In this episode I review steps 3-9 on page 59 and try to put them in perspective. How these steps relate to steps 1-2. How the steps flow one to the other to lead down a path to a relationship with God which gives me a power to live!

This page changed everything for those suffering from alcoholism! These steps are a spiritual solution to anyone suffering from a life of separation from God. How to live a spiritual life. In this episode I look at the word surrender and what it means to me. Then detailed view of steps 1-3.

This chapter shows the importance of working one on one with another alcoholic. It also is a guide to how to do it. How they approached the alcoholic still suffering and what was their message.

The forward to the second edition should be must reading for AA members to appreciate how this solution came to each of us. No one reading these pages can doubt how God brought all these things together to bring, I believe, His spiritual principles in the form of the 12 steps to the world.

This marks the beginning of the 10th time through the book on wed night. I look at the cover and forward to first edition as well as the table of contents and how the book is laid out. Welcome any comments [email protected]

The last few paragraphs of instruction and direction. I still get emotional every time I read these pages. For me it is the revelation of God’s will and hope for me!

I cover 4 paragraphs in this episode. Read at almost every meeting. Powerful spiritual words. What do these paragraphs tell me? What must I do? What is the warning if I don’t follow these directions? I also take a brief look at the parable of the prodigal son and how it relates to my alcoholism and the solution.

In this episode I take a final look at these important steps. I spend some time on the St. Francis prayer. What it says to me and how I use it in my daily prayer and meditation. Then try to summarize these 2 steps that are crucial for my achieving emotional sobriety.

These pages tell us about AA in the early years. It was truly a fellowship of the spirit. I always find these pages a powerful reminder of our primary purpose.

In the next few episodes I will look at the how it works read at almost every meeting. In this first episode I make some general comments and then go over the first paragraph. Who cannot and will not give themselves to this simple program? What does constitutionally incapable mean? What is the path? Where does it lead? Honesty is the major theme emphasized in this opening statement. Send any comments to [email protected]