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St Paul Writing the Epistles — Lessons from Galatians 6:4–18: A Recovery Perspective

The Apostle Paul's words in Galatians 6:4–18 offer profound wisdom that resonates deeply with the journey of alcohol recovery. These verses mirror many principles found in AA, and for me, they’ve illuminated truths that continue to shape my sobriety and spiritual growth.

03 July 2025

Gumboots in a Slaughterhouse — The Things We Don’t Talk About in Meetings

Or Why ER Floors Sometimes Look Like Slaughterhouses

26 June 2025

Juggling life — Living Sober Isn’t About Not Drinking

“God willing, we may never again have to deal with drinking, but we have to deal with sobriety every day.”

26 June 2025

The Liberation of St Peter by Raphael 1514 — Breaking Chains: Lessons from Acts 12:1–11 for the Sober Journey

For those walking the path of sobriety, this passage offers more than ancient history—it offers hope, direction, and divine encouragement.

26 June 2025

Let Go Let God — At “Go Time” Moments: Let Go and Let God

If you’re going to listen to one thing, let it be this—not because it’s louder or wiser or sharper than everything else flying around in early sobriety, but because it comes from the slow, difficult place where real clarity lives.

24 June 2025

Dishevelled kid looking at god — Here’s the Thing

If you’re going to listen to one thing, let it be this—not because it’s louder or wiser or sharper than everything else flying around in early sobriety, but because it comes from the slow, difficult place where real clarity lives.

24 June 2025

B Loemaert Abraham Jesus feeding the five thousand — Compassionate Service Through Suffering: Lessons from Luke 9:11–17 and AA

In Luke 9:11–17, we witness the profound miracle of Jesus feeding the five thousand. This passage offers several key lessons.

21 June 2025

Elizabeth Smart Book Cover — Posttraumatic Growth and the Joy Worth the Pain

I recently listened to Ed Mylett’s interview with Elizabeth Smart, and her concept of Posttraumatic Growth struck a deep chord.

17 June 2025

Building a Bridge Over a Deep Chasm — Principles Before Expediency: Closing the Forgiveness Gap

“We never thought of making honesty, tolerance, and true love of man and God the daily basis of living.” - Principles Before Expediency from As Bill Sees It.

16 June 2025

Silicon Valley Hanging Around the Topic — Hanging Around the Topic: The Organizational Psychology of AA

In recovery, as in Renaissance Florence or Silicon Valley, greatness doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in proximity.

16 June 2025

Spiritual Openeness Door — Step Two – Principle 5 of 5: Opening to Spiritual Possibility

“Step Two is not about religious conversion. It’s about spiritual openness. It’s the moment you say, ‘Maybe I don’t have to do this alone.’ That ‘maybe’ is enough to begin.”

16 June 2025

Drunk Puppeteer — Step Two – Principle 4 of 5: Letting Go of Self-Reliance

Letting go doesn’t mean giving up responsibility. It means acknowledging limits and accepting help

15 June 2025

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