When I’m Ready
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
Now that she’s free, she can listen for the voice, feel the faith and use the strength to pass on the love
The heart has is reason
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
From a secular childhood in Kansas to a sober life of spiritual awareness was not as far as it seemed
Ride Share
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
Tired, worried and desperate for a meeting, a newcomer hits the road and meets an angel at the wheel
Best Hamburger Ever
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
How a much needed meal served up the ingredients for repeated acts of kindness
Even more Valuable
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
How a heated Big Book study one day led to a rigorous discussion about AA, money and wealth
Grandpa’s Promise
July 2021
| The Annual Prison Issue
The journey to have his shortcomings removed turned out to be a gift from the one he loved most
Coming to Believe
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
After 29 years of sobriety, a member gets a completely new understanding of Step Two
Son of a rocket scientist
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
His analytical mind had to see results of a Higher Power at work. Thanks to his sponsor, he could show you it on a chart
Borrow mine
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
I said “Jim, maybe you could use my Higher Power.” I told him I was sure he wouldn’t mind. Jim thanked me and we never spoke of the God thing again.
Clearer than ever
January 2020
| Spiritual Awakenings
A private investigator discovers that faith, not sight, would lead him out of the dark
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