I am a Witness for Jehovah/Jeova' (Yahweh) and Jesus Christ, not a Jehovah's Witness.
I belong to Jehovah and Jesus Christ, not an earthly Organization or Church.
I was awakened by the Spirit in early 2019.
God called on me... I was given a choice and I chose Him.
Luke 21:1-4 ASV — And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all: for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had.
Welcome to my blog.
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I had posted much of my artwork online since 2013, but in 2019, I decided to delete all my social media accounts and unplug. Best decision I ever made. By disconnecting myself from the "real world" which included watching tv, movies and music, to searching the internet, I've been able to reconnect spiritually.
It's been quite a year, other than the bare necessities like banking and emails, I have continued to stay clear of what I feel can be a very toxic environment, especially when it comes to the news and politics (Q). I soon realized why in my life, I've felt I have never really belonged here, at an early age (before my teen years) I became crushed in spirit. In 1975, the announcement of Armageddon from the JW Organization, had a huge impact on me.
Here are some links to that prophecy:
People forget that as a 7-year-old child, you take everything in like a sponge, and that false prediction of the prophecy, actually affected me in a negative way. They were my stumbling block. I no longer trusted them. By the age of 10, I had already begun to turn to the world. The more I tried to fit in to this world, the more damaged I became. (Psalm 34:18) At age 49, JW's began knocking on my door, they preached to me and I preached to them. It wasn't until I was the age of 50, (in early 2019) that Jehovah, Himself, called on me.
Art was my creative outlet, as it is for many of us. Little did I know that it was a true blessing given to me by God, a life saver in many ways. Since unplugging from the "real world" I devoted myself to studying the bible and drawing close to Jehovah. I was born into the world of truth, faith in Jehovah and Jesus Christ, but soon after, I became one of the lost sheep. (Luke 19:10) Thankfully, Jehovah has called me back. He Will Call
Two of my favorite pieces... the Garden book boxes.
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Matthew 18:12-14 ASV — How think ye? if any man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and go unto the mountains, and seek that which goeth astray? And if so be that he find it, verily I say unto you, he rejoiceth over it more than over the ninety and nine which have not gone astray. Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.
I want to share how, by connecting spiritually to God, it has saved me. By reading and applying bible principles, I've been able to maintain a healthy diet, come off all medications and keep an open mind to those around me, especially those who may have a negative impact on me or those with a negative mindset.
Jeremiah 18:4-6 ASV — And when the vessel that he made of the clay was marred in the hand of the potter, he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. Then the word of Jehovah came to me, saying, O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith Jehovah. Behold, as the clay in the potter’s hand, so are ye in my hand, O house of Israel.
Isa 43:10 ASV - Ye are my witnesses, saith Jehovah, and my servant whom I have chosen; that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.
2021:
UPDATE: Due to Covid19, my baptism didn't take place, I moved back to the English congregation in July of 2020, Jehovah made sure it didn't happen there either. Jehovah always provides...
I was baptized on February 7, 2021, as a "Witness" for Jehovah and Jesus Christ, but not as a "Jehovah's Witness" by a brother, not an elder. It was a in a private ceremony between some non-JW family and friends. Although in answering the 2 questions asked, I accepted that I would be recognized as a JW, the brother understood that "for me" it was about Jehovah and not the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. I'm certain he knew that my baptism would not be accepted by JWs, because it was not done by the organization.
He baptized me properly, fully submerged in the name of the Father, the Son and the holy spirit, and as he submerged me in the water he said, "I baptize you in Christ Jesus." (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38, 39; Romans 6:3)
I was so thankful to this brother; he is simply a true believer in Jehovah and Jesus Christ. He truly puts his faith in God, not men. He searched scripture and felt it was not wrong for him to do it. He knew my love for Jehovah, Jesus Christ and the Holy Scriptures. He also knew they were persecuting me and that what he did was scriptural, and that they couldn't hold it against him.
He did it the best way he knew how by using the 2 questions he needed to ask:
1. Have you repented of your sins, dedicated yourself to Jehovah, and accepted his way of salvation through Jesus Christ? YES
2. Do you understand that your baptism identifies you as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in association with "Jehovah’s organization"? YES, I am a Witness for Jehovah and Jesus Christ, part of His heavenly organization.
Notice "Jehovah's organization" not the "Jehovah's Witness Organization". He was fully aware of how I meant it when I said yes. I was clear on that.
As expected, I was told by some JWs who found out, that my baptism was invalid and not recognized because it was not done by the JW Organization. I agree, my baptism should be invalid to them, as I didn't do it for them. It's as I said, I was baptized for Jehovah and Jesus Christ, not the JW Organization.
To summarize:
I returned to the JWs in 2019 at age 50 (after being called on by God) and knew immediately things still were not right there. As of 04/11/21, I am no longer involved, my letter to them is posted below. After returning to the English congregation, I was silenced by them in October of 2020 because I asked questions (tested the spirits) about their unbiblical teachings.
1 John 4:1 ASV - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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Please see the list of blog posts posted below for more details.
I was still involved by going to meetings and encouraging my students to do the same. The organizations teachings were closest to my faith and in what my beliefs are as a non-triune God believer. I did just as they teach: "Wait on Jehovah".
At the time, I taught my students to continue to learn about the Bible and to accept only what is backed by scripture and only if it makes sense to them. I didn't know there are countless others out there, who also don't believe in the non-triune God. I learned that during the time I was silenced.
I've taught many to always ask questions and disregard anything that they believe may be false. They are to always rely on Jehovah for understanding (Ecclesiastes 5:1; Proverbs 3:5; 4:18) and study the Bible for themselves (Joshua 1:8; Psalm 1:1, 2) and follow Christ. (Matthew 8:22; 16:24) They know it's all about Jehovah's word...the Holy Scriptures and to follow the examples given by Jesus Christ, it's not about church or organization, it's about you, the individual. (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:19)
Everything must be backed by scripture, and you must practice what you preach.
Philippians 3:8-9 ASV — Yea verily, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but refuse, that I may gain Christ, and be found in him, not having a righteousness of mine own, even that which is of the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith:
Matthew 5:23-24 ASV — If therefore thou art offering thy gift at the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee, leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
The Greatest Commandments
Matthew 22:37-40 ASV — And he said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.
Without LOVE you have nothing. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Everyone has a story and a message from Jehovah. Make the truth your own, but it's up to you to find it. (Matthew 6:6, 21; 7:7)
Matthew 13:45-46 ASV — Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a merchant seeking goodly pearls: and having found one pearl of great price, he went and sold all that he had, and bought it.
I'm still working on updating my blog posts on some teachings I had picked up from them along the way... I am so thankful to have NEVER been indoctrinated by them or any other church. The Father has taught me well.
Matthew 11:25 ASV — At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
By returning, he taught me how to forgive them (JW's) for all they had done to my family throughout the years, and for the persecution they had placed on me directly after I returned in 2019. I am happy I could now move on and love them, regardless of what they've done.
I pray for all mankind...believers and non-believers alike.
Meanwhile, for more understanding, please visit the following blog posts:
Galatians 5:7-10 ASV — Ye were running well; who hindered you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion came not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence to you-ward in the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
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