Gifts
One of the gifts that keeps on giving in this pandemic is The Grapevine. Its authors in the current and past issues make me feel like I am at a friendly speakers meeting. I can take what I need, and
Links to Chapters in The Big Book
So, a friend and I are reading the Big Book out loud, alternating pages. Reading aloud, albeit over the phone, has been refreshing — a reminder how grateful I am for those who thought this book out and put it
How is Today an Opportunity in a Pandemic?
Today is the opportunity to build the tomorrow you want, the meme declared. Right – Somebody thought of that bromide before 2020! But, you know what? God offers to everyone the choice between truth and repose. Take which you please–you
Better than the Best Opinion: Experience
We don’t have opinions in the program, I heard at the meeting; we do have experience, strength, and hope. Now, that’s actually useful. An opinion is a point of view, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. Experience, however, is
Another Question Worth Asking
A question worth asking, when you have completed the THIRD Step, is when do I take the Fourth Step. It’s also worth asking this question if you are stumbling through the maintenance Steps. When is it time to take another
Do I Have A Problem With Drinking?
Asking others if they see a problem with our drinking means maybe we asked ourselves that and didn’t like our own answers! Early on in my drinking, frankly I did not care what you thought! Until I did. A Few
A Warning for Pastors and Me: This is a Test
A Pastoral Warning with Personal Applications No, I am not a pastor – nor do I have “a ministry.” However, several points Tim Keller made recently to pastors have some practical applications to my daily life, and my recovery. [Christian],