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It is my understanding that we own KHConf - that it became our property shortly before the pandemic. There had been information sent to the congregations as to placement of a static camera, how to allow commenting and migration to KHConf if, like our congregation, you were using another application/service/method. Prior to this, KHConf was not compatible with our local phone company. Then, when KHConf transited to VOIP and the Organization took ownership of it, we changed to it as we were encouraged to do by the branch. Just before COVID, I reviewed the information we received with the view to adding the camera and other features but that was all put on hold when in-person meeting stopped. We still have KHConf for those who cannot use Zoom. Those who use it in our KH connect through the KHConf Roku app. Our Zoom feed is streamed to the Roku app so those on Roku are not able to comment.

accompanied by poor language, no surprise there.

No not at all! 🙄

No, huh?

Can you explain why? I don't understand these legal things. KHCONF already is a JW thing, right? It's my understanding that it's a bit like JWLibrary

I worked in the weight loss field, with a number of approaches. all the studies suggested less is more. Less calories, lower BMI, probably around 18 . We eat too much and could all perhaps profit from cutting down.

I heard the same thing, but I've never seen a hall uses the video prior to the pandemic, but audio is on my old congregation. I hope they would further increase the scale of such tool that way we won't rely on 3rd party in the future, but I dont think it would be easy, and I think the Pennsylvania, nor the New York corporation would never take over in overseeing this provision or else they would potentially lose their nonprofit status.

Even before we went to Zoom, KHconf had video available. But many halls did not have cameras. As I recall, they used to give us a choice. If we used video, but the publisher only wanted audio (via landline phone), they would strip the audio stream from the video feed and send that audio to the publisher over the phone.

Since when did the Japan branch bought KHConf? Or was it always been owned by the Japan branch? I know KHConf for a really long time, but we do not use it because it was not needed and now, we have zoom.

Time can be a consideration. The Insight book describes all kinds of sins (very large and quite small). It may take a different amount of time to address and solve the various problems we are faced with. A small sin might be an individual act that is quickly recognized and immediately dealt with. Other sins might involve multiple parties and require months or even years to unravel and fix. In the case of the jailer and his family at Philippi, the entire repentance, conversion and acceptance of Truth took one night. Manasseh took years. The 2013 Watchtower quoted below mentions it is an "on-going process". Sinful humans continue to sin. *** w13 3/15 p. 16 par. 14 Having “Come to Know God”—What Now? *** 14 Our initially becoming a Christian depended on repentance and on turning around, or turning away from our sins. Repentance, however, is an ongoing process. As imperfect humans, we still have sin lurking within us like a coiled snake ready to strike. (Rom. 3:9, 10; 6:12-14) *** it-2 “Repentance” par. 10 *** What true repentance requires. Repentance involves both mind and heart. The wrongness of the course or act must be recognized, and this requires an acknowledgment that God’s standards and will are righteous. The person must see that he has sinned against God. (Ps 51:3, 4; Jer 3:25) Even wrongs committed in ignorance or by mistake are to be recognized as making one guilty before the Sovereign Ruler, Jehovah God.—Compare Le 5:17-19; Ps 51:5, 6; 119:67; 1Ti 1:13-16. Regret, remorse, and tears, then, are not a certain measure of genuine repentance; the heart motive is determinative.

The physical consequences of Sin are like what the graph portrays. A quick dive into immediate negative consequences such as a bad conscience and then a longer upward process in coping with the circumstances created from the sin. But the repentance aspect in God’s eyes cannot be measured accurately by us. Since he knows the hearts and actions, our perception of God forgiving a person does not equate to the perfect timing of when God has actually forgiven a person. (Acts 3:19; 1 John 3:20) We naturally lag in seeing Jehovah’s forgiveness because we’re humans and aren’t fly on the walls in that person’s life every single day. So really, that graph according to Jehovah’s view could be seeing a quick dive by committing sin but then not longer after seeing a quick spike back to the line of obedience to his commands because Jehovah sees that person as repentant. As my dad used to say: “A person disfellowshipped does not mean they’re disfellowshipped from God. He could be viewed as back in the truth by Jehovah now, but the elders have a hard time seeing that and delay in reinstatement due to natural limitations.” God’s forgiveness of a person may be a lot quicker than what we perceive.

Wednesday, June 25 God is the one who . . . energizes you, giving you both the desire and the power to act.—Phil. 2:13. Motivation plays a key role in reaching spiritual goals. A motivated person has a strong incentive or desire to work toward his goal. And the more motivated we are, the more likely we are to reach our goals. So, what can you do to feel more motivated? Pray for more motivation. By means of his spirit, Jehovah can motivate you to reach your goal. Sometimes we set a goal because we know we should, and that is a good thing. But we may not really have the desire to reach it. Meditate on what Jehovah has done for you. (Ps. 143:5) The apostle Paul meditated on Jehovah’s undeserved kindness toward him, and this motivated him to work hard for Jehovah. (1 Cor. 15:9, 10; 1 Tim. 1:12-14) Similarly, the more you meditate on what Jehovah has done for you, the more motivated you will feel to reach your goal.—Ps. 116:12. w23.05 27 ¶3-5

Christians and Jews believe Trump will have something to do with the Cyrus Accord. Jerusalem Post/Opinion The Cyrus Accords are essential for Iran’s future and Middle East peace - opinion The Cyrus Accords must be implemented now to ensure that when the regime collapses, a stable, democratic Iran emerges as a partner for peace. https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-840852

This link goes to the Young Turks youtube channel. I can't find anything about NATO and Trump and world peace. This screenshot was from Fox News.com. I don't see it on their front page anymore. I'll keep looking for more information from NATO and Trump. When I find it, I'll post it

This link goes to the Young Turks youtube channel. I can't find anything about NATO and Trump and world peace.

There is already a Muslim travel ban, and the UN can enforce a Christian travel ban. Insert whatever country or religion that opposes different religions. https://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/blog/president-trumps-new-travel-ban-what-you-need-to-know/

Based on their religion? Yes, based on their religion.

Based on their religion?

Religion Immigration Customs Enforcement? Yes, working with the UN, to jail and execute and war with against religion on a global scale. Deporting religious members to their birth country to stand on trial.

Keep on the watch ⌚ Israel U.N. ambassador says 'too early' to say if U.S. destroyed Iran’s nuclear sites via - https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/live-blog/live-updates-iran-israel-trump-ceasefire-rcna214671/rcrd83581?canonicalCard=true https://youtu.be/B8IMwx8e78A?si=F-AhrPF4LLUa1d30

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98 degrees, weather alert predicted to reach 3 digits. keeping doggie in today. one window air conditioner in living room where i generally try to sleep dog, too. i was cold all night, and shivering.

I think repentance can be a painful journey, as in the case of Manasseh, brought home to him, sitting in the dungeon, just how seriously he'd sinned, and many have identified with that, coming to the truth from a prison cell; or it can be an immediate recognition of wrong, as in Saul's case on the road to Damascus. In both cases though, the repentance was genuine and involved a complete turn around and repudiation of all they'd done before. Because of that, Manasseh was restored to his throne, and Saul became Paul, the apostle to the nations.