We’ve been in New York for a couple of days now, and I’m convinced this is actually the city that sleeps in. Morning strolls feel like wandering through a movie set before the actors arrive. It’s peaceful, a little eerie, and honestly kind of charming. We’re enjoying every minute, even the quiet ones. Our first …
Read More
God wants to help us
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed—when it seemed like there was no one who could truly understand or help you? In moments like that, it’s comforting to remember that God wants to help us. He isn’t distant or uncaring. The Bible assures us that Jehovah is both able and eager to support those who trust …
Read More
How events in Jesus’ Life Were Foretold in Psalm 69
Many people today want to know what the future holds. It’s still dark out when I leave for work and on my way in to the office I pass by a very well lit up establishment that has a big neon sign that says “Palm Readings”. These kind of places try to predict your future …
Read More
Evidence of God in the world around us
One dictionary defines Evidence as “the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid”. So, if we wanted to see if something was true or valid, we would want to look at the available body of facts or information available. What if the question we’re seeking to …
Read More
The farmer keeps waiting for the precious fruit . . . You too exercise patience.—Jas. 5:7, 8.
Some crops are planted in early fall and harvested many months later. They have no choice but be patient, do the work and wait for the crops to grow. We are wise if we also imitate the farmers patience. It is not easy to do. We live in a world of immediate gratification and since …
Read More
Be wrathful, but do not sin
The other day I was at the Kingdom Hall and a friend of mine walked up to talk to me. We briefly talked about a difficult situation I am working through in my personal life and he could see that it was causing me some angst. Perhaps also through my words he could see I …
Read More
What makes a family?
When you think of family, who do you think of? Perhaps your mother or father? Siblings? Maybe you are a mother or father yourself and you think of your spouse and your own children. Many instinctively think that a family is defined by those traditional roles that we’ve given titles to. Society often considers those …
Read More
Our Maiden Kayaking Voyage!
It’s been a bit stressful around Beckmania for the last several months. I recently came to the realization that there is nothing I can do about the situation causing anxiety so I am placing it in Jehovah’s very capable hands and trying to rely on him to work it out for the good of all …
Read More
Just Keep Praying
The Apostle Paul was inspired by God, whose name is Jehovah (Psalm 83:18), to write in his letter the the Philippian congregation the following reminder: Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God Philippians 4:6 It is hard to …
Read More