AA has been helpful for many people. It provides accountability, mutual understanding in an environment that doesn’t judge and wonderful support for many people. It does not, however, strive to find distinctively biblical answers to the problems of life. As a result, it is bound to have some problems: 1. Its disease model doesn’t really let anyone get to the heart of the matter… When we examine our hearts, we find is that the greatest danger is that we are hooked on ourselves… This means that even if I give up alcohol, unless I deal head on with my biggest problem, I will never truly find freedom. I will just find something else to serve my desires. 2. Its theory of change does not reveal the against-God nature of the addictive behavior. Even though we are not always consciously aware that our addictions are disobedient before God, the reality is that they are. 3. Jesus is optional. If it is true that addictive behavior is rebellion against divine authority, then addicts have no hope but to run to Jesus for forgiveness, cleansing, and power.

Edward Welch

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Beverages, Alcohol	25	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	qt	Strong black tea
1	qt	Rye whiskey
1		Bottle red wine (26oz)
1	pt	Jamaica rum
1/2	pt	Brandy
1		Jigger Benedictine
1	pt	Orange juice
1/2	pt	Lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all the ingredients in a large punch bowl with a block of ice. If
found too dry, sugar syrup may be added. Decorate with twists of lemon
peel. Makes 25-30 cups.

A Message from our Provider:

“Gratitude produces deep, abiding joy because we know that God is working in us, even through difficulties.”