Reflecting on Jehovah’s Qualities Builds Faith
When a severe storm is approaching, what gives us confidence? It is not pretending that the storm is harmless. Rather, it is knowing that we have a strong shelter and…
Author: Joe Beckman
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Be happy with what you have
I have had this idealized version of life that I have strived to achieve. A life of travel, excitement, wonder and adventure. I’ve often dreamt of seeing the world by…
Perfect love casts fear out
Has anyone ever felt inadequate when approaching Jehovah in prayer? I have. Jehovah knows my thoughts. He knows all the things I’ve done. He knows the deepest parts of me…
Renounce unrighteousness
As Jehovah’s people we are expected to renounce unrighteousness. One definition of renounce is “to declare that one will no longer engage in or support”. So, this scripture is telling…