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 […]
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A Solemn Oath
Yes, the old requirement about the priesthood was set aside because it was weak and useless. For the law never made anything perfect. But now we have confidence in a better hope, through which we draw near to God. This […]
Continue reading »On Rising
On awakening let us think about the twenty-four hours ahead. We consider our plans for the day. Before we begin, we ask God to direct our thinking, especially asking that it be divorced from self-pity, dishonest or self-seeking motives. ~ Alcoholics […]
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 […]
Continue reading »Make Me a Laughing Fool…
It is better to heed a wise manʼs rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of fools. This too is meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 7:5-6 […]
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