Awakening, Part 2: What’s It All About?
How can we deal with the emotional trauma we experience when awakening from the indoctrination of JW.org? What’s it all about? Can we distill everything down to a simple, revealing truth?
Generous Givers are Happy People
[From ws 8/18 p. 18 – October 15 – October 21] “There is … happiness in giving.”—Acts 20:35 The first point to notice is the deliberate omission of part of the scripture. In the Organization’s literature, it is commonly used as a means of avoiding the context that...Would You Like to Meet?
This is a call out to our brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe, in Australia, New Zealand and Eurasia. Would you like to meet with other like-minded Christians—ex or exiting JWs—who still thirst for fellowship and spiritual encouragement? If so, we...Do Not Judge by the Outward Appearance
[From ws 8/18 p. 8 – October 8 – October 14] “Stop judging by the outward appearance, but judge with righteous judgment.”—John 7:24 The opening two paragraphs highlight Jesus as the role model to follow in not judging by the outward appearance. Quoting the theme...Not Thinking It Through—Again!
In my last post, I spoke about how ill-conceived some of (most of?) the doctrines of JW.org truly are. By happenstance, I stumbled on another one dealing with the Organization’s interpretation of Matthew 11:11 which states: “Truly I say to you, among those born...Addendum to “Awakening, Part 1: Introduction”
In my last video, I mentioned a letter I sent into headquarters regarding a 1972 Watchtower article on Matthew 24. It turns out I got the date wrong. I was able to recover the letters from my files when I came home from Hilton Head, SC. The actual article in...New JW Recovery Facebook Group
I’m pleased to be able to present everyone with some news. Two of our number have started a Facebook group to help those going through the awakening process. Here’s the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/310424909762137/?ref=bookmarks In case the link...Jerome’s Experience
Hello. My name is Jerome In 1974 I began an intense study of the Bible with Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized in May of 1976. I served as an elder for about 25 years and over the course of time served as secretary, Theocratic Ministry School Overseer and Watchtower...Do You Have The Facts?
[From ws 8/18 p. 3 – October 1 – October 7] “When anyone replies to a matter before he hears the facts, it is foolish and humiliating.”—Proverbs 8:13 The article opens with a completely truthful introduction. It says “As true Christians, we need to develop the...Beroean KeepTesting
[This is a contributed experience by an awakened Christian going under the alias “BEROEAN KeepTesting”] I believe we all (ex-Witnesses) share similar emotions, feelings, tears, confusion, and a broad spectrum of other feelings and emotions during our...Awakening, Part 1: Introduction
In this new series, we will answer the question asked by all those who awaken from the false teachings of JW.org: “Where do I go from here?”
The Resurrection Hope – Jehovah’s Guarantee to Mankind. The Guarantee made Possible – Part 3
The Guarantee made Possible – Part 3 The first article reviewed the following points: The importance of the resurrection hope to our faith under the heading: “The resurrection hope – A foundation stone to our faith. Why?” The emergence of the...We belong to Jehovah
[From ws 7/18 p. 22 – September 24-30] “Happy is the nation whose God is Jehovah, the people he has chosen as his own possession.”—Psalm 33:12. Paragraph 2 states, “Also, the book of Hosea foretold that some non-Israelites would become Jehovah’s people. (Hosea...Baptism: Dedication or Sanctification?
[This article was contributed by Ed] Jehovah’s Witnesses teach that baptism is done in symbol of one’s vow of dedication to God. Have they got it wrong? If so, are there negative consequences to this teaching? There is nothing in the Hebrew Scriptures about baptism....2018, September 17 – September 23, Our Christian Life and Ministry
Treasures from God’s Word and Digging for Spiritual Gems – “Following Jesus with the right motive” (John 5-6) John 6:25-69 “Because the people had the wrong motive for associating with Jesus and his disciples, they stumbled at his words (…. “feeds on my flesh and...“Who is on Jehovah’s Side?”
[From ws 7/18 p. 17 – September 17 – September 23] “Jehovah your God you should fear, him you should serve, to him you should cling.” —Deuteronomy 10:20. A far better question for the theme of the article would be ‘Whose side is Jehovah on?’ Without answering that...Where are Your Eyes Looking?
[From ws 7/18 p. 12 – September 10 – 16] “To you I raise my eyes, you who are enthroned in the heavens.”—Psalm 123:1 Where are your eyes looking? This is such a vital question. If it is to Jehovah and Jesus Christ then that is commendable and vital. It will also be...2018, September 3 – September 9 CLAM Review
Treasures from God’s word Under the heading “Jesus Performs His First Miracle”, three very good points are highlighted: Jesus had a balanced view of pleasures, and he enjoyed life and happy times with his friends. Jesus cared about people’s feelings. Jesus was...Whose Recognition Do You Seek?
[From ws 7/18 p. 7 – September 03 – September 08] “God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name.”—Hebrews 6:10. Paragraph 3 opens with the comment: “In Jesus’ day, some religious leaders had the wrong view of...“Let Your Light Shine” to Glorify Jehovah
[From ws 6/18 p. 21 – August 27 – September 2] “Let your light shine before men, so that they may … give glory to your Father.”—Matthew 5:16. Before beginning our review, I would just like to draw attention to the non-study article that follows this study article in...Identifying True Worship, Part 12: Love Among Yourselves
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:12 — 26.9MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | RSS | More I’ve been looking forward to doing this final video in our series, Identifying True Worship. That’s because this is the...Let God’s Laws and Principles Train Your Conscience
[From ws 6/18 p. 16 – August 20 – August 26] “I ponder over your reminders.”—Psalm 119:99. This week’s study article is about a serious and potentially life-threatening subject. The subject is that of our conscience and how effective it is in detecting right from...“May We All Be One as Jehovah and Jesus Are One”
[From ws 6/18 p. 8 – August 13 – August 19] “I make request … that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in union with me.”—John 17:20,21. Before beginning our review, I would like to mention the non-study article that follows this study article in the June...Exploiting NWT Bias with “Gifts ‘in’ Men”
In the August, 2018 Broadcast on JW.org, Governing Body member, Stephen Lett, utilizes a questionable rendering of Ephesians 4:8 to promote the idea that we should obey the elders submissively and without question. Is this a Scriptural view?