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Wow Sister Ross I think you expressed this perfectly about collecting!! That is how I feel. Throughout history people have enjoyed thrill of the "chase", the "seeking of gold", "archaeological digs finding items of historical significance", etc. But even today on a small scale, when finding something we enjoy collecting, it may not be gold, but whether it is a music CD or an old record, or the colorful feather of bird, or a well-designed bookmark, it is the "chase" and the "find" that can be very fun!

From 2024#1 to 2025#2 there was a pattern of +3, since then the only pattern is going up GB_Updates.xlsx

I collected The Bee Gees' music--in all forms, MP3's, albums, 45's, CDs, cassette tapes and even some 8-tracks. I say "collected", past tense, because there is nothing--within my budget--left to collect. 🤭 I must say, having all those various forms of an artists' music is not the fun part. The fun was in the hunt, the collecting.😁👍👍 Visiting used record shops, scouring the used record sales at the local malls, searching the listings on e-Bay...and then the thrill of actually finding a new item to add to your growing collection.💃💃💃💃💃😂 Yup. The thrill was in the hunting and finally finding. Not the actual having. So now... I'm hunting, er, collecting owls.🤭 When we retired from farming a few years ago, we kept a piece of river property. We purchased a 20 year old destination camper and placed it on the property...and now I'm filling it, inside and out, with... owls. And I'm having a fun time doing it.😁👍👍 When I was younger, I had an impressive rock collection, and a collection of model horses. It was virtually impossible to keep glass and ceramic horses cuz my cats kept knocking them off the shelves.😩🙈😂🤣😂🤣

Does anyone have a list of all the docid's for this updates going back to 2024? (or 2025) thanks

Thanks. I think that was covered maybe implicitly or explicitly at one of the convention symposia. What you just added was: maybe when the seeds didn't bear fruit either we didn't realize the soil it was battling with, or the seed didn't realize it itself or the soil was too challenging for the seed. Those 3 can change maybe in the future when the conditions change. Thanks 🙏

We got an update : no death nor serious injuries, some many houses damages, and some KHs too. 10 years ago there was another big one there so the brothers and sisters are stressed. Remember them in your prayers

“They Only See What They Want to See” — Why We Must Never Lose Hope Dear brothers and sisters, Have you ever tried to explain something to someone that you were deeply convinced of, only to feel that your words simply bounced right off? Perhaps you prepared carefully. You prayed. You selected meaningful Bible verses. You did your very best to be kind, understanding, and respectful. And yet... The other person seemed to listen—but in reality, they weren't really listening at all. Their viewpoint already seemed fixed. Their mind had long been made up. At moments like that, we may find ourselves thinking: “They only see what they want to see.” And that can be deeply discouraging. Not because we want to prove that we're right. But because we know what is truly at stake. Everyone Looks Through Their Own Lens Imagine someone wearing a pair of glasses with very dark lenses. To that person, the whole world appears gloomy. You could tell them a hundred times that the sun is shining outside. You could show them beautiful pictures. You could describe the bright blue sky. But as long as they refuse to take off those glasses, nothing will change for them. In many ways, that's what happens spiritually. Many people have adopted a way of thinking that leaves no room for God. Everything must be scientifically proven. Everything must have an immediate explanation. Everything must fit within their own understanding of the world. As a result, there's often no place left for God. The Bible explains this in 2 Corinthians 4:4, where it says that the god of this system of things has blinded the minds of the unbelievers. That helps us understand a great deal. Not everyone deliberately rejects Jehovah. Many simply can no longer recognize him. It's Hard When Our Words Seem Forgotten Perhaps you've experienced this yourself. You've patiently explained something several times. You've shared Bible verses. You've answered sincere questions. You've willingly given your time. And only a short while later, it seems as though everything has been forgotten. Sometimes we may wonder: “Did I accomplish anything at all?” The prophet Jeremiah must have felt something similar. For decades he warned his people. Again... and again... and again. With patience. With love. With tears. Yet most of them simply refused to listen. Not because Jeremiah spoke poorly. But because they did not want to listen. That must have hurt deeply. And sometimes we feel exactly the same today. Armageddon Is Not a Threat—It Is a Loving Warning We do not speak about Armageddon because we want to frighten people. We speak about it because Jehovah wants every person to be saved. He doesn't want anyone to be caught by surprise. That is why today a worldwide warning is being given. Every person has the opportunity to hear. And yet many still say, "That will never happen." "I don't believe that." "People have been saying that for centuries." But just imagine for a moment: What will it be like when Jehovah's day suddenly begins? How many people will wish they had listened more seriously? Perhaps some will think: “If only we had paid attention...” That thought is heartbreaking. Not because we want to be proven right. But because we know that by then, it will be too late. Sometimes All That's Missing Is a Different Perspective Often, it doesn't take more evidence. It doesn't take more arguments. Sometimes all that's needed is a different perspective. When someone reads the Bible with an open and honest heart, many things suddenly begin to make sense. Why is there suffering? Why hasn't God acted yet? Why is Jehovah allowing more time? Why are Jehovah's servants preaching throughout the entire world? Suddenly, a much bigger picture begins to appear. It's like putting together a puzzle. One single piece doesn't reveal very much. But once all the pieces come together, the beautiful picture becomes clear. The Bible is very much like that. One verse rarely answers every question. But the Bible as a whole reveals Jehovah's wonderful purpose. Something Else Is Truly Sad Sometimes we even hear people who call themselves Christians say, "Everyone should simply follow their own path." "Everyone has their own truth." Those statements make us stop and think. Because Jesus never said, "Everyone will somehow find the right way." He said, “I am the way.” Truth doesn't exist in many different versions. Jehovah has lovingly given us the truth in his Word. That is why it is worth searching for. The Devil Doesn't Usually Work Through Force—But Through Distraction Satan often doesn't have to convince people that God doesn't exist. It is enough if he keeps them constantly distracted. Work. Cell phones. Television. Careers. Entertainment. Problems. Worries. A schedule that is always full. Eventually, people have no time left to think about life's most important questions. And that is exactly what Satan wants. Not hatred toward God. But indifference. Because indifference can be just as dangerous. Yet We Must Never Lose Hope Now we come to the most encouraging thought of all. We never truly know what is happening inside another person's heart. Perhaps our conversation seems to have no effect today. Maybe not tomorrow either. Perhaps not for another five years. Or maybe not until life suddenly shakes that person's world. Then perhaps they will remember one Bible verse. One sentence. One kind conversation. And that one memory may lead them back to Jehovah. How many brothers and sisters have later said, **“Back then I wasn't listening. But I never forgot.”** Jehovah has the ability to bring those memories back to life. That is why every effort is worthwhile. There Are Still Many Good People Sometimes we may wonder, “Are there really any people left with good hearts?” The answer is a definite yes. Jesus spoke about those who have the right heart condition. They do exist. Perhaps we'll meet one tomorrow. Perhaps at the very next house. Perhaps in the supermarket. Perhaps at work. Perhaps it will be the very person we least expected. Jehovah already knows who those people are. And very often, he guides us right to them. Conclusion So let us never become bitter. Never give up. Never allow our hearts to grow hard. Never think, “It's pointless.” Because Jehovah sees what we cannot see. He sees every heart. Our responsibility is not to change people. Our responsibility is to show love. To explain. To be patient. To keep sowing the seed. Jehovah is the one who makes it grow. And perhaps one day someone will say, “I'm so grateful you didn't give up on me back then.” That alone would make every effort worthwhile. So let us continue preaching with compassion, patience, and hope. Not because everyone will listen. But because everyone deserves the opportunity to come to know Jehovah. And as long as Jehovah continues to show patience, we want to reflect that same patience ourselves. Because somewhere out there, there are still sincere people with good hearts. And perhaps one of them is already waiting today for the message that only we can bring.

This is what I was hoping for. To hear the variety of very interesting things our dear brothers/sisters collect! A Saxophone and Guitars from the 1970s & 60s I really like instruments, I just wish I could play them Various bookmarks, post cards,and fridge magnets I never thought about collecting Bookmarks. Good idea! Bird feather collection I love birds!! So finding different feathers of various colors would be fun to collect Judge Rutherford Rainbow books I also like collecting older literature from our organization. It is fun building a Theocratic library!

I thought you were joking till I just tried it, now I have to leave it on Hawaiian Pidgin, how can you not 😂

Amazing ! So many JWs in the same place

I changed the NWP app language to Hawaiian Pidgin. 🤣

And collect chocolate and Judge Rutherford Rainbow books to make my house look pretty.

Back in my childhood, I grew up in the mountains. We had so many different birds that I had my own little "bird feather collection." 😄 Whenever I found a feather on the ground I take it and stick it inside a book and write the bird's name. I ask elders if I don't know the bird's name.. But my weirdest hobby? Proverbs! 🤣 Whenever someone especially aged people said a Malayalam proverb I'd instantly remember both the proverb and its meaning. Later, I'd sit down and neatly write it in my notebook. Funny ones, wise ones, sarcastic ones—I wanted them all! My grandma was the ultimate proverb encyclopedia. ❤️ She knew so many, and I learned a lot from her. Before I knew it, I had a whole notebook filled with proverbs that many people don't even know today. Sadly... when we shifted houses, those precious books disappeared, also my hobbies...

This is the second time that a WTLIB update posted information before it showed up anywhere else.

I like to collect bookmarks and post cards. I also have a small collection of fridge magnets. I use some of my bookmarks, but only certain ones that I have picked up. As far as my postcards, I have quite a few as my sister and her hubby travel a couple of times a year, and my niece and her hubby travel more often, so they both will bring me something from wherever. I can't think of any favorites now, but that has made me want to go thru them all and look at them ..Maybe I can name some later.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/house-destroyed-after-reported-explosion-one-person-taken-to-hospital-in-critical-condition/ Just a few hundred feet from Kingdom Hall. Road still blocked over 8 hours later. Extensive debris field, cars next door damaged, glass from house across the street. I can see emergency vehicles with light flashing at 10:15 pm, one looks like service vehicle with Amber lights. Could be gas company or city crew cleaning up roadway. House was supposed to be empty, pending rezoning for small high rise, but a person was severely injured crawling out of debris thus was either a homeless squatter or set the whole thing off. May never know. Meeting was on zoom tonight. One sister lives in apartment bdg next door and thought her bdg was coming down. We just 1/3 mile away heard it so did the other 60 JWs in our bdg.

I am not a collector as such. However, I do have a Buescher alto saxophone I bought in the mid early 1970's. I even got to play it in the orchestra when we had one. Of course, it dates back before I had it since the guy I bought it from had it since he was a child and he was selling it because he was graduating from the University. I also have a 12-string Hofner guitar I got in 1972 and a 6-string Silvertone (sold by Sears) from 1962. Other than that, I do have several wood bowls and boxes of various sizes, shapes and woods. I have these because I turn them myself.

Did he also get a free, matching sandal or … ?

Are you a Collector/Hobbyist/investor? How did you start collecting? What are your favorite collectibles? What’s your favorite item you own, and why is it special to you? How do you usually find good deals—shops, shows, auctions, online marketplaces? I have a collection of sports cards and music CDs. I thought this topic might be fun! A chance to have some enjoyable discussions and walk down "memory lane" about various things we have collected over the years!

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I wondered - are we? or not? I found this: Awake! 1997 "Should Christians Be Pacifists?" Were ‘the ancient Christian doctrine and the whole spirit of the Gospel’ really pacifist, however? Could early Christians truly be described as pacifists, as defined previously? No! Why not? For one thing, they recognized God’s right to wage war. (Exodus 14:13, 14; 15:1-4; Joshua 10:14; Isaiah 30:30-32) Besides that, they never disputed God’s right to authorize ancient Israel to fight for him when that nation served as his sole instrument on earth.—Psalm 144:1; Acts 7:45; Hebrews 11:32-34. True Christians love peace. They stay completely neutral in the world’s military, political, and ethnic conflicts. But, strictly speaking, they are not pacifists. Why? Because they welcome God’s war that will finally enforce his will on earth—a war that will settle the great issue of universal sovereignty and rid the earth of all enemies of peace once and for all.—Jeremiah 25:31-33; Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:9, 10. And: the Video "Jehovah's Witnesses-Faith in Action, Part2: Let the Light Shine "We're not pacifists. Jehovah is not a pacifist; neither is his Son, Jesus Christ." >> jump to 11.46 Kind of glad this subject came up. Pretty sure I've read all this but now my memory is refreshed. So, yeah, thanks!

How many episodes does this movie have?