Meditations on "Recovery"

We are reminded over and over again in the AA Traditions, Twelve Steps, and the experience of so many that it is the simplicity and focus of sticking with one primary purpose that helps us help one another.

One day Jesus and his followers were having a discussion about the challenges that people experience when they choose to give up self-will and follow God’s will.

When Jesus was on earth, He often went off on His own to pray.

Making a list of persons we have harmed is intimidating but becoming willing to make amends to all of them seems too much to ask.

One of the ways many of us try to hide our hurt and anger is through sarcasm.

When troubles show up in our lives, we are right to call out quickly to God and trust that He will hear us and will help us.

God wants us to “get it right.” If we will pay attention and obey what we learn from God’s Word, God’s Spirit will lead us on the right path every time.

In times of trouble, and when facing an unknown and uncertain future, it’s easy to feel unsafe and fearful.

Who of us hasn't felt pressured recently – maybe even today?

In Step 7 we come to God and humbly ask Him to remove our shortcomings.

It’s not surprising that living in active addiction was for years often described as having a habit.

In some locations, May is the month for transplanting vegetable seedlings from small containers into outdoor gardens or raised beds.