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  2. Since the word "Catholic" means universal or worldwide, does that mean that in the New System when there is only one form of worship that we will be "Catholic"? 🤔
  3. I'm using ChatGPT Astra and its pretty amazing. I had it build me an app similar to JW Broadcasting for my Samsung TV and it built the app in like 15 mins. I've always wanted a native JW app for my Samsung TV so I dont have to use a Roku.
  4. It’s been over a week since version 12 was released. If anyone has feedback or issues, feel free to share them in this topic or send me a DM. For any additional questions about the add-on’s functionality, you’re also welcome to DM me. The Add-on’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use were updated prior to the release, and you can check them out here: https://www.jwpubs.org/Privacy-Policy/addon and here: https://www.jwpubs.org/Terms-Of-Use/addon.
  5. This reminds me of the mindset of the GB to help us make independent, conscience-based decisions. We cannot solely depend on a set of rules to guide us; we must test each belief we have (such as blood components) to see what we truly believe is right or wrong.
  6. Yeap, during COVID when we could only write letters. We had a few new ones move into the congregation and one family was assigned the territory where we lived. During the Zoom witnessing group, I asked these ones who had sent a letter to our address if they known that are there any do not calls in our area, they said they were not given any. So I showed them the original rural map via the camera where our address was noted down as a Do Not Call with the description - "Wild fiery redhead woman who speaks in tongues, yells curses and knows how to ride a broom." The looked at each other really worried as they did leave their personal return address, so they looked at their records if they had written one to this address already. When they saw that they had, the look on their faces was priceless. So I calmed their fears by saying that we had gotten the letter and showed it over the camera. They asked how we got the letter, and my reply was "Don't worry, she still wields that broom and still lives here, and that I ended up marrying her". The roar of laughter from the rest of the Zoom attendees was silent, as they all had muted themselves as they knew whose place it was. They allnwere awaiting what my reply would be and wondering if they had a sense of humour themselves. It was noted down as a DNC by a previous elder who left our congregation many years ago who loved a joke.
  7. There are warnings that new launch drone or missile attacks against NATO countries maybe be possible as well https://edition.cnn.com/2026/09/21/politics/nato-prepares-russia-widen-ukraine-war-mcgurk
  8. Make sure of all things . The Study notes tell us that the Greek word Paul used could be rendered “test” and often referred to examining precious metals for quality. So we are to examine anything we are asked to believe and ensure it is in harmony with God’s will. The yardstick of course is his word The Bible. Nb. After making sure, we are to “ Hold fast to what is fine”
  9. How will late-comers support the anointed during the GT? Since the "work" of the anointed is preaching, will all those who join us last minute have to support the preaching work in some way in order to be saved?
  10. Well thats why i said one, and they can show videos of how she could be treated by her former friends, because kids may have that type of experience. Show how the bully kinda has that inner fight with themselves and how they have tongive up om school activities. Yes the black girl (i forgot her name) became Sophia's friend and started studying but (at least from the videos ive seen) she's just a neutral character. She was neither with the bullies or with C&S
  11. Having sinus surgery tomorrow! :scared:

     

    It's the new RhinAer procedure.  They just numb things for the procedure...and hope it's not too painful even with the numbing agent.  Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.  Pray for me that it is as smooth & painless as it can be.  :pray:

    1. Timl1980

      Timl1980

      Praying for you Jeremy!

    2. computerwiz

      computerwiz

      All done!  It was indeed smooth and mostly painless.  Thanks for the prayers!  :thumbsup:

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  13. John Lennon's death, as it was on the day after as my second brother's 4th birthday for us Aussies, but as our local time was the following day, but he died on the same day as my brother's birthday (8th December 1980). America's Cup in 1983 when Australia II defeated Liberty. Our then Prime Minister Bob Hawke on live national television said "any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum!" I remember Challenger Space Shuttle disaster in 1986, as it was the first day of a new school year and it was on the morning news for us here, and we had a minute of silence at our school assembly. Newcastle earthquake 28 December 1989 10:30am. I was under our house when I lived in the Illawarra (250km away) working on my pushbike and sitting on the foundations when I felt the ground bounced up a few times. My mother upstairs ran out onto the rear veranda blaming me for making the house shake until a neighbour walking by asked my mother if she felt the earth move under her feet, as he thought he had a bit too much to drink that night. 9/11 was playing darts at home (10pm local time) as we had the local radio playing in the background when it was announced as breaking news.
  14. Well, it is the 3rd week of spring and they have announced our first Total Fire Ban in our district. Today's forecast top temperature 35°C (95°F) wtih winds of 25kph (16mph) and gusts up to 35kph (22mph). Tomorrow's forecast, top of 20°C (68°F) with winds of 18kph (11mph) and gusts of 25pkh (16mph).
  15. Monday, September 21 Make sure of all things.—1 Thess. 5:21. We can make sure that what we believe is true by comparing it with what the Bible says. For example, consider the case of the young person who wonders whether he has any value in God’s eyes. Should he simply accept that thought as true? No, he should “make sure of all things” by getting Jehovah’s thoughts on the matter. As we read God’s Word, we “hear” Jehovah speaking to us. But to get his thoughts on a specific question requires effort on our part. We need to focus our Bible reading on the topic that concerns us. We can do research on that subject, using the extensive study tools that Jehovah’s organization provides. (Prov. 2:3-6) We can pray that Jehovah will guide our research and help us to find his thoughts on our question. Then we can look for Bible principles and practical information that apply to our situation. w24.10 25 ¶4-5
  16. Every year there is a MWM part about being prepared for a medical emergency. The MWM Workbook may have been delayed until after the GB Update. Hopefully we see the workbook this week. Or, it may be delayed until after the Annual Meeting..
  17. I think they're specifically making sure that some of chatacters do not start learning about Jehovah to let us know that not all of the people we talk to will end up meeting our expectations. Some will accept, some will not. Not everytime is "hapilly ever after". It's not our acts alone that change people's minds but also the state of their hearts.
  18. A brother noticed that there is no midweek meeting program from January 4 onward, only the weekend meeting. What could that mean? Asking for a friend…
  19. Russia votes in wartime election as drones strike Moscow https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-election-cast-test-support-ukraine-war-enters-final-day-2026-09-20/
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      *** 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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    • computerwiz

      Having sinus surgery tomorrow! 
       
      It's the new RhinAer procedure.  They just numb things for the procedure...and hope it's not too painful even with the numbing agent.  Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes.  Pray for me that it is as smooth & painless as it can be.  
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    • Milele

      Ai has been in the news lately as an existential threat to world…as a growing menace to society.  I couldn’t help but draw a comparison to the menace to society that appeared in Noah’s day…the Nephilim/angels. The  people of Noah’s day were helpless against the power and influence of rebellious angels and the Nephilim.  We too, (if we are to believe the power and influence of Ai) maybe as helpless as those in Noah’s day.
       
      Is Ai another indication (2Tim 1-6) as to where we are in the stream of time? With all that’s going on in the world (Matt 24:7) could Ai be the “tipping point” in harmony with Gen 6:5?
       
      We know Jehovah did not let the menacing influences take over in Noah’s day. He will soon end the Satanic (Ai et.al) influences that permeate our world today and bring an end this system of things.
       
      I will continue to enhance, nurture and fortify my relationship with Jehovah, Jesus and my brothers and sisters.
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    • Clouds

      Hello again, everyone!
      Imperfection has a way of getting the best of me sometimes—I had actually forgotten that I had signed up on this site.
      A short introduction: I reside in northern New Mexico and attend the Chamisa Taos Congregation. I have been baptized since 1986.
      Expressing myself and sharing about who I am here is a bit new to me, but I’m looking forward to getting to meet new friends 
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      Hello my dear brother jwhess (john)! I really appreciate reading your comments. I also really enjoy your experiences and biblical research. I hope everything is well with you. May Jehovah bless you and may you soon return to commenting. I've missed you these past few days. 
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    • JaneN.

      I have been going through some situations lately, and honestly, it really discouraged me. I became less active in attending meetings and doing some of the things I normally do. I was feeling very down.
       
      But something happened that really helped me regain my strength.
       
      I started seeing videos on TikTok about the recent earthquakes, floods, and other natural disasters happening in different parts of Asia and other places. Seeing all those things reminded me of the words of Jesus about earthquakes, famines, pestilences, and other events that would happen during the conclusion of this system of things. He also reminded us not to panic or become frightened when we see these things happening.
       
      That really made me stop and think.
       
      I began meditating more on Jehovah's prophecies and the things we have been taught through his organization. I realized again how grateful I am to be among Jehovah's people, because we have been taught to understand what these events mean. Many people see these things happening but may not understand their significance.
       
      For me, seeing all those events was a reminder that Jehovah's promises are real and that we are living in the time the Bible warned us about.
       
      And somehow, I felt my strength coming back.
       
      My faith came back. I started attending meetings again and became more active in my worship of Jehovah. I realized that even when I feel weak or discouraged, Jehovah has not forgotten me.
       
      I am truly grateful for the love, care, and patience Jehovah has continued to show me. I am also grateful for the reminders he has placed in my heart at a time when I really needed them.
       
      I just wanted to share this because sometimes we need a little reminder to look up, strengthen our faith, and remember why we trust in Jehovah in the first place. ❤️
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    • bvr

      September to October 2026 is gonna be a busy months for me. Very busy. Lots of deadlines. 
       
      Whatever you guys are seeing online just keep it to yourself until later, then we all can talk about it once it’s officially out. Gotta work on them rn. 
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    • DEACTIVATED

      I am deactivating my account due to seeing videos posted on here that are, without question, apostate in origin.
       
      We do not need websites like this. 
       
      Go to your congregations and jw.org
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