by Finding My Way | Finding My Way
I have made many promises over my lifetime. Some were spoken out loud, given with conviction. Others were quiet—made in my head, in moments of clarity when I swore I would change. I promised my parents I would do better. I promised I would straighten out my life. I...
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In recovery circles it’s common to hear people speak of spiritual awakenings. This simply refers to a change in personality profound enough to make recovery from alcoholism possible—and I’ve seen that change show up in many different ways. For some, these are...
by Finding My Way | Finding My Way
It’s interesting what happens when I meditate on a single word. While most of the time I read something to meditate on—like a story in the Bible, or a single phrase of wisdom coming from the Master—at other times I take a principle, like kindness. I put it out on the...
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Early in sobriety, I worried about how to mend the broken relationships in my life. And the longer I stayed sober, the more I realized how badly tattered all of them were. Whether at work or at home, my alcoholism had done its worst, and I shuddered to think about...
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“And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 Have you ever read a book again only to realize that you missed some crucial details the first time? I certainly have. But instead of getting upset about it, I am always...
