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By Ken B., M.A. (“Dick B.’s son Ken”) © 2021 Anonymous. All rights reserved [To view this article in PDF format: https://bit.ly/KenBTheVisionAndMissionOfBillW ] The following information about the vision and mission of Bill W. comes from: [1.] A.A. General Service Conference-approved literature; [2.] A.A. Grapevine literature; [3.] A.A. cofounder Bill W.’s autobiography, “My First 40… Continue reading The Vision and Mission of Bill W.

“The Story of Dick B.’s Travels and Writings about A.A. to Help the A.A. Newcomer, and Alcoholics Anonymous Itself” [Originally published Thursday, March 20, 2014. Lightly edited by Dick B.’s son, Ken B., M.A., October 17, 2021.] Copyright 2014-2021 Anonymous. All rights reserved. [View this article as a PDF file: https://bit.ly/TheStoryOfDickBsTravelsAndResearch2014 .] Dick B.’s “personal… Continue reading The Story of Dick B.’s Travels and Research to Help the Newcomer and Support A.A.

“LETTER FROM BALTIMORE. —– BALTIMORE, Feb. 21, 1879. D. H. Moody [sic; D. L. Moody] in Baltimore. Mr. Moody testifies that his season of labor here is the most satisfactory of any since he entered the field as an Evangelist. His work has been remarkable, as he came here without any Tabernacle prepared for his… Continue reading What did Evangelist Dwight L. Moody “Do”?

***** “GOSPEL MEETINGS IN ST. ALBANS. —– BUSINESS MEN AND THE BIBLE—AN EARNEST AWAKENING—REVIEW OF THE WORK, AND LIST OF THE WORKERS. —– The series of meetings under the conduct of the executive committee of Young Men’s Christian Associations and churches of Vermont opened at the Congregational church on Tuesday last [, Dec. 7, 1875,]… Continue reading The Gospel Meetings in St. Albans, Vermont (from Tues., Dec. 7, to Mon., Dec. 13, 1875)

Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 of Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Ed. Part 4: The 41 Occurrences of Non-Biblical Descriptions of “God” on pages 1-164 of Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed. [Bolding added for clarity] “Creative Intelligence”                                                                                 Three (3) Occurrences p. 12:               “I could go for such conceptions as Creative Intelligence,… Continue reading Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 of “Alcoholics Anonymous,” 4th Ed.: Part 4: The 41 Occurrences of Non-Biblical Descriptions of “God”

Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 of Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Ed. Part 3: The 16 Occurrences of Biblical Descriptions of “God” on pages 1-164 of Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed.  [Bolding added for clarity] Creator: 12 Occurrences:      [KJV: Eccl 12:1; Isa 40:28; Isa 43:15; Rom 1:25; 1 Pet 4:19] p. 13   … Continue reading Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 of “Alcoholics Anonymous,” 4th Ed.: Part 3: The 16 Occurrences of Biblical Descriptions of “God”

Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 of Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Ed. Part 2: The 81 Occurrences of Capitalized Pronouns Referring to “God” on pages 1-164 of Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed. (corrected) [** Bolding added for clarity **] Chapter 1: “Bill’s Story”—Eleven (11) occurrences             p. 12 (1st):       “. . .… Continue reading Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 of “Alcoholics Anonymous,” 4th Ed.: Part 2: The 81 Occurrences of Capitalized Pronouns Referring to “God”

[To view this article in PDF format, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/The135OccurrencesOfTheWordGodOnPP1to164OfTheBigBook4thEd ] Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 in Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Ed. Part 1: The 135 Occurrences of the Word “God” on Pages 1-164 in Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th Ed. (further corrected) (Bolding added for Clarity) Chapter 1:… Continue reading Occurrences of the Word “God” and Related Words on Pages 1-164 in “Alcoholics Anonymous,” 4th Ed.: Part 1: The 135 Occurrences of the Word “God”

“Dick B. Speaking Right Now on Christian Recovery Radio: Early Cleveland A.A. Results and Successes” Posted on December 22, 2012, by mauihistorian (aka: “Dick B.”) “Dick B. Speaks about A.A. History and the Top Cleveland Results” on the December 22, 2012, episode of the “Christian Recovery Radio with Dick B.” show Dick B. Copyright 2012… Continue reading “Dick B. Speaks about A.A. History and the Top Cleveland Results” by Dick B. (2012)

Amanda Carolyn Northrop: The Rest of the Story: Part 1 © 2021 Dick B.’s son Ken (Ken B., M.A.). All rights reserved Amanda C. Northrop and Her Family Amanda Carolyn Northrop was born in Fairfield, Vermont, on June 19, 1858.[1] Her parents were Abraham Northrop, Jr.,[2] and Rebekah (or “Rebecca”) Potter.[3] Abraham, of Fairfield, Vermont,… Continue reading “Amanda Carolyn Northrop: The Rest of the Story: Part 1” by Ken B., M.A.