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  2. I guess I just feel differently. This doesn't even register for me, so it's not affecting my neutrality, but I understand others are in different places right now. 💜
  3. Someone sent me this in a PM on Facebook. I replied: As disgusting as this is, I need you to please not send me these. This administration makes it difficult for me to remain neutral and images like this push me past that line. I would never have thought about mocking previous presidents like this, so treating this one differently than the others is, by definition, no longer neutral. Thanks for helping a brother out We had a km school back during the first time he was elected. The instructor said that the then current administration made it difficult to remain neutral. If we think anything other than that Trump is no better or worse than the others, then we might be struggling with neutrality. That was then. It's only gotten worse now.
  4. Agreed. Images and information like this about people in authority can easily stay in our hearts and minds and challenge our neutrality.
  5. Yes. I don't understand why any of our brothers and sisters are choosing to share this. I know I don't want to see this on my socials. I doubt anyone else does either. Trump is no better or worse than any other current or former world leader. They all stand in opposition to Jehovah.
  6. It's an insult to Christianity, but his MAGA followers don't care.
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  8. They been acting like this for a while, now its coming into light.
  9. I decided to stockpile 🍿🍿🍿 because we’ve got front row at this world craziness. Watching conflict between POTUS and Pope: fascinating 🖖
  10. My dear brothers and sisters... today I would like to speak with you about something that many people are not even aware of... Many quickly say: “No... I do not believe in God.” “No... the Bible does not interest me.” “No... that is not for me.” But the sad question is: How many reject something... that they have never truly examined? How many judge God’s Word... without ever looking into it? without reading it? without ever giving Jehovah the chance to speak to their heart? And that is exactly what a very beautiful experience reminds me of... The Story of the Orchard A Christian was once traveling in Northern Italy. During his journey, he came across a beautiful orchard. The trees were full of wonderful, ripe fruit. Everything was cared for. Everything was lovingly maintained. The owner of the orchard was nearby, and so a conversation developed. The Christian spoke with him about the inner needs of man... about hope... about peace... about God. Then he offered the man a Bible. But the owner asked skeptically: “You say this book is God’s Word... but how can you prove that?” And now listen carefully... The Christian did not answer immediately. Instead, he looked at the beautiful pears on the trees and said: “These pears look beautiful... but it is a shame that they are of poor quality.” The owner was immediately offended. He said: “How can you say that?! You have not even tasted them!” And then he said something very true: “Take one and see for yourself!” The Christian took a pear, bit into it... and said: “You are right... it is excellent.” And then he looked kindly at the man and said: “But you see... you are treating my book the same way. You are judging it without ever tasting it. Read it... and you will discover for yourself that the Bible is God’s good Word.” Is that not a beautiful illustration? How many people judge the Bible... without ever really reading it? How many reject Jehovah... without ever truly getting to know him? Jehovah Invites Us to Taste Please turn to: Psalm 34:8 “Taste and see that Jehovah is good; happy is the man who takes refuge in him.” What a loving verse... Jehovah does not simply say: “Believe blindly.” No. He says: “Taste.” “Try it for yourself.” “Get to know me.” “See for yourself how good I am.” Jehovah forces no one. He invites. Like a loving father who says: “Please... just give me a chance. Get to know me. Then you will see how much I love you.” The Problem With Many People Today But what do many do? They say: “The Bible is outdated.” “Religion does not interest me.” “There is no God.” But if you ask: “Have you even read the Bible?” Then often there is silence. How sad... People reject the greatest gift... without ever opening it. They turn away the most loving Father... without ever getting to know him. And That Hurts Jehovah Brothers and sisters... let us think about this: How must Jehovah feel? He created us. He gave us life. He gave us beauty. He gave his Son. He had his Word written down... a love letter to mankind... and so many throw it aside, without even reading it. Let us read: Isaiah 48:17, 18 “I, Jehovah, am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself... If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river.” Can you feel Jehovah’s heart in that? “If only you would listen...” “If only you would understand...” “If only you would realize that everything I say is out of love...” This is not a harsh God. This is not a cold ruler. This is a Father with a broken heart... watching his children reject him, even though he wants only what is best for them. A Moving Illustration Imagine... a father writes letters full of love to his child every day. In those letters he writes: “I love you.” “I want to help you.” “Please do not go down that road, it will hurt you.” “Here is the path to happiness.” But the child... throws every letter away unopened. Never read. Never opened. Never cared about. How would that father feel? Would it not tear his heart apart? And that is exactly what many people do to Jehovah. The Bible may lie right next to them... collecting dust on the shelf... and they never open it. Never do they listen. Never do they read his thoughts. Never do they allow Jehovah to speak to their heart. Why We Must Follow God’s Word Brothers and sisters... the Bible was not written to restrict us. It was written to save us. 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 “All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial...” Beneficial for what? So that we may be happy. So that we may be protected. So that we may find the right way. Jehovah does not give us commands to take something away from us. He gives them to spare us pain. Why Is It So Hard for People? And yet we sometimes sadly ask: Why do people not understand this? Why do they not listen? Why do they reject Jehovah? The answer is simple: Because many would rather follow their own heart than God’s wisdom. Because pride often speaks louder than humility. Because Satan has blinded this world. 2 Corinthians 4:4 “The god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers.” Many do not see clearly. They do not recognize Jehovah’s love. But We Can Be Different My dear brothers and sisters... let us never become superficial with God’s Word. Let us not read the Bible only... because we have to. But because we love Jehovah. Because we want to hear his thoughts. Because we miss his voice when we do not hear it. Conclusion – One Final Illustration The Bible is like a table set with delicious food. Jehovah has prepared everything. Lovingly. With effort. With heart. And he says: “Please... sit down. Eat. Strengthen yourself. Enjoy it.” But many simply walk by. Without tasting. Without trying. Without realizing what they are missing. Therefore, my dear ones... let us never be like that. Let us be people who truly taste. Who love Jehovah’s Word. Who read it. Who live by it. And who help others to realize: Try it first... before you judge. Because the one who truly tastes Jehovah’s Word... who truly reads it with an open heart... who truly gets to know Jehovah... will realize: There is nothing sweeter. Nothing truer. Nothing more loving. Because yes... the Bible is not just a book. It is the good Word of God.
  11. When we speak about evil spirits, witches and wizards, we are likely to be reported to the covening body.
  12. It's a good point, David. The spirit realm is seen to be an eternal spiritual environment, containing the physical environment.
  13. Awesome! But my only concern for us who uses these advanced tools is that MacOS will stop support for x86 apps via Rosetta 2 in 2028 so we won’t be able to run WTLIB on Mac by 2028 using these tools unless there is a new tool that could help us still able to run the WTLIB or if the organization would rebuild the app to become arm native which is extremely unlikely at this point. WOL is very useful too and it can work offline as well but extremely limited.
  14. US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says https://federalnewsnetwork.com/management/2026/03/us-postal-service-expects-to-run-out-of-cash-in-a-year-without-help-from-congress-postmaster-says/ EDIT: The Postal Service was changed decades ago. It went from the Post Office Department to thr Postal Service. The Post Office Department was funded by the government. The Postal Service gets all its money from stamps and other fees it charges, getting no tax money. UPS and FEDEX took the easy to deliver targets with packages and Express Mail. The Postal Service is required to deliver mail to 169 million addresses 6 days a week.
  15. Interacting galaxies, also known as colliding galaxies, are two or more galaxies whose gravitational fields result in a disturbance of one another. There are several types of galactic interactions, including major interactions, minor interactions, and galaxy harassment. Major interactions occur between galaxies with similar amounts of mass, whereas minor interactions involve galaxies with masses that vary significantly.[1] An example of a minor interaction is a satellite galaxy disturbing the primary galaxy's spiral arms. An example of a major interaction is a galactic collision, such as the one that astronomers estimate will happen in the future between the Milky Way and Andromeda.[2] Collisions may lead to galaxy mergers and may also lead to other phenomena such as star formation[3] and black hole activity[4]. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interacting_galaxy#Galaxy_collision
  16. Trump posts image of himself as Jesus sparking MAGA backlash https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15728421/Pope-joins-backlash-Trump-US-President-launched-attack-pontiff-posted-picture-Jesus.html?ito=native_share_article-top
  17. There would not be any edge there either, as far as we can imagine "space" in a non physical world
  18. One of the questions that gets asked is 'what is beyond the edge of the universe?', but perhaps a more important question would be 'what is beyond the edge of the spirit realm?'. The answer to this question is far more revealing.
  19. There are many aspects of the universe that seem beyond understanding. Such as the MoM-z14 galaxy. It is travelling away from us (or we are travelling away from it), so fast that even eternity, apparently, would not bring us any closer. Likely, there are many aspect of this universe, though, that eternity will reveal to us.
  20. No doubt that the US is the false prophet of Revelation ha !
  21. My spiritual routine is… sorely lacking order…

     

    My list of personal study projects only keeps growing, and it seems I cannot finish even one. I am absolutely terrible at study. My brain just doesn’t seem to “go off,” but at the same time, nothing ever gets accomplished 😵‍💫

     

    Like now—I found a JW-friendly app (Personal Bible Trainer). I chose to read the Bible from scratch, both the Old and New Testament, and it gives a challenge, goal, or thought to focus on with the chapters (or part of a chapter) you’re reading. I also decided to highlight my Bible while I’m at it so I know for sure I read the chapters. Then I remembered I had started writing down the characters mentioned, so I don’t forget who was in the chapter, when, where, and in what order. And then there’s the daily text and weekly meeting study… it’s just all horror!

     

    Just from this, you can probably see my mind is absolute chaos 🤯 My brain feels like a bag filled with water—but full of holes.

     

    I’ve cut back on work due to my health slowly deteriorating. Now I’m only working 2 days a week instead of 4. I stopped going out in field service and have been asking others not to invite me because I keep having to cancel last minute due to my mystery illness/condition.

     

    Now I really need ideas that might help plug these holes—so I can actually retain information and build a study routine that works for me. I can’t even remember how I was able to handle so many subjects back in my school days 😮‍💨

     

    I know most brothers and sisters have families, strong spiritual routines, and goals that help them stay focused on spreading the good news of the Kingdom. Being in the truth by myself, I’m doing everything solo. And over the years—with moving to an actual home, changing congregations, and now my health failing at this age… anything I once had in mind spiritually (like learning a new language, LDC, or working on projects like Ramapo) is gone, and my zeal has almost fizzled out.

     

    I had some shepherding calls after isolating myself for so long and not attending meetings for a few months. The elders reminded me that there are people who care about me, even when life gets in the way—and that isolation won’t help. And they’re right… it doesn’t.

     

    The only thing that kept me going—then and even now—are Jesus’ words and Peter’s response after many stopped following him:

     

    “So Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘You do not want to go also, do you?’ Simon Peter answered him: ‘Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life. We have believed and have come to know that you are the Holy One of God.’” — John 6:67–69

     

    Right now, I’m just trying to focus on getting my mind back into studying properly and maybe having a good comment at the meetings again.

     

    Any advice you may have that could help—I would really appreciate it. Otherwise, please just keep me in your prayers. 🙏🏼 

    1. Tortuga

      Tortuga

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. Many of us have made ambitious goals and then got discouraged when we didn't reach them.

       

      Here is something to consider. Pick one of the student talks on the MWM and develop it as if you were assigned to give it. It's not an overwhelming project. Try developing the last student assignment that is based on an article, that's always fun to do. 

       

  22. The Slave will never share new light or a clarification of beliefs in such a way that only a very small number of Witnesses hear the adjustment first. Even if a speaker knows there is an adjustment, he will deliver current information and allow the Slave to introduce the adjustment at the time they choose. The Slave is the channel. We all hear adjustments at the same time. In years past it was in the Watchtower or a convention release. In recent times it's been at the Annual Meeting. On the other hand, that is what allies do. They follow the leader.
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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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    • Kiana Williamson

      My spiritual routine is… sorely lacking order…
       
      My list of personal study projects only keeps growing, and it seems I cannot finish even one. I am absolutely terrible at study. My brain just doesn’t seem to “go off,” but at the same time, nothing ever gets accomplished 😵‍💫
       
      Like now—I found a JW-friendly app (Personal Bible Trainer). I chose to read the Bible from scratch, both the Old and New Testament, and it gives a challenge, goal, or thought to focus on with the chapters (or part of a chapter) you’re reading. I also decided to highlight my Bible while I’m at it so I know for sure I read the chapters. Then I remembered I had started writing down the characters mentioned, so I don’t forget who was in the chapter, when, where, and in what order. And then there’s the daily text and weekly meeting study… it’s just all horror!
       
      Just from this, you can probably see my mind is absolute chaos 🤯 My brain feels like a bag filled with water—but full of holes.
       
      I’ve cut back on work due to my health slowly deteriorating. Now I’m only working 2 days a week instead of 4. I stopped going out in field service and have been asking others not to invite me because I keep having to cancel last minute due to my mystery illness/condition.
       
      Now I really need ideas that might help plug these holes—so I can actually retain information and build a study routine that works for me. I can’t even remember how I was able to handle so many subjects back in my school days 😮‍💨
       
      I know most brothers and sisters have families, strong spiritual routines, and goals that help them stay focused on spreading the good news of the Kingdom. Being in the truth by myself, I’m doing everything solo. And over the years—with moving to an actual home, changing congregations, and now my health failing at this age… anything I once had in mind spiritually (like learning a new language, LDC, or working on projects like Ramapo) is gone, and my zeal has almost fizzled out.
       
      I had some shepherding calls after isolating myself for so long and not attending meetings for a few months. The elders reminded me that there are people who care about me, even when life gets in the way—and that isolation won’t help. And they’re right… it doesn’t.
       
      The only thing that kept me going—then and even now—are Jesus’ words and Peter’s response after many stopped following him:
       
      “So Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘You do not want to go also, do you?’ Simon Peter answered him: ‘Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life. We have believed and have come to know that you are the Holy One of God.’” — John 6:67–69
       
      Right now, I’m just trying to focus on getting my mind back into studying properly and maybe having a good comment at the meetings again.
       
      Any advice you may have that could help—I would really appreciate it. Otherwise, please just keep me in your prayers. 🙏🏼 
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    • Jim Jam

      This church is literally stealing our songs:
       
       
      These people have zero shame
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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.
      · 5 replies
    • 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?
      · 6 replies
    • 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.
      · 0 replies
    • 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"
      · 2 replies
    • 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.
      · 0 replies
    • 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.
      · 0 replies
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