All things are difficult before they are easy. ~ Thomas Fuller They call it a simple program, simple but not easy, destruction of self-centeredness required. Tough, near-impossible — to give up a lifelong obsession with getting it right, finding willpower, […]
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I Dare You
Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. ~ Alcoholics Anonymous, page 58 It’s right there, the Big Book dare. You doubt it? Fine! Prove it wrong. Thoroughly follow our path! How, you ask? Admit you’re […]
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Sometimes the best way out is through. ~ Bryan Bradbury, 1912-1988 Surrendered. No longer in control. I show up, work hard, do the next right thing. Fear’s still there, sometimes nabbing me so I still intend to take big bold steps […]
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Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. (Alcoholics Anonymous, page 58) Utterly, absolutely, without reserve […]
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Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20 NASB) “I offer myself to Thee.” Sure, I took […]
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