Witness, NM

A-Ventin’ before A-Lenten gets A-Endin’ “When you have to endure many kinds of trial, my brothers, then you can only be glad of it, for you know that inner strength of patience grows in you through the testing of your faith. But this patience must lead to fulfillment so that you become complete and whole…

Taking Responsibility for the Work “Your work should move you closer to your goals, closer to the current that moves you forward. If it does otherwise, a change in course is in order. Magic is taking responsibility for all aspects of your life, and the ability to make a decision to change it is the…

A Shot in the Dark “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from the evil. If you forgive your fellow men their shortcomings, then your heavenly Father will also forgive your shortcomings. And if you do not forgive your fellow men, then your Father…

Plaiting an AA Awakening “If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:8-9). The hotel was expensive, let’s not talk about…

A-ventin’ ‘fore A-Lentin’ “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men,…

Removing the Stone of an AA Awakening Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be! “All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men” (John 1:3-4). The hotel room is nice… Too nice… The bill…

Piercing the Veil of an AA Awakening Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be! “Then Jesus said to them again, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. I am…

At the Intersection of an AA Awakening “We will not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it” (AA Promises). “Jesus answered them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever.  Therefore…

At the Gates of an AA Awakening “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against (yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed” (Luke 2:35-36). I’m really not sure…