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  2. NWS is paid for commercial software its very different than JW Library. I expect proper support from NWS and I have to say that I have been mostly satisfied with their support. But I do think it should be a little easier. I don't contact them unless I have already tried everything they have suggested on the website. But yet I still have to answer the questions in order to submit a problem. I would double the payment if I could get better, faster support. I don't upgrade right away because I know there are always problems and I don't want to have to contact support.
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  4. This really helps put into perspective how big Jehovah’s universe is. We’ve all heard the quote that there are as many stars in the heavens as there are grains of sand on all the beaches of the earth—and Jehovah knows them all by name. But sometimes we don’t stop to think about what that actually means. If you cup your hands and scoop up some sand, there are thousands of grains in just that one handful. You couldn’t realistically count them, and even if you tried, it would take a long time. Now here’s what really brings it into focus: to match the scale of the universe, each one of those tiny grains would have to be placed about 3 miles apart from each other. Just think about that for a moment. It really shows how truly amazing and powerful Jehovah is.
  5. It solved the problem on the tablet, but not on the phone. Both are on NWP 4.0.1. Strange. I refreshed the devices, now only those who updated to version 4 shows. Only 1 of my devices is showing, despite having it on 2 devices.
  6. For those who are still having cold weather: Velvet Hug
  7. I'm going to keep your post in a safe place... in case I accidentally reinstall WTLib from scratch. Thank you!
  8. I noticed that when I updated my NWP to 4.0 it kept my old 3.9.7 on the device list. I deleted the old one but I also see others that have updated to 4.0 and it's also showing now a duplicate under their name with the 3.9.7 designation. The public talk speakers names are missing on my NWP even though I've already updated to #1444.
  9. Ready Player One is a good read; the movie characters don't quite resemble the book characters, but they're still passable. Ready Player Two is also good, as is Armada (which is basically RPG fanfiction).
  10. I installed #1444 and I'm still missing part #9 on the NWP. The schedule on NWS is complete and showing that part but NWP is not.
  11. You might try again to send the app data. It sometimes works al little later. Another option would be the new build update for NWS: #1444. That may solve some issues. The reset pin will likely only cause problems for the app data. But in NWS everything should still be there. I noticed in de new app version 4.0.1. that the Public talk data for the weekend is not showing. I expect that to be the next fix. There was an issue with restore data from back up but that has been fixed.
  12. Same problem here. It also seems that neighbor congregations can no longer specified in the cleaning schedule.
  13. NWP 4.0.1 Public speakers names and congregation not showing, listed as Unknown Song titles not showing, only the number.
  14. Ours is showing up just fine. You might try checking in NWS to make sure a brother is still assigned to conduct it. If the assignment disappeared maybe then it could be possible nothing would show in NWP.
  15. I have also updated to desktop version #1444 today. Unfortunately, two issues have appeared in the Publisher App: First, some entries in the plan are now shown as ‘Unknown’. Second, in the task list it always displays the date of Monday of the week instead of the actual meeting day; only when you open the entry do you see the correct date. Desktop #1444, Publisher #338.
  16. Does anyone else have the issue of Part #9 (Bible study) not showing up on this week's CLM meeting schedule on NWP (version 4.0.0) build #338?
  17. Yes, I am an admin. As with others the send data initially failed. Now I have a couple issues. Likely user (me) created issues. I'm wondering if I disconnect from sharing and let the other admin update, hope for a smoother update, then have him re share with me. Or am I too late as I reset the app pin. Your thoughts?
  18. territory maps Hello dear brothers, I also updated to the new version, no problems. I was asking you if for you too the view of the territories on NWP with the OpenStreet map still doesn't work... I have some older brothers who find Google Maps too complicated with too many details and can't see the numbers on the houses, and another thing, on the statistics page where you can see the older territories not yet released and others, the image showing how many territories are in progress and the total doesn't update... it was very useful to me. A hug to everyone.
  19. The issues I mentioned last night are all resolved now. This morning there was one more message to Send App Data. This time it worked perfectly and everything seems to be functioning just fine now. If you are having issues with the Send App Data not working, as the developers have suggested, wait a few hours and try again. This worked for me.
  20. Sorry for your loss. 💜 I think having pets live forever would cause a lot of problems. People would naturally collect more animals over time and never be able to part with them out of love or guilt or both. It would become a massive emotional burden and you would never be able to meet new animals because you already have too many. Basically, all of the reasoning I have heard to explain why humans should erroneously feel grateful about our mortal lives would apply to animals. Having pets die helps us to live in the moment. We appreciate them because their lives are finite. We will have the opportunity to give a joyful existence to someone who only has one small life - that is a blessing. Pets will be one of the areas of life that will keep us in a state of change - for a being that will live forever, that really means something. Our spouse will stay the same, our children will grow up and stay the same, we may live in the same house for centuries and fall into a rut eating the same food, but each pet we have is a new personality that we have to cater to. They give us a spark of rejuvenation, a reason to get up in the morning, a reason to go to the park and get some exercise. If we want long-term companionship, Jehovah gave us marriage mates. That is the only permanent companion Jehovah saw fit to provide us. So the rest must, by default, be temporary. Even children do not stay young and dependent. These temporary joys must be appreciated while they exist, because they will never exist again. So while it is always difficult to lose a pet, I think Jehovah made the right choice. I have many fond memories of the many pets I have had over the years and I look forward to adding to them across eternity, even knowing I will lose them all.
  21. Did an administrator do the first update? And did he send all the app data as instructed?
  22. Just updated NWS to ver 8.1. Now all territories forgot who they were assigned to! 😟
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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.
       
      *** g21 No. 3 p. 12 What the Bible Tells Us ***
      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.
       
      *** g 1/14 p. 12 Creation ***
      WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS God created the universe, including the earth, in the indefinite past—“in the beginning,” as Genesis 1:1 says. Modern science agrees that the universe had a beginning. A recent scientific model suggests it to be almost 14 billion years old.
       
      *** lc pp. 26 Science and the Genesis Account ***
      A careful consideration of the Genesis account reveals that events starting during one “day” continued into one or more of the following “days.”
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    • Miss Bea  »  Timl1980

      My dear, dear brother. You may be physically alone. But you are not alone. Of course you have Jehovah and his invisible family, all there. Then, us in our pitiful state, are here too. Loving you, and praying for you and you dear Cate. 
      Praying for you both dear ones. 
      The best is yet to come, and, yes, just around the corner. 
      In the meantime, Jehovah will see to the two of you. This I know.
      With much love, your sister, Bea
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    • Dré

      A very fair rule: If you allow yourself something, then allow it to others as well. If you forbid something to others, then forbid it to yourself as well.
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    • missniecey  »  WilliamChew

      When will you do a transcript on the unuted states branch meeting ww had today
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    • Ostria

      The Devil whispered in my ear "You're not strong enough to withstand the storm." I whispered back "At least I didn't lose my golden fiddle to some hillbilly in Georgia."  (Mic drop)
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    • computerwiz

      Are allergies on the rise (more so than just "being the season" for them)?  🤔
       
      My grandma of 81 years was complaining yesterday about having to deal with allergies, despite it never really being a thing for her before.

      Even in my own circumstances, I find myself using my albuterol inhaler and nearly having asthma attacks, despite growing out of that many years ago.  Now it's back...  😔
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    • Kiana Williamson

      My spiritual routine is… sorely lacking order…
       
      My list of personal study projects only keeps growing, and it seems I cannot finish even one. I am absolutely terrible at study. My brain just doesn’t seem to “go off,” but at the same time, nothing ever gets accomplished 😵‍💫
       
      Like now—I found a JW-friendly app (Personal Bible Trainer). I chose to read the Bible from scratch, both the Old and New Testament, and it gives a challenge, goal, or thought to focus on with the chapters (or part of a chapter) you’re reading. I also decided to highlight my Bible while I’m at it so I know for sure I read the chapters. Then I remembered I had started writing down the characters mentioned, so I don’t forget who was in the chapter, when, where, and in what order. And then there’s the daily text and weekly meeting study… it’s just all horror!
       
      Just from this, you can probably see my mind is absolute chaos 🤯 My brain feels like a bag filled with water—but full of holes.
       
      I’ve cut back on work due to my health slowly deteriorating. Now I’m only working 2 days a week instead of 4. I stopped going out in field service and have been asking others not to invite me because I keep having to cancel last minute due to my mystery illness/condition.
       
      Now I really need ideas that might help plug these holes—so I can actually retain information and build a study routine that works for me. I can’t even remember how I was able to handle so many subjects back in my school days 😮‍💨
       
      I know most brothers and sisters have families, strong spiritual routines, and goals that help them stay focused on spreading the good news of the Kingdom. Being in the truth by myself, I’m doing everything solo. And over the years—with moving to an actual home, changing congregations, and now my health failing at this age… anything I once had in mind spiritually (like learning a new language, LDC, or working on projects like Ramapo) is gone, and my zeal has almost fizzled out.
       
      I had some shepherding calls after isolating myself for so long and not attending meetings for a few months. The elders reminded me that there are people who care about me, even when life gets in the way—and that isolation won’t help. And they’re right… it doesn’t.
       
      The only thing that kept me going—then and even now—are Jesus’ words and Peter’s response after many stopped following him:
       
      “So Jesus said to the Twelve: ‘You do not want to go also, do you?’ Simon Peter answered him: ‘Lord, whom shall we go away to? You have sayings of everlasting life. We have believed and have come to know that you are the Holy One of God.’” — John 6:67–69
       
      Right now, I’m just trying to focus on getting my mind back into studying properly and maybe having a good comment at the meetings again.
       
      Any advice you may have that could help—I would really appreciate it. Otherwise, please just keep me in your prayers. 🙏🏼 
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    • Jim Jam

      This church is literally stealing our songs:
       
       
      These people have zero shame
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    • Xtian

      When u think that Jehovah’s promise is too slow and taking long time to come to pass, kindly remember these Bible passage:
      2Peter 3: 8,9.
      "However, do not let this escape your notice, beloved ones, that one day is with Jehovah as a thousand years and a thousand years as one day."
      "Jehovah is not slow concerning his promise, as some people consider slowness, but he is patient with you because he does not desire anyone to be destroyed but desires all to attain to repentance."
      Since a day is like a thousand years in his eyes, have u lived up to an hour in HIS eyes so that u may lose patient and consider HIS promises slow 🐌 ? Food for thoughts! ✌️ 
       
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    • Kiana Williamson

      To all brothers and sisters 💜
       
      I truly appreciate the opportunity to read your posts and think deeply about subjects I may not have considered before.
       
      It’s often been difficult for me to express my thoughts clearly in person—those conversations sometimes end in silence, awkwardness, or embarrassment. But having the chance to share my thoughts here and respond to others has been a new and amazing experience for me.
       
      Thank you all for that.
      · 5 replies
    • Kiana Williamson

      Good morning/evening friends,

      I am feeling terribly ill and wonder how my brothers and sisters keep hanging in there.

      A little insight on my mystery illness/condition: I have always had intestinal issues, but recently, last August, things have shifted drastically. Instead of the usual bouts of intestinal pain, uterine pain has come about as well. It wasn’t anything too unusual since both parts are in close proximity and affect each other a lot of the time. But this time, the pain is constant, makes me sick, and makes me feel weak.

      It affected me so much that I lost my appetite and lost 25 lbs. Recently, I am able to eat a bit more. The pain isn’t as constant, but the sickness is. I never understood what motion sickness was like until this condition struck me. Just turning in bed or walking is so sickening.

      I have to cut back on my days at work because the illness affects me all day. Some days it’s bearable, and having to drive to work puts my adrenaline in gear, and when I start working, I get another dose. However, now at work, I sweat so much, and I always feel like I’m going to throw up at any moment. Weakness is starting to replace the adrenaline.

      I have an MRI set up for the end of next month and am currently still waiting for a call from the gastroenterologist and gynecologist to schedule appointments. I might have to call again Monday to ask why I am not getting the calls.

      I have been praying, reading the Bible, and using jw.org, but my mind is so chaotic, and I end up biting off more than I can chew when I try to focus on something. I start with one task, then it ends up branching into 50 other sub-tasks. I am being very inefficient and would like to know what scriptures or articles you find helpful during these kinds of days.

      Also, what else helps give you peace, soothes, and helps you remain patient through the frustration of waiting for approvals and appointments?
      · 5 replies
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