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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

A Double life

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
After decades of sobriety, she was now driving drunk and hiding bottles. The secrecy was killing her

No Longer Alone

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
With a sponsor’s tough love and unconditional acceptance, he finished his Fifth Step and got back into life

Rusted Servant

May 2020 | Getting Into General Service
Although he recently earned a new title, this past delegate in Canada hasn’t slowed down one bit

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.

Dear Grapevine

January 2020 | Spiritual Awakenings

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

Last call

January 2020 | Spiritual Awakenings
It was 1985. She took out a dime and stared at her shot glass. Then she walked over to the phone and saved her life

Any Lengths

January 2020 | Spiritual Awakenings
When sponsoring, it’s sometimes hard to tell when to quit or when to keep going, so we ask for help

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