Distance looms, impossible chasms, between where we are and where we want to be. Between who we are and who we want to be. It’s too far, I’ll never reach it. I might as well stay, save, sound, albeit miserable, […]
Continue reading »Food for Families
A death in the family. Southern hospitality requires cakes, hams, casseroles, nuts, candies, desserts… a spread for the family no matter the size, no matter the outpouring, no matter the food plan of those closest, of those who have the […]
Continue reading »A Channel of Peace
“Lord, make me a channel of thy peace — that where there is hatred, I may bring love,,,.”~ St. Fransis, Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions Alcoholic Anonymous, page 99 How can i channel God’s peace? Channel as a verb: to form, cut, […]
Continue reading »We Think Not
Are these extravagant promises? We think not. They are being fulfilled among us—sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly. They will always materialize if we work for them. ~ The Big Book and A Study Guide of the 12 Steps (Kindle Locations 1509-1510). AlExtravagant: […]
Continue reading »Situations Which Used to Baffle Us
Our whole attitude and outlook upon life will change. Fear of people and of economic insecurity will leave us. We will intuitively know how to handle situations which used to baffle us. We will suddenly realize that God is doing […]
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