Mornings with Jesus

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

I REGULARLY ATTEND AL-ANON FAMILY meetings, a group dedicated to helping family members of alcoholics. At a recent meeting the topic was step 7, “Humbly ask Him to remove that struck me. “Sometimes the sign that I have actually gotten humble enough to ask my Higher Power to remove a shortcoming is that I can laugh about it.” Then the meeting was opened up to sharing.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Mornings with Jesus

Mornings with Jesus1 min read
Friday, June 7
I SAT IN THE STYLIST’S chair, energized for the jam-packed weekend. First, a hair appointment, then helping my daughter-in-law clean the house she and my son were moving into the next day. From there, I’d drive several hours to speak at a retreat. My
Mornings with Jesus1 min read
Tuesday, June 18
SOON AFTER RETIREMENT, I DECIDED to clean my closet. My unworn teacher’s clothes took up too much space. I thought the process would be easy. But as I sorted through my skinny pants and fat pants and fatter pants, as I pulled blouses off hangers and
Mornings with Jesus1 min read
Sunday, June 2
OVER THE YEARS AS I’Ve taken part in outreach efforts to share Jesus with people, I’ve oflered them little pocket-sized booklets about salvation. These little books vividly illustrate how people are separated from God due to their sin, complete with

Related Books & Audiobooks