A pastor was asked by a dear parishioner to attend a meeting of AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) with him. It was the meeting that was considered an open meeting where people give testimonies and celebrate their anniversary of being sober. The church member gave his testimony. He shared how his life was in a shambles. He had almost killed himself and another person driving under the influence of alcohol. As part of his sentence and probation he was required to attend weekly meetings of AA.

He said that when he began to attend the meetings he was an agnostic at best. He kept hearing people at the meetings talk about the "Higher Power." At first he felt uncomfortable with this language, but since his life was in such a mess, he was open to anything or anyone that could improve his life. The group …