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Making Mistakes vs. Defending Them
08 Aug 2024

Making Mistakes vs. Defending Them

Good morning family, My sponsor and I were talking with one of my sponsees this week on the topic of “old behavior.” If you’ve read page 567 in the 4th edition of the BB, you know that the first paragraph says: “The terms “spiritual experience” and “spiritual awakening” are used many times in this book …

Grace-Filled Conversations
29 Jul 2024

Grace-Filled Conversations

Good morning family, For about half of our A.A. geographic areas in the U.S. and Canada, we are fast approaching election season to elect our trusted servants at the group, district, and area levels.  As many of you know, I have been privileged to serve as the Panel 73 Delegate for Area 65 Northeast Texas …

Willingness Born Out of Desperation
22 Jul 2024

Willingness Born Out of Desperation

“My willingness was born out of desperation and experience and its biggest impediment has been my defiance found within an alcoholic insanity.” – Rick W. Tonight at my home group, the chair proposed the topic of willingness. She read from the 12&12 in Step 3 and it was a perfect reminder for everyone in the …

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