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  2. Did you hear about the guy who invented the knock-knock joke? He won the "no-bell" prize.
  3. I sold my vacuum the other day. All it was doing was collecting dust.
  4. There are three types of people in the world. Those who can count and those who can't.
  5. What did the fish say when he swam into a wall?
  6. Today
  7. Oh my. Yes, “i carry your heart within my heart”, Not my words. They belong to e.e. Cummings, one of my favorite poets….
  8. Does anyone actively use this application ? What infos on the territories can you synchronize with everyone ?
  9. Do you know why scuba divers fall backwards when they dive into the ocean? Because if they fall forward, they land in the boat.
  10. Yesterday
  11. Yes, but only at four in the morning, when the world is very still☺️ 😘
  12. “The air is fresh, Under diamond skies, makes me glad to be alive” Recognize where that quote comes from?
  13. Sunday, April 5 He was seen by them throughout 40 days.—Acts 1:3. It is Nisan 16, 33 C.E. Jesus’ disciples are numb with grief and paralyzed by fear. Two of them leave Jerusalem and head for Emmaus. A stranger approaches and walks with them. The disciples relate their disappointment about what happened to Jesus. The stranger then begins a life-changing discussion with them. “Starting with Moses and all the Prophets,” he explains why the Messiah had to suffer and die. When the three men arrive at Emmaus, the stranger reveals who he is—the resurrected Jesus! (Luke 24:13-35) Jesus appeared to his disciples a number of times throughout his final 40 days on earth. During that time, Jesus’ grief-stricken and fearful followers were transformed into a joyful, confident, and courageous army of Kingdom preachers and teachers. w24.10 12 ¶1-3 Memorial Bible reading: (Daytime events: Nisan 16) John 20:2-18
  14. I'm sure I'm not in the wrong Web cuz I've examined and cross-examined this site before joining 🤔
  15. I know a guy named Juan that has a twin brother named Jamal. They look so much alike that people say that if you have seen Juan, you've seen Jamal...
  16. I did not know this..... When you drink Vodka over ice, it can give you kidney failure, When you drink Rum over ice, it can give you liver failure, When you drink whiskey over ice, it can give you heart problems, When you drink Gin over ice, it can give you brain problems. Apparently, ice is really bad for you. Warn all your friends!!!
  17. A young couple got married and went away on their honeymoon. After two weeks they came back and finally put away all of the presents they received from friends and family. Since this was a new home, the process took some time. A week later, they received in the mail two tickets for a popular show where tickets were impossible to get. They were very excited and warmed by the gesture of the person who sent this. Inside the envelope, however, was only a small piece of paper with a single line, "Guess who sent them." The pair had much fun trying to identify the donor, but failed in the effort. They went to the theatre, and had a wonderful time. On their return home late at night, still trying to guess the identity of the unknown host, they found the house stripped of every article of value. And on the bare table in the dining room was a piece of paper on which was written in the same hand as the enclosure with the tickets: "Now you know!"
  18. ⚠️ NEW problem (just reported) Astronauts reported a “burning smell” coming from the spacecraft toilet area Current status: Source not fully confirmed (suspected insulation material) Mission Control assessment: No major concern No impact on safety or mission trajectory
  19. 🚀 Major developments Mission continues smoothly on course toward lunar flyby Crew remains closer to the Moon than Earth (~152,000+ miles out)
  20. You are absolutely right. It is not about us or how many bible studies we have. It is about working with Jehovah to teach his sheep about him and his Kingdom. If there is better communication and understanding due to similar age, or even similar background, then I agree, let someone else teach them. We're all going to have plenty of Bible studies in the new world. ☺️
  21. Not being able to swap dates on public talks when Public Speaker Sharing is used seems to be a big oversight.
  22. Imagine the following scene… It is late in the evening. Outside it is raining… not heavily… but steadily… the kind of rain that makes everything quiet. In a small apartment, a man is sitting alone at a table. The light is dim… his phone is lying in front of him… and again and again he looks at it. No message. No call. His shoulders are lowered… his eyes are tired… and slowly… very slowly… a tear runs down his face. He quickly wipes it away… as if no one is allowed to see it. He looks out the window… into the darkness… and quietly whispers: “I don’t know how much longer I can do this…” Dear brothers and sisters… We may not know this man. But his feeling… many know it. Because we live in a time… in which people function outwardly… but struggle inwardly. You get up in the morning… go to work… take care of your responsibilities… maybe even smile… But in the heart… there is a burden. And sometimes you ask yourself: “What is actually going on with this world…?” Everywhere you look, you see problems… People lose their jobs… others no longer know how to provide for their families… Governments seem helpless… decisions don’t bring real solutions… Debts grow… worries increase… Conversations often lead nowhere… negotiations remain without results… And the more you look… the more a feeling of chaos arises. But what perhaps hurts the most… is not what happens on the outside… but what happens on the inside. Love decreases… Patience disappears… Respect is lost… People become harder… colder… more indifferent… On the road there is a lack of consideration… in daily life a lack of understanding… and even in dealing with one another… there is often no real listening. People look at each other… but no longer truly see one another. And maybe you have thought: “It wasn’t like this before…” And somewhere deep in the heart… this feeling arises: This world… is out of balance. The Bible describes this time exactly. In 2 Timothy 3:1 it says: “In the last days critical times will be here that are hard to deal with.” Not just difficult… but hard to endure. Maybe you know this feeling… You wake up in the morning… and you are tired. Not physically… but inside. As if your heart is carrying more than it was meant to carry. Imagine your heart like a backpack… At first it is light. But then a worry is added… a disappointment… a problem… And you put everything inside. Day after day. And at some point… you try to stand up… and you realize: “This is too heavy…” And still… you keep going. You function… you smile… you maybe say: “I’m fine.” But inside… it’s not fine. Why is everything becoming so intense? Why does so much feel heavier today than before? The Bible gives a clear answer. In Revelation 12:12 it says: “The Devil has come down to you, having great anger, knowing he has a short period of time.” That explains why everything increases. Why problems feel bigger… why people react more extremely… why everything escalates faster. It is as if a storm is getting stronger… just before it ends. Maybe you have experienced this… A storm builds… the wind becomes stronger… the rain heavier… And at that moment you think: “This won’t hold…” But often that is exactly the point… when the storm is closest to ending. But now something very important… With all these global developments… Jehovah does not forget you. Psalm 34:19 says: “Many are the hardships of the righteous one…” Jehovah does not say: “You will have no problems.” He says: “I see your problems.” And Psalm 56:8 goes even further: “You keep track of my tears.” Imagine that… Jehovah does not just see that you cry… He remembers every single tear. None is too small. None is insignificant. There are tears… that no one sees. Not the ones that fall in public… but the ones that come at night… when everything is quiet. Maybe you have experienced moments like that… When you are alone… and your thoughts become loud… And a tear comes… and you think: “No one understands this…” But Jehovah understands it. He was there. Quiet… loving… attentive. Isaiah 41:10 says: “I will really hold on to you.” Not just watch… not just observe from a distance… Hold on to you. Imagine a small child… It wakes up at night… Everything is dark… quiet… frightening. It softly calls: “Mom?” No answer. The fear grows… tears come… Then the door opens… and a hand takes it. The room is still dark… But the heart becomes calm. Why? Because it is no longer alone. That is how Jehovah is. The storm may still be there… but you are not alone. And that gives hope. Not a vague hope… but a real one. Isaiah 65:17 says: “I am creating new heavens and a new earth…” A world… where no one says: “I can’t go on…” A world… where no one cries at night anymore. A world… where your heart finally feels light. Imagine… all the burden you carry today… would simply be gone. No more worries… no more fear… no more pain. Only peace. And that is not a dream. That is a promise. Maybe you feel tired sometimes… overwhelmed… invisible… Maybe you have fought… endured… and no one saw it. But Jehovah saw it. Every moment. Every struggle. Every tear. And he says to you: “Hold on just a little longer.” This world may become more difficult… But Jehovah’s closeness will become stronger for you. Maybe… tonight… when you are alone… just say: “Jehovah… I am tired.” And then… let him hold you. Yes… this world is hard. But you don’t have to carry it alone. Jehovah sees you. Jehovah understands you. Jehovah holds you. And soon… there will be no more tears. Until then… he carries you… even when you think you are walking alone. Upgraden
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  24. [Note: I heard $30Mill to remotely fix the toilet. How much for 'IT' support to get the email working?] In short: The four Artemis astronauts have successfully fired up their spacecraft's engine to break away from Earth's orbit and zoom towards the moon. The so-called trans-lunar ignition came 26 hours after lift-off. The crew said the views as they left Earth on their 10-day flight around the moon, were "phenomenal". Details: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-03/nasa-artemis-ii-orion-astronauts-rocket-towards-moon/106529936 Commander Wiseman faced a minor tech issue when his initial attempts to use Microsoft Outlook to check emails failed. "I also see that I have two Microsoft Outlooks and neither one of those are working," he could be heard saying in the spacecraft. "If you want to remote in and check the Optimus and those two Outlooks that would be awesome." Mission control said the issue would be fixed quickly, and patched the problem shortly after it was reported. Relief for astronauts as toilet fixed Not long after the successful launch, astronaut Christina Koch alerted mission control in Houston to a red blinking light signalling a problem with Orion's toilet, housed in a small compartment within the crew cabin...
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    • Modern references to creative days:
       
      *** w15 6/1 p. 5 How Science Affects Your Life ***
      The Bible fixes no duration for the six creative “days.” Instead, it opens the door for modern scientists to study them and assign accurate time spans to them. We know that the creative “days” were much longer than 24-hour days.
       
      *** g21 No. 3 p. 12 What the Bible Tells Us ***
      So each of the six creative “days” during which God prepared the earth for life and created life on it could represent extremely long periods of time.
       
      *** g 1/14 p. 12 Creation ***
      WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS God created the universe, including the earth, in the indefinite past—“in the beginning,” as Genesis 1:1 says. Modern science agrees that the universe had a beginning. A recent scientific model suggests it to be almost 14 billion years old.
       
      *** lc pp. 26 Science and the Genesis Account ***
      A careful consideration of the Genesis account reveals that events starting during one “day” continued into one or more of the following “days.”
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    • Xtian

      When u think that Jehovah’s promise is too slow and taking long time to come to pass, kindly remember these Bible passage:
      2Peter 3: 8,9.
      "However, do not let this escape your notice, beloved ones, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day."
      "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
      Since a day is like a thousand years in his eyes, have u lived up to an hour in HIS eyes so that u may lose patient and consider HIS promises slow 🐌 ? Food for thoughts! ✌️ 
       
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    • Kiana Williamson

      To all brothers and sisters 💜
       
      I truly appreciate the opportunity to read your posts and think deeply about subjects I may not have considered before.
       
      It’s often been difficult for me to express my thoughts clearly in person—those conversations sometimes end in silence, awkwardness, or embarrassment. But having the chance to share my thoughts here and respond to others has been a new and amazing experience for me.
       
      Thank you all for that.
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    • Kiana Williamson

      Good morning/evening friends,

      I am feeling terribly ill and wonder how my brothers and sisters keep hanging in there.

      A little insight on my mystery illness/condition: I have always had intestinal issues, but recently, last August, things have shifted drastically. Instead of the usual bouts of intestinal pain, uterine pain has come about as well. It wasn’t anything too unusual since both parts are in close proximity and affect each other a lot of the time. But this time, the pain is constant, makes me sick, and makes me feel weak.

      It affected me so much that I lost my appetite and lost 25 lbs. Recently, I am able to eat a bit more. The pain isn’t as constant, but the sickness is. I never understood what motion sickness was like until this condition struck me. Just turning in bed or walking is so sickening.

      I have to cut back on my days at work because the illness affects me all day. Some days it’s bearable, and having to drive to work puts my adrenaline in gear, and when I start working, I get another dose. However, now at work, I sweat so much, and I always feel like I’m going to throw up at any moment. Weakness is starting to replace the adrenaline.

      I have an MRI set up for the end of next month and am currently still waiting for a call from the gastroenterologist and gynecologist to schedule appointments. I might have to call again Monday to ask why I am not getting the calls.

      I have been praying, reading the Bible, and using jw.org, but my mind is so chaotic, and I end up biting off more than I can chew when I try to focus on something. I start with one task, then it ends up branching into 50 other sub-tasks. I am being very inefficient and would like to know what scriptures or articles you find helpful during these kinds of days.

      Also, what else helps give you peace, soothes, and helps you remain patient through the frustration of waiting for approvals and appointments?
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    • Sheep

      Now, at least in my part of the world, everyone in just about heading out the door for the memorial.
       
      I have a feeling that's going to lead to a quiet evening on JWTalk.
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    • Jim Jam

      Saying "a Jehovah's Witness elder" in french is awkward, because elder and former are the same word ('ancien').
      So "a Jehovah's Witness elder" sounds the same as "a former Jehovah's Witness"
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    • dljbsp  »  Michael Mitco

      Michael—welcome.
       
      Romania feels like one of those places where the past and present are constantly in quiet conversation… mountains that have seen generations come and go, cities that carry their history without needing to say much about it. There’s something grounding about that.
       
      I noticed you’re serving as a publisher—that’s meaningful. It also brings to mind how the work has continued to move forward across Eastern Europe, including Romania, often under changing conditions, yet with a steady kind of faith that doesn’t draw attention to itself—but endures.
       
      I’m really glad you’re here. Communities like this benefit from thoughtful voices, and I have a feeling yours will be one of them.
       
      Looking forward to hearing from you when you’re ready.
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    • dljbsp  »  LJTheFox

      Hey Logan—welcome!
       
      Sherman has that wide-open North Texas feel to it—big skies, steady pace, and a strong sense of community.
      It’s a great place to be grounded while still staying active, especially if you enjoy things like running and staying sharp with computer science.
       
      I noticed your “Hello Everyone” post—jumping in like that says a lot. It takes a certain openness to step into a new space and engage right away, and that kind of presence adds something real to the whole community.
       
      I was also thinking about how Jehovah’s people have come together in Texas during difficult times—like the relief work highlighted on JW.org after the winter storms. It’s a reminder of how quickly genuine unity forms, even among those who have just met.
       
      Glad you’re here. Hope you settle in easily and enjoy the conversations—there’s a lot of good ahead.
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    • dljbsp  »  Hayley

      Hi Hayley—welcome! It’s nice to see someone here from Myrtle Beach. That whole area has such a relaxed, coastal feel to it… you can almost sense it just hearing the name.
       
      A few publishers from my congregation actually head down your way each summer, so Myrtle Beach has come up in conversation quite a bit over the years—I’ve always been a little curious what it’s like during that season when everything comes alive.
       
      It’s really encouraging to see you jump right in as a publisher and already engaging with others. That kind of spirit makes a real difference in a community like this.
       
      I was thinking of a report from Madagascar where brothers and sisters would travel long distances just to be together for meetings—it really highlights how much we all value association, no matter where we are.
       
      Glad you’re here, Hayley. Looking forward to seeing more of your thoughts and getting to know you.
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    • dljbsp  »  Prime Carter

      Seeing that you’re in Accra immediately brings a picture to mind—the coastline, the warm air, and that steady, lively rhythm of the city. There’s a real sense of community there that stands out.
       
      Ghana has such a beautiful spiritual history too. I was thinking of the Yearbook accounts that highlighted how the brothers there showed steady faith and endurance even during difficult periods—those reports always leave an impression, because they reflect a deep love for Jehovah that continues to this day.
       
      It’s especially encouraging to see that you’re a baptized publisher. That says a lot about your commitment and the path you’ve chosen, and it’s something we all value deeply.
       
      Your being here matters. Each brother brings something that can strengthen others, and I’m sure your experiences and perspective will do just that.
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    • dljbsp  »  DawnH

      Hi Dawn 😊
       
      It’s nice to meet someone else from northern Ohio—there’s something about that part of the country that just feels steady and genuine. Between the lake air and those big seasonal changes, it has a quiet kind of beauty that grows on you.
       
      I really appreciated how you’ve already been jumping in—asking about the Zoom chats, getting involved, even welcoming others. That kind of openness makes a space feel warm right away, and it shows you’re here to connect, not just pass through.
       
      It reminded me of an experience shared in the 2016 Yearbook about individuals in the United States who, after time away, found real joy again simply by reconnecting and engaging with others. That same spirit really comes through in the way you’ve been participating.
       
      I’m on the Zoom chats pretty regularly—hope to see you there sometime. There’s usually a lot of laughing, and it’s a really relaxed way to get to know everyone a little better.
       
      Really glad you’re here. Looking forward to getting to know you more along the way.
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