Understanding Spiritual Warfare in Recovery In a recent article, I explored the thought that comes before the first drink. Our…
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The Thought That Precedes The Drink
Alcoholism Begins in the Mind I recently listened to an elder share in a meeting: “It’s the thought that precedes…
The Seven Deadly Sins
Defects of Character and Spiritual Consequences Understanding defects of character is essential as they represent deviations from the perfection God…
Setting Aside Reason for Faith
Facing the Choice Between Reason and Faith I recently heard an entertainment figure say that after several years of sobriety,…
The Sword and the Great Paradox
AA Recovery Message and the Fifth Tradition I recently heard a man share his story at an AA meeting. His…
Trust the Process: Overcoming Resentment
In this article, trust the process means recognizing resentment as an early warning sign, taking the right action, and letting…
Spiritual Complacency in Sobriety
Around my seventh year of sobriety, I began to notice the danger of spiritual complacency in sobriety. My attitude changed…
Iron Sharpens Iron: A Personal Connection
Authentic Relationships in Sobriety One of the greatest joys I discovered in sobriety is the ability to build authentic relationships…
Prayer Before Making Big Decisions
Prayer before making big decisions becomes vitally important in early recovery, especially when we are still growing spiritually. Big choices…
Faith in Recovery: Rowing Against the Current
Faith in Recovery often means making difficult decisions when the outcome is uncertain. There may be more than one possible answer,…