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US commanders tell troops Trump 'anointed by Jesus' to start Iran war sparking hundreds of complaints "A damning new report found that evangelical Christian fundamentalism is underpinning U.S. military action in Iran." "Non-commissioned officers (NCO) who attended a briefing Monday told the MRFF that a combat-unit commander “urged us to tell our troops that this was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’ and he specifically referenced numerous citations out of the Book of Revelation referring to Armageddon and the imminent return of Jesus Christ.”

Wintry mix just as predicted,but warmer spring weather ahead. Has been a winter of discontent. That saying came from Shakespeare's Richard the third and was about moral decay. Steinbeck's same named novel was similarly about moral decay, post WW2. I believe discontent was one of the many words Shakespeare invented or converted.

The number of weeks should show as "6" weeks (not 5). The closer I get to 80 years old the worse my typing gets...sorry.

And when a child is worried, he rushed to her parents room. It was good

Wednesday, March 4 God in his kindness is trying to lead you to repentance.—Rom. 2:4. Saul of Tarsus was a vicious persecutor of Christ’s beloved followers. Most Christians likely viewed him as a lost cause, beyond any hope of repentance. Yet, the resurrected Jesus was far above such flawed human reasoning. He and his Father saw good qualities in Saul. Jesus said: “This man is a chosen vessel to me.” (Acts 9:15) Jesus even used a miracle to lead Saul to repentance. (Acts 7:58–8:3; 9:1-9, 17-20) After becoming a Christian, Saul—later known as the apostle Paul—often expressed his appreciation for the way he had been shown kindness and mercy. (1 Tim. 1:12-15) When Paul heard about a scandalous problem regarding immorality in the Christian congregation in Corinth, how did he handle it? He did so in a way that teaches us a great deal about Jehovah’s loving discipline and about the importance of showing mercy. w24.0813 ¶15-16

Mat 24:34 a dream

Hey, Are there any pickleballers out there?

New language: Barí (South America) Colombia 5,926 speakers Venezuela 2,841 speakers Not to be confused with another Bari on the list that's spoken in Sudan. And Bariba spoke in Northern Benin and Nigeria Found it interesting looking into it deeper.

As a general policy the updates occur about every 5 weeks on a Friday. The last update was January 30th (Friday). So six weeks would be on Friday March 13th which is 10 days away (not this Friday). There have been updates at shorter intervals but not normally.

I hope you didn’t taste it.

I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth. 🤮

Trump _I am the chosen one_.mp4 Source 1: Cyrus as ‘Messiah’: Understanding Trump’s Divine Role – The Israel Bible Source 2 BBC: President Trump: 'I am the chosen one'

Can we expect GB update by the end of this week, as we have a 15 min Local Needs next week?

https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-told-iran-war-is-for

Highlights I like to think of our minds like a very large house with many rooms. Each room is like an event in our lives, and when we spend time in that room, we can feel all the emotions associated with that event. But Jesus’ words assured them that they had control of their emotions. They could either spend all of their emotional energy on grief and sadness or they could focus some of their emotions on their faith in Jehovah and Jesus. Audio here RoomHeart.mp3 Jesus knew our imperfect tendency to think that we must fix everything ourselves. He said in the Sermon on the Mount: “Stop being anxious.” Why? Because “your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Do you have faith that Jehovah sees you, that he knows what you need? That faith will help your heart not to be troubled. StopAnxious.mp3 We create more anxiety for ourselves when we try to solve problems that we should leave for Jehovah to handle. For example, can you solve poverty? Can you solve old age? wars? crime? civil unrest? When we think about it that way, we realize that, of course, we can’t solve those problems. We know Jehovah and Jesus will solve them through God’s Kingdom. Yes, faith in Jehovah and Jesus is the best way to balance our emotions, especially when facing bad news or trials. SolveProblems.mp3 Now it’s in your hands.” Psalm 112:7 sums up well how the righteous can deal with bad news. It says: “He will not fear bad news. His heart is steadfast, trusting in Jehovah.” So, what helps us deal with bad news? Trust that Jehovah will use his holy spirit to help us. When we feel emotionally overwhelmed or exhausted, remember that Jehovah promises he can give us “power beyond what is normal.” Have faith that he’ll keep that promise for you. FearBadNews.mp3 He shines his light on us, so to speak, and gives us “power beyond what is normal.” Yes, when we face events that can trouble our hearts, remember that it’s not the only room in the house. When you pray to Jehovah and read the Bible, imagine Jehovah taking you by the hand and spending time with him in the other rooms of the house. You’re in the grief room; he takes you to the resurrection room. You’re sick? To the perfect-health room. The ashamed-of-what-you-have-done room? To the forgiveness room. Rooms.mp3

I’ve seen several posts on Bluesky that say this is an attempt to bring about armageddon or ‘the second coming of Jesus’ by supporting Israel. Then you go to jw.org and the truth is plastered across the front page. The contrast is stark.

If this warfare doesn't shake-up the UN, I don't know what will. We may see Rev 17:17 fulfilled by summer. Will this Memorial be the last?

Some experts say that WW3 has begun. Scary time but we Christians lift our heads because our deliverance is getting near.

I loved Ekrann's part. ❤️❤️❤️ Thoughts can be likened to rooms in a house. When I'm in a room in the house, I don't have to stay there. I can go to another room. Jehovah's room is just down the hall. And he can come to whatever room I am in, and help me go to another room. (For instance from sorrow-room to resurrection-room) We get a better grip on our emotions when we get a grip on what we think. And change what we think. (I am interested in the subject of neuroplasticity) I would add something: Our emotional energy can increase with some activity, and is easier drained on other activity. Recognize when, and learn. I will not LET my heart be troubled. Ties in perfectly with Lett's reminder of how to obtain and maintain/keep(? sorry if my English doesn't hit the mark here) holy spirit: By prayer, by activity (ie. read the Bible, meetings etc) and not grieving God's holy spirit. Our imperfection stops us from having full control over our minds. How I LONG for that to change

I just ordered heating oil the last time we paid 94 a litre and lunchtime today it was 1.34 and expected to keep rising I think we will be using it very sparingly! They have also effectively closed the Straits of Hormuz as Iran has said that they will set fire to any tanker trying to go through…. So now insurance companies will remove any shipping insurance on tankers trying to pass through Just more of those critical times that come in many different forms!

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JWB Mar 2026 transcript

I Am Home, Jehovah. [Verse 1]: In the quiet of morning light, he stands, Buttoning his coat with careful hands, A Bible and his bag by his side, Like a lantern for the path outside. He smooths his tie, he bows his head, Soft words of gratitude are said, For soon his steps will gently roam, Toward the House he calls his home. [Pre-Chorus 1]: With every breath, his spirit sings, Of sacred places and faithful ways, He exalts his heart in love and prayer, For Jehovah’s love beyond compare. [Chorus]: I’m going to the House of Jehovah, Where my weary heart finds rest, Where voices rise like strong rivers, From the east unto the west. Among my brothers and my sisters, Love is more than words we say— In the House of Jehovah, I find my way, Night is turned to living day. [Verse 2]: He steps into the restless street, Where hurried crowds and headlines meet, Fragments of anger fill the air, Arguments echo everywhere. Fear rides on the breaking news, Confusion paints the world in sorrows, Yet deep within his heart he knows, A place where living peace still flows. [Pre-Chorus 2]: Though storms may gather, dark and wild, He walks secure, his Father’s child; He knows within those sheltered walls, His Father’s voice of love still calls. [Chorus]: I’m going to the House of Jehovah, Where my anxious thoughts grow calm, Where peace within restores the heart, And all its anxious fears depart. Among my brothers and my sisters, Hope is stronger than the fray— In the House of my dear Jehovah, Shadows cannot make me sway. [Verse 3]: At last the simple doors appear, So familiar, bright, and near; He feels his burdens slowly cease, As if embraced by promised peace. The doors swing wide—warm hands extend, A gentle smile from every friend, Soft embraces, eyes that shine, Reflections of a love divine. [Pre-Chorus 3]: In every face, a sacred flame, Each heart uplifted in God’s name; A thousand quiet joys unfold, More precious far than finest gold. [Chorus]: I’m going to the House of Jehovah, Where my spirit learns to soar, Where faith is grown with faithful friends, And love is opened door to door. Among my brothers and my sisters, Grace is stronger than the pain— In the House of my dear Jehovah, I find my peace and life again. [Bridge]: O world that trembles in the night, You chase the wind, you fear the fight; But here beneath these humble beams, Are answered prayers and faithful dreams. No crown of pride, no throne of might— Just hearts made brave by sacred light; And in this fellowship so mild, The weary soul is reconciled. [Final Chorus]: Now I’m home in the House of Jehovah, Where my heart was meant to be, Through every trial, every sorrow, I have never walked without Thee. With my brothers and my sisters, Rising as one family— In the House of my friend Jehovah, In Your love eternally. [Outro]: And as his voice with theirs ascends above, He whispers with a cry of love: “I am home, Jehovah— I am home.” I Am Home, Jehovah.mp3

The World is becoming even more dangerous Meanwhile maybe Libanon will be free from Hezbollah now that Iran s back up was cut

As usual 😤