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  1. So if a MS shows up for service or is scheduled to lead for service they are not required to wear a tie or jacket? If there are no elders or MS available to lead for service but a qualified brother is there he is not required to wear a tie and jacket? Agreed. If they do not know the flock, how can they make the best decisions? All this discussion, choices each congregation is making does not go unnoticed by Jehovah. I think of all the comments that have been made, not just hear do not go unnoticed by Jehovah. If changes need to be made, they will be made. I view these changes as interesting. Even challenging for some. Is this part of accepting decisions or suggestions part of the things we may not fully understand? Yes. Wearing a tie, not wearing a tie is not important. Sisters wearing dresses, skirts or pants is not important. What is important is loyalty and humility. I may not agree with what the body of Elders in our area does 100%. Some of you know that I have made my frustration in that area in the private section of this forum. We all need to get things off our chest/mind that bother us from time to time. That does not mean I challenge everything the elders or even the CO does when he gives us direction. That being said, I feel it is okay to ask why from time to time. Such as why are we doing this? What is our short-term goals and benefits? What are the long-term goals?
  2. This channel on Youtube provides insightful information.
  3. A lot has been said about whether we should wear a tie or not. One glaring question is why? Why do we wear ties? What's there origin? From the article "Why Do We Wear Ties" it makes this opening statement: "Throughout time ties have had connotations of power and status. As the pinnacle of professional and suave dress wear, they are a staple in any man's wardrobe. Why are sharp and ambitious men drawn to wearing ties, and when did this begin?" Another interesting statement was: "Over the ages, the cravat has evolved into the modern necktie we wear today. Since their origins in military regiments, they have been a symbol of power and respect. Throughout the 19th century, they swept through Britain. They were found in most universities, schools, sports clubs and gentlemen clubs. Ties were (and remain) a clear symbol of privilege and exclusivity." I am not going to quote the entire article, it's not that long but it is interesting. - https://www.emmettlondon.com/en-us/blogs/news/why-do-we-wear-ties#:~:text=Since their origins in military,symbol of privilege and exclusivity.
  4. I just watched the cringe worthy video that was created to sell the Bible. It's theme is "'Let's Make America Pray Again". I won't post the video here but you can go to Youtube and watch.
  5. Our Circuit Overseer conducted the meeting for service with a cardigan sweater, nice shirt and tie. He did that for the whole week including the meeting with the pioneers.
  6. From a CNN interview : "Moderator Frank Luntz asked "$$$$$" whether he has ever asked God for forgiveness for his actions. “I am not sure I have. I just go on and try to do a better job from there. I don’t think so,” he said. “I think if I do something wrong, I think, I just try and make it right. I don’t bring God into that picture. I don’t.” "$$$$$" said that while he hasn’t asked God for forgiveness, he does participate in Holy Communion."
  7. And just like a page with many different words. If put together correctly words form sentences, sentences form paragraphs. I am glad to see the variety. Hopefully no more getting mustard on some of my ties!
  8. I thought of Psalms 30:11 when I read this "You have changed my mourning into dancing; You have removed my sackcloth, and you clothe me with rejoicing"-RNWT "Then he turned my sorrow into joy! He took away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy"-Living English Bible
  9. I think the study note on 2 Timothy 3:5 applies " 2 Timothy 3:5 having an appearance of godliness: Paul says that “in the last days,” many would have “an appearance” of godliness, that is, a mere outward form or a semblance of godly devotion. (2Ti 3:1) Some Bible translations render this thought: “They will maintain the outward appearance of religion” or “They will look like they are religious.” Even though people may profess to worship God, their wicked conduct or their excessive love of themselves, money, or pleasures contradicts their claim.—2Ti 3:2-4.
  10. When I was having the AI create it here is what I wrote: Yellowstone park with wolves and bison. I guess it created a buffawolf or the wolf just had lunch.
  11. I used the AI DALL-E 3 program to create two of my favorite places with some of my favorite creatures. Yellowstone Park and Mount St. Helens.

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About DancesWithWife

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    Gregg
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    Oregon, Great Pacific Northwest, where we Rust!
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    I was born into the Truth, but that does not mean I have always appreciated the Truth. Jehovah has been very kind and patient with me. I am a work in progress.

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    I am not much of a reader. I mainly read the Bible and Bible aids.
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    The Princess Bride, Shane, The Quiet Man, Rocky and Willy Wonka and the Choc factory.
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    "No one knows you're an idiot, until you open your mouth and confirm it."

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