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  5. LeslieDean started following My Cookbook
  6. LeslieDean
    I've been working on a cookbook for about the last 7 months or so. I find it very cathartic. It is recipes tied in with family stories and events. There has been lots of tears shed, and things I have learned about myself, some good some hard to admit. But growth comes with a price. I remember my mom telling me as a child and my legs would ache so bad it was growing pains. I now relate that in a different manner. Yes, growing can be painful. I am thinking about posting some things here, personal thoughts and experiences tied to family recipes. Maybe you all could critique it just remember sometimes I bite. 😉
  7. Áine started following Thursday, June 25 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.​—Isa. 41:10.
  8. Áine
    Thursday, June 25 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.—Isa. 41:10. Consider how our life would be if we were not serving Jehovah. Doing so can help us to stick to a faithful course and conclude as did the psalmist: “As for me, drawing near to God is good for me.” (Ps. 73:28) We can face whatever challenges come our way during these last days because we “slave for a living and true God.” (1 Thess. 1:9) Our God is a real Person who acts in behalf of those who worship him. He proved to be with his servants in the past, and he is with us today. We will soon face the greatest tribulation to occur on earth. But we will not face it alone. May we all “be of good courage and say: ‘Jehovah is my helper; I will not be afraid.’”—Heb. 13:5, 6. w24.06 25 ¶17-18
  9. LeslieDean started following My Cookbook
  10. LeslieDean
    I've been working on a cookbook for about the last 7 months or so. I find it very cathartic. It is recipes tied in with family stories and events. There has been lots of tears shed, and things lhings I have learned about myself, some good some hard to admit. But growth comes with a price. I remember my mom telling me as a child and my legs would ache so bad it was growing pains. I now relate that in a different manner. Yes, growing can be painful. I am thinking about posting some things here, personal thoughts and experiences tied to family recipes. Maybe you all could critique it just remember sometimes I bite. 😉
  11. feebee
    Paragraph 13 is talking about the present time. It asks the question: "What protection does Jehovah provide for us as individuals?" It's talking about now, that his counsel can protect us from many harmful influences. Paragraph 12 clearly states: "And when "the great tribulation" strikes, we can have absolute confidence that Jehovah will fulfill his promise to safeguard his people not only spiritually but also physically." Whatever that means we'll have to wait and see.
  12. LeslieDean
    I'm thinking you may have come up with 'therefore let us eat chocolate today for tomorrow our savings may perish'
  13. Dustparticle
    I’m not pushing it, but the best investing is to invest into chocolate.
  14. LeslieDean
    Thank you so much Jerry! That was my understanding to begin with, then when this comment was posted ; WT April 2013 "We Are Never Alone". Paragrah 12: "And when "the great tribulation" strikes, we can have absolute confidence that Jehovah will fulfill his promise to safeguard his people not only spiritually but also physically." Rev 7:9,14. I read it as meaning individually and went spinning. I'm back to understanding again with just your simple phrasing of ' this is why the next paragraph asks'. I hate that I start doubting myself and can't find the way out. I appreciate all of you who comments to get our understanding firm.
  15. Ostria
    tl'dr: I feel it'll help reach more people in areas that may not get any interaction from witnesses. I got an invite somewhere (Cant remember if it was convention or memorial) when i was 27 at a gas station, I was maybe 32 when I saw my first cart and 34 when i had a JW knock on my door for the first time. I've heard of JWs most of my life but never had any actual interaction with them (to my knowledge*) until i became older, and this is in the USA, i think we probably have the most witnesses in a country than all the rest?. As for my congregation, no one as far as i know has talked about it. *High school friend of mine is a witness but i never knew until i ran into her two years ago at the regional. I repost from time to time but i only have like 5 followers so it doesnt really go out to many people on my end. Personally, i feel that the world is pretty much all on the internet right now, and you'll catch more people online than door to door (I'm NOT saying that we should get rid of DTD or that it's not useful/beneficial), most of my positive experiences have been via reaching out on social media to friends i've had, especially those in countries where people may not have heard of JWs. NGL I'm jealous of the ones that go door to door in different countries where the JW name isn't as hated :/.
  16. trottigy
    Well, the key to the April 2025 is in the question and the intent of paragraph 12: This is discussing His protection AS A GROUP. Jehovah will provide enough physical protection during the GT to ensure Satan can't completely wipe His people out (as a group). This is why the next paragraph then asks: What protection does Jehovah provide for us as individuals? Through the Scriptures, Jehovah helps us discern right from wrong. (Heb. 5:14) When we live by the principles found in God’s Word, we shield ourselves from both spiritual and physical harm. (Ps. 91:4) So, the INDIVIDUAL physical protection is something that is not promised until Armageddon/ the END of the Great Tribulation. But regardless, there is nothing anyone can do that hurts us long-term. Jehovah can always bring us back and heal all our wounds - even mental ones!
  17. dljbsp
    In our area, when the friends gather at a park, beach, or pavilion, there's often something organized for those who want to participate. We've had Kids' Fairs with face painting and obstacle courses. Brothers and sisters have shared talents by singing, dancing, or performing tricks. One year we had a farm theme, and a sister brought her horse while others brought chickens, goats, and ducks. We've even had shaving cream on balloons and tried to "shave" them—it turns out balloons don't make very cooperative customers! None of those activities took away from the food, association, or relaxed atmosphere. They simply gave those who wanted to participate another way to enjoy being together, while everyone else was free to visit and fellowship. Oh, and there was always volleyball!
  18. secondofseven
    It isnt a topic of conversation, after the initial surprise or even perplexity (or flatout denial "we would never do that") the target audience became clear and we aint it. And I get the reposting drive for growing reach and giving legitimacy / authenticity but I think it also kind of blurs what we would really want to know: How much reach do have in our target group? If those metrics get inflated by us .... arn't they becoming vanity metrics? We cant ask the algorithm please filter out everyone of us ....
  19. MJ1 started following Berlin Memorial Sculpture
  20. MJ1
    Now revealed a sculpture about JW in Germany https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/berlin-memorial-commemorates-jehovahs-witnesses-154141650.html
  21. Brandon
    Are most of you guys who use ig/tt reposting the jw_pressroom posts? how do those in your congregation feel? I’ve noticed many in my cong have not even looked at our official socials yet
  22. computerwiz started following Price of gold
  23. computerwiz
    Gold's price peaked and subsequently began dropping due to the appointment and confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. Kevin Warsh's appointment shifted market expectations toward higher interest rates and created market volatility, which triggered a shift away from commodities like gold. Cash Becomes More Desirable: Kevin Paffrath (YouTube personality who tends to know what he's talking about) cites a Bank of America warning indicating that this "bear flattener" environment usually signals a move into an era of stagflation. When yields rise and liquidity is squeezed, "cash is more desirable," causing investors to pull their money out of commodities like gold and reallocate it.
  24. Brother NM
    Hi everyone. We have a group of pioneer brothers and sisters traveling to Milan, Italy in July. They want to meet some of the local brothers and sisters and go to a meeting, in the English language or Spanish language. Is there anyone in Milan here or know of anyone in Milan who would like to meet pioneer brothers and sisters from New Mexico in July?
  25. Doug
    I was a man trapped inside a woman's body. 🙍‍♀️
  26. LeslieDean started following Price of gold
  27. LeslieDean
    That sounds very detailed and complicated. I didn't understand a word. I'm so relieved that Jehovah will care for me regardless of my understanding capacity.
  28. jholland started following NWS Territory Self-Assign feature
  29. jholland
    We would like to enable this feature, however we have a very large territory and the need to define an area the territory is in is almost always a problem. Is it possible to add this as a variable for publishers requesting a territory? Thank you!
  30. Tortuga
    Picnics have been discussed several times over the years. Search "picnic" and you might find a topic with some ideas you can use.
  31. kejedo
    Can someone clarify?
  32. Qapla
    While things like you mentioned can be fun, we need to keep in mind that a 'Congregation picnic' is not a meeting. It is a time to enjoy food, association and relax. I have been to some gatherings that made people feel uneasy because all of the activities made it feel like Q&A meeting parts and, since people hadn't come to the gathering to be quizzed, many left as soon as the food was served. Things like having live music - it can be a mixture of theocratic and secular music - can be fun. Likewise, physical games like horseshoes, cornhole, darts and the like help the older ones feel welcome since they can't play football or other high-energy activities. Having a Bible themes skit, especially if done semi-satire, can be fun for those in the skit as well as the audience.
  33. Tortuga
    I don't know the answer but I think the first step is to ensure that everyone that uses NWS is using the latest update and you are using the latest version of NWP.
  34. Qapla
    The price of gold has dropped recently, falling to around $4,099 per ounce after retreating significantly from its record highs. Prices have tumbled roughly 10% over the past month as a global tech selloff, a stronger dollar, and hawkish Federal Reserve interest rate expectations have pressured the precious metal. Despite short-term volatility and recent selloffs, gold is still up roughly 23% compared to this time last year. Many long-term investors view dips as opportunities to accumulate more, noting gold's historical role as a store of value. Analysts point out that despite near-term pressure; structural drivers such as central bank reserve diversification and high global debt continue to support a strategic case for holding gold. Analysts point out that despite near-term pressure; structural drivers such as central bank reserve diversification and high global debt continue to support a strategic case for holding gold. Gold is expected to find a strong price floor between $3,800 and $4,000 per ounce. While spot gold recently dipped below the critical $4,000 threshold to touch a seven-month low, market experts view this as a short-term, policy-driven correction rather than a permanent crash.
  35. jholland
    I have checked the box in NWS to confirm our speaker is accepting hospitality and sent data. In the Meetings information on NWP, it still says "unconfirmed" for hospitality. Is this a known issue or is there something else i should be doing? Thank you!
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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.
       
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      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.
       
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      From the 1. july 2026 my wife and I will move to the English North Congregation in Copenhagen. 
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      I think someone somewhere said they knew someone that makes notebooks for conventions/assemblies. I would love to support them and get a notebook for the upcoming regional. A friend of mine gave me a spare she was given for the assembly and it helped me enjoy the assembly a bit better because i had no use for my phone so i wasn't just fiddling around (I can write faster than i can type, within the first sentence i have no idea what is being said and i get lost when im typing notes)
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