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  • Wisdom: Proverbs 1:2-9 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgement, and equity; To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man…

  • ... and the wisdom to know the difference. There are several ways to acquire wisdom. And since I’m not drinking anymore, I try to avoid acquiring it by acting stupidly, and seek wisdom from those who have it. You see…

  • Working With Others Alcoholics Anonymous, page 89 “Practical experience has shown that nothing will so much insure immunity from drinking as intensive work with other alcoholics.” I can’t begin to tell you how many …

  • Thoughts on Flooded With Feeling from Alcoholics Anonymous “I can say that doubting God’s existence was no barrier at all to a spiritual experience. Also, I can say that having such an experience didn't lead me to any c…

  • Accceptance I really think you have to trust God to practice acceptance. You have to believe He is good; that He would never harm but always do what is best. You have to believe that He has a plan and that His plan w…

  • Fifth & Seventh Steps The fifth step was very difficult for me. I made several attempts, and like the book warns, my ego got in the way each time. Fortunately I didn’t drink. When I finally got it right I knew it…

  • Reflections on Tightrope, a story from Alcoholics Anonymous. In this story, one paragraph in particular caught my attention. I still have fleeting thoughts of doubt, especially in the religious realm of my faith, abo…

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