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Saturday, September 26 The secret person of the heart . . . is of great value.—1 Pet. 3:4. If you are in a courtship, what will help you decide whether to get married or not? Get to know each other well. You likely learned some things about the other person before you began dating. But now you have the opportunity to get to know “the secret person of the heart.” This involves learning more about your prospective mate’s spirituality, personality, and thinking. Over time, you should be able to answer such questions as: ‘Will this person be a good marriage mate for me?’ (Prov. 31:26, 27, 30; Eph. 5:33; 1 Tim. 5:8) ‘Can we fulfill each other’s emotional needs? Can we live with each other’s shortcomings?’ (Rom. 3:23) As you get to know each other, remember: Compatibility is largely determined, not by how similar you are, but by how adaptable you are to each other’s differences. w24.05 27 ¶5

We are getting more mainstream news about a powerful el niño this and next year, citing the heat could be deadly to many people. Thailand Branch sent an announcement for all congregations to prepare in advance for the effects of el niño bringing possible droughts to Thailand in December 2026 - January 2027, citing Awake! No. 5 2017, pages 3–9 for us to review. Stay safe, everyone

Feta is not simply the name of a style of cheese. Within the European Union, Feta is a legally protected name. To be sold there as authentic Feta PDO, the cheese must come from Greece and follow specific production requirements. It must be made from sheep’s milk, although up to 30 percent goat’s milk may be added. Cow’s milk is not permitted. It must also be aged for at least two months. That protection was not automatic. For years, other European countries argued that “feta” had become a general name for a type of white cheese. Greece argued that the name was tied to a particular place, tradition, and way of making it. Finally, the European Union recognized Feta as a protected Greek product. So a white, crumbly cheese made somewhere else may look like feta, taste similar to feta, and even be made in much the same way. But legally, it is not Feta. That is what makes the name interesting. It does not merely describe appearance. The name carries with it an origin, a standard, and a history. There is something worth thinking about there. Sometimes a name tells us more than what something looks like. It tells us where it came from, what it is made from, and whether it truly meets the standard behind the name. That brings to mind Jesus’ simple statement: “Each tree is known by its own fruit.” — Luke 6:44 A label can say many things. In the end, what something truly is becomes evident by what it actually produces. Oh, now I wonder if I've ever really had Feta. . .

Agreed, we are dealing with spiritual men. I just let them know of the new tool, made them aware of the warnings of the potential of losing data and that i was going to test it for a couple weeks prior to encouraging others to install as needed. They all respected that. I honestly still prefer using the NWS on Windows but NWS Mobile works well in a pinch! We had no issues and have been using it for a few months now.

To my knowledge they will not give a disount for "bulk" purchases. The Postal Service sells a "Forever" stamp that will be good for first class no matter what increases in postage rates come in the future. In my earlier post I mentioned territories with many addresses (one with 700+, and another with 400+). I have purchased well over a thousand stamps (thankfully, I have a fairly high limit on my American Express card). They have not offered me any "price break" for buying so many. But, that is not why I buy the "Forever" stamps. Looking at the unpredictable nature of current politics, I "hedge my bets" against a future increase in first class postage in the U.S. I know it will be coming, it is just a matter of when. The "Forever" stamps protect me from any future increases in postage rates (at least as long as my current inventory of stamps holds out). Thanks, Jim

Oh wow 😭 yea JWL on Android needs a lot of work 😅

At a Last visit before war GB representative gathered missionaries and CO`a in abroad ministry and asked them: What do you want to ask GB? The first question was: please make Android JW Lib more workable.

I have been losing weight recently, so doctor gave me a blood test. All signs pointing towards a overactive thyroid. Blood tests came back borderline levels for the tests. Waiting to see doctor again to discuss where we go from here.

Yes, it works on Apple iOS, Mac OS and Android. Here is what the NWS website says:

What can we really depend on in life ? People could let you down , material riches could aways be lost . Jehovah though is totally reliable, unshakeable from his purpose.. With him there is” not a variation of the turning of a shadow ( James 1 :17 ) If we do our best he is always there to help us - solid as a rock !

Thank you both, The new language added this time is: Bena spoken in the Iringa region of Tanzania. 590.000 speakers

Psalms 62:7 The nwt uses the adjective *strong* . I was wondering why are they using that word.? This is what i got... There is an interesting point behind the NWT wording in Psalm 62:7. The NWT renders the thought roughly as: > “On God depend my salvation and my glory. God is the rock of my strength, my refuge.” The key Hebrew expression is צוּר־עֻזִּי (tsur-ʿuzzi) — literally “rock of my strength.” The word translated “strength” is עֹז (ʿoz), which carries the ideas of strength, might, power, security, and force. Why can it be rendered “strong”? This is where the older commentators are helpful. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown explains: > “rock of my strength—or strongest support” So they understood the expression not merely as a rock that gives me strength, but as a powerful/strong source of support and security. Albert Barnes similarly says: > “The strong rock; the refuge that cannot be successfully assailed” In other words, the emphasis is on security that cannot easily be overcome. And John Gill says that the firmness and security of the psalmist's strength are in God, describing God as the “Rock of ages” in whom there is everlasting strength. So what is happening grammatically? This is quite interesting. The Hebrew doesn't literally have an adjective corresponding to “strong” immediately before “rock.” It says: “the rock of my strength” But Hebrew possessive constructions can communicate the quality or function associated with something. So: “rock of my strength” → the rock that is the source/security of my strength → my strong rock That is why translations differ: KJV: “the rock of my strength” NASB: “The rock of my strength” HCSB: “my strong rock” ISV: “my strong rock” NWT: “the rock of my strength” / wording emphasizing God's strength depending on edition. So “strong” isn't an arbitrary addition. It is an interpretive way of expressing what the Hebrew phrase means in context. And there is a beautiful progression in Psalm 62 Look at verses 2, 6, and 7. David repeatedly calls God: Rock → salvation → fortress/refuge → strength By verse 7, David isn't saying merely: > “God gives me some strength.” He's saying, essentially: > “God Himself is the solid, powerful place upon which my security rests.” That fits especially well with the ancient Near Eastern picture of a rock/cliff as a place of protection from enemies. The Hebrew word for “refuge” in the next phrase, מַחֲסֶה (machaseh), specifically means refuge/shelter. So I would understand “strong” here not as changing the Hebrew noun, but as bringing out the sense of “a rock characterized by strength/security.” David's strength isn't merely something Jehovah possesses and gives David. Jehovah himself is described as the “Rock” that is David's strength.

Hi David, Nice topic about Jehovah's "Fungi" creation And your title made me think of the following: We have several hot topics currently about the recent adjustment concerning "blood" and conscience. I dont want to start another discussion about this, but I just wanted to share a simple thought. I hope you like this. Often when we think of Jehovah's marvelous creations, we tend to think of the large -- the blue whale, Jupiter, Milky Way Galaxy, etc. But as you nicely expressed in your post, there are also very tiny, incredible "fractions" of Creation. While this sacred fluid inside all of us is vital for life and Jehovah taught us that this precious red fluid represents life, we must also appreciate and value the special designed "fractions" that composes blood. We could easily get so caught up in debating issues concerning blood, the 4 components, the small "fractions", transfusions, medical procedures, etc, etc, etc, that we might forget to meditate on the incredible design and value that each component and every tiny fraction serves to make our bodies perform as super efficient -- organic machines! This post was made to support this good topic about the marvelous "fractions" of Jehovah's creation found all over the universe, on Earth, and deep inside our human body! Just looking at these images above makes me think of David's words (Psalm 139:14)  I praise you because in an awe-inspiring way I am wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful... Your eyes even saw me as an embryo; All its parts (including all tiny fractions) were written in your book

They sell them for 82 cents a stamp. I cannot find anything cheaper, no matter how many I say I want to buy.

Scientists have identified more than 200,000 species of fungi. That sounds like a lot. Until you realize that they estimate there may actually be around 2.5 million species. That means we may still know very little about most of them. And, we are not talking about some distant planet. These are here. In the soil. On trees. Under leaves. Inside plants. Growing in places we walk past every day without ever realizing they are there. Thousands of new fungal species are still being identified. I find that amazing! We sometimes speak as though mankind has explored the earth. We’ve named things. Classified them. Studied them. Written books about them. And yet there may be more than 2 million species of fungi alone that we have not even identified. Fungi. One small part of creation. It makes me wonder how much of Jehovah’s workmanship is still around us that no human being has ever studied, photographed, named, or perhaps even noticed. The more we discover, the more we seem to discover how little we know. What an extraordinary reminder of the depth of Jehovah’s creation. Ps 104:24

Back on Pinterest to find out how to use the baked chicken, broccoli and beefy rice from the freezer. So I had a can of mushroom soup and Campbell's cheese soup, some dried out seasoned croutons and shredded cheese to join the party. I put the soup in a pot and heated it up. Added the baggies of rice and chicken and thawed broccoli till all warmed up. Poured in a medium glass dish with parchment paper (why work too hard right?) Added a couple handfuls of cheese and crushed croutons. 350F (176C) for 25 minutes till the top is browned. Man-child went for seconds. Now what to make with the other bags of rice, chicken and peas and carrots. Pinterest here I come.... Note: when you thaw your broccoli put it in a strainer in the sink to thaw to get rid of some water. When thawed squeeze out the water, in a casserole its ok for it to be ugly 😃

Fully “We make Jehovah our Rock when we rely fully on him.” That word fully keeps drawing my attention. We know our own strength. We know how much we can handle. And, sometimes we know it very well, as we have already reached the end of it. But relying fully on Jehovah, means — that our own strength is not the final measurement. Paul spoke about “the power beyond what is normal,” saying that this power is God’s and not from us. — 2 Corinthians 4:7. I like the way those two thoughts fit together. Jehovah does not expect us to suddenly become stronger than we are. We are still the “earthen vessels.” We are tired. We are anxious. We reach places where we simply do not have enough strength left. But Jehovah does. Contradictory? No! And perhaps that is part of what it means to rely fully on him. We do what we can. We use the strength we have. But we do not look at what is left and conclude, I cannot do this because I do not have enough. There is another source of strength. Jehovah will give us what Paul called “the power beyond what is normal.” His spirit will supply strength beyond our own resources. So when Jehovah 'asks' us to trust him fully, he is not asking us to pretend that we are strong. He is asking us to recognize where the strength can come from. “My strong rock, my refuge, is God.” — Psalm 62:7. Sometimes relying fully on Jehovah may simply mean reaching the end of our own strength and realizing that we have not reached the end of his.

Nice, I'll update it. I had a crash when I wanted to save my notes

Friday, September 25 My strong rock, my refuge, is God.—Ps. 62:7. We make Jehovah our Rock when we rely fully on him. We trust that by obeying him even during difficult times, we will benefit. (Isa. 48:17, 18) As we experience his support, our confidence in him will grow. We will then be better prepared to face trials that only Jehovah can get us through. Similar to a massive rock, Jehovah is firm and stable. He is consistent in his personality and unshakable in his purpose. (Mal. 3:6) When faced with the rebellion in Eden, Jehovah did not waver. As the apostle Paul wrote, Jehovah “cannot deny himself.” (2 Tim. 2:13) This means that no matter what happens or what others do, Jehovah will never deviate from his qualities, his purpose, or his standards. With confidence in our stable God, we can look to him for salvation and for help to cope during turbulent times.—Ps. 62:6, 7. w24.0627-28 ¶7-8

Go the the U.S. Postal Service website and order stamps there (I don't remember their "URL" - I have to make a Google search for it every time). They will send you as many as you want (provided you have a credit card number to give them). I have done this several times. Some of the territories assigned to me for writing letters are full of people. One territory had over 700 addresses in it. The one I am working on now has over 400 addresses. I go to Google Maps and look up the territory on their map. If I "enlarge" the map enough, it will show the address numbers for each building. Then I go to websites that will match addresses with resident names. That way, I can address the letters to an individual. Thanks, Jim

(Fixes a crash on MacBook when trying to download audio for latest Watchtower.)

As anybody tried to install NWS on a pc without administrative privileges? Does it work? Or as anybody tried to make a portable version of it? Thanks

Thanks much. Apparently I have trust issues..... haha. I've actually put out on a chat we have that we are testing. Sounds like it is ready for use so we are excided. We have been using the software for several years and it's been great. Have a high publisher use percentage of NWP so it's goin over very well.