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Ordinance sounds like a big word for rules/laws.

Lot sizes vary greatly in many cities so, since some people found that, on a small lot they could build a Tiny House to live in, many cities decided they didn't like that and made it difficult to place a tiny house on a small lot by enacting new rules thus making a tiny house against the new ordinance.

"Plethora" that means a lot.

When someone finally admits, “If Jehovah hadn’t been my helper, I’d be gone,” that’s not drama — that’s honesty. Weakness doesn’t shame a servant of Jehovah; hiding it does. And the brother mentioned here didn’t hide. He fought through desires that didn’t magically disappear just because he learned the truth. He stayed in the struggle long enough to feel what happens when Jehovah steps in and holds the line for you. Now that is the real lesson for us: Jehovah doesn’t wait for a perfect version of you. He strengthens the version that’s still limping, still sorting things out, still wrestling with the same old weakness at 2:00 a.m. That’s where his spirit shows up. Not in the polished moments — in the private ones. And if Jehovah can steady a man coming out of a life that deep, then he can steady you, me, or anyone who feels like they’re one bad day from sinking. The Psalm says it straight: “If Jehovah had not been my helper…” (Psalm 94:17, NWT). That isn’t poetry. That’s survival. And it’s still true for every loyal heart holding on today.

It is worth remembering some recent new understandings. _________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Even after the great tribulation starts, it is possible that some who see the destruction of “Babylon the Great” will recall that Jehovah’s Witnesses had long spoken of this event. Might some who see these events have a change of heart?—Rev. 17:5; Ezek. 33:33. 13 Such an outcome would be similar to what occurred in Egypt in Moses’ day. Recall that “a vast mixed company” joined Israel in the Exodus. Some of these individuals may have started to develop faith when they saw that Moses’ warnings about the Ten Plagues came true. (Ex. 12:38) If a similar development should occur following the destruction of Babylon the Great, would we be disappointed that people were able to join us shortly before the end comes? Of course not! We want to reflect the personality of our heavenly Father, “a God merciful and compassionate, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love and truth.” —Ex. 34:6. https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-may-2024/What-Do-We-Know-About-Jehovahs-Future-Judgments/#:~:text=12%20Even%20after,34%3A6. _________________________________________________________________________________ 15 It is also reasonable to conclude that a person’s eternal future does not depend on where he happens to live. It is unthinkable that Jehovah would automatically label as “goats” millions of people who live in lands where they never had an opportunity to respond to the Kingdom message. (Matt. 25:46) The righteous Judge of all the earth cares even more about these individuals than we ever could. We do not know how Jehovah will maneuver events during the great tribulation. Perhaps some of these people will have an opportunity to learn about Jehovah, put faith in him, and take their stand on Jehovah’s side when he sanctifies himself before all nations.—Ezek. 38:16. After the great tribulation starts, . . . might some who see these events have a change of heart? https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-may-2024/What-Do-We-Know-About-Jehovahs-Future-Judgments/#:~:text=15%20It%20is,change%20of%20heart%3F _________________________________________________________________________________ Previously, we understood that we would stop preaching the good news when the great tribulation began with the destruction of Babylon the Great. (Rev. 17:3, 5, 15, 16) This event, we believed, would mark the end of the figurative “year of Jehovah’s goodwill.” (Isa. 61:2) We also felt that those who would survive the great tribulation would prove their devotion to Jehovah before that event. We compared them to the Jews who survived the destruction of Jerusalem in 607 B.C.E. These individuals had been marked for survival earlier because they worshipped Jehovah and hated wickedness. (Ezek. 5:11; 9:4) That comparison, however, does not harmonize with Jesus’ words found at Matthew 24:14, which indicate that people may have the opportunity to respond to the good news until just before the final end at Armageddon. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=T&docid=2025527&par=4&srcid=share _________________________________________________________________________________ Note, too, that the symbolic hailstorm will be “unusually great.” This suggests that during the great tribulation, the preaching work may become more hard-hitting, that is, Jehovah’s name will be made known as never before. (Ezek. 39:7) At that late point in time, after the destruction of Babylon the Great, will some be drawn to the message as to a sweet fragrance? This is quite possible. Perhaps they may recall or learn that for many years Jehovah’s Witnesses had announced the end of false religion. https://www.jw.org/en/library/magazines/watchtower-study-august-2025/questions-from-readers/#p6 _________________________________________________________________________________ 12 Our clear understanding of Jehovah’s mercy can help us to remain hopeful. When false religion comes to an end, our relatives may recall that we had told them about this event. (Rev. 17:16) They may even join us in pure worship after the great tribulation starts. And if our relatives are facing hard times now, we will certainly do all we can to be there for them. Perhaps they will be more receptive to Bible truths as they see that our love and kindness are genuine. https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2026281&par=21&srcid=share How long will the great tribulation last? From what we read in the Bible and in the publications of the faithful and discreet slave, it seems reasonable to believe that it will not last many years. If it is years, it seems that it will be few years. How many? Less than 10? Seven years? Three and a half years? Two years, one year? A few months? In fact, it is not easy to predict. But, the closer we get to that period, the more the light becomes clearer and it becomes easier to discern how long the phases of the great tribulation will last. Before the recent understandings, we may have imagined that with the proclamation of peace and security occurring first, the sudden destruction of Babylon the Great and Satan's entire system would happen very soon after, perhaps almost instantaneously. We thought that the preaching would stop and no one would have any more opportunity to take a stand for Jehovah. But, after the adjustments, we realize that Jehovah still wants to save many lives. And we are amazed at Jehovah's patience and mercy. To ensure ample opportunity is given and no one will question in the future that there was some flaw in the judgment process of the sheep and goats due to insufficient time for a favorable reaction to the judgment message, we cannot rule out the possibility that, after the destruction of Babylon the Great, this period may last longer than we previously imagined, perhaps even several years. Obviously not many years or decades, since the prophecy says that “sudden and instantaneous” destruction will come soon after the proclamation of Peace and Security, but it seems reasonable to believe that Jehovah will allow sufficient time for Him to be recognized as a gracious and merciful God. Currently, many study with us and even agree with our beliefs. But they are reluctant to attend our meetings for fear of displeasing family and friends and because, deep down, they have not fully understood the truth and are still attached to their form of worship. But the scenario will be completely different after the destruction of false religions. The Bible shows that people returned to worshiping Jehovah when a good king destroyed the altars and idols of false worship. Can you imagine when sincere people of traditional religions realize that there is only one active religion on Earth proclaiming a biblical message of judgment in a more intensified way than ever before? And when they realize that this organization had accurately predicted the time when the UN would receive all power and authority, that it would eliminate false religion, and that world leaders would think they were bringing a new era of peace and security to the Earth? And beyond all this, we do not know what else Jehovah may do at that crucial time to testify beyond any doubt who his people on Earth truly are. After all, he does not want anyone to be destroyed. Does it not seem reasonable to conclude that many who are now reluctant to take a stand for the truth and other sincere people may turn to true worship and decide to support Christ's brothers, thus qualifying to be part of the great crowd?

I’m so disappointed. I trusted BBC.

https://www.bbc.com/news/live/c0qpqkyp948t Trump and Mamdani (newly elected NYC Mayor) met today and were not name-calling. Trump affectionately touched on Mamdani at least twice.Mr Mamdani was born in Uganda, Africa and got all of his education in the US. He sounds very well spoken and calls himself a Democratic Socialist. Mr. Trump has referred to him as a Communist.

Anthony, who still lived with his parents; (his drunk father who seldom worked and his mother who boarded out to trackies) partly expected to have some one ask about Brian and the still unfulfilled agreements about the horse medicine and watched as the men had toast and coffee or tea; he especially watched as the toaster acted up to notice whom was reactive.

RAPTR Rushing against parameters takes resistance. TAKES

Oh, Daniel! If you had had the JWTalk forum back in your day... would you have been more or less anxious? Daniel 12: 4 “As for you, Daniel, keep the words secret, and seal up the book until the time of the end.+ Many will rove about,* and the true knowledge will become abundant.”+ 8 Now as for me, I heard, but I could not understand;+ so I said: “O my lord, what will be the outcome of these things?” 9 Then he said: “Go, Daniel, because the words are to be kept secret and sealed up until the time of the end.+ 10 Many will cleanse themselves and whiten themselves and will be refined.+ And the wicked ones will act wickedly, and none of the wicked will understand; but those having insight will understand.+

Fighting inside fires takes yarak. R A P T R

I just feel that we have an awful lot more clarification to come and that the FDS are watching closely Jehovah gives us food at the proper time and at a time that we are able to digest it. We may surmise and to some extent speculate but to be perfectly honest we don’t have the full facts at this time and so in many ways it becomes a fruitless exercise

Saturday, November 22 If Jehovah had not been my helper, I would soon have perished.—Ps. 94:17. Jehovah can help us to persevere. It may be a struggle to carry on, especially if we are coping with a persistent weakness. At times, our weaknesses may seem more challenging than those that the apostle Peter faced. But Jehovah can give us the strength not to give up. (Ps. 94:18, 19) For example, one brother engaged in a homosexual lifestyle for a number of years before learning the truth. He decisively left those immoral practices behind. Still, he at times struggled with wrong desires. What helped him to persevere? He explains: “Jehovah strengthens us.” He adds: “With Jehovah’s spirit . . . , I have learned that it is possible to [continue] in the way of the truth . . . Jehovah has been able to use me, and despite my imperfections he continually strengthens me.” w23.09 23 ¶12

Strokes can mean what a painter does on a canvas, what a swimmer does in the water, a severe medical condition, the act of petting a cat and quite a few other things that can add up to quite a plethora.

second response to the same prompt.

Good ones @Pabo Best ones I've heard for a while. I will be using them at the group Lol Keep up the good work.... Pace yourself. I want a good one every week. Pls. 🙏

Don't say calm down or think fast.

Everything can be suppressed with a few back strokes.

That's bad b/c now , though amateurs, they would like to become prize winners and needed to get practice on a Velodrome.

They headed toward Jerusalem where Ruth would help her family construct a booth.

Anthony seemed unobtrusive, except on his taxicab job, where he was considered the nicest guy, ever,and at the track he won quite a bit and occasionally placed a bet at the 50 dollar window, He was only occasionally at the track, when he got a fare there and some had even signed agreements while in his vehicle.

Every thing is beautiful in its own way is as deceptive as its follow up, "It's all good." for things that are certainly not and as objectionable as the overworked and false proclamation, "My bad!"

Study project to prepare for the great tribulation: Without using any Bible try to write down on a plain piece of paper how many Scriptures you can recall. You will be surprised how educated Jehovah's people are. If the authorities do take away our Bibles and electronic devices holy spirit can help you basically write the Bible from memory on a piece of paper and if they take that away remember it came from you so it was never taken away after all. If you can only recall 10 Scriptures then that is better than none. But I am sure most of us can recall more then 10. Remember Jehovah will help you not to become spiritually malnourished. Pray and Jehovah will do the rest. And of course we are not alone. In our inner rooms will be our brothers and sisters imagine how many Scriptures we well remember then.

HDFFI He did find fifty individuals FIFTY

Things move a lot more quickly today than they did in the first century. Christians fled Jerusalem in 66CE, and society started breaking down soon after. The Roman army returned to Jerusalem around the time of the Passover in 70 CE. So in just 4 months and 25 days, from April 3 to August 30, the destruction of Jerusalem had been completed. The Insight book under "Jerusalem" says "Thus, the tribulation, though, intense, was remarkably short".