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A Faith That Works
In today’s reading, it’s written, “I kept coming back and gradually my faith was resurrected.” That may be true for some of our brothers and sisters, but not for me. Before my first day sober, my faith was non-existent. My … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Speak from Your Heart
Off we go again on another one of my mind-bending journeys. What is Truth? It sounds simple, but is it? The dictionary says, “True or by fact or reality.” Another is “a fact or belief accepted as true.” Are these … Continue reading
Road To Recoveries 