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…
Stories
Everything from Beckmania, gathered together and ordered by date.
New York: The City That… Sleeps In?
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…