Practicing Prayer in Times of Stress When pressure rises, prayer can either become a lifeline or an afterthought. In recovery,…
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Choosing Love Over Controversy
I was taught that at social gatherings it is usually best to avoid discussing religion or politics, because those subjects…
Iron Sharpens Iron
In sobriety, “clean house” refers to the deep spiritual and emotional renewal that comes from working the Twelve Steps and…
The Power of Language
Once spoken, words cannot be taken back, and their effects often spread farther than we intend. In sobriety, I try…
In the Season of Love
If you have ever attended a wedding, chances are you have heard the Apostle Paul’s beautiful description of love: “Love…
The Courtroom
Warning Signs Around my seventh or eighth year of sobriety, I noticed a shift in my attitude toward AA meetings.…
Detach With Love
Making amends is not always easy but necessary for the healing process to begin, especially for those in recovery. I’m…
Honor Your Parents
In the Book of Exodus, Moses is called up to Mount Sinai where he receives the Ten Commandments from God.…
Lead Us Not Into Temptation
At the close of many AA meetings, the secretary or chairperson leads a prayer, often the Lord’s Prayer. One evening,…
The Prayer of Jabez
In the Old Testament genealogies, the prayer of Jabez stands as a quiet witness to God’s power to bless the…