and he will carry their iniquities".- (Isaiah 53:10-11, CSB) [1] 1:25 What is the cost of salvation? 3:20 What do we do with the temptation to wonder why bad things are happening even though I'm transforming from my addictive lifestyle? 11:30 What are the implications for the cross for addicts? Hymn of Response -lyrics for The Love of God by Frederick M. Lehman (public domain) are found at http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/l/o/v/e/loveofgo.htm 14:50 Lyrics found written on a wall of a patient's room? How to purchase a copy of EASTER: Meditations for Addicts Shirley Crowder is passionate about disciple-making, which is conducted in and through a myriad of ministry opportunities including biblical counseling, teaching Bible studies, writing, and music. She is published as an author, co-author, and contributing author of twelve books. She serves as Vice President of The Addiction Connection. As an award-winning author, several of her articles appear in “Paper Pulpit” in the Faith section of The Gadsden (Alabama) Times. She also has published articles for David C. Cook, Student Life, and Woman’s Missionary Union publications. She contributes to several blogs.  Mark E. Shaw, D.Min., is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He has authored over 23 books on biblical counseling and addictions. Need Help? The Addiction Connection points anyone struggling with addiction to God's answers and hope in Jesus. Start your search for biblical programs here. Consider contacting one of our Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselors who are available to help you. Residential Programs we recommend. Non-residential Programs we recommend. Do you want to start a Biblical outreach to those in addiction? Check out this disciple-making curriculum we created just for you entitled Next Steps: Be TRANSFORMED. [1] Scriptures verses are read (marked CSB in notes) from The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible®, and CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers, all rights reserved.