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  2. It is above freezing, now, but so icy, I dare not take the dog out. She's good natured and seems happy with her indoor provisions.
  3. Envelopes are not always necessary; sometimes one can use a folder.
  4. I would add another picture as a complement, since the fourth beast of Daniel 7 started as Rome but now it's the Anglo-American power, now acting as the two horned wild beast of Revelation 13.
  5. Also, "it exercises all the autority of the first wild beast in its sight" (Ap. 13:12). So, it clearly marks the direction of the world. Book re chapter 28, par. 26 says that "it uses pressure and threats and even outright violence wherever its version of rulership is not accepted." It looks like this beast was dormant for a while during past administrations, and now is fully awake (he "woke" up. haha). And it will continue on a prominent position gathering the nations against God the Almighty: 13 And I saw three unclean inspired expressions* that looked like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon+ and out of the mouth of the wild beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet. 14 They are, in fact, expressions inspired by demons and they perform signs,+ and they go out to the kings of the entire inhabited earth, to gather them together to the war+ of the great day of God the Almighty.+
  6. This was just a journalist question and Trump rejected that idea. I also don't think that would be as easy to do as with Venezuela's president.
  7. Hi João, welcome to JWTalk!

    Qta Conde looks like a pleasant place to call home—close enough to enjoy the quiet, with plenty of life around it too. If you’re in the mood to browse, the Photo Gallery has some great scenery shots that are easy to linger over, and the Files Library has a few helpful downloads you can explore at your own pace.

    Thanks for joining us, João. Glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to whatever you feel like sharing when the time’s right.

  8. Depends, each situation is different and each Christian is different
  9. I recently used an old piece of oak baseboard to make a few ties. Just for fun...
  10. What would be a good recipe for chili with beans?
  11. While that is true @Jim Jam the general discussion in this thread is not just about the person(s) or situation(s) the OP originally posted about. They are a discussion of visiting hookah lounges in general ... not just the one in the OP. That is what a forum is for. Discussions. As long as a thread does not turn into judgements of individuals, a gossip thread, he said-she said or blanket rules where the FDS have not set any ... why is it wrong to discuss the OP actual question? Note - he did not say anything along the lines of, "Should the brother and his wife be counseled, reprimanded or removed from the congregation?" He asked, "would be a fitting practice for a true Christian". A general question that is proper to ask. The bulk of this thread has been about hookah lounges and if they are a place for us to visit - not about any particular person(s).
  12. Hi Alex—welcome to JWTalk! Atlanta has such a great mix of city energy and green spaces; it always sounds like a place where there’s something going on. You might enjoy browsing the Photo Gallery, especially the scenery shots people share, and there’s also a lot tucked away in the Files Library that members have found useful. Thanks for joining us, and I’m looking forward to seeing what you decide to jump into here.

  13. Body remembers what the mind tries to file away, holding traces of motion, pressure, and pause as if each experience left a faint fingerprint under the skin, so that posture shifts before thought catches up and breath changes when memory brushes past unannounced; muscles tighten not from fear alone but from learned caution, while balance, rhythm, and rest negotiate a quiet truce that allows the day to move forward without spectacle, revealing how awareness grows less from control than from listening, and how steadiness is built by honoring small signals rather than overpowering them. Schmidt, R. A., & Lee, T. D. (2011). Motor control and learning: A behavioral emphasis. Human Kinetics. Proske, U., & Gandevia, S. C. (2012). The proprioceptive senses: Their roles in signaling body shape, body position and movement, and muscle force. Physiological Reviews, 92(4), 1651–1697. Barsalou, L. W. (2008). Grounded cognition. Annual Review of Psychology, 59, 617–645. Niedenthal, P. M., Barsalou, L. W., Winkielman, P., Krauth-Gruber, S., & Ric, F. (2005). Embodiment in attitudes, social perception, and emotion. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 9(3), 184–211. Beilock, S. L. (2008). Choke: What the secrets of the brain reveal about getting it right when you have to. Free Press.
  14. "Tells" are body movements that indicate to others what you are about to do. Gamblers look for them to try to determine if a person is bluffing and sports players look for them to try and read what the play or direction of the player will be. ********************************************** @Good-O Yes, that is absolutely correct. **********************************************
  15. The Suicides Exercise Running Drill, Explained + 6 Tips To Do It Right Suicides have a grizzly name with a brutal connotation to encapsulate how challenging this running drill can be. In fact, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, suicides can refer to a type of “grueling running drill”… “Its gruesome name reflects the intensity of the physical effort it requires.”
  16. @johnvanek

    Hi John, welcome to JWTalk! 👋

    Good to have you here. I noticed you’re listed as being from Beaufort—nice area. Hopefully the weather’s treating you kindly where you are.

    This forum has a lot of encouraging corners. The Bible discussion sections are always thoughtful, and the experiences and photo gallery can be especially uplifting. Feel free to jump in at your own pace—reading along is just as welcome as commenting.

    Glad you found your way here. Looking forward to the encouragement you’ll bring.

  17. Hi Ade, welcome to JWTalk!

    Africa is a big, beautiful place, so I’ll just say it’s good to have you here from that part of the world—always interesting hearing perspectives from across the globe. You might enjoy some of the thoughtful Bible-based discussions that pop up, and the personal blogs where members share everyday experiences in their own words. Thanks for joining us, Ade—looking forward to seeing what you feel like sharing as you settle in.

  18. Is it true that this possibility existed? Did any comments or discussions emerge about President Trump capturing Russian President Putin? That would be something extremely significant. Has anyone read anything about this?
  19. Hi William—glad you’re here.

    Spain always feels like it’s carrying a little extra light, so wherever you are, I hope the day’s got that easy, open-air feel.

    When you’re poking around, the Photo Gallery has some great scenery shots, and the personal blogs can pull you into thoughtful moments people don’t rush.

    Thanks for joining us, William. It’ll be good to see what catches your interest—or what you decide to share down the road.

  20. @AndrésHi Andrés, welcome to JW Talk!

    It’s nice to see someone joining us from Córdoba — Argentina always makes me think of good food and warm people, so you’re already off to a good start. 😊 I hope things are pleasant where you are right now.

    Take your time settling in. Some enjoy browsing the Photo Gallery when they want something relaxing, and others like jumping into the ongoing Bible discussions when they’re in the mood to read and reflect. There’s no rush — just explore at your own pace.

    Thanks for joining us, Andrés. Glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to whatever you decide to share as you get comfortable.

  21. Dialogue between a Roman citizen and a first-century Christian Roman: You are very strange. We always hear about you. They say you are a dangerous sect. Followers of some Nazarene… you follow men. Christian: I understand why you think that. But what you call a sect, we call the Way. And we do not follow men. Roman: How can you say you don’t follow men? You follow Jesus, don’t you? Christian: We follow Jesus, yes. But he is not just a man. He is the Christ, the Son of God, and the Head of the congregation — not Caesar, nor any human leader. “Christ is the head of the congregation.” — Ephesians 5:23 Roman: Even so, I think you are atheists. You don’t worship the gods of Rome. You don’t burn incense to Caesar. Christian: We are not atheists. We simply do not worship men or images. We worship the living, invisible God who created heaven and earth. We do not worship Caesar because he is a man. We respect the authorities, but our worship belongs only to God. “God is Spirit.” — John 4:24 Roman: You hate humanity: You don’t go to the theater, you don’t watch the games, you don’t serve in the army. Christian: We do not hate humanity. In fact, we love it deeply. Precisely out of love: we do not take part in violent spectacles, we do not kill other men in wars. We do not involve ourselves in practices that dishonor what is holy. We speak to people about the love of God, who sent his Son to save humanity. “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son.” — John 3:16 Roman: But there are terrible rumors… they say you eat children in your meetings. Christian: That is a cruel lie. We love life. Life is sacred to us. Christ died to save lives, not so that we would destroy them. We would never do such a thing. “Choose life.” — Deuteronomy 30:19 Roman: Then why do so many hate you? Christian: Because we do not belong to this world. We live differently. Our goal is not to cause division. It is to show, through words and actions, that love is the mark of the true Christian. “They are not of the world.” — John 17:16 “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples: if you have love among yourselves.” — John 13:35 The Roman falls silent for a moment. He does not agree with everything. But he realizes something he did not expect: those Christians are not enemies of humanity — they are people moved by love. Dialogue between someone outside the organization and a Jehovah’s Witness today Person: I’ll be honest with you. You are a sect. You follow men. Russell, Rutherford… now there’s this so‑called Governing Body. In the end, you follow men. Jehovah’s Witness: I understand why you think that. But that does not correspond to what we truly believe. We do not follow men. These brothers are neither infallible nor inspired. They never claimed to be. They are our brothers in the faith, used to organize the work, just as Jehovah has always dealt with His people on earth. But the one we truly follow is Jesus Christ. He is our Head. “Christ is the head of the congregation.” — Ephesians 5:23 Person: Even so, you are not real Christians. You deny the divinity of Jesus. Jesus is God, and you deny that. Jehovah’s Witness: We do not deny Jesus. On the contrary, we believe deeply in him. We believe that Jesus is the Son of God, that he died for us, and that his sacrifice is the basis of our salvation. What we do not accept is a doctrine called the Trinity, which does not appear in the Bible. For us, the true God is Jehovah, the Father of Jesus. “Christ died for our sins.” — 1 Corinthians 15:3 “For us there is actually one God, the Father.” — 1 Corinthians 8:6 Person: You are very strange. You don’t celebrate Christmas, Easter, or New Year’s Eve. You don’t serve in the army. You hate people. Jehovah’s Witness: We do not hate people. In fact, we love them. Precisely out of love: we do not take part in religious practices that have no biblical basis, we do not celebrate holidays tied to traditions that contradict Christ’s teachings, we do not kill others in wars. Our conscience, trained by the Bible, helps us choose what pleases God. “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:39 Person: But what about this blood issue? You let your children die. You don’t love life. Jehovah’s Witness: That is not true. We do not want to die. We do not wish death on anyone. We value life so much that we seek medical treatment, go to hospitals, and accept many medical procedures. The only thing we ask is that our biblical position of not using blood be respected. For us, respecting blood means respecting life. “Keep abstaining from blood.” — Acts 15:28, 29 Person: Then why do so many people hate you? Jehovah’s Witness: Because we live differently. We do not try to impose our faith on anyone. But we choose to live according to the Bible. And unfortunately, that bothers some. Yet we follow Jesus’ counsel: “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples: if you have love among yourselves.” — John 13:35 “They are no part of the world.” — John 17:16 The conversation ends without full agreement. But one thing becomes clear: Jehovah’s Witnesses are not motivated by hatred, but by biblical conviction and love for God and neighbor. And we act just as our brothers did in the first century.
  22. Cake crumbs tell a quiet story of celebration after the plates are cleared and the guests have gone. What remains is the evidence of shared laughter, unplanned seconds, and a moment that mattered enough to make a little mess.
  23. I posted a similar post about ocean temperatures in "Global Warming/Climate Change"
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    • dljbsp  »  alvarez

      Hi João, welcome to JWTalk!
      Qta Conde looks like a pleasant place to call home—close enough to enjoy the quiet, with plenty of life around it too. If you’re in the mood to browse, the Photo Gallery has some great scenery shots that are easy to linger over, and the Files Library has a few helpful downloads you can explore at your own pace.
      Thanks for joining us, João. Glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to whatever you feel like sharing when the time’s right.
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    • dljbsp  »  Alex Quiroz

      Hi Alex—welcome to JWTalk! Atlanta has such a great mix of city energy and green spaces; it always sounds like a place where there’s something going on. You might enjoy browsing the Photo Gallery, especially the scenery shots people share, and there’s also a lot tucked away in the Files Library that members have found useful. Thanks for joining us, and I’m looking forward to seeing what you decide to jump into here.
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    • dljbsp  »  johnvanek

      @johnvanek
      Hi John, welcome to JWTalk! 👋
      Good to have you here. I noticed you’re listed as being from Beaufort—nice area. Hopefully the weather’s treating you kindly where you are.
      This forum has a lot of encouraging corners. The Bible discussion sections are always thoughtful, and the experiences and photo gallery can be especially uplifting. Feel free to jump in at your own pace—reading along is just as welcome as commenting.
      Glad you found your way here. Looking forward to the encouragement you’ll bring.
      · 0 replies
    • dljbsp  »  amos

      Hi Ade, welcome to JWTalk!
      Africa is a big, beautiful place, so I’ll just say it’s good to have you here from that part of the world—always interesting hearing perspectives from across the globe. You might enjoy some of the thoughtful Bible-based discussions that pop up, and the personal blogs where members share everyday experiences in their own words. Thanks for joining us, Ade—looking forward to seeing what you feel like sharing as you settle in.
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    • dljbsp  »  ampowilly

      Hi William—glad you’re here.
      Spain always feels like it’s carrying a little extra light, so wherever you are, I hope the day’s got that easy, open-air feel.
      When you’re poking around, the Photo Gallery has some great scenery shots, and the personal blogs can pull you into thoughtful moments people don’t rush.
      Thanks for joining us, William. It’ll be good to see what catches your interest—or what you decide to share down the road.
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    • dljbsp  »  Andrés

      @AndrésHi Andrés, welcome to JW Talk!
      It’s nice to see someone joining us from Córdoba — Argentina always makes me think of good food and warm people, so you’re already off to a good start. 😊 I hope things are pleasant where you are right now.
      Take your time settling in. Some enjoy browsing the Photo Gallery when they want something relaxing, and others like jumping into the ongoing Bible discussions when they’re in the mood to read and reflect. There’s no rush — just explore at your own pace.
      Thanks for joining us, Andrés. Glad you’re here, and I’m looking forward to whatever you decide to share as you get comfortable.
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      Brief update on  New Zealand  Special Convention aft day 2 What a privilege  to be here hearing kingdom songs fill Eden Park was amazing and incredibly joyous.
      Brothers Lett and Luccioni and brothers from the Australia Branch are all here.
      Thursday I had the privilege of being invited to a special talk for attendants and those doing cleaning  at Eden Park. Invite on the Tuesday of convention  week. I had planned at leaving on the Thursday about 7am. A quick change of plan with the brothers travelling with me then  became a 5am start. Was a fantastic talk and was blessed to hear it Was worth the effort for a unique opportunity.  The 2 brothers with me were also blessed as they had the opportunity to talk to the many brothers and sisters outside the venue collecting volunteer lanyards.
      I will post more once it is over.
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    • dljbsp  »  claudeke

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      Hi Claude — welcome to JWTalk!
      Greetings from across the pond. Haute-Garonne is a beautiful part of France — when I hear that name, I picture open skies, long walks, and good bread that puts the rest of us to shame. I hope the weather’s been kind where you are.
      You’ll find a lot here to enjoy at your own pace. Some like browsing the Our Picks section to see thoughtful discussions they may have missed, others enjoy the photo gallery when they want something lighter, and many jump into ongoing conversations once they feel settled. There’s no rush — take it in the way that suits you.
      Glad you found your way here. Looking forward to the encouragement you’ll bring.
      By the way, I've never been there to France. But I have researched where you're from. It looks nice. 
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    • dljbsp  »  Kugelwilli

      @KugelwilliHi John, welcome to JWTalk!
      Good to have you here. I see you’re listed as being from Germany — that immediately caught my eye. We actually have a few in my congregation who are originally from Germany and still have family there, so that connection feels familiar.
      This is a friendly, encouraging place, and I hope you find the discussions upbuilding and helpful. Jump in whenever you’re ready.
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      Hi Benedito—welcome to the forum! It’s really nice to see someone joining us from São José Operário. Brazil always makes me think of warm people, strong faith, and great food, so you’re already off to a good start here.
      When you have a little time, you might enjoy browsing Our Picks to see what others have found encouraging, or taking a look through the Photo Gallery—there are some thoughtful and creative contributions there. No rush, just explore whatever catches your interest.
      We’re glad you decided to join us, and we appreciate you being here. Looking forward to getting to know you and hearing what you’d like to share as time goes on.
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