How to Be a Good Father

Many fathers struggle to fulfill their paternal responsibilities. Some don't know how to deal with their family situations especially when difficulties arise. Others feel that their efforts to make their family life better seem fruitless.

Admittedly, it is not easy to be a good father. But many became successful by applying the basic principles found in the greatest Book ever written. Following the wisdom found in this Book has greatly benefited many families throughout the world.

Find out some of these practical advice that can help fathers by clicking on this link:

How to Be a Good Father

Are You in God's Book of Remembrance?

Is there such a thing as God's book of remembrance? What is it really? How can our names be a part of that book and what does it mean for us to have our names included there?

Here's a Scripture worth-pondering on:

"At that time those in fear of Jehovah spoke with one another, each one with his companion, and Jehovah kept paying attention and listening. And a book of remembrance began to be written up before him for those in fear of Jehovah and for those thinking upon his name." - Malachi 3:16

Answers to the above questions and clear explanations of the cited scripture can be found  HERE.

Does God Use Natural Disasters to Punish Mankind Today?

The Bible sheds light on whether God sends natural disasters to punish mankind today and on what is behind the sufferings that so many experience. This can be done by examining the patterns provided by the Scriptures, which patterns involve a couple of events in the past that have to do with flood and drought.

We will take note of three things that God has provided when he used natural forces to execute his judgments:

1. a warning

2. a reason

3. protection for obedient worshippers 

All of these will be considered HERE.

Whatever Happened to Patience?

Impatience has always been around, but research shows that people are less patient today than in the past.

Technology has been cited as the reason for peoples' impatience today. "Many don't have the patience to read lengthy text on a printed page. They are accustomed to navigating speedily through Web pages, jumping from blurb to blurb."

Read more along this line by following this link:

Whatever Happened to Patience?

Something Better Than Christmas

It's the time of the year again when many people get caught up in the hubbub of the season and want to feel the spirit of Christmas. Some elements of that spirit that they may or may not take into consideration are the following:

- Remembering Jesus Christ

- Sharing in the joy of giving

- Helping the needy

- Spending time with the family

- Promoting peace

What do you think is the most important element?

The following link and the succeeding pages therein will expound each of these elements and consider the following questions:

What do some feel should be the reason for celebrating Christmas?

Why is it a challenge to achieve what they hope for Christmas?

What Bible principles have helped millions to find something better than Christmas?

Please follow this link for a soulful enlightenment:

In Search of the Christmas Spirit

Do the Stars Affect Your Life?

Do you turn to the stars to learn about your future or about yourself? Are they really written in the stars?

Here are some quotes worth-pondering on:

"I have put life and death before you, the blessing and the malediction, and you must choose life in order that you may keep alive, you and your offspring." 

(Deuteronomy 30:19)

"Do not be misled. God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap."

(Galatians 6:7)

"...the One telling from the beginning the finale, and from long ago the things that have not been done:  the One saying, 'My counsel will stand, and everything that is my delight I shall do."

(Isaiah 46:10)

Find out the significance of these verses and a deeper understanding of this subject by following this link:

Do the Stars Affect Your Life?

What Would You Like to Ask God?

Can you really question God? Do you feel it disrespectful to ask why God does or does not allow certain things to happen? 

If  you had the opportunity, which of the following questions would you like to ask God?

¤ Does my life have a purpose?

¤ What will happen when I die?

¤ Why do you allow me to suffer?

"All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness."  - 2 Peter 3:16

Clear answers to all the questions above can be found in this link:

Should We Question God?

Get Inspired By Scriptures and Nature

Why Does Our Life Seem Short?

Some tortoises live for 150 years, and some trees for 3,000 years. By contrast, the human life span is much shorter.  Yet, our life can be a lot more meaningful than that of a tortoise or a tree. Jehovah God created humans with the capacity to enjoy music, sports, dining, learning, traveling, and meeting people. God put in our hearts the desire for life without end.

"Everything he has made pretty in its time. Even time indefinite he has put in their heart...."

- Ecclesiastes 3:11

(Source: The Watchtower, October 1, 2012, page 16)

How Can Children Change a Marriage?

Many parents know that children can change a marriage in unexpected ways. They may be thrilled at the arrival of their first baby. At the same time, the birth of their first child may be a catalyst for a crisis in a marriage. "An individual's emotional insecurities and a couple's unresolved issues may surface, exposed and magnified by the strains of parenthood."

Here are some questions that concern new parents:

* How can new parents adjust to the hectic first few months when the newborn requires all their attention?

* What can a couple do to maintain their intimacy?

* How can they handle any disagreements about parenting?

A thorough examination of these challenges and the principles that can help parents to meet such challenges can  be found in this link:

Keys to Family Happiness

Does God Dwell in One Place?

Find out the answer by following this link:

Does God Dwell in a Specific Location?

Is the Bible a Book of Human Wisdom?

The Bible, also known as the Holy Scriptures, does contain many wise sayings. However, note the claim that the Bible makes for itself:

"All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness,  that the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work.'"

1 Timothy 3:16,17

There is much evidence to back up that claim. Interesting points that are worth-considering can be read  HERE .

Does God care About Women?

In many parts of the world, women suffer discrimination and mistreatment. Sadly, religious beliefs have contributed to this. 

Some think that God doesn't care about them, that he has forgotten them. However, notice what God's Written Word, the Bible, says about how husbands should treat their wives.

"In this way husbands ought to be loving their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself,  for no man ever hated his own flesh; but he feeds and cherishes it, as the Christ also does the congregation." 

- Ephesians 5:28,29

The following link shows what the Bible reveals about God's view of women. 

God's View of Women

What Will God's Kingdom Accomplish?

Here's a prophecy whose fulfillment will affect the whole world and each human being.

"And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite."

- Daniel 2:44

When this happens, which surely will, what comes next?

The following link enumerates the wonderful accomplishments of God's Kingdom:

What God's Kingdom Will Do

Doomsday May Not Be What You Think

Is Doomsday a thing of the future that scares you?

Would it completely destroy the inhabited earth and finally put mankind to extinction?

Would it take place the way the movies portray it?

Well. it may not be what you think nor imagine. The following link will show an in-depth analysis regarding doomsday. It will also show what's really in store for humans.

Doomsday May Not Be What You Think

Life is Worth Living

Many people share the sentiment expressed in this popular line, "To live is to suffer." Some try to get rid of their suffering by taking their own lives. Is suicide really the answer to one's problems? Or are there reasons to keep living?

These two succeeding links will address these questions.

Here, we can find out what leads to suicide.

Why People Give Up on Life

This link will answer the question, What can be done to create a more positive outlook that will generate a measure of zest for life?

You Can Find Help

A United World - Is it Possible?

Is there any hope that our world will ever be united? Frankly, yes! But the source of true unity is not man  or man-made religions.

"The Bible contains God's promise that the world will be unified but not by man's efforts. The Creator, who purposed that mankind would live in peace worldwide, will accomplish what man cannot. To some, all of that might seem far-fetched. Yet, God's purpose from the very beginning has been for mankind to live in peace and harmony. Many Scriptures in the Bible give evidence that bringing the human race into a unified condition is still God's purpose. Consider just a few examples:

"Come, you people, behold the activities of Jehovah, how he has set astonishing events on the earth. He is making wars to cease to the extremity of the earth. The bow he breaks apart and does cut the spear in pieces; the wagons he burns in the fire." - Psalm 46:8,9

"They will not do any harm or cause any ruin in all my holy mountain;  because the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea." - Isaiah 11:9

"He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken it." - Isaiah 25:8

"There are new heavens and a new earth that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell." - 2 Peter 3:13

"He will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." - Revelation 21:4

Are these promises reliable? How can we make sure? Find out by following this link:

People Worldwide Are Being United - How?

Can You Control Your Destiny?

What controls your future? Here are two opposing statements regarding this.

"Humans can no more be masters of their destiny than any other animal." - John Gray, evolutionist

"Man is not an animal, and is therefore always in control of his own destiny." - Shmuley Boteach, author of the book An Intelligent Person's Guide to Judaism

Many people believe that blind forces of nature control the destiny of the human family. Others thinks that  man is a creation of God equipped with the  ability to have control over his future.

Some feel that their future is controlled by powerful human forces. Others throughout history have felt helpless because they thought that supernatural forces controlled their destiny.

What about you? What do you believe? Has your destiny already been fixed by forces completely beyond your control?  Or is there some truth in Shakespeare's words, "Men at some time are masters of their fates"?

The link below gives an in-depth examination of this subject. Please follow and read on.

Can You Control Your Destiny?

Choices that Lead to Happiness

"We all face decisions in life - some small, some great. What did Jesus have to say about such decisions? Will you accept his counsel? By choosing to do so, you will be richly rewarded."

To consider how we can follow Jesus and benefit from what he said, please follow this link:

Choices That Lead to Happiness

Coping With the Loss of a Loved One

"The death of a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences a human can  face. At times, the loss may seem unbearable.

Have you lost a loved one - whether a child, a spouse, a sibling, a parent, or a close friend? How can you cope with your sorrow?"

Practical guidance can be found in this link:

Coming to Terms With Death

Can You Trust the Bible?

It's an ancient book, and yet the message is always fresh. It's still practical even in this period of advanced technology.

Hence, the World Book Encyclopedia has this to say regarding this book:  "The Bible is the most widely distributed book in history."

"Millions of people the world over place their full trust in an ancient book called the Holy Bible. They look to this book to direct their steps. They base their decisions on its advice and pattern their actions after its teachings. Are such individuals stepping, as it were, onto rotten planks?"

"Trust not to rotten planks," wrote English dramatist William Shakespeare. Indeed before stepping onto  the wooden planks of a boat, you would want to be sure that the wood was not rotten.

Those words of Shakespeare echo the sentiments of wise King Solomon of ancient Israel, who some 3,000 years ago wrote: “A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step.” (Proverbs 14:15, Today’s English Version)  

Can we trust the Bible? In the following link, we will examine five reasons why millions of people are convinced that the Bible is worthy of trust. After reading it, you may decide for yourself whether the Bible merits your trust. If it does, you owe it to yourself and your loved ones to consider what it has to say.

Please click here: 

Reasons to Trust the Bible

Can We Create a Better World?

Many today are longing for a world that's free from hardship, wickedness and suffering. Some people engage in noble works in an attempt to create a better world. Politicians have high hopes in making this world a better place to live. But will they be able to attain their goals?

Here are two quotes worth pondering over.

"Real change comes heart by heart, not election by election, because our primary problems are not economic and political but moral and spiritual." - Cal Thomas, columnist & author

"In the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite." - Daniel 2:44

The link below will expound on these quotations and help us analize what it takes to create a better world. 

Can You Make the World a Better Place?

Does God Really Exist?

I had this conversation with a young woman, a university student from another country. I asked her viewpoint about God and what she believed about the future of mankind. She said without hesitation that she didn't believe in God, that she was an atheist, and that her god was science. I replied that science proves the existence of God and many scientists believe this to be so. She tried to avoid the conversation by saying that she didn't want to talk about it. Then she added, "Maybe when I'm old, I will believe in God."

Strange and ridiculous. Does one need to be old to believe in the existence of God? Here 's a verse from the wisest King who ever lived on earth, King Solomon,  which is worth pondering over.

"Remember, now, your Grand Creator in the days of your young manhood, before the calamitous days proceed to come, or the years have arrived when you will say: 'I have no delight in them.'"

- Ecclesiastes 12:1

In the link below, we can read some scientists' answer to the question Does God exist?

Does God Exist? Some Scientist Answer

When a Child Has Cancer

Has childhood cancer struck someone you know, perhaps even a child in your family? If so, here are some interviews that may help you to understand that your grief is normal. 

Included in this article are some Bible verses that have proved to be comforting to those who have similar experiences and the assurance that Someone powerful can come to their aid.

Please follow this link to read the article: When a Child Has Cancer

What is Provoking the Age of Rage?

No doubt, many of us don't feel comfortable being around with people who are always angry, or those who cannot control their rage. Perhaps, we keep asking, Why are these people so angry? Sometimes, we don't see any reason why they are that angry or wrathful.

The following link will help us understand. It also mentions some guiding principles that help us manage anger and avoid rage. This article is highly beneficial for all of us. Please follow the link.

What is Provoking the Age of Rage?

What Are the Last Days?

"But know this, that in the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here."

- 2 Timothy 3:1 

What are these last days? Does it have something to do with the "end of the world"?

No doubt, you  have been wondering what the future holds for you and your loved ones. You might be following the news to find out world events that would give a clue to what will ultimately happen to the world. 

The Bible gives us the best insight concerning this. It has long ago foretold not only the current state of affairs but also what is yet to come.

The following link will clearly show what the last days are and what will take place beyond that. 

What Are The Last Days?

Comfort for Those Who Suffer

Countless people throughout the world are forced to face up to the reality of suffering. Many times, it is the innocent who suffer. Throughout history, there have been no limit to mankind's suffering in all its forms. It is little wonder that many ask, "Why does God allow such suffering?

Even for those with religious convictions, suffering is never easy to deal with. You too may wonder what reason a loving, all-powerful God could possibly have for permitting human suffering. Finding a satisfying and truthful answer to this puzzling question is vital for our peace of mind and our relationship with God. The Bible provides such an answer. Please consider what it has to say as presented here: Comfort for Those Who Suffer

One Life that Affects All of Us

One life was given to save mankind from eternal destruction: the life of the greatest man who ever lived, Jesus Christ.

Many today don't care about him, not even realizing that his life affects each of us. What he did is the grandest expression of love in the whole universe. It's the LOVE of our Almighty God and Creator, and of his only-begotten Son.

An in-depth examination on how Jesus' life affects us can be read here:

Reliving Jesus' Last Days on Earth

Mankind's Problems - Soon to End!

With the never-ending problems worldwide that we have been experiencing, no doubt, we long to see the end of it all.  Many concerned individuals and humanitarian organizations are doing their best to minimize the problems, let alone putting an end to them. But will they be able to solve such tremendous problems?

While current humanitarian efforts are truly commendable, surely it makes sense to consider another prospect for a just and peaceful new world. Tha Bible points to that prospect, as the article in the link below will consider. You may check it out to read a highly enlightening and hope-arousing presentation.

Mankind's Problems - Soon to End

YOU Are Invited...

....to commemorate the greatest expression of LOVE ever.




How do you view Jesus?          

As a Newborn Baby?

A Dying Man?

Or an Exalted King?




Jesus is now reigning as an exalted King. But what does this mean for you?

Many believe that Jesus died for them. Yet, how can one man's death almost 2,000 years ago mean life for others today?

You are cordially invited to listen to Scriptural answers to these questions. This information will be presented when Jehovah's Witnesses gather to commemorate Jesus' death on Thursday, April 5, 2012.


This special event will be held worldwide. Find out the exact time and place in your localities by getting in touch with Jehovah's Witnesses in your area. They will be very happy to assist you.

Money Management : Seven Wise Sayings

These sayings are recorded in an ancient book filled with tenets that have proved to be practical even in this highly technological modern world.

1. "A mere lover of silver will not be satisfied with silver;  neither any lover of wealth with income."

- King Solomon (Ecclesiastes 5:10)

King Solomon of Israel, one of the richest men who ever lived, based these words on his personal experiences and observations. Today, many wealthy men have been making similar remarks.

2. "If we have food and shelter, we will be satisfied with that. Those who long to be rich, however, stumble into temptation."

- Apostle Paul (1 Timothy 6:8,9)

Apostle Paul gave up a prestigious career and became a follower of Jesus Christ. He never coveted others' material things nor did he take advantage of his students' and associates' material possessions. Instead, he worked hard with his own hands to attend to his material needs.

3.  "Who of you that wants to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the expense, to see if he has enough to complete it?"

- Jesus Christ (Luke 14:28)

This illustration can be applied to a situation we might face. When making a purchase, especially with a credit card, do we buy impulsively or be patient and count the cost? Do we really need the item and can we afford it?

4. "Those who borrow are slaves of money-lenders."

- King Solomon (Proverbs 22:7)

In his 2009 book Your Money: Day One, Michael Wagner states:  "It is common for a person today to have, on average, over $9,000 in credit card debt on four or more credit cards."

This is just one example showing the folly of credit-card and other forms of debt, which is also exposed by the recent world financial crisis.

5.  "The wicked one is borrowing and does not pay back, but the righteous one is showing favor and is making gifts."

- King David (Psalm 37:21)

Some view declaring bankruptcy as an easy way out of paying back what they owe. But those who treasure their good relationship with God conscientiously pay back what they owe, as long as it's possible,  and they also give generously.

6.  "A young man I used to be, and I have also grown old, and yet, I have not seen anyone righteous left entirely, nor his offspring looking for bread."

- King David (Psalm 37:25)

King David suffered unjust treatment. He became a fugitive, sometimes living in caves and sometimes seeking refuge in a foreign land. Later, however, he became the king of ancient Israel. During his life, he personally experienced the truthfulness of the aforementioned words that he himself penned.

7.  "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving."

- Jesus Christ (Acts 20:35)

Spending his life on earth in the service of others, Jesus was certainly in the best position to say the words above. He experienced the greatest happiness as he served the interest of others.  Now he enjoys immortal spirit life in heaven at the right hand of his Father, Jehovah, "the happy God".

 (Based on Awake magazine, September, 2011, pages 8, 9)