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Exactly. These extremists twist the scriptures as an excuse for violence and, then they say that God is on their side. This is all demonic driven. We are that much closer to the GT. Lets wait on Jehovah. He has all things under control.

That's another option! It's been 20?years ago since I visited Walkill Brooklyn.wnd for so reason I am remembering we were told that they rotate most individuals through each department except for specific ones (doctors, dentists lawyers etc for obvious reasons) and give them a chance to learn to area. I recall my husband saying they would not need to be more selective else the laundry come out pink. He was referring to 20 yr old me who had never done laundry , was never taught, so never sorted clothes . I through all his white shirts in with my red dress in order to do only one load. It proved to me that Jehovah would have taught me this step before letting me loose with others possessions. Just imagine the detail to learning we will receive..I may have to start at base and telearn all I think I know.

I don't have an adblocker in Firefox, where I was trying to access it. I tried it also in Google Chrome, Edge, and Opera, but it doesn't work in any of those either. Thank you. However, @Qapla sent the entire article to me in a PM. All is well.

Just imagine this scene quietly… An early morning… A light mist still lies over a quiet pond… An angler sits there… very calm… focused… His rod is cast out… He waits. No hurry… no noise… only patience. Behind him stands a man. He watches. He says nothing. Minutes pass… maybe even an hour… Then he finally says: “I can’t imagine anything more boring than fishing.” The angler turns slightly… smiles… and calmly says: “I can… watching.” This simple scene… it goes straight to the heart. Because isn’t this exactly what many people do today with faith? They stand by… They observe… They maybe hear something… They see how others believe… And then they judge: “That’s not for me.” “That’s boring.” “That gives me nothing.” But… they have never really tried it themselves. Dear brothers and sisters… dear listeners… Faith in Jehovah is not for spectators. It is not for people who only observe from the outside. Because Jehovah… wants to be experienced. 1. Spectators never understand the depth Imagine… you are standing in front of a beautifully set table. Fresh bread… Fragrant stew… Sweet dessert… You look at it… maybe even for a long time… You analyze… you describe… But you eat nothing. What happens? You remain hungry. You cannot judge the taste… You cannot feel the warmth… You cannot experience the joy… Why? Because you are only watching. That is exactly how it is with Jehovah’s Word. It is not theory. Not dry philosophy. Not mere information. It is life. In the Bible we read in James 1:22: “However, become doers of the word and not hearers only.” That means: Not just listening… Not just analyzing… Not just observing… But acting. 2. Why many perceive faith as “boring” Why do some say: “That’s not for me”? Because they have never truly immersed themselves. They may have: – never prayed sincerely – never tried to apply Jehovah’s counsel – never experienced how Jehovah answers – never felt how he carries them They stand… like the man at the pond… a little distance away… And judge. But how unfair would it be… to judge a book… that you have never read? To criticize a song… that you have never heard? To reject a love… that you have never allowed? 3. Jehovah wants to be experienced Jehovah is not a God of distance. He is a God of closeness. In Psalm 34:8 it says so beautifully: “Taste and see that Jehovah is good.” Did you notice the expression? Not: “Observe and judge…” But: “Taste.” That means: – try it – experience it – feel it – trust Only then… do you understand. 4. A profound illustration Imagine a child… It stands at the edge of a swimming pool. The water sparkles… Other children laugh… jump in… enjoy themselves… But this child stays standing. It says: “I think swimming is not fun.” Why does it say that? Because it has never gone into the water. Maybe it has fear… Maybe uncertainty… Maybe doubts… But as long as it only stands at the edge… it will never understand what it is missing. Isn’t that exactly what many people do with Jehovah? They stay at the edge. They observe others… They see their joy… their peace… their hope… But they do not jump in. 5. What happens when you take the step? Now imagine… the child gathers courage. Very carefully… one foot into the water… Then the other… Maybe hesitant at first… Maybe with uncertainty… But then… Suddenly it realizes: The water carries. It begins to move… to swim… to laugh… And suddenly it says: “Why didn’t I do this earlier?” That is exactly how it is with Jehovah. When we begin: – to really pray – to truly trust – to act according to his word Then something happens. Jehovah becomes real. Not just an idea… Not just a thought… But a living, tangible reality. 6. A second touching illustration Imagine a person who only ever reads about love… They know definitions… They understand theories… They can explain what love is… But they have never experienced it themselves. Never felt it… Never given it… Never received it… Can they really say what love is? No. Because some things… can only be understood… when you live them. And that is exactly how it is with Jehovah. You can read about him… talk about him… think about him… But you will only understand him… when you live with him. 7. A heartfelt invitation Maybe there is someone here… who feels a bit like that spectator. Maybe you have thought: “I don’t know… if this is really for me…” Then I would like to tell you something very loving: Jehovah invites you. Not to watch… but to experience. Not to judge… but to feel. Not to stand at the edge… but to come one step closer. In Jeremiah 29:13 it says: “You will search for me and find me, for you will search for me with all your heart.” Jehovah is not hiding. But he allows himself to be found… by those who truly seek him. 8. Final thought – deeply moving Let us return once more to the angler… The man stood by… He saw… He judged… And perhaps walked away… without ever understanding… how fulfilling it can be… to fish. How sad it would be… if someone spent their whole life only being a spectator… And never experienced… how beautiful it is… to live with Jehovah. Dear listeners… Let us not be spectators. Let us not only observe… not only hear… not only judge… But… Let us taste. Let us experience. Let us truly come to know Jehovah. Because only then… will we be able to say with all our heart: “There is nothing more beautiful.”

Thank you for your observations, I understand what you are saying. It's interesting that he invokes God to justify what he is doing. One day he may find out how Jehovah really feels about what he and the other world leaders are doing. We just need to wait and watch.

Today is the day Trump is supposedly going to destroy the whole civilization of Iran.

Historically, conquest + forced conversion = Religious wars. Think Crusades. Today's war is power, security, and influence through "SOME" or "A LOT" of religious rhetoric depending on the side to make actions appear righteous. If Israel or US forced conversion after conquering Gaza or even Iran. Islam to Christianity/Jewish, then we're talking religious war. Pure religious wars are rare in reality.

Please research that when you can. Gas stations generally do everything they can to prevent water in the tanks because it can become very expensive for them.

Throughout history presidents and leaders have done this. Invoking God in times of war is very common. I can understand that, since Iran identifies closely with a certain branch of Islam, many people have concluded this is a war on religion. If that is really the case, though, do you think the war would be limited to just Iran or wouldn't all Islamic countries be fighting the United States? Notice from this article how many Islamic nations are supporting the US in this war against Iran. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/world/gulf-allies-privately-make-case-to-keep-fighting-until-iran-is-decisively-defeated If this was a religious war, a war against religion, would these Islamic countries support the US?

Iran is a Islamic regime. And i just thought if that is Trump's statement, he is doing war in the name of his God.

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I'm in Australia and it worked fine for me. Do you maybe have an adblocker that won't let you access it, Eric? @Sheep

This also offers various possibilities. This can provide a lot of insight. Let's start small and expand based on wishes.

Did you all catch this: president signed an executive order to the E.P.A. to release E15 Ethanol gas in all the gasoline, reg, mid grade and premium %15 more. Some gas stations gasoline have been diluted besides Ethanol. Like water in their fuel holding tanks. But for those with older vehicles engines can't take Ethanol. Smaller engines are affected too, like lawnmower, sailboats and small fishing boats eith small engines. In order for the car to run, it must be kept on full. But it won't feel full cause it cuts your fuel in half. If you got 35 miles pergallon before after May 1st until the end of this system your mileage will shrink to 20 miles per gallon. Corn whiskey. Perhaps you can find Ethanol busters. A brother told me to look for Lucas Sageway Ethanol stabilizer. I need to keep a few on hand. Add it to my vehicle once every couple of weeks. Don't need my fuel lines and bushings drying up or corroded gas line and gas tank. Water doesn't run in my car's veins!

This is a nice feature. It makes the status of received messages very visible.

I think this would be a course that will take place because of the orderly manner. For my time/course, I want to discover every known thing with the one subject then move onto the next, because I believe I will have the focus and not get bored with the subject 😄

This was an insightful and informative read. It's a shame that animal experimentation cannot be avoided in this system. I cannot wait to see what efforts we can put into gaining more yield from crops from the research efforts that went into medicine studies, advancing agriculture techniques, and other related sciences.

I love video games, and It is a major part of my being, ever since Dad got me my first system which was an NES (who's a gamer here?) That being said, I am down to play board games online. Game is Game! Playing is playing. I never stopped playing games since I was a child! #Child@heart

Now available on jw.org the program of the convention 2026 and the invitation 2026

Did you get a chance to see it? I really enjoy astronomical events. It's incredible to think about the vastness of space.. and during these night watches one usually has a lot of time to reflect on the grandeur of it all.

If a regime change really does happen in Iran, I hope that means a path clears for our brothers and sisters in the region to finally have the freedom to speak about Bible truths.. a freedom so many take for granted unfortunately.

Artemis II: Mission makes contact again as spacecraft goes around Moon. By Audrey Courty The Artemis II crew are now back in touch with NASA command on Earth. The astronauts have travelled further from Earth than any humans before, surpassing the record set by Apollo 13 in 1970 at 400,171 kilometres. The historic six-hour fly-by of the Moon will capture never-before-seen views of its far side. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-07/artemis-ii-on-track-break-all-time-distance-record/106534158?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other Pic Description: A visualisation. (It's the 'dark side of the Moon.' There is nothing visible to see. Lol)

When I first saw this flash up, I incorrectly read; Commander talks to Jesus...😮 Lol