More summer heat

 The temperatures are still in the mid 30's dropping to 30 degrees Celsius at night by 9pm. These are a part of the signs of our day. This heat makes life hard to deal with. Commodity costs are going up, and now we have to contend with high electricity bills. It is something that I am glad we are able to handle, thanks to Jehovah. Others, have to deal with this in other ways. We are fortunate enough to have two working AC's.

It was so hot that I canceled field service (outdoors) and we did letter writing at home. Last week we also did letter writing for field service due to the heat. This heat wave is making more people sick than it did last year. It looks like a hole where people used to sit on Sunday. Fortunately, they joined on Zoom, so we were still together in worship to Jehovah. 

I am going to use the wet towel method where we place a wet towel on our shoulders. It really helps with the heat. In the new world, I am sure it will not be like this. I will have to refer to this blog to explain how hot and humid it would get. 

I could not get the Fold 6 due to me missing the date to order the phone. I will see if I can try this weekend at another shop. I wish the weather was not so hot, then I could to the Mangyeong River and get some river plants for our fish, and one snail. Maybe we can stop by and get it quickly, I will drive the car over there. 

Ok, time to start this work part of the day. (actually, it already started)

Heat waves all across the globe

 Actually, there are reports of all kinds of weather-related natural disasters. Reports of wars, and people going without food due to those wars. Yes, we are living in the time of the end. I think it is important for us not to get too worried about each day, week, or month. We need to handle them as one day, one week, or one month. If you living in a country with bi-weekly paydays then a bi-weekly work-it-out plan is needed. 

When I think longer term I look at taking my pension money and using it in this daily grinding situation that we are all living in. I have learned that to live with a view to "show one's means of life" is wrong and leads to more stress as it is a waste of time. 

As this system is passing away, a new one is coming. In that one, our perception of time will change. I can only imagine when I am 20000 years old. Only then can we understand when we are told in a little while Jehovah will do this or that. We can understand that it will be within perhaps a few hundred or several hundred years.

So as of of right now, we are going through a very bad heat wave. Temperatures are regularly above 35C. This is not normal. Usually, they are in the high twenties with a few days in the low 30s. Also, the humidity is very high! So we use our air conditioners and fans. People in the congregation are getting ill left and right. We too are feeling sick, I am having loose motions. Actually, it is odd for me as usually I can endure different temperature extremes. This is hurting even me. Yogita and George are easily sickened due to heat and extreme weather changes,

So another week in this system here we go!

/tata

Vacation time!

 I wish we could go camping but likely we will remain local. This is still very nice. I plan to drink whiskey with my wife on the trail for one or two nights. The boys will enjoy gaming with their friends and their hobbies. Oh does that mean our preaching work stops? No way! On Tuesday I will see if I can tag along with Yogita and Sister Marafae, Thursday we will go out as a family on Saturday, and maybe Sunday! 

We will make both meetings together as a family. I will try to order KFC through our phone for pick up next Sunday. So this week will not mean that we stop preaching. Also, I am looking forward to two family worship days next week. 

I will spend time with our boys at home and in the ministry. I will spend more time with my wife on our walks (weather permitting) and also add 2 more date nights to next week! Of course I want to get plenty of rest and hydrate as best we can. 

/tata Posting this the first day back! LOL

America's first female president?

 Well, President Biden made the mistake of showing his age, and declining health in front of millions of people. Now, he has stepped out of the presidential race. We will likely have Harris a 59-year-old woman of mixed heritage (these things seem to matter more than the actual person sometimes) take his place. 

Many people are again hopeful. Trump is running again even though he was convicted of a crime. Wow, I can only imagine if that was me. They would lock me up just for suggesting that I run for president. Many think that Trump will make America great again. The Bible states that the end of the system of things will happen with the final world power still functioning. So, no it will not be GREAT again. It will see the second coming of Jesus and be destroyed. How? Well, we do not know. What do know is that it will end. 

Harris will do the same as all of those who came before, she will fail to solve the issues that America has. Likely, she will aid some groups while alienating others. Or even go back on promises she made while campaigning for president. 

It does not belong to man to guide his step rings true every single day! When I guided my own step, I ignored my wife and irritated my children. Every time we would have very serious issues (which was due to my own mistakes but I would blame my wife) I would come up with what I thought were great solutions. Yogita would follow them only to see herself getting blamed yet again. Not anymore!

Now, we do fight and talk about issues but fighting means we are both praying alone or together. Then we move on and try to do better. This effort must never stop! 

Now, back to America, we will see more examples of bible prophecy coming true just as we have under the other leaders of America.

/tata

South Korea it doesn't make sense part 2

 For many living in South Korea has become a goal to stability in their home country. Yet, here in South Korea, many Koreans even two students of mine are making preparations to leave for Canada! 

Like I said before there are many jobs here if people would just be humble and help out their families. I am talking about the young people. People in their teens too even thirties are just staying at home "prepping" for that dream job. People spend a great deal of time studying and memorizing useless facts. 

They forget some simple things. Here in South Korea learning English, and then one other language will be of great help WHERE EVER you end up working. South Korea is becoming more and more diverse as foreigners in greater numbers make this country their home.

Many are fooled by the deceptive lie that money is the most important thing. That it can bring real happiness is utter nonsense. These young people do not understand that most of the "stuff" people own is largely owned by creditors, linked to big banks. That guy in a Porsche no it is not his, it belongs to the bank as he becomes a slave to the bank to pay back high interest rates.

This world is truly a blind mad place under satan. Korea like so many nations on Earth have no real solutions. Korea is so deep in debt that many families will collapse if one income is cut. They will collapse right away! America is in the same boat. 

So what we have is a large number of foreigners (most are working people, not minors). Students make very good coin in South Korea and often "Study" to keep doing so until they find a very nice way to stay for a longer term. Koreans on the other hand are not looking at the many low-skilled jobs as a means to an end. They are too ashamed to work at so-called lowly jobs. 

So here is where I make the point South Korea doesn't make sense! Koreans lament having no good jobs often racking up very debts. Visitors living here could get into trouble when Koreans see them living a "good life". A life that they could have if they were not so proud. 

The United States has a similar issue as well. I wait patiently for the sanctification of Jehovah's holy name. Only then will we see the true solution to this world's problems.

/tata

South Korea it just doesn't make sense

 There are many jobs in South Korea. Jobs are everywhere. In fact, many places have to shut down because they can not find enough people to work in their business. People want the "dream jobs". A job with a very very high salary with many many perks added to it. Also, this job is very easy to do, and you will be envied by others when you do it. 

The fact is that this does not exist. Every job is hard! No job in this system of things can bring the kind of satisfaction that Jehovah's coming kingdom ruled over by Jesus Christ will bring. 

One student said that wanted to be a building owner. OK. So I explained that as a building owner, you need to collect rent and maintain the building (which can be an everyday thing) while having to search for new renters when one business fails. Businesses fail a lot in South Korea. 

The issue of collecting rent can be a very hard thing to do when a business is failing and can not properly pay. Long legal battles can take place. All the while you are losing money, not rent coming in, and spending money on upkeep, and legal fees.

Buildings also have to pass a number of building codes for safety. You make one mistake boom you get a fine! Buildings have electrical systems, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems. All of these need to be maintained in a cost-effective way.

My job is very hard, yet now it has gotten easier, my many prayers have been answered! Yet I still must keep busy. My previous job was easy in some ways but very difficult in others. Dealing with rude people who destroy entire classes and are willing to just blame others, is very difficult to work for. Then there is the fact that I was bored out of my mind! Here while I am working very hard, and getting shouted at for making mistakes is so much better. The shouting has a ring of worry and concern, no blaming. I would even say that there is a hint of love in it. A love for education is what I can assume. They will do well in the new world after learning about Jehovah's will. 

To my sons, I try to tell them that all jobs are hard and it is important to do them to the best of your ability. We stand before Jehovah. Not like others to run from the word or reject it. Likely many of them will accept it once they see the Prince of Peace coming. 

Ok, two more classes to go!

/tata

A thief in the night!

 We live in a world full of data. Right now I am thinking about getting the fold 6. Yet my phone already seems to know this. Ads popping up here and there showing deals on this new smartphone. So we have loads of data in our hands. The internet has really changed by leaps and bounds. What was super fast yesterday is a joke today!

Our internet speed is at 1 Gbit/sec. This is the rated speed. Actually, we get more like 500mbit/sec. My phone can get over one gigabit a second. 

There is a book the bible it has information as well. However, unlike the knowledge in this world where we should either pay or study after memorizing this book gives the answers for free. This is contingent upon that person having a humble heart. 

The Bible has all of the answers. I imagine in the new world all of the world educators today wondering when the test will be? LOL 

Jesus told us freely about his second coming. He gave us concrete clues to look for all of the signs mentioned happening at the SAME TIME. Also happening is such a way that it is totally different from other times in human history. 

Here in South Korea, it was conservative 20 years ago. Women would wear very modest clothing to the beaches. NOW? Girls and women wear things that would get them slapped by a stranger 20 years ago.

Teens would look away if you saw them kissing, drinking beer, or smoking. Now? They just look back at you, or invite you to join them! 

Years ago my students had dreams concerning their future. Kids today? They often state "I have no dream".

With all of this information, one can fool oneself into thinking they can predict when the day of Jehovah will arrive. No, we should not do this! A thief in the night is a surprising situation! There is no preparation to meet the thief. However, there is a preparation for example keep following the words of Jesus. Also regularly study the Bible, attend meetings, go out, and preach. Keep on scanning ourselves examining our actions daily.  How would Jehovah view this? This constant checking and daily consulting with the scriptures will help us to do the right thing on the day of Jehovah. We will not run panicking into the streets. We will wait in our inner rooms for a little while. Then hold our heads up awaiting instructions and then we will obey!

/tata