God’s view on slaving for two masters. (Matthew 6:24) Jesus wanted people to place their hope elsewhere. He wanted them to rely on the Source of lasting riches, Jehovah. On the Sermon on the Mount, he explained that real happiness and security do not depend on material things, nor our own efforts but on our … More Employment:
When I read this months issue of the Awake! I knew instantly how deep and personal it was for me. I also thought it was very timely since February is National Teen Dating Violence awareness month. The magazine discusses teen depression and what I really respect was that it shed light on how depression is an illness … More First-Aid Kit Board
A few of the goals I’d like to accomplish this year is to be better equipped while in the ministry, deepen my love for Jehovah with my personal study, and comment more during meetings. Instead of carrying journals for each separate category, I decided I would combine them all in one. (Before I deleted my Instagram, … More Spiritual Planner
“You can’t please everyone.” This time last year, I was stuck in a rut. Emotionally, financially, mentally, physically, and spiritually. I knew I was going to overcome everything I just had no idea of when and the stress and anxiety just continued to build up. I was trying so hard to please everyone around me … More Lesson of 2016
During the month of October, I took an opportunity to Auxiliary Pioneer since the time was reduced to 30 hours. Being baptized for only two months, this was my first time pioneering. Now for a continuous Auxiliary Pioneer and of course a Regular Pioneer, I know 30 hours is easy to them but to an individual … More Auxiliary Pioneering
I’ve been studying with Jehovah’s Witnesses since I was four years old. Once I became a teenager, my studying was irregular and was on and off again. It wasn’t until I was 19 that I really started making the truth my own and my bible study became regular and so did my meeting attendance. First … More On Getting Baptized
Towards the end of November I was offered a job position with Central Market which is owned by H.E.B. With bittersweet emotions I decided to leave the bakery and I accepted the position. Leaving the bakery was not easy especially since I worked with such a stellar team. I am very fortunate to have worked … More Answered Prayers
Two weeks ago, my parents celebrated their 35th anniversary together. While it has been no walk in the park, I am very grateful and fortunate to have both of my parents still in my life and still in the same union. Over the past year, I have had so many friends get engaged and quite … More “Show love and respect in your marriage.”
During the month of April, my congregation had our last C.O visit and talk. At the beginning of the month my personal life was doing fine but towards the middle of the month, something came up that changed everything. It was a very heavy and overwhelming situation, one I’ve never been involved in before. But with … More “The faithful will always meet again.”
As you may know from reading some of my earlier spiritual post, I have been trying my hardest to keep busy in the ministry. In between family, school, work, personal issues and life itself, I have been trying to utilize every single moment to preach especially with the campaign going on. This month I placed … More Summing up the month of March:
The congregation I attend had the privilege tonight to have a talk given by the Swahili Circuit Overseer. It was a very powerful talk with wonderful examples and experiences. As always, I took notes and if you are reading, I pray that this post will be encouraging to you. Isaiah 40:29,31 We recognize that we are … More Those trusting in Jehovah will be recharged
This past Saturday I had the privilege to support the Swahili congregation by going out in service with a group. We started out doing early morning service, I met an incredibly friendly older man at a laundry mat we stopped at and when I was leaving tracts on tables and machines, I noticed he was … More Swahili Service
