MY NAME IS BILL W. — ONE DAY AT A TIME

Some movies entertain us. Others help us recognize something about ourselves.

My Name Is Bill W., starring James Woods as Bill Wilson and James Garner as Dr. Bob Smith, tells the story behind the beginnings of Alcoholics Anonymous. But what draws me to this story is something deeply personal: the possibility of beginning again.

Recovery asks us to get honest. To stop pretending we have everything handled. To acknowledge the people we have hurt, the things we cannot control, and the help we need.

That kind of honesty takes courage.

I am learning that there is strength in walking into a room, taking a seat, and listening. There is strength in calling someone instead of isolating. There is strength in admitting that today requires help.

For me, faith is part of that journey. Prayer, fellowship, accountability, and the willingness to keep showing up are becoming part of how I move forward.

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2

That verse makes me think about the simple gift of being present for another person. We do not always need a perfect speech. Sometimes we need someone who understands, someone willing to listen, someone who reminds us that our story can continue.

I am grateful for the people who have offered me that kind of fellowship.

This movie is an invitation to think about recovery with compassion. Behind every struggle is a human being with a family, a history, and a future worth caring about.

If recovery touches your life, or the life of someone you love, this might be a meaningful film to watch together.

I am still learning. Still listening. Still taking the next step.

Today, I am grateful for another opportunity to practice honesty, accept help, and offer encouragement.

We do not have to solve our entire lives this morning.

We can simply begin with today.

Good news. Good music. Good works.

We Rock.