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  2. It’s sunny, and a balmy 36F. Yeah, that’s the U P of Michigan, all right. 🙄 And that’s the high for today
  3. Is anyone else having issues with submitting their time for the month of April? Some publishers reported this, and I tried it myself and it is not longer working. Anyone else?
  4. I introduced NWS to the service committee after testing it myself for a couple of months for my own duties and responsibilities as CBOE. After the service committee started using it, after a few months we recommended it to the BOE. After about a year, we introduced NWP to the congregation as an option to use or not. Now basically the whole congregation is using NWP. So we are deeply invested in that ecosystem. However, I'm intrigued by what I see taking place with Baruch. Now, if I would like to start testing Baruch, what would be the suggested gameplan while still using NWS and NWP in practice?
  5. One by one, the former things will pass away and all things will be restored to 😊 perfection
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  7. Rule of the game, your sentence can not end with the same word, more than once on a page. YOUR last two sentences ended with "New". Go again.
  8. One by one, the former things will pass away and all things will be made new
  9. New is a confusing word, because things that happen again are often described as new, even when they are really only the first occurrence since the last one — like when an earthquake happens and people say, “This is the first time since the last one.”
  10. Heart ❤ that definition so much, coz imagination helps me daily to see myself when all is new.
  11. Imagination can take a person far beyond what their eyes can see, allowing them to picture solutions before they exist, feel hope before circumstances change, create beauty out of nothing but thought, rehearse courage before facing fear, understand others by stepping into their experience, and even strengthen their faith by meditating deeply on Jehovah’s promises until those unseen realities feel steady and real within the heart.
  12. Worldwide, it has been noticed that the cost of living is increasing at a tremendous rate, affecting all but the wealthy.
  13. NWS will flag it. When you open that specific entry, or try to choose one be given after that specific date.
  14. 'C' is present in the standard 26-letter English alphabet where it is the third letter and is also used in the Latin alphabet and numerous other Western European languages, though some languages use modified versions like 'Ç' (cedilla), the basic letter 'C' appears in dozens of Latin-based alphabets worldwide
  15. I'll say ( B). Because in option B, you'll find both, grand and sons, they're his sons and his grandsons 😂 . So there you have it.. 😉
  16. Talk Coordinators, what do you do when it is announced that an outline is discontinued and shouldn't be given after a certain date? Is there a way to flag it in NWS so it isn't scheduled after a certain date?
  17. Roses don't just make flowers, they also produce a fruit called a rose hips that are high in vitamin C.
  18. It's sunny today after a couple of days of rainy weather but it's still cool. Mid-60s. Hope the southern part of GA got some rain as that's where the wildfires are.
  19. Ourselves and others need to take time of our stressful lives, to smell the roses
  20. Technology today is often used to research topics in details on the internet without the use of browsing the internet ourselves.
  21. Safe cracking often involved listening for clicks with a stethoscope however, modern safes frequently use electronic locks and advanced materials, requiring locksmiths and crooks to adopt new skills and technology.
  22. Seats and belts are necessary to keep both adults and children safe
  23. Chivalrous parents may by Shiverless® garments for their children who ride in car seats.
  24. Here are the changes and you'll see below why that legal terms showed up. 1. Update date changed Old: The Terms were updated March 23, 2023. New: The Terms were updated August 1, 2025. 2. A new “Designated Countries” category was added Old: There was no special category for users in the European Union, European Economic Area, or Switzerland. New: A new sentence was added saying that, where specifically stated later, special rules apply to individuals who habitually reside in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. These are now called “Designated Countries.” What changed: The newer Terms now create a separate legal category for certain European and Swiss users. This affects later sections about liability and governing law. 3. The way users accept future changes was changed Old: If the Terms were modified, revised, or terminated, the user’s continued use or access counted as acceptance of the changes. New: The user must be given notice of any material change when they next start the Application. If the user does not accept the revised or modified Terms, they will not be allowed to continue using the Application. What changed: The old version relied on continued use as acceptance. The new version requires notice of material changes and makes continued use depend on accepting the revised Terms. 4. The reverse-engineering exception was narrowed Old: Reverse engineering, decompiling, modifying, adapting, translating, or disassembling the Application was prohibited, except where the restriction was prohibited by applicable law or allowed by open-source license terms. New: The exception was shortened. It now mainly says the restriction does not apply to the extent permitted by the licensing terms governing open-source components included in the Application. What changed: The older version had broader exception wording. The newer version removes the broader “prohibited by applicable law” wording from that clause and keeps the open-source licensing exception. 5. The intellectual-property violation example was changed Old: The Terms prohibited using the Application or its content to violate or encourage violation of others’ legal rights, including infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights “in violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.” New: The same basic restriction remains, but the specific reference to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act was removed. It now simply refers to infringement or misappropriation of intellectual property rights of others. What changed: The new wording is less tied to one specific U.S. law. It is broader and more general. 6. The warranty disclaimer opening was changed Old: The warranty disclaimer said the Application is provided “as is,” “as available,” and with all faults, and then added “to the maximum extent permitted by law” before disclaiming warranties. New: The phrase “to the maximum extent permitted by law” was removed from the opening of the warranty disclaimer. The disclaimer itself remains very broad. What changed: The wording was adjusted, but the Terms still strongly disclaim warranties, representations, and conditions. 7. The limitation-of-liability opening was changed Old: The limitation-of-liability section began with “to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law.” New: That phrase was removed from the opening of the limitation-of-liability section. What changed: The newer version simplifies the opening wording, likely because it now adds specific exceptions for Designated Countries later in the same section. 8. The liability cap was increased Old: The total liability of the Watchtower parties, and the user’s exclusive remedy, was limited to $10. New: The total liability cap is now $1,000 USD. What changed: This is a major change. The maximum stated liability increased from $10 to $1,000 USD. 9. A new liability exception was added for Designated Countries Old: There was no special exception for EU, EEA, or Switzerland users in the liability section. New: If the user lives in the Designated Countries, the limitation of liability does not apply to damages directly caused by Watchtower’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, or to damages involving life, body, or health. What changed: The newer Terms add stronger protection for users in the EU, EEA, and Switzerland in serious liability situations. 10. Some detailed legal-theory wording was removed from the liability section Old: The liability section said the limitation applied whether the claim was based on contract, warranty, tort, negligence, product liability, strict liability, fault, breach of warranty, breach of contract, or other legal theories, even if Watchtower had been advised of the possibility of damages. New: That long explanatory sentence is no longer included in the same form. The newer section still excludes special, incidental, indirect, consequential, and punitive damages, but the detailed list of legal theories was removed. What changed: The newer liability section is shorter and less detailed in that part, while adding the new Designated Countries exception. 11. The indemnity wording was simplified Old: The user had to indemnify, defend, and hold Watchtower harmless from “threatened or actual claims, actions, suits, and demands.” New: The wording now says “claims, actions, suits, and demands.” The words “threatened or actual” were removed. What changed: The basic indemnity obligation remains, but the wording is shorter. 12. The governing-law section was changed for Designated Countries Old: The Terms were governed by New York law, excluding New York’s choice-of-law principles. There was no special option for users in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. New: The Terms still generally use New York law, but users in the Designated Countries may also choose the governing law and courts of their country of residence for disputes related to the Terms. What changed: The newer version gives EU, EEA, and Switzerland users an additional legal option tied to their own country of residence. 13. The invalid-provision clause was changed Old: If part of the Agreement was void, invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, the court could modify that provision so it would most closely resemble Watchtower’s intent. The rest of the Agreement would continue. New: The court-modification wording was removed. The newer version simply says that if any provision is void, invalid, unenforceable, or illegal, all other provisions continue in full force and effect. What changed: The newer version no longer says a court should rewrite an invalid provision to match Watchtower’s intent. It only says the rest of the Terms remain effective.
  25. Moved to the "Computers, Tablets, Mobile Devices, and Apps" forum because your topic has nothing to do with the results of your "Bible Research [or] Scriptural Discussion" Yes, I recently had to Accept the terms all over again. No, this does not mean you cannot quote small portions of various articles. This is protected by free-use laws. What you cannot do is copy and paste whole articles or media in their entirety, nor redistribute the app itself. These are protected by copyright laws. The terms are simply reinforcing the rights they already have according to the law.
  26. Anyone else get a looooong contract to accept when opening Jw library? I can’t access it without agreeing to the terms. If what I read is correct, just quoting an article on here is not allowed. 🚫
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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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    • Dages

      A sister in my group went to see a very close friend at the hospital, before the final moment. She was told "Thank you for teaching me the Truth, let's meet again".
      Very emotional... and beautiful !
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      Got myself a MacBook Neo for my work. Not bad, my first mac ever.
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      Baptised on the 11th this month

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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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