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If you Refresh Authentication, the ones with the new app version show up.

Update NWS to 8.1 and NWP to 4.0 No problems with NWS, except it is showing under NWP App Devices that all devices are an old version. I know I've updated all my devices to 4.0. Not seeing the new features in NWP 4.0 either.

I’m currently researching whether there is a real need to automate the Auxiliary Pioneer application workflow in Baruch, and I’d really value your thoughts. At the moment this process is still quite manual. A publisher usually approaches the brothers from the service committee, and they handle the approval together. There’s something beautiful about that approach: it creates direct personal contact it gives room for encouragement or counsel At the same time, there are also practical challenges: you depend on the availability of the brothers it can take time before everyone is reached there’s no clear overview or tracking of requests A digital workflow could look like this: Publisher submits a request (month + hours) Service committee receives it Approval is handled in a structured way (with clear status/history) This would remove dependency on physical availability and make the process more transparent and efficient. But the key question is: Do we lose something important if we automate this? Or can both coexist (digital workflow + personal shepherding contact)? I’m especially interested in: How this is handled in your congregation today Whether delays or friction are experienced If a digital workflow would be helpful or unnecessary Whether personal contact should always remain part of the process Any thoughts, concerns, or suggestions are very welcome. I’m trying to understand not just what is possible, but what is actually beneficial.

Hagar (Genesis 16:7–12) “You are not invisible – Jehovah sees you” Imagine for a moment… You are walking a path… All alone. No one calls your name. No one asks how you are doing. No one seems to notice what you are going through right now. Maybe you are still functioning… Maybe you even smile… But inside… you are exhausted. Empty. Maybe even hurt. And deep within you, a thought comes up: “Does anyone even see me?” Exactly in such a moment… one of the most touching encounters in the Bible begins. We go back to a woman… who felt exactly the same. Her name was Hagar. Not a respected woman. Not one who stood in the center. She was a servant. A foreigner. A woman without a voice. And then… her life became even harder. She was treated badly… misunderstood… oppressed… And finally… she could not take it anymore. She runs away. Away from everything. Away from the pain. Away from people. She ends up… in the wilderness. A place of loneliness… of dryness… of hopelessness. Maybe she cried. Maybe she wondered: “Does my life even have value?” And exactly there… Not in a house. Not in safety. Not in a “perfect moment”… But in the wilderness… …something incredible happens. Jehovah sends his angel. And do you know what the first thing is that happens? He says: “Hagar…” He calls her by name. That is so moving… Because in her world she may have just been “the servant.” Just “the foreign woman.” Just “the one who causes problems.” But for Jehovah… she was Hagar. Seen. Known. Valuable. And maybe… you sometimes feel the same way. Not really seen. Not really understood. Maybe even overlooked… But this account shows you something very personal: Jehovah knows your name. Not just in general. Not just on the surface. He sees you… as you truly are. With your struggles. With your tears. With your thoughts you tell no one. Notice where Jehovah meets Hagar: Not when everything was good. Not when she was strong. But… when she was at her end. In the wilderness. That means: You do not have to be strong for Jehovah to reach you. You do not have to be perfect. You do not have to “pull yourself together” first. He comes exactly then… when you think you cannot go on anymore. Then the angel says something beautiful. He speaks about her son: “You shall name him Ishmael.” Do you know what “Ishmael” means? “God hears.” Every tear… she cried in the wilderness… Jehovah heard. Every silent pain… every suppressed feeling… He did not overlook it. And maybe you sometimes think: “No one understands me.” “No one really hears me.” But Jehovah tells you today through this story: “I hear you.” Even the prayers… you can hardly put into words. Even the sighing… when you no longer have the strength to speak. But now comes something… not so easy. Jehovah tells Hagar: “Go back.” Back… into a difficult situation. Back… into something that hurts. This shows us an important truth: Jehovah’s guidance is not always easy… but it is always loving. He sees more than we do. He understands more than we do. And sometimes he leads us on paths… that require courage, humility, and trust. Why could Hagar still trust? Because she recognized who Jehovah is. She later says: “You are a God of seeing.” – El Roi A God… who looks. A God… who does not look away. A God… who cares. Imagine that… You are in your very personal “wilderness”: Maybe worries… maybe inner struggles… maybe disappointment… And right there… Jehovah comes to you. Not loudly. Not spectacularly. But lovingly. And he says: “I see you.” You are not invisible. Not forgotten. Not overlooked. Not insignificant. Jehovah sees you… when others do not see you. He hears you… when no one listens. He understands you… when no one understands you. And the same Jehovah… who found Hagar in the wilderness… …still searches today. Not for perfect people. Not for strong people. But for honest hearts. For people… who may be struggling right now… but allow themselves to be found by him. So when you go today… take this thought with you: You are seen. You are heard. You matter to Jehovah. And no matter what “wilderness” you are in right now… You are not alone. Can you identify with Hagar?

I was unsure where to put this. I used to be able to post in the comfort section but for some reason it says I don't have permissions for that now. So I'm hoping here is ok. I lost my 16 year old little dog 3 days ago and I was dreading it for a long time. She was my emotional support dog and my grown children jokingly say she was my favourite child. I know animals should have their place but she came into our lives when my daughter was suicidal and my son had cancer. I know everyone says this about their pets but she was such a joy. I call her my smile. I miss her incredibly. I am out from home as long as possible because coming home causes so much pain. She isn't where she would wait for me. I have to pray to leave the car each time. I guess I have never thought about it before. I have had pets die before but it's never hurt like this. Even when my mum, grandma died it didn't hurt like this because the resurrection was so close in my mind. Of course for a pet we don't have that. She is just gone. That hurts. It has me questioning today. Why would a God we know loves life, why would he even create a creature that does naturally.?? I get the whole resurrection and Ranson and sin etc... but why do you think he made animals to die in the first place? Sent from my moto g75 5G using Tapatalk

And I don’t disagree with your statements. My observation is that identifying AI-generated content and human-written content is becoming increasingly blurred and a perfectly written content does not make it AI generated.

Careful — if I add one more, a moderator might flag me as a ChatGPT in disguise 😬

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Lodebar. I listened to a talk and apparently Lodebar was a bit of a slum. The speaker reminded us we are all from Lodebar, so don’t get too high and mighty. We are all disabled from the get-go.

For me, this is exactly why architecture matters so much from the beginning. If a system grows over time without clear boundaries between data, business logic, and user interface, it becomes harder and harder to maintain. At some point, even small changes can introduce risk, and every new feature adds more complexity instead of real value. That’s why I try to approach software differently: keep the core simple, define clear domain models, separate concerns properly, and avoid letting UI or sync logic drive the data model. It may feel slower at the start, but it pays off later in stability, easier maintenance, and the ability to respond to real needs without everything becoming fragile. In the long run, a well-structured foundation doesn’t just help developers, it directly improves the experience for users, because the system can evolve without constantly breaking or becoming harder to support.

I can understand the frustration that’s being expressed here. At the same time, I think it’s helpful to look at the situation from a broader perspective. From what I’ve seen, NW Scheduler has grown into a very large and complex application over the years. It handles many different areas all within a single system. That kind of scope can make it quite challenging to keep everything stable while also responding quickly to new suggestions. In software like this, even small changes can have unexpected side effects elsewhere. So what may seem like a simple feature request from a user’s point of view can actually require a lot of careful work behind the scenes. Because of that, it wouldn’t surprise me if the developers are trying to be cautious about introducing new changes. Not necessarily because they don’t want feedback, but because they may already be dealing with a very large and demanding codebase. Of course, that doesn’t make the experience easier for users. But it might explain why the support process feels structured or limited.

Windows allows you to 'right-click' on an icon and the selection box will include a choice to "change the icon". Sometimes it is in the box toward the bottom and sometimes you have to choose "customize" at the top right side and then select "change the icon". Either way, once chosen the program gives you pre-selected choices. At he top of the selection box is 'browse'. It will try to find other icons. I put all of my choices in a folder on my desktop labeled "Icons". Go to that location (wherever you put the old icon and choose it. Then say OK and then select 'apply' and it should change. In the old days it had to be a file with an ".ico" file type. I have seen a few work with a ".png' file expression. The Icon I use is below. wtl icon.ico

I agree! I normally use canva, but recently used chatgpt to create a logo for a personal theocratic project (normally I would have slowly worked on the details on canva, maybe taking me 15 minutes or 1/2 hour for brushing up), and it did it within 30 seconds! It created everything I needed for the logo, including adding a typical item known for a city. Huge time-saver and brilliantly made. AI is good for quick references and information, when the info is up-to.date. It helped us plan our last vacation, and it’s suggestion was much better than our original plan, beautiful sights, and saved us from vacationing in rainy weather. Instead we wore sunglasses and t-shirts which for Springtime is no guarantee. Students have benefited from being tutored or trying to learn something new, like a nee language. Saves time and money. But bible meditation can‘t be replaced by AI. Jehovah’s spirit doesn‘t work through a computer generated answer.

ChatGPT update is great !

"GPT Image" recent update is extremely good

I keep getting the message to send app data - I send it but nothing changes - I still keep getting the same message and it looks like the same app data. There is a Reconnect button which doesn't seem to work either. The notes say if that happens to wait a few hours and try again. I will try again in the morning. Edit: In the Shared Persons it does show me as updated to 8.1 #1443.

See also the PM I sent you.

I just updated NWS to 8.1 and can no longer connect. Anyone else having the same issue?

There is one children's notebook included in Tracey's Theocratic Treasures.

How did you go about changing the icon? Just curious. Personally, I prefer the old icon, and that's what I have. But in case I "accidentally" get a new version with the new icon, I want to be able to change the icon back.

I'm not an expert on this, but it appears that to get that build 14074, you need a fresh reinstall of WTLib from jw.org. That means uninstalling your present version of WTLib and reinstalling from scratch. If you use the Help/Check For Updates to update, you only get the most recent catalog, not including a program update. Maybe the latter is what you have been doing.

I am not showing any updates to the PDF Bible (in English) since October 27, 2025.

With chocolate, I assume? I'm reading Exit Strategy by Lee Child (one of the Jack Reacher series).

I am not talking about using AI as a translator, an editor, or a research assistant. That's fine. I'm talking about dumping a 20 paragraph essay in the chat that was clearly a copy/paste AI response to the topic, with no commentary from the poster. If you manage to have a productive conversation with AI - great - do us all a favor and put it in your own words, as your own argument, or clearly label it as an interesting AI thought. This basically covers my sentiments:

Fair point. Thanks. 👍🏻