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Faith and Works

Beyond Performance, Within Reach

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   The sandals of the traveler scraped against the dust of Canaan’s paths. Abraham lifted his gaze toward the stars—too many to count, scattered like diamonds across the night sky. It was here, under this vast and quiet canopy, that Jehovah uttered a staggering promise: “So your offspring will become.” (Gen. 15:5) Abraham believed. And Jehovah, in turn, “counted it to him as righteousness.” No priesthood. No Law. No tablets of stone. Just trust—a full-bo
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Human Weakness and Divine Mercy

Losing Sight Before Seeing Clearly

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   The flickering oil lamps cast long shadows across Delilah’s home, but the most dangerous shadow of all was the one Samson could not see. It curled quietly behind her smile, behind each gentle touch, behind every word that chipped away at his resolve. Time and again, she pressed him, saying, “How can you say, ‘I love you,’ when your heart is not with me?” (Judg. 16:15) And at last, weary and worn down, he yielded—he opened his heart.   But no
Creation

Saturn’s Rings: A Sculpted Wonder

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry   Stretching tens of thousands of miles across Saturn’s middle, the rings sweep outward like a shimmering halo — yet they are astonishingly thin. In most places, they are no deeper than 30 feet — about the height of a modest two-story building. Even if you expanded Earth to the size of Saturn, you could hardly recreate something so wide, yet so delicate. It’s as if Jehovah Himself brushed a perfect ribbon around the planet, like a bow across strings — a harmo
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Faith Under Pressure – Quiet Courage and Godly Fear

​​​​​​​Courage Doesn’t Always Roar

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   The wind kicked up dust along the barren path. Obadiah glanced behind him, his heart pounding—not out of fear of the king he served, but of the God he worshipped. Each footstep echoed a decision that could cost him everything. Yet hidden in a cave, a hundred prophets waited, fed and cared for by this man of quiet bravery. Why? Because “from his youth,” he had feared Jehovah. —1 Kings 18:3-4, 12   Obadiah wasn’t a prophet or a soldier. H
Christian Living – Drawing Near to Jehovah Through Christ

From Shadow to Reality: Worship That Draws Us Near

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “The former commandment is set aside because it is weak and ineffective.“—Hebrews 7:18 (NWT)   There’s something haunting about a shadow. It hints at the real thing but never quite captures it. It stretches along the ground, bends with the light, but it has no voice, no strength of its own.   For centuries, the Israelites walked alongside a shadow. Every sacrifice, every ritual under the Mosaic Law was a reminder: the tru
Sensory Design

The Power of the Nip: Animal Reactions to Natural Triggers

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry   It was just a spoonful of peanut butter. I wasn’t trying to do anything special — just being a kid, enjoying a snack, hovering near my hamster’s tank. He was asleep, of course. Hamsters are like tiny, grumpy old men in fur coats who hate being disturbed before sundown.   But then I breathed.   Just a soft exhale through the wire cover, and suddenly the wood chips stirred. Not much, just a twitch — then a nose, rising like it was being dr
Perspective

There is only ONE first time.

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry     There’s something strange happening out there, and it’s not hiding in the woods or floating past Saturn. It’s closer. Much closer. In fact, it’s lodged right between a headline and a hashtag.   It’s the kind of thing you hear when someone leans forward and says with great conviction, "This is the first time this has happened since the last time it happened." Well. Stop the presses.   We used to reserve the word “first”
Christian Living – Defending Our Beliefs with Kindness

A Gentle Answer Opens Hearts

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “Take into consideration what is fine from the viewpoint of all men.“—Romans 12:17 (NWT)   The picnic table outside the office was always crowded this time of year. Mark set down his lunch next to Lisa and Ryan, the usual crew who liked getting fresh air instead of sitting in the breakroom.   “Wait—you don’t celebrate birthdays?” Lisa said, half-laughing as she opened her soda. Ryan looked up too, curious but not critical. “Is
Christian Living – Upholding Jehovah’s Standards

Jehovah’s Standards Are Clear — and He Will Judge

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “God will judge.“—Hebrews 13:4 (NWT)   The hospital room was bright but heavy with tension. Quiet conversations floated down the hall, paperwork shuffled behind the curtain. A doctor leaned in, outlining “options” that clearly ignored Jehovah’s view of life and blood. It would’ve been easy to let fear rush decisions. But for a faithful Christian, the path is already clear—even when emotions swirl. Jehovah’s standards don’t shift with the mom
Creation

The Hidden Flock of Saturn

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry     When Christiaan Huygens first pointed his homemade telescope at Saturn in 1655, he spotted something extraordinary: a tiny speck of light orbiting the distant planet. It was Titan, Saturn's largest moon — and for a long time, Titan was all we knew. One moon. One companion for that giant ringed world.   But Jehovah’s creations often unfold in layers, only revealing their fullness when we are ready to see them. In the centuries that fol
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Sensory

Chareing Laughter is Fun

A Moment of Wonder   They say laughter is contagious. (And if it’s not, I’ve been fake-laughing at the wrong people for years.)   But what if the real wonder isn’t in the laugh itself— but in the act of chareing it?   Yes, I know. “Chare” is a typo. But I’m keeping it.   It sounds like something between cheer and care, and honestly? That’s what laughter does.   It cheers us up. It shows we care. It dances b
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Christian Living – Trusting Jehovah’s Wisdom

Stay Within the Bounds of Jehovah’s Wisdom

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “Do not go beyond the things that are written.“—1 Corinthians 4:6 (NWT)   The phone buzzed again. Another article popped up. Another video claiming to know “what’s really going on.” It would’ve been easy to click—just for a second—to see if there was something we might be missing. It’s everywhere now. Endless headlines. Endless “urgent” warnings. But somewhere under all the noise, there’s that quiet reminder from Jehovah’s Word: “Do not go b
Christian Conduct

“Be reasonable, displaying all mildness toward all men.”​—Titus 3:2

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   A crowded hallway. A sharp comment. A student scoffs, “You still believe in God? That’s ridiculous.” Another adds, almost offhandedly, that Jehovah’s Witnesses are “outdated,” especially on moral stuff. In moments like these, you might just freeze up. Or maybe your instinct is to fire back. But what if, instead of reacting, we respond—with mildness?   Paul told Titus to remind the congregation to be peaceable and considerate, showing “all mi
Family and Respect

“Honor your father and your mother.” —Exodus 20:12

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “Honor your father and your mother.” —Exodus 20:12 A Scriptural Consideration Entry   The sun was already low over Jerusalem, throwing long shadows through the courtyards. The festival was over. People were packing up, walking home in clusters, tired but full of joy. It should’ve been a simple journey. But somehow—Jesus wasn’t with them.   He wasn’t lost. He wasn’t hiding. He was right where he felt he needed to be—in his Fath
Science & Discovery

“Nothing” Is Stupid

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry   My grandkids were over today, filling the house with laughter, crumbs, and about six different conversations at once. Somewhere between snack time and a very serious debate about which dinosaur is the coolest, I said, almost without thinking, “Well… nothing is stupid.”   You’d have thought I’d said a bad word. Wait—I did, apparently. Big eyes. Shocked faces. “PAPA! You said stupid!”   I tried to explain. “No, no, no—I didn’t call yo
Hope and the Resurrection

“Death will be no more”—The Promise That Cannot Be Broken

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “Death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” —Revelation 21:4   A young woman kneels by a graveside, fingers trembling as they trace the carved letters of a name now silent. The air is thick with the ache of questions: “Why him? Why now? Will I ever see him again?” For those who grieve, promises can feel like paper boats in a storm—fragile, sinking beneath the weight of sorrow. But Jehovah’s promises are not
Divine Systems and Navigation

It’s About Time

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry   Time is weird.   We chase it. We waste it. We try to kill it. (Which sounds a bit aggressive, but okay.) We say things like “I’ll be there in five,” even though “five” is flexible, “there” is abstract, and we haven’t even left the house.   But then something finally happens—and out it comes:   “It’s about time.”   Three little words. But listen closely, and you’ll hear the ache behind them: The sigh of someo
Moral Purity / Godly Fear

The Protective Power of Godly Fear

“By fearing Jehovah one turns away from bad.” — Proverbs 16:6   A Scriptural Consideration Entry   She stands at the crossroads, veiled in perfume and praise. Her words drip with flattery; her smile promises ease. And for the one wearied by battle—by loneliness, by shame, or simple curiosity—her invitation feels strangely warm. “Come in here,” she says. “No one will know.” But the wise can already hear the echoing silence in her house. It is the silence of souls lost, of warning
History - Food

The Edible Illusion: Seeded in Mystery II

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry   Welcome back. If the first entry left you marveling over the mislabeled tomato, this next installment takes us even deeper into the delicious puzzle. Because when it comes to fruits and vegetables, the confusion doesn't end at the salad bar—it reaches into our snacks, our soil, and the very seeds we munch without a second thought. Peas in a Pod… and Beans, Too Let’s begin with two familiar faces: peas and green beans. They both grow in pods and bo
Christian Living – Personal Worship & Family Headship

“My Soul Magnifies Jehovah” — The Quiet Strength of Spiritual Independence

A Scriptural Consideration   “Mary said: ‘My soul magnifies Jehovah.’” — Luke 1:46   The morning light filtered through the open window, brushing against the worn edge of her prayer cloth. Mary’s voice, though soft, carried a depth of devotion that stirred the air. Alone in a borrowed home, cradling a growing promise within her womb, she didn’t lift her eyes to Joseph for reassurance. She lifted them to Jehovah. Her words weren’t rehearsed or recited—they were a song, rising
Kindness and Hospitality

The Tracks We Leave Behind

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry Everywhere we go online, we leave tracks. Not the muddy kind we wipe off at the door—but digital ones. Silent scrolls. Clicks. Time spent reading something meaningful. A quiet digital footprint. On JWtalk.net, we come across experiences and reflections that strengthen our faith—sometimes even moving us to tears. And yet, so often, we close the page without a word. No like. No comment. No trace. But this isn’t about seeking popularity. JWtalk
Divine Systems and Navigation

Divinely Routed

A Glimpses of Wonder Entry   Postal codes feel like a marvel of human ingenuity. With a few digits, a letter can travel from one corner of a country to another, find a specific street, a particular building—even a single apartment door. It’s a system built to simplify complexity and organize the unpredictable sprawl of human settlement. But while we marvel at this efficiency, something far greater quietly unfolds just overhead… and beneath our feet.   Consider the bar-tailed
Compassion in Action / Resurrection Hope

“The Only Son of His Mother” — A Portrait of Grief, A Miracle of Mercy

A Scriptural Consideration Entry   “There was a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother. Besides, she was a widow.” —Luke 7:12   She stood still, watching the procession carry away what was left of her world.   It was not just her son they were carrying—it was her future, her support, her last human thread of comfort. She was a widow already. Now her only son was gone. And with him, every hope of companionship, of care, of being remembered. Grief blur

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