Dick B.
interviews Christian Recovery leader Sandy R. on the Sunday, September 22,
2013, episode of the "Christian Recovery Radio with Dick B." show
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Introduction
Interview
of Sandy R. of Rhode Island
This is our first interview in a number of days and follows
our lengthy International Alcoholics Anonymous History Conference and meetings
in Portland Maine, St. Johnsbury Vermont, and South San Francisco. But it
introduces the first of several new points of emphasis in the Christian
recovery arena. For one thing, our speaker is one of several women Christian
recovery leaders who will be sharing in the days to come. For another, it
suggests the growing interest in healing by the power of God by people
suffering from a variety of addictive problems other than alcohol and drugs.
For still another, it highlights a trend of larger conferences that then split
up into small groups that focus on particular areas of suffering--whether
alcoholism, codependency, sexual problems, family difficulties, and items such
as gambling, debt, and smoking. I mention all this because our guest is a very
special one who will tell us about her bringing a large group of women and
friends to our conference--a group consisting largely of those with overeating
problems. They too look to the power and love of God for victory. She
brought her entourage from Rhode Island and has supported our Christian
recovery history emphasis for quite some time. She will give us a unique
perspective on her own life, her Christian faith in help from God, her
recognition of the 12 Step programs, and her evangelistic zeal. She is Sandy
R., and now we will let her tell you her story.
Synopsis
of Talk
1. Sandy
brought 11 women from her group in Rhode Island to participate in our Maine
conference.
2. She
has formed an overeaters group called “That Power Which Is God.”
3. She is
convinced that the Big Book and cofounders promised, and she has experienced,
permanent cure—which in her case is her dependency on food.
4. Her
real deliverance began when she cried out to God for help, said she was tired
of suffering from the inferiority and misery she had felt.
5. Sandy
has a bachelor’s in nursing and places strong emphasis on the power and love of
God in overcoming any kind of addictive behavior. And when she sought Him, she
was surrounded by a white light and sensed the presence of God and heard a
voice tell her that He wanted to be the God of every area in her life.
6. Sandy
pays due deference to working the 12 Steps, studying the Big Book, getting a
sponsor, going to meetings, and getting a “new Director” – which is God.
7. Her
wish for the women who attend her little Rhode Island women’s group is that
they be free and permanently cured by Jesus Christ—just as the first three AAs
were of their alcoholism. She also wishes her group to be listed with
Overeaters Anonymous.
8. Sandy
is a vigorous supporter of Christian recovery, of the belief that only God
could have healed her, and that working with others is an emphasis which is not
to be forgotten.
9. Her
talk was a classic of what stories should be today—recitals about the problem,
seeking God’s help, believing He can and will deliver when sought, that the
A.A. 12 Step program has a universal support aim, but that Christian recovery
is the one dependable goal.
Gloria Deo
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