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Table of Contents


I. The Road to Compulsion

1. Gambling
Types of Gamblers
Causes of Compulsive Gambling

2. The Early Years for the Gradual Gambler
Coasting Until He Finds Euphoria and a False Sense of Security

3. The Early Years for the Escape Gambler
Searching for Relief and Finding Short-Term Gratification

4. Reality
When Reality Hits Gambling Is No Longer Fun or Escape

5. Desperation
Becoming Overwhelmed and Desperate

6. Hopelessness
A Hopeless Situation with Nowhere to Turn

7. Slipping into Compulsion

8. Effects of Compulsive Gambling on the Spouse

II. The Road to Victory in Christ

9. Making a Commitment

10. Preparation

11. The Beginning

12. The Real Beginning: Trusting Christ

13. Growing in Christ

14. A New Way of Life in Christ

Epilogue

About the Author
 
Victory over Gambling Workbook



1 Corinthians 10:13
No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape, so that you are able to bear it.


Introduction


This workbook is designed to be used by itself or in conjunction with the book, Victory over Gambling: Helping Compulsive Gamblers to Freedom in Christ.
When I began working with compulsive gamblers, I found few programs to help me, and none of them was Christian. I took the certification course approved by the state of Illinois and over the years began to adapt that secular program to develop a Christian approach. The results of all those years of learning and applying came together in this workbook.
Compulsive gambling is nothing but a series of temptations. If we believe God, then He will give us a way out of compulsive gambling as well as any other temptation that may come our way.
The goal of this book is to help as many people as possible to find that way out of compulsive gambling. All compulsive gamblers can achieve victory from compulsive gambling by turning their lives over to Christ.

This workbook is mainly for compulsive gamblers who want to work their way to freedom from their gambling problem. If you have a gambling problem, you can achieve victory if you turn it all over to Christ. This workbook will show you how.

This workbook is also for anyone concerned about a compulsive gambler. It can be used in conjunction with Victory over Gambling: Leading Compulsive Gamblers to Freedom in Christ. It can also be given to a gambler to work through on his or her own.


How to Use This Book

This section will be written directly to the gambler. No matter how the program is completed, it will be the gambler who will work his or her way through the workbook.
If you are a gambler who admits that you have a problem and sincerely want help, begin with Part II. Please, only skip Part I if you are sincere.
If you are not convinced that you need help or would like to better understand what you are going through, begin with Part I and work your way through the entire workbook.
If you need help understanding or applying anything you are asked to do, I am available to answer your questions. Please contact me through my webpage: www.trenniskillian.com.
My prayers are with you!