Category Archives: service

Surrender

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Craig

Lots is said in spiritual circles and 12-step programs about “surrender.” Most of us like to ignore it or interpret it in such a way that we can avoid the call. What comes to mind when you hear the word … Continue reading →

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More than we can bear

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Craig

There is this myth going around that “God never gives us more than we can bear.” If that were true, then nobody would ever starve, or escape into drug addiction, or commit suicide. If we only ever experienced what we … Continue reading →

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Re-learning the Lessons of 1929

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Craig

Here is an interesting book excerpt talking about how the 1929 Depression came about. After 80 years of experience, we may need to learn the same lessons again. These words were written in 1937, after the Depression had taught a … Continue reading →

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