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What a fascinating character! My wife and several others I know really benefit from Al-Anon. I’m grateful for Bill and Lois and their dedication to each other and those who have suffered as they suffered. Alcoholism is one of those “sins” that really shows the negative effect these destructive tendencies that sin can have on oneself and those around them. It reminds me of a definition of sin I once heard that I think fits perfectly with today’s story and those two Sundays of Advent: sin is a culpable disturbance of shalom.

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"A culpable disturbance of shalom." That's great. I'll have to remember that.

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Dec 15, 2023Liked by Life In The City

This also led me down an enjoyable rabbit hole of research into the Oxford House movement and its impact on the Anglican and Episcopal church as well as the campus ministry I did for 19 years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship which heavily emphasized “quiet time” with God.

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It's fascinating, right?

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Dec 15, 2023Liked by Life In The City

Beautifully written and such an inspiring story of personal spiritual transformation leading to a transformed world!

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I love that his revelation that led to the formation of AA was that we actually need one another. This is a timeless lesson.

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Indeed! Community and accountability are essential!

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