My Higher Power, the Light Bulb October 18, 2018 In their sincere and honest attempt to maintain a "hands off" policy regarding fellow members' religious beliefs and perhaps sensitivities, our AA founders exercised gentle wisdom and proffered spiritual freedom. VIEW DISCUSSION »
Abandoning Old Ideas: God and the 12 Steps October 18, 2018 Do we want what God has for us bad enough for us to come out of our comfort zone? Or are we going to play “hard to get” with God? VIEW DISCUSSION »
Recovery or Simple Sobriety October 18, 2018 “For me, addiction never dies; it sleeps. It's eyes pop wide open when it hears me opening a bag of self-will.” --Anonymous VIEW DISCUSSION »
Before You Drink October 18, 2018 Here are nine things you can do before you take that next drink of alcohol. VIEW DISCUSSION »
12 Steps to Freedom in Christ October 18, 2018 Karl relates how the Spirit of Christ and the Twelve Steps of A.A. led to freedom from a self-imposed crisis. VIEW DISCUSSION »
My Higher Power October 18, 2018 I could not recover with a Higher Power who wasn't on my side. VIEW DISCUSSION »
Some Thoughts On Hope October 16, 2018 Hope is the key ingredient to a successful campaign against personal addiction. VIEW DISCUSSION »
The Professor and The Paradox October 15, 2018 ‘The Professor and the Paradox’ is from the Personal Stories section of the book, Alcoholics Anonymous, 2nd edition. VIEW DISCUSSION »
Out of Place October 15, 2018 “If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place” –from the song Homesick , by Mercy Me. VIEW DISCUSSION »
Nineteen and Counting October 15, 2018 What matters more: How long one has been sober or the quality of one’s sobriety? VIEW DISCUSSION »
How to Obtain Continuous Sobriety October 15, 2018 Just staying sober does not bring manageability to our lives. VIEW DISCUSSION »
Denial in Recovery October 15, 2018 “I know my disease is out in the parking lot doing push-ups” VIEW DISCUSSION »