Author: judithkratochvil
Fighting Off Internal and External Enemies by Taking Careful Aim
The apostle Paul writes in 1 Corinthias 9:26 that he is not “running aimlessly” and aiming his blows so as not to be striking the air. What does this mean for me? This means I must be single-minded and have sharp focus when pursuing my spiritual […]
What Am I Responsible For
Acceptance
A magical potion is available to us today. That potion is called acceptance. We are asked to accept many things: ourselves, as we are; our feelings, needs, desires, choices, and current status of being. Other people, as they are. The status of our relationships […]
Jehovah is Close to Me When I am Broken at Heart or Crushed in Spirit
Notes based on God Cares for You, The Watchtower, No. 1 2023, Mental Health–Help from the Bible. The Bible is the best source of spiritual guidance. It is not a health-care manual, but it can help me in practical ways during distressing situations. Most important […]
A Key to Recovery
My ability to communicate became distorted by alcoholism. I was helped a lot by the “Five Guides to Communication” in The Dilemma of the Alcoholic Marriage, on pages 30-32. Those simple tips gave me solid guidance about more effective communication. Courtesy is the principle […]
Decision-Making and Choices
Sometimes when I am in the midst of making a decision, I really struggle with knowing my Higher Power’s will for me. Occasionally I look outside myself for a sign. I’d rather see a neon light or something else just as obvious, but it […]
👩🏻🎓 Self Knowledge
The most elusive knowledge of all is self-knowledge. —Mirra Komarovsky Discovering who we are is an adventure, one that will thrill and sometimes trouble us and will frequently occupy our thoughtful reflections. We are growing and changing as a result of our commitment […]
What Has Happened to Respect for Life?
WHY RESPECT FOR LIFE MATTERSPractices and actions that show disrespect for life can adversely affect the health and the safety of a community. WHAT YOU CAN DO Protect your health. It’s never too late to give up harmful practices such as smoking, vaping, overdrinking, or […]
Study Article 36 “Become Doers of the Word”
SONG 89 Listen, Obey, and Be Blessed “Become Doers of the Word” “Become doers of the word and not hearers only.”—JAS. 1:22. FOCUSThis article will help us to strengthen our desire not only to read God’s Word daily but also to think about it and […]
Lesson 2 How to Be Humble
Train NowA child who learns to perform humble tasks at home is more likely to work well with others as an adult. WHAT IS HUMILITY?Humble people are respectful. They do not behave arrogantly, nor do they expect others to treat them as special. Rather […]
Girl Playing Basketball
Girl play basketball sport tournament
Three Women Running on Track
Female track and field athletes competing on sunny track
Girl Playing Guitar in Park
Teen girl playing guitar in autumn park