Steps in the Light

04/17/2026

Gratitude is a powerful anchor in the journey of recovery, helping to shift the focus from past struggles to the strength gained each day. By finding beauty in a fresh start and appreciating the simple peace of a quiet morning, you build a foundation that can weather any storm. As 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us, we should "give thanks in all circumstances." This doesn't mean being thankful for the hardship itself, but rather finding a sense of appreciation within the struggle to keep your heart open and your spirit moving forward.
​To practice this daily, try starting your morning by naming one thing you’re thankful for, keeping a quick list of three small "wins" before bed, and taking a moment to tell someone you appreciate them. These simple steps help turn what we have into enough and remind us that recovery is a continuous practice of recognizing our own resilience. One day at a time, staying thankful makes the road a little smoother and the light ahead a little brighter.

04/16/2026

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04/16/2026

Romans 12:2-

​"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will."

​This verse serves as a powerful blueprint for the recovery process because it addresses the core of behavioral change: the mind. In the context of addiction or any life-altering struggle, "conforming to the pattern of this world" often represents the cycle of old habits, toxic environments, and the impulsive reactions that kept you stuck. The call to be "transformed" isn’t about a minor adjustment; the original Greek word is metamorphoo (the root of metamorphosis), implying a total change in nature, like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.
​In recovery, the "renewing of your mind" is the daily work of replacing old, destructive thought patterns with new, healthy truths. It’s the shift from a mindset of "I need this to survive" to "I am capable of a new way of living." By consciously changing how you think, your actions naturally follow suit. This mental renewal creates the clarity needed to see your life’s purpose—what the verse calls "God’s will"—allowing you to move past the fog of the past and into a future that is stable, "pleasing," and whole.

Which Step(s) is this verse best suited for? Answer in the comments!! 🙏

04/15/2026

Summary of today’s reading in recovery. Blessed

03/23/2026

We are excited for this year’s events! Please reach out if you are interested in helping, attending, or donating. We’d love for you to join us as we reach more of Tucson and show recovery is a blessing!

03/10/2026

Proverbs 31:30 ESV
[30] Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

TODAY ITS MY CHOICE
. . we invariably find that at some time in the past we have made decisions based on self which later placed us in a position to be hurt.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 62

Meeting tonight at 7pm, all welcomed. For info about our address or what we are about go to stepsinthelight.com God Bless

Many of us are just waking up to the fact that recovery is an essential part of life for everyone. It is the simple but challenging process of daily seeking God’s will for our life instead of demanding to go our own way. It is allowing God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, while also t...

02/10/2026

Meeting tonight at 7pm! All are welcomed. For info about us and/or address go to our website at stepsinthelight.com

"I am a miracle"
The central fact of our lives today is the absolute certainty that our Creator has entered into our hearts and lives in a way which is indeed miraculous. He has commenced to accomplish those things for us which we could never do by ourselves.

Romans 5:3-4 ESV
[3] Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, [4] and endurance produces character, and character produces hope,

Many of us are just waking up to the fact that recovery is an essential part of life for everyone. It is the simple but challenging process of daily seeking God’s will for our life instead of demanding to go our own way. It is allowing God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, while also t...

02/03/2026

A.A. COMES OF AGE, p. 311

The great mystery is: "Why do some of us die alcoholic deaths, fighting to preserve the 'independence' of our ego, while others seem to sober up effortlessly in A.A.?" Help from a Higher Power, the gift of sobriety, came to me when an otherwise unexplained desire to stop drinking coincided with my willingness to accept the suggestions of the men and women of A.A. I had to surrender, for only by reaching out to God and my fellows could I be rescued.

2 Corinthians 12:10 ESV
[10] For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Meeting tomorrow!. Every Tuesday at 7pm at North Swan Baptist Church. For info about us or the address go to

Many of us are just waking up to the fact that recovery is an essential part of life for everyone. It is the simple but challenging process of daily seeking God’s will for our life instead of demanding to go our own way. It is allowing God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, while also t...

02/01/2026

Step Two gently and very gradually began to infiltrate my life. I can't say upon what occasion or upon what day I came to believe in a Power greater than myself, but I certainly have that belief now

Luke 1:46-47 ESV
[46] And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, [47] and my spirit rejoices in God my savior,

Come to our meeting on Tuesday! Everyone is welcomed. Its at 7pm on North Swan Baptist Church. For more info about us or address go to

Many of us are just waking up to the fact that recovery is an essential part of life for everyone. It is the simple but challenging process of daily seeking God’s will for our life instead of demanding to go our own way. It is allowing God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, while also t...

01/25/2026

01/13/2026

Mark 8:35 ESV
For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it.

Just for Today: I will reflect on the spiritual awakenings I have experienced. I will strive to be God-conscious. I will take time out in the day to appreciate my Higher Power's handiwork.

Meeting tomorrow at 7pm every Tuesday. For info on location or other info go to stepsinthelight.com . See you there and God Bless

Many of us are just waking up to the fact that recovery is an essential part of life for everyone. It is the simple but challenging process of daily seeking God’s will for our life instead of demanding to go our own way. It is allowing God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves, while also t...

11/15/2025

Today is the day! Come join as 10am for some good felloship and fun. Free co****le tournament! God bless