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You are able to name the two individuals you are thinking of??

Saturday, July 19 Time will fail me if I go on to relate about Gideon.—Heb. 11:32. Gideon responded mildly when the Ephraimites criticized him. (Judg. 8:1-3) He did not reply in anger. He showed lowliness of mind by listening to their concerns, and he tactfully defused the tense situation. Wise elders imitate Gideon by listening carefully and responding mildly if criticized. (Jas. 3:13) They thus contribute to the peace in the congregation. When Gideon was honored for the victory over Midian, he focused the attention on Jehovah. (Judg. 8:22, 23) How might appointed men imitate Gideon? They can credit Jehovah for what they accomplish. (1 Cor. 4:6, 7) For example, if an elder is commended for his teaching ability, he can direct attention to the source of the instruction, God’s Word, or to the training we receive from Jehovah’s organization. Elders might at times reflect on whether they are drawing undue attention to themselves. w23.064 ¶7-8

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Nimrod was known as a mighty hunter in opposition to Jehovah. He was a ruler over a group of people who decided they did not want to fill the earth. They wanted to build a tower into heaven, and stay in one place. Jehovah looked down and saw this blatant disrespect of his purpose, and decided to confuse the people by making them speak different languages, and they ended up discontinuing their work on the tower. As I read more into this bible account, I cannot help but look at several individuals in our time who remind me of Nimrod. These individuals have grandiose plans that go against Jehovah's purpose. One such person envisions a future living in space on a planet that is void of life, Mars. While we as Jehovah's people are well aware that the earth is made for man. Jehovah formed this beautiful earth to be inhabited, those without this knowledge may see these people's plans as potentially successful. How must Jehovah feel to see this man who has built himself up as an innovator go against his purpose for humans to inhabit the earth? In their efforts to look elsewhere in space, for the ability to survive, they leave behind trails of pollution and ruination in the form of ruined health of the people who live near their facilities. Pollution of our precious water, and more. Revelation 11:18 says Jehovah will bring to ruin those ruining the earth. There is even a space station in Texas where visitors can walk in an see simulations of life on Mars - quite depressing to say the least. Red dirt, no growth of any kind in site, and a bubble in the far distance is what these people envision as a future for select ones. Most likely we all can agree, this is akin to Nimrod. Thinking Deeper I have thought more in depth to those who claim the earth is overpopulated. Thus, they have sought ways to decrease the population. Oftentimes, these measures are very sinister. Some of these people are from families that favor eugenics. While their efforts may seem innocent on the surface, a deeper look reveals that these people are against Jehovah's purpose. Jehovah's purpose was and still is to fill the earth. He gave the command to Adam and Eve and again to Noah and his family. Abortions are advocated by these people. Planned Parenthood clinics are put into areas of minorities' low income communities, while well off neighborhoods are void of such places. These people, instead of fulfilling the command to assist the poor, are meddling in their affairs and controlling how they use their reproductive organs, in essence playing some sort of god over people's bodies and family outcomes. History Repeats Itself Most likely when you read this, you know the two individuals I hint at. There have been many throughout history; and, Jehovah directly or indirectly dealt with them. From bible times, you had the Pharaoh who wanted the baby boys dead during the time Moses was born. We read about the wicked Haman who wanted to kill all the Jews out of spight, and who can forget when Herod had all the baby boys two and under brutally snatched from their homes and killed? Nothing has changed. It does us well to pay attention to recognize such modern day Nimrod's, Pharoah's, or Herod's. The bible says the wise one see the danger and conceals himself. Jehovah also gives us the power of discernment to distinguish right from wrong. I personally try to stay clear from anything these men put their hands on and push on the population. What are your thoughts on the subject?

Jehovah can put the leader into place he wants in there, if that's what is to happen or he will maneuver a king's heart. He did it with Cyrus. The scriptures says a king's heart is like water in Jehovah's hands. He turns it wherever he pleases. So even if a ruler may seem one say in our eyes, Jehovah can instantly maneuver his heart like the water being diverted around Babylon. Proverbs 21:1

Green cheese?

I've found my self recently only using a "sleve" style folio case, with some brochures, tracts and jw cards. Usually I try to focus more on conversations and bible verses, instead of publications, that's why I like to "travel" light 😉

Have you heard that a restaurant has opened on the moon? Good food, no atmosphere. 🤗

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I use my small 8" tablet (not my phone) when I am not on sound desk (which I am on at least a quarter of the meetings). When I am on the sound desk though, I use the computer itself and just have my mobile in my pocket.

I am not trying to do anything ... I was simply replying to @Jendo post about JW Library along with @Sheep and @jwhess Then we were discussing the difference of using the website and/or the store app - and you are right ... this is how it is designed to work.

The funding cuts have been delayed, but several workers were laid off. How does the reduction in work force affect weather predictions?

How about an infant who sees a large dog. The infant covers his eyes so that he no longer sees the dog. In the infant's mind, if he doesn't see the dog, the dog no longer exists. That is what is happening. Climate deniers cover their eyes and pretend the crisis no longer exists. They don't look at the data.

Clear and very helpful, as always; sometimes we just assume something is right because it is always said. Will be great though when we have 100% across those three areas though eh?

I usually download the PDF, print it, then scan it with my phone so I can read it on my iPad. 🧠

So far on track for second warmest year. June 2025 Global Temperature Update, Third Warmest June on Record +1.33°C👇 Temperature Mean (1880-1920)NASA Current record (2024) (+1.54C) Second record (2023) (+1.38C) +1.52°C👇 For the Year Hottest year (2024) 1.56c Second hottest year (2023) 1.45c +1.52°C👇 Last 12 Months

EL NIÑO/SOUTHERN OSCILLATION (ENSO) DIAGNOSTIC DISCUSSION issued by CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER/NCEP/NWS 10 July 2025 ENSO Alert System Status: Not Active Synopsis: ENSO-neutral is most likely through the late Northern Hemisphere summer 2025 (56% chance in August-October). Thereafter, chances of La Niña conditions increase into the fall and winter 2025-26, but remain comparable to ENSO-neutral. During June 2025, ENSO-neutral continued, with near-average sea surface temperatures (SSTs) prevailing across most of the equatorial Pacific Ocean [Fig. 1]. The latest weekly Niño SST index values ranged from 0.0°C to +0.4°C [Fig. 2]. Subsurface temperature anomalies were weakly positive and nearly unchanged from last month [Fig. 3], with mostly above-average temperatures established along the thermocline [Fig. 4]. Over the east-central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, low-level wind anomalies were easterly and upper-level wind anomalies were westerly. Convection remained enhanced over Indonesia [Fig. 5]. Collectively, the coupled ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific reflected ENSO-neutral. The IRI predictions indicate ENSO-neutral is most likely through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2025-26 [Fig. 6]. In contrast, the North American Multi-Model Ensemble favors the onset of La Niña conditions during the Northern Hemisphere fall, though lasting a shorter duration than NOAA's requirement of five consecutive overlapping 3-month seasons. While the subsurface equatorial Pacific remains above average, easterly trade winds are predicted to strengthen in the coming month, which could portend cooler conditions. In summary, ENSO-neutral is most likely through the late Northern Hemisphere summer 2025 (56% chance in August-October). Thereafter, chances of La Niña conditions increase into the fall and winter 2025-26, but remain nearly equal to ENSO-neutral [Fig. 7]. This discussion is a consolidated effort of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NOAA's National Weather Service, and their funded institutions. Oceanic and atmospheric conditions are updated weekly on the Climate Prediction Center web site (El Niño/La Niña Current Conditions and Expert Discussions). A probabilistic strength forecast is available here. The next ENSO Diagnostics Discussion is scheduled for 14 August 2025.

The top one is the actual store app and the other is the website for the store. The website cannot see what is actually installed on your computer like the store app can. So far what is you have shown is exactly how its supposed to work. What are you trying to accomplish?

Late reply, it affects slightly but not directly, and looks like the shutdown was postponed by a month.

I'll take 144 acres please, seems like a nice number. . I like lots of space and I dont want people all around me. On second thought lets make it 150 acres. Jehovah let Lot choose what he wanted. I have hereby put in my request! 🤣 On my big estate I will let "Dolce Vita" past my security Parrot. Password is Ps 8318 😂 I got a few other buddies on here. You know who you are. Your invited On the Big Huge Texas Ranch!! Lol lol Where I live. 150 acres is tiny and modest. No joke.

We get the newspaper for the coupons. It is so small they deliver it by mail now.

You know, back in the day, people would actually fold it up and read it on the bus without staring at a screen for hours. .. kind off twitter on a paper .. thing.... LOL

I would be fine with 1 acre for house, and relaxation area plus immediate pleasure gardens and kids areas to play. But I would need some more for agricultural purposes .. maybe another acre?