So is this the reason Bill never got rich? No place in either the bible or the big book do I find a promise that if I follow GOD I will have lots of "stuff". ...
All is well. In the midst of turmoil, let us remember, all is well: in the midst of the pain of self-aware-ness, all is well. The struggle of the turmoil the...
I did copy this, Hal! Thank you so much, and have a blessed day! Bill ghb3124 <ghb3124@...> wrote: All is well. In the midst of turmoil, let us remember,...
Not a "bootable" offense Beth. Not even an offense, I don't think. I know plenty of AAs on both sides of the poverty line who are recovered alcoholics and lead...
And just for the record. AAs aren't financial Samaritans because they're poor. That's a broad brush to be painting at some of the meetings I go to. AAs are so...
Didn't realize this post was so long ago. Guess maybe I need to look closer at how some of those old ideas are still color my veiw of things. I remember back...
I understand those old rumblings only too well. I used to light up a cigarette and think "God will get me now". After a while I began to suspect "Get Yer Ya...
"We found that the principals of tolerance and love had to be emphasized in actual practice. We can never say (or insinuate) to anyone that he must agree to...
Hal, This reminds me of an old Methodist hymn that I learned to love as a child when I accompanied my grandmother to church, the refrain line being "It is...
Hal, Elsie - I have just sent the hymn on to everyone in my address book along with the stiory of the author's shipwreck. Thanks! It keeps reminding me to...
Hello, Who said Bill never got rich? My understanding is he was rich. He left a vast amount of money in his estate when he died. If I am wrong, someone...
huh? Just where have you guys been putting your hands??? lolol What an analogy mae Bill Triebe <bill_triebe@...> wrote: Glad I put a smile on your face,...
Mae, It's a common analogy down here in the states along with some others that I won't repeat here. Hasn't been that cold yet in Ontario? Keep warm my friend!...
What about all the holy men and women of many religions who have lived prayerful lives in deliberate poverty, fasting, giving alms and helping others? I...
Thank you, Elsie, for bringing to mind that Hymn: When peace like a river attendeth my way; When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, thou has...
Hi all... just thought I'd jump in here. I am wondering if the concept of all will be well originally came from the writings of Julian of Norwich who wrote...
Hello Everyone Happy New Year Responding to the writer quoting piece from Mid evil times...When we think that something is new we should think again. Your...
Hello Everyone Happy New Year Responding to the writer quoting piece from Mid evil times...When we think that something is new we should think again. Your...
Mel, you are referring to the "Washingtonians" see ...http://silkworth.net/grapevine/washingtonians1.html BillyC Annapolis Maryland mel h <mels4est@...>...
It is thought by many the Washingtonians were a major inspiration for our Tradition Three addressing the "Singleness of Purpose" issue and tends to get...
Good morning everyone! Let's go to page 100, last paragraph- "Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things alcoholics are not supposed to do....
"You should not hesitate to visit the most sordid spot on earth on such an errand. Keep on the firing line of life with these motives and God will keep you...
"We will seldom be interested in liquor" It has been a long time, since I had a thought concerning using alcohol. I am seldom tempted. When I first got to AA,...
Chris of oz-I have started to read Julian of Norwich's writings in middle English online. It is fascinating. I think , though , that I'll buy the book about...
Was the group called the Washingtonians? I think there was something called the Oxford group too in England perhaps??? Don't know. Maybe someone with the...
Danny, Thank you for posting the site. I have been asked to be Alternate GSR for my home group and will soon be taking the post of GSR. Once again you post...
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