Meditations on "Gratitude"

Jesus is born – born for us. The God who created heaven and earth put on flesh and was born in humble circumstances so we could experience love and find hope for a relationship with God that lasts forever.

Many children will go to bed tonight with the thought “One more sleep until Santa Claus comes.

Today we remember blood that was spilled on battlefields around the world by brave men and women who gave their lives for the cause of freedom and justice.

At 2 a.m. today in North America we changed from daylight saving time back to standard time.

Practicing an attitude of gratitude – is this just a happy little catchphrase or something to think about one day a year on the Thanksgiving holiday, or is it a way of facing each day that changes our perspective on life?

Transition is difficult for us when we first come into recovery.

The Ninth A.A. Tradition is a foundational principle that supports caring people as they serve others in their community.

Depending on a given situation, we often find ourselves caught up in the conflict of our desire for justice or mercy.

Do I matter? Does anyone notice me? Does anyone care?

It’s not surprising that living in active addiction was for years often described as having a habit.

Many years ago a list was prepared of seven things that are death to living a good life.

Recovery is hard work. Sometimes we feel joy in the journey and other times we don’t seem to feel anything at all.