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I love the text for today, and the referenced WT article. This image reminds me to improve the frequency and quality of my prayers. I want to make it a goal to communicate even better with our best friend Jehovah.

You can smell it before you see it — that sour-sweet reminder that something has gone soft behind the fridge. Or maybe it’s the compost bin you forgot to empty. Either way, it’s not just gross… it’s active. But if you step back — maybe plug your nose first — something beautiful is happening. Decay doesn’t mean defeat. It’s actually the beginning of renewal. All across creation, Jehovah designed small, tireless workers to carry out one of the most humbling jobs in existence: breaking things down. Maggots, beetles, worms, and even flies — they move in when everyone else moves out. Their mission? To transform what looks like loss into life. Take the dung beetle. Most people picture them somewhere in Africa, rolling a ball of elephant dung across the savanna. That’s the image I had for years. But they’re not just out there — they’re everywhere. I only learned this recently: dung beetles live on every continent except Antarctica. They clean up after cows in Australia, help fertilize fields in Texas, and do their part in your own backyard — if you’ll let them. Farmers worldwide are grateful. Without dung beetles, pastures would be unusable and disease would run rampant. But Jehovah didn’t stop at cow pies and compost. He equipped some insects with an even more astonishing ability: to tackle toxic waste. Scientists at Wageningen University have studied the black soldier fly larva for years. These larvae don’t just handle leftovers — they thrive on manure laced with antibiotics, food waste contaminated with heavy metals, and even certain petroleum byproducts. Their bodies don’t hoard the toxins. Instead, they pass through, break down, or safely lock them away. In other words, they cleanse. Who else but Jehovah would build purifiers… into larvae? Most of us wouldn’t touch these insects, never mind thank them. But their digestive systems — and the microbes living inside them — are doing environmental damage control on a scale we’re only beginning to understand. Some researchers are even exploring how to use these insects to reduce pathogens in human waste — bringing dignity and sanitation to regions with limited infrastructure. Why design a creature for a place we’d never willingly go? Why build in beauty that works best in decay? Maybe because Jehovah sees value where we see mess. Maybe because He knows that not everything rotten is ruined. Ecclesiastes 3:20 reminds us that “all are from the dust, and all are returning to the dust.” That’s not a punishment — it’s a process. And He’s designed that process with renewal in mind. The things we want to throw away — the spoiled, the stinking, the spent — are often just waiting to be made useful again. Not everything that breaks down is breaking apart. Sometimes it’s breaking open. So the next time you wrinkle your nose at the compost bin or sidestep something crawling in the soil, maybe ask: What else have I dismissed because it made me uncomfortable? And what if Jehovah still sees purpose there?

that's good b/c she placed a tract at the hospital

It’s a blessing to know Type 2 diabetes can be reversed. I’ve seen countless testimonials of people who went vegan for a few months and took herbs and exercised and reversed it.

Read the labels on your food. Choose low carb options. High carbs are what make your glycemic index shoot up. Most food isn't even food any more. Grocery shopping is also going to become somewhat of a chore, because most pastas are off limits. Rice etc. Meats, vegetables, and so on are better options, but even the veggies and fruits you have to ensure they aren't ones which impact the glycemic index. Walking and drinking copious amounts of water are also something you need to do. If you drink coffee with sugar, switch to a stevia based sweetener. Intermittent fasting also helps quite a bit. https://www.diabetes.ca/nutrition-fitness/healthy-eating/carb-counting https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/intermittent-fasting-weight-loss-people-type-2-diabetes https://www.diabetes.ca/getmedia/813ba88d-a1f8-4838-b742-daca1e096706/Intermittent_Fasting_Ver_4.pdf?ext=.pdf

That's bad because the sister broke her ankle on the front door stoop trying the find the guy at home again.

That's good, cause they WILL come again.

That's bad because he didn't answer the door the next time JW's called

yes, this.

I'm guessing from the comments that he must be looking old, frail and ready for his next assignment.

did something happen to brother Lett?

I think he ended up changing his plea to "insanity".

Wednesday, July 2 O you who love Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the lives of his loyal ones; he rescues them from the hand of the wicked.—Ps. 97:10. We can take practical steps to minimize our exposure to the wrong thinking and ideas popular in Satan’s system. We can fill our mind with wholesome thoughts by reading and studying the Bible. Attending meetings and taking part in the ministry will also safeguard our thinking. Jehovah, in turn, promises that he will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear. (1 Cor. 10:12, 13) Each of us needs to pray more than ever to remain faithful to Jehovah during these difficult last days. Jehovah wants us to ‘pour out our hearts before him’ in prayer. (Ps. 62:8) Praise Jehovah and thank him for all that he does. Ask him to help you to be courageous in the ministry. Beg him for help to deal with any problems and to resist any temptation that you may be facing. Do not let anything or anyone stop you from regularly praying to Jehovah. w23.05 7 ¶17-18

If only snow fell down as ice cream. But icy poles are close. They just need flavouring and colouring.

Unfortunately blocking JS doesn't work on many sites, in that while it gets you pass the paywall, it then depends on JS to load the content. An example is The Times UK

What do you mean… he will be missed dearly?

This tells ChatGPT your “ground rules.” You can even copy and paste that every time you start a new conversation! 4. Ask One Question at a Time Keep things simple. Some examples: “Can you summarize Watchtower Study Article 8 from April 2024?” “What scriptures support the idea of Jehovah as a loving Father?” “Help me explain 2 Corinthians 4:16 to someone struggling with illness.” 5. Use It With Caution and Prayer ChatGPT is smart—but not inspired. It can sometimes make mistakes, especially with spiritual topics if not carefully guided. Before using any answer: Compare it with JW.org Use your discernment Pray for insight (James 1:5) 💡 Bonus Tips Don’t treat ChatGPT like it knows everything. It doesn’t! But it’s excellent at helping you organize your thoughts. It can’t read your mind—be specific. You can ask it to rewrite things in simpler words, make outlines, or give suggestions for field service topics. 📌 One Final Reminder As 1 Thessalonians 5:21 says: “Make sure of all things; hold fast to what is fine.” That includes anything ChatGPT gives you. 😊 Thanks for the lovely advice my brother!!!!

I use it as well, and like our sister stated, you have to have those true spiritual boundaries. Now, sis how do you program it?

Above =similar, but not IT.

I'm pretty sure it was a cassette tape we had, or maybe vinyl. I put on a "show" with the kids from my then cong and they learned some singing from this (1980s, English). I think we played this in the background of their voices. It was Bethelites and very professional sounding. I am in a Walkill cong, now and will ask around.

I'm a little late, but... BTCI - Collected a nice $730 dividend CONY - Collected a nice $1600 dividend, but sold my shares at a $601 loss. So....working great so far! MSTY - Just bought some today at around $21.42 per share. I'll need to sell it on 7/3 to lock in my dividend and keep this party going! As of right now, all lights are green. As long as nothing crazy happens between now and 7/3, I should be good!!

Me too

1996 Singing Kingdom Songs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIDDwI3lJrw

I would like to see the image or the link, if you can send it to me by email I would appreciate it.