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https://asianews.network/forced-participation-in-religious-activities-to-be-classified-as-child-abuse/ The guidelines will also urge authorities to pay attention to the possibility that children may be unable to recognize the damage caused by abuse after being influenced by doctrine-based thinking and values. @Dages, since you're in Japan, do you think this would negatively affect our organization?

I think AI will kill crypto. I'm not touching it

The principle of crypto is interesting; however, it's become a money grab. There isn't really any security in crypto but of course, money really isn't valuable anymore anyway. (Nothing is backed by anything but corrupt governments anymore.) One keystroke, one lost wallet, and you are out. The issue for me is that it may look like a way to make a buck, but really, isn't it just feeding the "Love of Money"? We all know how that goes.

I sincerely doubt whether Iran would actually attack the United States. But this does allow for Trump to perform a false flag operation and then declare martial law.

I wrote “Beyond Egypt’s Gold” while reflecting on what makes a choice truly valuable. Moses reminds us that what looks attractive on the outside may not be what matters most. His example made me think about the things we hold dear, what we are willing to give up, and what we believe is worth choosing instead. Sometimes, faith means seeing beyond what is in front of us and trusting Jehovah enough to choose what has lasting value.

Hi there. How did this project go? Just checked what you uploaded on you tube. Was a great start. Just started on you tube as well. Here is a sample of one of my songs. Look forward to hearing from you.

I wrote “Help Them See Your Heart” to reflect on what it truly means to help someone draw closer to Jehovah. It reminded me that reaching a heart takes more than words. It takes patience, love, a good example, and trust in Jehovah to help faith grow. We can do our part, but real spiritual growth comes from Jehovah. May this song encourage us to help others not only learn about Jehovah, but come to know him as a loving Father and Friend.

Wow thank you for sharing your music. I have also enjoyed this tool so much. Sharing some of my creations. I wrote this song to explore the purpose behind the Mosaic Law and the lessons we can still learn from it today. The more I reflected on Hebrews 10:1, the more I appreciated how the Law pointed forward to something greater. Sometimes, looking back helps us understand and appreciate what we have today. Inspired by the daily text.

Just a heads-up, in case your Obsidian instance doesn't auto-update the community plugins: I have updated this plugin with various fixes and improvementes ;-)

Just a heads-up, in case your Obsidian instance doesn't auto-update the community plugins: I have updated this plugin with various fixes and improvementes ;-)

Just a heads-up, in case your Obsidian instance doesn't auto-update the community plugins: I have updated this plugin with various fixes and improvementes ;-)

You can search the NWS website with keywords using a search operator like this: site:nwscheduler.com keyword site:nwscheduler.com keyword keyword You will be presented with a list of possible pages showing a brief page summary for each one. It is not perfect but if you don't find exactly what you want it usually gets you close or you can think of different keywords to try. This search operator works in all the browsers.

Especially the second book

It’s a shame that there’s no dark side chocolate of the moon. 😉

Friday, October 9 I will multiply my signs and my miracles in the land of Egypt.—Ex. 7:3. Moses served as a prophet, a judge, a commander, and a historian. He led the nation of Israel out of slavery in Egypt and personally witnessed many of Jehovah’s miracles. Jehovah used him to write the first five books of the Bible, Psalm 90, and possibly Psalm 91. He also likely wrote the book of Job. Shortly before he died, at the age of 120, Moses called together all the Israelites to remind them of the things they had seen and experienced. They had witnessed the many signs and miracles performed by Jehovah as well as His judgments against Egypt. (Ex. 7:4) They had walked through the parted waters of the Red Sea and had seen the destruction of Pharaoh’s army. (Ex. 14:29-31) In the wilderness, they had experienced Jehovah’s protection and care. (Deut. 8:3, 4) Now, poised to enter the Promised Land, Moses grasped this last opportunity to encourage the people. w24.11 8-9 ¶3-4

I have been watching some interviews on cnn and other station about ai shaking up nations worldwide and ruining countries who majorly do a job ai will replace i wonder would a worldwide shake up affecting countries will be the time to put that one thought in place i no Jehovah dosent need it dosent mean he wont use it for his will.just a thought

KEEP ON THE WATCH! Experts Warn of Super El Niño https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/experts-warn-of-super-el-nino/

BBQ'd pizza?

I use the free version of Suno to create AI music - JW and secular. It takes being creative with the prompts and tags to get good results with the free version since you don't have access to the advanced tools.

My girls have had good success getting decent quality at 'reasonable' prices at Rooms-to-Go.

Such a full and rewarding life you two shared. I know your memories continue to comfort you. The time after an intimate is so hard to explain for me. It seems like yesterday then it feels like you are watching a movie about someone else. I sure hope I can meet your precious spouse soon.

I know the value of "L" class Cannon lenses. I have liked photography for as long as I can remember. My first camera was a Kodak "Brownie" box camera (about 1952). My first adjustable camera was an Argus C3. I got a Minolta SRT101 as the first camera with a built in light meter. There is a dependable used camera business in Atlanta, Ga. (KEH Camera). I sold my Minolta film stuff to them and bought a Canon 10D. I collected many Canon "L" class lenses (14mm, 17-40mm, 24-70mm, 28-80mm, 80-200mm - the old "Majic Drainpipe," 185mm macro). I got to the point that I was going to the pain management doctor every three months for a spinal "nerve block." It finally dawned on me that I was carrying 50 pounds of camera gear on my left shoulder every time I went somewhere. I sold my 50 pounds of Canon digital stuff to KEH. I have not had to get a shot in the back since then. I tried a "bridge" camera with a 20 to 1 zoom. Theoretically it should have been better since it had a 10 megapixel sensor, whereas the Canon 10D only had six megapixels. But in a "bridge" camera the sensor is about the size of your turmbnail. It did not have the same "spark" that the old 10D had. I gave up on cameras for a while. But the camera bug bit again. I found a Leica SL2 at a decent price. The thing about the SL2 is that since Leica moves the sensor around to give "in body image stabilization" (IBIS) they decided to give the SL2 the ability of make a four exposure picture, moving the sensor 1/2 of a pixel for each exposure. This gives a 188 megapixel image. Of course, this only works if (1) the camera is on a "rock solid" base (i.e., very stable tripod), and (2) the subject does not move. That basically limits the 188 megapixel shots to landscapes or "still life." But, even at the native 47 megapixel setting, it is sooo much better than what I had before. I found three Leica lenses (16-35mm, 24-80mm, 80-280mm). These three lenses will cover any reasonable focal length I would ever use. The SL2 has a "full frame" 35mm style sensor. But, it has an option to just use the center of the sensor (as in APC sensors). Using the APC sensor setting increases the effective focal length of the lens by 1.5 times. Thus, using the APC settings, the 280mm lens becomes effectively a 420mm lens. The one thing I forgot to research was weight. Wheras Nikon, Canon, Sony, and other Japanese camera makers will use "synthetic" materials for their camera bodies and lens barrells, Leica, as an "old country" firm in Germany, will only build their cameras & lenses with metal bodies. The camera body starts out as a solid block of metal. They use a milling machine to drill out the metal where the pieces have to fit inside the body. Their lenses all have metal barrels. The one Leica SL2, with the three lenses, weighs as much as the Canon 10D along six lenses and two flash attachments. But, at age 82, I am not going as many places as I did even 10 years ago. Most of the time the camera sits in its bag. If I go somewhere with my rollator (a "walker" with four wheels) I can put the camera bag in the seat and roll it around. Digital cameras are now much more complex than my old Canon 10D. Buying it used, I did not get the manual. I went to the Leica support website and downloaded a "pdf" of the manual and printed it out. It is 296 pages! And, I can tell from the language syntax that it was written in German, and then translated to English. I am still trying to figure out some of the functions. My photography is mostly animals and landscapes. I am not good enough as an artist to try any "artsy" type work. Jehovah gave us such a beautiful planet to live on that there are many wonderful things to take pictures of. I know some say photography is not really "art." They say it does not take as much effort as does painting a picture. My answer is that when painting you can choose what objects you want to show. With a camera, one must be much more careful in composing the picture to only include elements that contribute to the picture, and to eliminate elements that you do not want. My wife and I were privileged to be delegates to International Conventions in Italy (2001) and Japan (2003). I am glad I had my camera with me on those trips. Even though I am not able to make such trips now, I can still look at the pictures we took when we were at the International Conventions. Especially when we went to the International Convention in Japan, things were wonderful. Apparently Japanese culture values gray (or white in my case) hair. During every break in the sessions, local Japanese brothers and sisters would "invade" the sections for people from other countries. They would especially seek out those with gray, or white, hair to have their picture taken of them. I probably have over 100 of these that were taken with my Canon 10D. It is nice to be able to go back and look at those pictures, to remember my wife as she was then, and to remember the welcome we received from the local brothers and sisters. When we went to the International Convention in Japan, I had packed an extra suitcase, collapsable nylon, that when expanded was a full size 30" suitcase. I was intending it to be for dirty clothes. The brothers and sisters in Japan gave us so many oragami gifts that the "extra" suitcase was completely filled with them. The dirty clothes had to go back in the regular suitcases. On the last day of the assembly in Japan, a sister, who we had obviously never seen before, came up to my wife and gave her a hand made Kimono. I still have that Kimono. When my wife's memory failed she got to the point that she could not remember anything about going to the International Conventions, even though they were VERY VERY special occasions to her at the time. She did not recognize the Kimono, or even know what it was. She passed away February 1 of this year. I still keep that treasured Kimono. It helps me remember the young lady, so energetic, so joyful, so well grounded in the truth, who loved Jehovah so very very much that she was determined to live by his standards, even if that meant putting up with me for over 62 years, how she was before the memory failure problems set in. I am thankful that Jehovah allowed her to enjoy the privileges of attending the International Conventions when we were younger, and had the energy to do that. Jehovah also allowed her the privilege of working with me in "temporary Bethel service" several times, for a week at a time. When she was a child Sister Swingle was a pioneer in Pensacola, before she married Brother Swingle. Sister Swingle studied with my wife and her mother. When Sister Swingle married Brother Swingle, she continued to keep in touch with my wife, encouraging her to apply for Bethel. When my wife graduated High School with a degree in Cosmetology in 1960, Sister Swingle told her to apply to Bethel and work in the Beauty Salon. She applied for Bethel. At that time, one had to be a pioneer for at least two years before they could come to Bethel. Just having graduated from High School, my wife did not have the required two years of pioneer service. Her application was not approved. Many years later, starting in 1989, she was privileged to go with me several times when I went to Bethel for "Temporary Bethel Service" with the legal department. It was rather interesting how somtimes things turn out differently than expected. When local brothers and sisters heard we were to go to Bethel for temporary work, they asked me: "What will you do?" I replied: "I will be working with the legal department." They said: "How wonderful! That is great!" Then they would ask "What is Patricia (my wife) going to do?" I said: "She will be working in the laundry." They would say: "Oh, that's nice." as they turned away to talk to someone else. If one knows anything about Bethel, they know that one does not go to Bethel without doing some work. When foreign missionaries, branch servants, etc., have to come to Bethel for some reason, they also are assigned work. If they do not have a skill specifically needed when they come, they are assigned to work in the laundry. So, when we got there, they put me in a room with a stack of files, and closed the door. Meanwhile, my wife was in the laundry, folding clothes, and talking with ones whose life stories had been in The Watchtower, listening to their experiences. Now - you tell me who had the better trip to Bethel. Thanks, Jim

Amazing tool.

Nope, it's the good old dog pound. Husky stadium.

My mother bought me a signet ring that I treasured until it wore right through eventually. Now I just wear my wedding ring. I have never seen those supposed significance charts. I guess it is entirely up to the individual what to do.