Blog Posts
April 23, 2026
Connecting Purpose to Peace in Early Recovery
Learn why mistaking boredom for serenity can stall sobriety and how finding purpose brings clarity, meaning, and lasting recovery …
April 16, 2026
Searching for God, Soul, and Recovery in AA
Explore why fellowship, amends, and carrying the message are central to spiritual growth and meaningful recovery in AA …
April 9, 2026
Learning to Trust God When You Cannot See the Whole Path
Discover a powerful faith lesson from a midnight walk in the dark and learn how God’s guidance often comes just …
April 2, 2026
Why “Live Free or Die” Feels Like an AA Motto
A moving AA reflection on addiction, freedom, fellowship, and hope inspired by a New Hampshire license plate at an Alcoholics …
March 26, 2026
The AA 30-Second Rule and Emmet Fox’s Law of Replacement
Learn a simple AA recovery practice for redirecting unhealthy thoughts and building daily sobriety through spiritual awareness and action …
March 19, 2026
AA Steps 4 to 7 and the Spiritual Work of Defect Removal
Discover how AA Steps 4 through 7 reveal the roots of self-rejection and offer a spiritual path to healing, surrender, …
Recovery Moments Podcast
June 3, 2026
Unlocking the Truth: Is AA Really a Self-Help Program?
Discover why Alcoholics Anonymous isn’t just a self-help program but an essential network for those seeking support and healing through …
June 1, 2026
Transforming Thoughts: From Drinking to Spiritual Awakening
Learn how newcomers can overcome alcohol-related thoughts while developing essential skills for achieving true recovery and inner peace …
May 27, 2026
Decoding ‘No Major Changes’: The Reality of Early Recovery
Understand why newcomers face substantial transformations despite warnings against major decisions! Dive into recovery’s hidden truths today! …
May 25, 2026
How “Just Don’t Drink” Can Signal Need for Action
Explore the limitations of the phrase “just don’t drink,” and uncover essential actions needed for effective sobriety …
May 20, 2026
Unlocking Recovery: More Than Just Meetings
Explore how newcomers can deepen their sobriety journey through meaningful practices like prayer and meditation instead of just focusing on …
May 18, 2026
Engaging with Your Higher Power: Beyond Traditional Practices
Learn how navigating your relationship with your higher power can enhance your recovery journey beyond traditional rituals …
The Ultimate Gift of Recovery: The Four-Volume GEMS Set
Give hope this Christmas — four pocket volumes of GEMS: short 12-Step shares, reflections, and encouragement. Complete set $40 + shipping at the4thdimension.ca …
Essays
Annual Inventories and The Exact Nature of My Defects
I have written about precision in perception in a 5th Step or Confessional and Conversation process. But in my experience, there is more precision in inventories after the first one …