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Israel on high alert for possibility of US intervention in Iran, sources say

Yes, we had that announcement here too. The new worktbook has a section that mentions this subject again. Disaster Preparedness—Expect the Unexpected Prepare for disasters and stockpile food. https://www.jw.org/en/library/jw-meeting-workbook/may-june-2026-mwb/Life-and-Ministry-Meeting-Schedule-for-May-18-24-2026/

Thank you for your kind words. They truly touched my heart. Looking back, I can see that Jehovah has always taken care of me—especially when life was low. He has also been there in every joy. I do not regret the losses I’ve had. They served their purpose at the right time, even if I did not understand it then. Micah 6:8 says: “He has told you, O man, what is good. And what is Jehovah asking back from you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, and to walk modestly with your God.” For me, walking modestly means accepting what is, trusting Jehovah, and not fighting what cannot be changed. Jehovah knows our hearts. He understands our limits. And He never forgets those who keep holding on to Him.

Latest news https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/israel-high-alert-possibility-us-060801536.html

Yes indeed. But consequences can be indiscriminate.

Getting involve in something is one's own responsibility Nobody is being forced to be involved in something, a personal choice has been made

If you go to a hookah lounge to smoke, it's logical that you would not be exemplary. But if you go to a hookah lounge and not do anything wrong, why would you not be exemplary? It doesn't seem logical for me that the exact same sentence is applied for both cases When Paul said that he will not eat meat so as to not to be a cause for someone else to stumble, it seems to me to be a personal decison of his. He says nothing about congregational consequences

The time has come for us to east cake.

It might be, but anything that could be a cause for stumbling has an impact on everyone that observes them. In this case their choice of break venue could make them no longer exemplary. Our choices have consequences.

I like the word hookah

Could you elaborate? Sounds like that letter was specific to your Branch, so the rest of us may not understand what you mean.

Bee is the meaning of my name Deborah. Bee is a description of Canaan as 'a land flowing with milk and honey' indicated that bees were very numerous in that land from early times.

Our local needs last midweek meeting is a letter from Bethel dated Jan 1 2026. We have to start planting food. Looks like we dont need money in the very near future.

Wars, wars, more wars

I hope you have the tongue of an angel - Filipino proverb

I can think of 2 ways to find it. It will automatically appear in the list near the source territory. Example: House-House terr # 307. Process creates new territory 307-LW. This would appear below 307 in list. HINT: you may have to leave 'TERRITORY' section and return to refresh the list. You can filter by Territory type. This is based on NWS types, not your categories. See pic.

This is so beautiful, so moving, that my eyes and heart are brimming, dear one. Your pictures are reaching me too. I can so relate to what you are saying and am facing some prolonged health challenges too that just a few years back I'd hoped wouldn't be the case. I feel for you. That inflammation causes daily pain and discomfort for you too and that can be so not easy to keep staying steady. Good on you for holding onto Jehovah's hand and having this wise and sensible perspective. Yes, as you've expressed so well, Jehovah is a kind God and realistic and is not concerned with what the world fusses about... as if the external is all there is to a person. Sure, we present the best we can under the circumstances out of respect and love for Jah and our bros. and sis. But it is the inner person that he loves so much. That quiet plodding on staying faithful in our core in our deepest, most private place inside.... Jehovah sees and will take note and have an answer for the one taunting him. Your endurance in your trialsome days of being able to do less than you would like to does not go unnoticed. As the study we did this weekend shared... we are precious in his eyes. How blessed we are that though we suffer physically, and can feel quite alone or down at times humanly-speaking, we do have ones who care in the congregation, but they may not know our situation or are busy trying to stay afloat themselves. But just today at the meeting, I went to speak again to a sister new to the congregation and she is so lovely. She would not have known that I was feeling a bit at a loose end with fatigue and life's pressures of late, but somehow the sister's kind eyes and soft words reminded me of how wonderful it is that there are some in the truth who remember to give of their goodness. Usually I'm the one giving out endlessly, but this day it went the other way, so that was nice. Even those who have been faithful for a long time as you too evidently have been, need that gift from time to time. will be mentioning you in my prayers tonight. Take care, dear heart... Our heavenly Father knows what we need. xx

Everything anyone does is between them and God. But there are some of those things that involve others for a variety of reasons.

Years ago, I went to a restaurant that served Lebanese cuisine. While there, I learned that there was some Middle Eastern folkloric dance, and each table had a hookah. No smoke, just water vapour, scented water with non-toxic additives, mostly for show. The atmosphere was warm and the people friendly, the food was delicious, and nothing untoward went down. It would likely depend on the restaurant though and whether any other parties were renting it.

We had ours last Tuesday!! Our dear elders, as always, made us feel so loved and cherished. Jehovah’s loving care is wonderful ❤️

That's between them and God

Probably they could get likewise elsewhere. 😊

Apparently some tasty treats, at least in the OP case.

That heatwave became the hottest day since Black summer of 2019/2020. https://www.weatherzone.com.au/news/rural-victoria-hits-465c-as-melbourne-suburbs-top-44c/1891130

Cool.. Imagine how much more heat it will be for 2026 and 2027 during an El Niño. Global Warming will soon be called Global Boiling.