From the Gutter to Grace: A Journey of Surrender

by | Aug 3, 2025 | Article

From the Gutter to Grace: A Journey of Surrender By a Grateful Member of Alcoholics Anonymous I grew up in a middle-class family with loving but strict parents. My mom was an educator, and my dad was a contractor. They were terrified of what had happened done in their...

The 10 Percent?

by | Aug 3, 2025 | Article

The 10 Percent? By Doug W., webservant@aascv.org The Pareto Principle states that roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of the causes. A common example is that 80% of the work is done by 20% of the people. It’s named after Vilfredo Pareto. This pattern is frequently...

Faith Without Works Is Dead

by | Aug 3, 2025 | Article

Faith Without Works Is Dead Judy F., info@aascv.org “Let’s look for a moment at a single AA member. Faith alone does not save him. He has to act, do something. He must carry his message to others, practice AA principles in all his affairs. We must realize, as never...