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You are right, that why I said that if it happens there is no need to fear because we have a sure hope of living again, like the early martyrs did But if what I said is incensitive then I apologize

You tried, and we appreciate that.

And the White House just said “reports that Iran re-closed the strait of Hormuz are false” lol who even knows what’s true these days… (below quotes from san.com, same as earlier link) > The Iranian government announced Wednesday morning the Strait of Hormuz was again closed > Iranian media agency Fars reported that the government allowed two tankers to leave the Strait “after obtaining permission from Iran,” NBC News reported. However, further passages were halted because of Israel’s strikes inside Lebanon.

I understand what you are saying. However, there is a huge difference between being martyred for your faith and dying in a giant fireball or being slowly killed by radiation fallout. With the first one (martyrdom) there is an option: recant or renounce your faith. I would not do this, but the choice is there. With the second (nuclear war), there is no option but death either immediately or slowly. I realize that not all of us may live through the Great Tribulation and Armageddon but I would like to, and I would like my kids to live through that also.

https://san.com/cc/iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-after-israel-launches-attacks-inside-lebanon/ > Iran said Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon violated the agreement. well that didn’t take long…

I guess I'm not very good at encouraging others

There is a big difference between being brave in the face of persecution and potentially losing one's life due to war or natural disaster. And, yes, some Christians fleeing Jerusalem ahead of the Romans may have been afraid to lose their lives. They fled because they did not want to die. You might want to consider how insensitive you sound

Dear brothers and sisters, dear friends, have you ever experienced a moment when you suddenly felt: I am no longer the same person as before…? Perhaps after a difficult trial… after a loss… or after a time in which Jehovah quietly shaped you… You look back — and realize: you have become softer… more understanding… deeper… And that is exactly what this is about: A mature life. Right at the beginning we read a thought from the Bible that sounds like a gentle call: “Teach us to number our days, so that we may acquire a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) What does that mean? Jehovah does not want us to simply live… day after day… year after year… He wants us to understand how precious each individual day is. Because when we begin to “number” our days… we also begin to feel them. Then an ordinary moment suddenly becomes precious: a conversation… a smile… a quiet prayer… And slowly… very quietly… something begins to grow within us: A wise heart. But how does such a heart develop? Life goes up and down… joy and pain alternate… And if we are honest… we all know that. There are days when everything feels easy. And then… suddenly… a message comes… a disappointment… a worry… And we might ask ourselves: Why does Jehovah allow this? Dear brothers and sisters… Perhaps because these very highs and lows shape us into the person he sees in us. Not perfect… but genuine. Not strong by our own strength… but carried by him. I would like to give you an illustration: Imagine a tree… A young tree — just planted. If there is only sunshine all the time… no wind… no rain… then it grows… but its roots remain shallow. But when storms come… when the wind pulls at it… when rain pours down on it… then something invisible happens: Its roots grow deeper. It clings, as it were, to the ground… it becomes stronger… more stable… And one day it stands there… calm… firm… and nothing can easily bring it down. Is it not similar with us? The difficult moments… the ones we would never have chosen… are often exactly the moments in which our “roots” grow deeper. Our trust… our patience… our love… Another thought says: “Direct your attention to yourself… and wherever you find yourself, let go of yourself there.” That is not easy. Because it means being honest with oneself. To recognize: Here I still need to grow… Here Jehovah may continue to work on me… But that is exactly maturity. Not saying: “I am already good enough”… but: “Jehovah, continue to shape me.” And then comes this beautiful thought: “I only learned to truly love life since I know what I am living for.” What a deep statement… Many people live… but they do not know what for. They search for meaning… for stability… for something that lasts… But we? We are allowed to know: We live for Jehovah. For his love. For his future. And that changes everything. I would like to give you one more illustration: Imagine someone holding a piece of clay in their hands. Unformed… unremarkable… But then an experienced potter begins to work on it. He presses… he shapes… sometimes it almost feels like too much pressure… But he does not stop. Why? Because he sees something that is not yet visible. A beautiful vessel. Dear brothers and sisters… Jehovah is that potter. And we… we are in his hands. Sometimes we feel the pressure… sometimes we do not understand why something happens… But Jehovah already sees what we will become. A person with a mature heart. And how is such a mature life shown? A mature person treats others and themselves with understanding and patience. That is so beautiful… Because maturity does not mean being perfect. Maturity means: to forgive more quickly to judge more slowly to feel more deeply to react more lovingly Perhaps you remember situations in which you would have reacted very differently in the past… more easily hurt… more quickly disappointed… And today? Perhaps you pause for a moment… breathe… pray… and react differently… That is no coincidence. That is spiritual maturity. That is Jehovah working within you. And then comes this final, so comforting thought: A mature person can accept the ups and downs of life… with a certain calmness… And despite everything… joy and gratitude prevail. Is that not beautiful? That does not mean there are no more tears… But it means: Tears no longer have the final word. Because deep in the heart something remains: Gratitude. For Jehovah… for his patience… for his love… Dear brothers and sisters, Jehovah does not expect us to be perfect immediately. But he rejoices when we grow… when we learn… when we mature… And perhaps we can say in prayer: “Jehovah… teach me to number my days… shape my heart… help me to become a person who truly loves…” Because in the end… a mature life is not a perfect life… but a life that has been touched by Jehovah. A heart that has learned to trust… to feel… to love… And such a heart… Jehovah will never overlook.

The early Christians weren't afraid of dying, they were in fact eager to go be thrown to the lions because they knew that they would be resurrected for their loyalty to God. It was their fearlessness in the face of death that made Christians different from the Romans, and their courage is what attracted many people to the faith. So don't be afraid dear sister, be proud of your secure future and show boldness for knowing that Jehovah will not abandon any of us in the grave. Our love for God is stronger than our fears of war ☺️

That is the first thing I thought of!

I don't want to die. Nobody does. I think I'm more afraid of losing one or both of my kids to an errant missile attack than anything else.

I understand how you feel. The world is getting scarier every day. OTOH, it shows we are on the right road and the end is in sight. I really appreciate the 2020 #1 Awake, it has some practical suggestions on how to deal with stress.

Which is why I skim the headlines. I keep updated on what's going on without getting any deeper into matters. It I went much deeper, I might start having daily discussions about politics. I might get frustrated and say, even just to my close circle of friends that this current US President makes me angry or upset or I might end up giving the impression I feel some politicians are or might be better leaders than the current US President. Instead, I don't give him any thought. I rarely have any conversations in person regarding the President. I also don't have this worry or fear of nuclear war. I read comments online where people are faint out of fear, so to speak. They are so wrapped up in all this that they cannot let a day or week go by without mentioning political machinations and discussing the latest bombastic exhalation. *** mrt article 29 par. 2 How to Control Worry *** Limit your intake of negative news. There is only so much you need to know about a crisis. Overexposure to calamitous reports will only heighten your feelings of fear and despair. Bible principle: “A crushed spirit saps one’s strength.”—Proverbs 17:22. “It’s easy to get addicted to the constant feed of what’s new and shocking, but that’s an unhealthy habit. My worry decreases significantly when I cut back on my intake of the news.”—John. To think about: How often do you really need to be updated on the news? https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=501100018&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=4 I'm happy with how I limit my news intake.

Why are you afraid of a nuclear war? If it happens we won't get to live through it

If all wars aren’t religious, then what does this mean? Re 18:24 Yes, in her was found the blood of prophets and of holy ones and of all those who have been slaughtered on the earth.” Jehovah even cleared the ‘promised land’ because of the inhabitants’ religious/spiritistic practices: De 18:12 For whoever does these things is detestable to Jehovah, and on account of these detestable practices Jehovah your God is driving them away from before you.

I mean…you can quibble over the exact definition of a religious war but just looking at the news lately, religion is all over these troubles https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/evangelicals-amplify-trumps-religious-framing-iran-war-2026-04-08/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/us-israel-iran-war-christian-rhetoric https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/pete-hegseths-christian-rhetoric-reignites-scrutiny-after-the-u-s-goes-to-war-with-iran https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-iran-religious-war-crusades/tnamp/ https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/paula-white-cain-trump-jesus-christ-controversy-b2951338.html https://baptistnews.com/article/at-white-house-trump-lauded-as-suffering-king-like-jesus/ https://www.foxnews.com/video/6392648988112 Pete Hegseth compares rescue of airman to Jesus death and resurrection

And yet you want to know what is going on

Did you notice the calculation error too? The screen says 23+36 = 81. First bug found 😅

I understand why it might look similar at first glance. The layout of this screen is indeed inspired by existing systems. I’ve looked at several tools, including KHS, NWS, and others. Naturally, you’ll see similarities they all support the same administrative processes within a congregation. One difference I’ve noticed is how screens are used. In NWS, screens often serve a dual purpose: displaying data and editing it at the same time. This can make them feel quite dense, because all possible options are visible even when they’re not relevant in that moment. In Baruch, I’ve taken a different approach. Overview screens focus only on the relevant information. When something needs to be changed, a popup (or bottom sheet on mobile) is used for editing. This keeps the interface calmer and more focused. So while the layout may look familiar, the interaction model is intentionally different. The goal with Baruch isn’t to reinvent everything visually, but to build on patterns that have proven to work well in practice and improve where possible. The biggest differences are actually under the hood. Baruch is designed from the ground up as a distributed, offline-first system, where synchronization and security are core concerns. Even visually, the current design is still very much a work in progress, so feedback like this actually helps a lot. If the use of the colors bothers you, I am willing to adjust them. Do you have any suggestions?

Have they tried using a toilet plunger? Deuteronomy 23:12, 13?

It looks like a very close copy of what NWS does, even including the choice of blue and orange

The Artemis 2 space toilet is actually working fine. But there is another problem By Mike Wall published 8 hours ago "The challenge that we're working through is evacuating the tank." ...So what's actually going on? "The latest theory is related to some of the chemistry that goes into ensuring that the wastewater doesn't develop any biofilms," Henfling said. "And there may be something going on with a chemical reaction where there's some debris that's generated as part of that reaction, and it's getting clogged in a filter." That theory needs to be checked out, however. The mission team likely won't get any concrete answers until they can examine Orion up close, Henfling and others stressed. "As soon as we get this [spacecraft] down on the ground, we'll be able to get inside, and we will get to the root of that," Lori Glaze, acting associate administrator for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, said during Tuesday's briefing. Read the details if you want to get to the bottom of it: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/artemis/the-artemis-2-space-toilet-is-actually-working-fine-but-there-is-another-problem

It's explained in help page that "contact us" links to. 2026/03/01: If any publisher has problems connecting to NWP app, please see Help > NW Publisher app > App Problems > Publishers can’t Connect, or Identify Person, or are being Disconnected, or logged out https://nwscheduler.com/how-to/nw-publisher-app-problems/#Publisher_cant_connect_to_the_Congregation

NAME.pdfI have a soft copy for notebook for RC 2026

Is anyone here have a soft copy for RC 2026 AND IC 2026 NOTEBOOK?