Witness, NM

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…

The Threshold of an AA Awakening Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be! “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way…

The Point of Departure of an AA Awakening Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!  “‘Wash yourselves clean, make yourselves clean. Put away the evils from your souls before My eyes. Cease from your evils. Learn to do good. Seek judgement and redeem the wronged. Defend the orphan and justify the…

One Life; One Focus; One Long Layover Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!   “I do not fear hell and I don’t think of Paradise. I ask only for God to have mercy on the whole world and on me.” — St. Porphyrios Originally this was written on the ground…

Thoughts on the Solstice Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!  “My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed” (Luke 1:46-48). Today is the Winter solstice,…

An Unenlightened Digression from a Delayed Denver Layover Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be! Being sober in Reno is like being underage in New Orleans, there’s fun stuff to do, but you don’t really get the full experience. When I was younger, I thought it’d be funny to move to…

Snake Oil or: It’s Only Poison if You Think It Is Prosperity gospel has no basis in any faith-based tradition, it is not a spiritual successor to the Protestant reformation, and it is certainly not apostolic. Prosperity gospel is a part of the self-help industry, and uniquely American, having its foundation in this country’s particular…

I real-life it, I spill vices Christ is in our midst! He is and ever shall be!  “Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are…