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Coffee Queen

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
Every Sunday, she takes in the love and tries not to spill, doing the best ever service job in all of AA

I Laughed, He Laughed

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
He took him to events, got him into service and even helped him take out the “garbage.” That was Delmar’s way

Walking with Bill & Lois

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
A Stepping Stones volunteer shares his AA story and some wonderful moments at our cofounder’s home

Back to Life

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
With a lot of action and a bunch of hotdogs, members in Kansas bring a district alive again

Mysterious Ways

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
You never know when an opportunity to carry the message will come. A little prayer to be of maximum service is always a good way to start my day.

A Cold December Night

December 2019 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Watching two AA guys on a Twelfth Step call was a Christmas Eve gift he’ll never forget

Start with a Prayer

December 2019 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
With love and lots of determination, a member tries to carry the AA message to a remote community in New Mexico

Words Matter

December 2019 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
Some transgender alcoholics have met with resistance when they come into AA seeking our help. Here we can practice Traditions Three and Five.

I Cried as Much as He Did

December 2019 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
He didn’t like hospitals—not the smells nor the food. But this day, he discov-ered something really special that made him want to come back

Watch Your Aim!

December 2019 | Remote Communities & Sober Holidays
After a meeting takes a wrong turn, a member has a few thoughts about “principles before personalities”

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