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Whose Experience is it?

Have you ever asked yourself, “Why are they doing this to me?” or “Why is this happening to me?” or even “Why is this terrible thing happening to so and so?” I think we all have at one time or … Continue reading

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Trust in God, Easier Said Than Done

The topic at yesterday’s meeting was “Turning my will and life over to the care of God.” It’s taken almost four decades to accomplish that simple task. A new member is typically still in a state of self-will, often seeking … Continue reading

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Practice these principles

Let’s learn about the 12 Principles (Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Brotherly Love, Justice, Perseverance, Spirituality, and Service). Years ago I helped start a Principles Meeting. At the end of the meeting, after discussing how well we did … Continue reading

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ROW, ROW, ROW, YOUR BOAT

Concentrate on your boat We all memorized this little song when we were kids. Well, most of us, anyway, are a little older. “Row, row, row, your boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, Merrily, Merrily, life is but a dream.” Do … Continue reading

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We Will Not Regret the Past

Promise number three in the Ninth Step Promises states, “We will not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it.” When I first looked at this, it didn’t make sense. “We will not regret the past.” How … Continue reading

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Don’t Pray

“If you’re going to worry, don’t bother to pray, and if you’re going to pray, don’t worry.” When I worry, it means I don’t believe there’s a God who cares about me. Have you ever felt God is so big … Continue reading

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Good Grief

Grief is a topic that only comes up when someone’s in crisis. Losing a wife, sister, mother, or pet can cause an individual to do things common sense overlooks. Understanding how the process works can help when you are going … Continue reading

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A different way to see God

Some of the ideas expressed in this article are repeats from earlier but apply here as well. The more you study advanced spiritual concepts, the more you will see how it all comes down to a few basic principles. While … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Course in Miracles

In 1965, “A Course in Miracles” started with the sudden decision of two people to join in a common goal. Their names were Helen Schucman, who channeled the material from what she says was the Holy Spirit, and William Thetford, … Continue reading

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Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.

By now, most of us have a good idea of the neighbor Jesus was talking about. Your neighbor isn’t the family who lives next door. They aren’t the friends at work or the policeman on the corner. Your neighbor is … Continue reading

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