When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” ~ Genesis 28:16 (NIV) Wake up! Did you come to believe a Power greater than yourself could restore you […]
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In God’s Presence
I won’t attempt to explain this—what it felt like to be in the same room with God’s presence surrounding me, because that would be impossible. ~ Overeaters Anonymous. Seeking the Spiritual Path: A Collection from Lifeline (Kindle Locations 159-160). Immanuel. God […]
Continue reading »What Is a Power Greater than You?
Fear can become a power greater than myself. ~ Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in Al‑Anon II (Kindle Locations 3916-3917). An old alcoholic known far and wide as “Barefoot” called his Higher Power “Charlie, My Very […]
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The verdict of the ages is that faith means courage. All men of faith have courage. They trust their God. We never apologize for God. Instead we let Him demonstrate, through us, what He can do. We ask Him to […]
Continue reading »Lost and Found
“I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God’s hands, that I still possess.” ~ Martin Luther, Family Groups, Al-Anon. Courage to Change—One Day at a Time in […]
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