Tonight my daughter and I were having the usual, “How was your day?” exchange over the telephone. I told her my day was great and then I added my predictable un-recovered, perfectionist addendum, some comment about something I hadn’t accomplished. She replied musically, using a phrase from a Michael ... Read More
When First Gear Fails – Step 3 Trusting in God in All Things
Early this morning I received a call from a friend for support in recovery. When I hung up I knew that this was not going to be an easy day in her recovery. It would be a day of physical withdrawal. I was fill with the feelings of, “If only there were something I could do so that her day might not ... Read More
“There’s The Killer Right There” – Putting Things Into Perspective – Steps 8 and 9
I arrived at Ethan’s basketball game just in time for the forth quarter. As I entered I looked around the gym and found Ethan sitting “on the bench” (on the folding chair next to his mother). There was a tear rolling down his cheek. “What’s goin’on buddy?” I asked as he gave me his chair and sat ... Read More
“Lord, What Do You Think Is Best?” – Step 11 Personal Revelation
My algebra teacher was a bit of a character. He name was Mr. Michaelisco. I remember only three things about him: the plaid jacket he wore every day, his heavy rimmed glasses with extra thick lenses, and the fact that he was very unhelpful if we had questions during tests or quizzes. The answer to ... Read More
10th Step Symptoms – It’s Not Rocket Science
Madeline, age five, was outside trimming leaves off the bushes with her little friends. They were within view of their mommies and were being allowed to use the kid scissors. One of the adults looking on saw Maddie open the scissors up and place them as though she was about to give herself a new and ... Read More
The Gold Records – Scripture Study
For Christmas this year I received a new piece of technology with a retro flair. It’s a combination radio, tape player, CD player/burner, and record player. For years I’ve had a stack of records in storage, waiting for their fate to be decided. Down to the family room they came this year, just in ... Read More
Go Ahead and Wave Back, What Can It Hurt! – The Unanticipated Blessings of Taking Step 10
One of the great results of taking the first nine steps is our increased desire to care for our relationships with other people, today. We don’t want to let our wrongs, big or little, pile up again, and so we take care of them daily. Step 10 is about daily accountability. It says, “Continue to take ... Read More
“Hey Coach!” “Who Me?” – Giving Support
Ethan, age 7, is very excited about the upcoming junior basketball season. His mother (my daughter) spent her growing up years dancing, not playing basketball like all her other siblings. Last week she walked out into the yard to check on Ethan and see if he was playing with friends or what. He was ... Read More
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