Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Need to Be Cleansed: What the Addicts Can Teach Christians About Confession and Absolution

One of the young men that I sponsor in recovery has asked me to “hear his 5th Step” this week. Now, this will involve the profound process of him disclosing to me, in specific detail, the defects of character and … Continue reading

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Prayer and Meditation Amongst the Addicts: No Atheists on a Sinking Ship

The Eleventh Step of Alcoholics Anonymous says, “We sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.” In previous posts, I … Continue reading

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