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  1. This separating children from parents...I’ve got FB friends who are posting about this atrocity. (In the truth, FB friends) There are things I do not read about. And, if given choice would not listen to the details thereof. I have my opinions, but I try to keep them to myself. They have made this a political issue. As they have done for climate change, abortions, you name it. This system is controlled by a hateful Murder, who has no compunction about using children to make a point. (No suprise. They’ve been using unborn lives of children for how long now?) It is what it is. This system. The only thing we can do is pray for The Kingdom, and tell ones of it. Its not that I don’t care. This is as ugly as ugly gets, but we just can’t get wound up in this worlds ugliness. We, as individuals can care, and even be broken hearted, but only Jehovah has the answer. And, guess what? It’s only going to get worse. So brace yourselves. By getting closer set to Jehovah, Christ, the organization, and our dear friends. And, pray fervently for that Kingdom. Sorry for the rant, but yes, I’ve about had it. Not quite, though. I know where to turn for my sanity. (Such as it is!)
    8 points
  2. dilip kumar

    A good joke

    A man takes his seat at a FIFA world cup final. He looks to his left & notices that there is a spare seat betwen himself & the next guy. MAN: "who would ever miss the FIFA world cup final?" GUY: "that was my wife's seat. We have been to the last five world cup finals together, but sadly she passed away." MAN: "oh... that's terrible, and very sweet of you to have her here symbolically by having a vacant seat .. ..but these are expensive tickets; couldn't you have brought another family member, friend or someone else with you?" GUY: "no...they are all at her funeral!" #..[emoji460][emoji460][emoji12][emoji12] Sent from my Infinix X572 using Tapatalk
    7 points
  3. First day at pioneer school over wow how fast it’s flown .Feeling so blessed xx
    5 points
  4. I am asking $500 for them and if they want lettering on the front or the lid I am charging an extra $100. If they want another type of stop say a slab or a chunk of stone the price would go up a lot more. Here is the one I made for a local pub. They are doing a draw on it so I can get some publicity. I put a coleman cooler in these. Got them at Walmart cheapest pricing I could get for the cooler. This one is premium. I used brass fasteners in it so the fasteners would not corrode being outside. I put the Name of the Pub on the lid of the cooler. Strykerz.
    4 points
  5. Other cases drawing U.S. scrutiny included those of a Jehovah's Witness, Dennis Christensen, who has been held without trial since last year, the U.S. said. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 2 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be made concerning all sorts of men, 2 concerning kings and all those who are in high positions, so that we may go on leading a calm and quiet life with complete godly devotion and seriousness Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
    3 points
  6. Oh Sister Bea, I have had more than enough of this stuff too. I am so prone to depression and anxiety that I have to protect myself by not reading too much about stuff like this or other disturbing things happening in the world. I scan headlines, but try not to read too many details. I just can't get caught up in this stuff. And even though depression and anxiety can pop up at any time randomly, I am better off mentally by limiting this. I've advised my very sensitive daughter to do the same. The other thing I'm trying to do is what the brother suggested in the end of this month's broadcast. He said that this world was designed to distract and basically to tune back in. Put down the electronic devices (I'm guilty.. on my phone way too much) and take note of the beauty that's still here. I think we will watch some of those beautiful creation videos again for family worship this week. But yes, all we can do is pray all the time for Jehovah's kingdom to come, and in the meantime, the strength to go on. I'm glad that you are still sane.. I will pray to remain that way as well. 😁
    3 points
  7. Agreed, we had a Eritrean sister get baptized at our convention this Saturday! ❤️
    3 points
  8. I dont have a bible scheduling app but there are https://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/?start=48 "Schedule for Bible Reading" pdf. You might want to download it
    3 points
  9. Katty

    Skit Ideas

    I wish I still had the skits I wrote for family worship once, that was about 2Corinthians 13 and showing love. It was different scenarios where love wasn't shown, but sometimes in funny ways. Like you had two sisters waiting for another sister on a call, starting to get really fussy. Or an example of someone being very braggy and cutting others off, stuff like that. I might write some more. We had a get together when our CO left our circuit and there were skits based on what's going to happen in the paradise, and it had different sections about the old being young again, about the blind being able to see, and the resurrection and it was all done in a comical way. I can't think of any specific examples of how it was funny tho. I should have filmed it, but I had a low battery then. One of the funnier parts was the husband of the sister who wrote it, is bald, and the sister was talking to John the Baptizer who kept trying to convince her to try locusts and honey and she was saying how her husband's face was always in the mirror, and he comes out with this wig full of black hair. It was really cute. I don't think I could write anything that funny. I considered writing a musical where the jw original songs play a part in the plot, tho, since a lot of the songs tell a story and are so relatable.
    3 points
  10. Im making Patio coolers. You will see it better with more picks here I am installing the boards on the outside. Everything is Upcycled materials. These boards are from Heat Treated skids. The second pic has the top on its make out of cedar that I salvaged.
    3 points
  11. Sorry if this has been discussed but I couldn't find it I also didn't know where to place this question but does anyone use a Bible reading schedule app and if so which one? Preferably for Android. Tia!
    2 points
  12. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/06/18/us-urges-russia-to-release-political-religious-prisoners.html
    2 points
  13. "It is not enough to merely have an American presence in space. We must have American dominance in space," Mr Trump said at the White House. He also promised that the US would "return Americans to the Moon" and would eventually send people to Mars. "I'm hereby directing the Department of Defense and Pentagon to immediately begin the process necessary to establish a space force as the sixth branch of the armed forces," Mr Trump announced https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44527672 Millennial Falcon coming?
    2 points
  14. ASL and some other languages are up.
    2 points
  15. I hope Jehovah doesn't strike me down, but how do I much prefer the traditional JWB's over the Gilead programs. Its like someone is taking the desert off of my plate!!
    2 points
  16. Meditating on a thought I heard over the weekend. Pray, Hope in Jehovah and Act.
    2 points
  17. I didn't think of insetting the lid. Thanks. I glue the wood to the lid because I don't want to have fasteners penetrating the cooler lid. Thanks for that idea. I am thinking of making plans for it and selling the plans. Include a cut list with it.
    2 points
  18. The drum sander is small enough to be placed on the work table. It is actually smaller than the 13" planer even though it will sand boards up to about 20" wide (you flip them over and send them through a second time. My table saw is inset into a 5' x 12' work table. We made it so we can drop a router into the table when needed. If building something rustic I would not sand the wood "clean" either - what you made there, Greg, looks really good. Have you ever made one where the cooler has an inset lid instead of the lid being raised? We have been trying to make some tables and have a few other ideas. Some of these would require "clean" wood, thus the drum sander.
    2 points
  19. jwhess

    BSL beginner

    At the local ASL congregation, more than half of the publishers are hearing persons. They enjoy the company.
    2 points
  20. Miss Bea

    Climate Change News

    I just think so much of the damage to the earth and it’s cycles is a result of, “man ruining the earth”. Short and simple. There are things I’m wanting to say. For me, the ones who deny climate change have been the result of listening to people of a certain persuasion on television. Remember the Awake on the climate?I hauled that around for some time, laying low for that son of mine. Waiting for him to bring it up. One thing we do know is man will have a predominate part in ruining the earth, and they will answer to Jehovah for it! Jehovah will bring ruin to those ruining the earth!
    2 points
  21. 28. There’s a bush called dictamnus albus which secretes a flammable, oily substance which can be lit on fire, without burning the bush itself.  First I thought, am I familiar with this "bush".. with an interesting google link .. https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/you-asked/there-scientific-explanation-behind-moses-and-burning-bush No. It was a miracle.
    2 points
  22. Ha, yeah, I hear ya.. I remember a couple of times, getting to the jobsite and not really being into bending wrenches on the 40+ pieces of equipment I was responsible for, me and a couple of the other mechanics would get into mud or dirt fights, just to get the filthy part out of the way early, so we could get to work. When an operator looks at you like you're crazy, you win I've even been known to throw myself on the ground and roll around like a dog does, just getting my head straight. ..lol.
    2 points
  23. Awakened

    Climate Change News

    Fact: 50% of the Great Barrier Reef is dead due to “warming” oceans. Fact: over 200 species of life go extinct every 24 hours. We are in the midst of what scientists refer to as the Holocene Extinction primarily as a result of human activity Fact: this year the Arctic experienced it’s warmest winter on record Fact: Antarctica ice melt increased threefold within last 5 years Fact: the 20 hottest years on record have all come since 1995 Fact: Multiple studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals1 show that 97 percent or more of actively publishing climate scientists agree*: Climate-warming trends over the past century are extremely likely due to human activities. Fact: Almost 90% of Americans don’t know there’s scientific consensus on global warming Fact: everyone entitled to their opinion, but it doesn’t change the fact that the facts are the facts
    2 points
  24. a lady can use any tool I use. There are lots of ladies on youtube with building woodworking channels. One bigger one that has her hand in all kinds of things is Ann or All Trades. Another one is April Wilkerson. She built her whole shop from the ground up with help of a few people with muscles.
    2 points
  25. trottigy

    Banning of religion

    No, it's the U.N. that attacks FALSE religion AFTER there is a PAUSE and THEN this is when we will see the KoN/ Gog attack GOD'S people. https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2015364#h=6
    2 points
  26. moosic

    BSL beginner

    Hi everyone, I've searched 'BSL' in the search bar, but nothing came up! I was wondering if there is anyone willing to learn/practice BSL, or if there are any congregations that hold BSL meetings or sessions that are local-ish to me, I live in Kent, UK 😊 I learnt a few bits from a Sister, but as she lived in Liverpool, it made some things tricky as they were different signs to what is used down here. Plus, we've parted ways since then, so it'll be nice to get to know other brothers and sisters with an interest in BSL. It's something I've loved for years. I learnt a few bits at an after school club about 5 years ago, and when the odd thing comes up locally I do what I can to attend. I don't feel like I know enough to visit the BSL assembly, but it's something I'd love to experience one day if they don't mind a hearing person attending! 😨
    1 point
  27. https://www.news5cleveland.com/newsy/reports-us-to-leave-un-human-rights-council . The push to leave the council is reportedly being spearheaded by U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, who has criticized the HRC and says it holds an "anti-Israel bias." That's right, plant those seeds
    1 point
  28. Monday, June 18 Carry on prayer on every occasion.—Eph. 6:18. How grateful we should be that Jehovah used his holy spirit to reveal the truth to us and to enable us to exercise faith in the good news! (Luke 10:21) We should never cease thanking Jehovah for drawing us to himself through his Son, “the Chief Agent and Perfecter of our faith.” (Heb. 12:2) To show our appreciation for such undeserved kindness, we should keep strengthening our faith through prayer and study of God’s Word. (1 Pet. 2:2) We should keep exercising our faith in Jehovah’s promises. We must do this in ways that are clearly evident to others. For example, we keep on preaching about God’s Kingdom and sharing in the work of making disciples. We also keep working “what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.” (Gal. 6:10) And we work hard to “strip off the old personality with its practices.”—Col. 3:5, 8-10. w16.10 4:11, 12
    1 point
  29. Artificial earthquakes in one place after another - due to Mexico winning their World Cup football match against the giants Germany https://www.sbs.com.au/news/earthquake-triggered-by-mexico-fans-celebrating-german-defeat?cx_cid=edm:newspm:2017
    1 point
  30. Alexa

    BSL beginner

    They wouldn't mind hearing person attending sis moosic
    1 point
  31. Would Monterrey still be in northern California? We had a little resentment for that living in Humboldt County.
    1 point
  32. Catalyst

    Witness memes

    Ah OK I am familiar with Yep or Yup but not Yip, meaning yes Looking up Yip in the dictionary does not give such a meaning. Is it pehaps Australian pronounciation? Like in: Good day mate. Have you seen today's paper? That might sound like Goodday mite. Have ya seen todais piper? So Yep might sound more like Yip. Thanks
    1 point
  33. Fire is a chemical reaction that releases light and heat. The ancient Greeks amazingly started fire with concentrated sunlight. A parabolic mirror that focuses solar rays is still used to ignite the Olympic torch. Amazing fact is earth is the only known planet where fire can burn. Everywhere else you don’t find enough oxygen for fire to occur. Fire triangle represents the three components that fires need to exist: heat, oxygen and fuel. Fire is extinguished when one of these components is missing. Fact is oxygen supply influences the color of the flame. A low oxygen fire gives off a yellow glow. A high oxygen fire burns blue. Candle flames are blue at the bottom because that’s where they take up fresh air, and yellow at the top because the rising fumes from below partly suffocate the upper part of the flame. Amazing fact is fire can make water. Place a cold spoon over a candle and you will observe the water vapor condense on the metal. Wax contains hydrogen which combines with oxygen to make water. Assuming stable fuel, heat and oxygen levels, a typical house fire will amazingly double in size every minute. Fire is faster than generally thought as it takes less than thirty seconds for a fire to become very difficult to control. A candle flame typically burns at around 1000 degrees Celsius (1800 Fahrenheit). Amazing fact is that more people die from smoke inhalation than flames. Fire can suck all of the oxygen from a room and fill it with poisonous smoke and gases before flames even reach a room. During wildfires it’s amazing that trees can explode if water deep inside the tree quickly turns to steam. The heat from a fire alone is enough to kill. It can get as hot as 315 degrees Celsius at eye level , hot enough to scorch your lungs if you breathe it in and to melt the clothes you’re wearing into your skin. If you’re in a burning house, you might not be able to see. It can be pitch black because of the dark smoke. Amazingly you might not be able to find the exit in fire even if you’ve lived there for years since smoke can be extremely disorienting. Memorize your escape plan beforehand and practice it blindfolded. Air is 21 percent oxygen which combines with acetylene and you get an oxyacetylene welding torch that burns at over 5500 degrees Fahrenheit, the hottest fire you encounter. A gallon of gasoline has the explosive potential of 30 sticks of dynamite. Amazingly you can start a fire with ice. At 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit, unprotected steel may collapse under its own weight during fire. Amazing fact is that forest fires move faster uphill than downhill! The steeper the slope, the faster the fire travels. Once a forest fire begins, it can spread at an amazing rate of up to 15 miles per hour, consuming everything in its path. On 13 August 2012 scientists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider, Geneva, Switzerland, announced that they had achieved the Highest Manmade Temperature of over 5 trillion K and perhaps as high as 5.5 trillion K , more than 300,000 times hotter than the center of the sun. When John Walker used a stick to stir a pot containing antimony sulfide, potassium chlorate & sulfur, some of the mixture stuck to the end of the stick. When the lump was scraped , it caught fire which led to the birth of match sticks. Fire extinguishers control fires by discharging water, foams, carbon dioxide, dry chemicals or other substances. No one knows who invented the fire hydrant, because its patent was destroyed in a fire. A single fire hydrant in San Francisco survived a massive earthquake in 1906 and aided fire fighters in saving the Mission district. The hydrant was painted gold in memory of the event. Walt Disney World is the largest consumer of fireworks in the United States launching the fireworks with compressed air instead of gunpowder to reduce fumes and gain better height and timing. There’s a bush called dictamnus albus which secretes a flammable, oily substance which can be lit on fire, without burning the bush itself. Amazingly cotton will catch on fire if super glue is applied to it. More than 80 percent of all wildfires are started by humans. The most common cause of fire deaths is cooking fires , the risk emanating from kitchen. Two of every five home fires started in the kitchen. In the great fire of London in 1666, 80 % of London was burnt down but only 6 people were injured. It burned out of control for 5 days and destroyed 13,000 homes and 87 churches. Great fire of London also ended bubonic plague epidemic that had killed 65000 people as rats and fleas were fried. A natural gas vent in Iraq known as The Eternal Fire has been burning continuously for over 4,000 years A coal seam about 140 miles north of Sydney, Australia, has been amazingly burning for thousands of years. America’s deadliest fire took place in 1865, aboard the steamship Sultana when the boilers exploded. The ship was six times over capacity mostly carrying prisoners released recently. The death toll was amazing 1,547. During WWII, Japan actually sent 9000 “fire balloons” towards North America to cause damage . About thousand of them actually hit land and killed 6 people. The Cairo opera house was destroyed by fire in 1970. Amazing thing was it also housed Cairo fire station. Fire houses have spiral staircases because the horses that used to pull the fire wagons learned to walk up straight ones. Ashtrays are compulsorily required on every commercial airplane because 123 people died on a flight in 1973 when a lit cigarette caught fire in a lavatory waste bin. On August 19, 1980, a Saudi Arabian Airlines Flight carrying 301 people caught fire shortly after takeoff. The plane landed safely but when the ground crew opened the doors, everyone was already dead due to poisonous gases.. In 1985, Philadelphia police used a helicopter to drop two bombs on a house during an armed standoff which resulted in a fire that killed 11 and destroyed 60 homes. The Black Dragon Fire of 1987, the largest wildfire in modern times, burned some 20 million acres across China and the Soviet Union, an area about the size of South Carolina. A fire in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 2002 killed 15 school girls . They were not allowed to leave the burning building by the state’s religious police because they were not wearing correct Islamic dress. In 2004, over 300 people died in a supermarket fire in Asunción, Paraguay because the owners shut the doors so that people wouldn’t leave without paying.
    1 point
  34. Yeah, me too... Spent 20yrs as an Operating Engineers Heavy Eq Mechanic, it's kinda in the blood. ... Like playing with toy trucks and stuff, only bigger. ..lol
    1 point
  35. Katty

    Big Eyes

    There's so much about this movie that I loved. I was really pleasantly surprised with the respect with which it dealt with the subject matter of the message of Jehovah's Witnesses. But, the impression I get of Tim Burton is that he doesn't seem like he really cares what other people think about what he does. He doesn't seem to be a part of that mainstream Hollywood groupthink, like a lot of people who create films. I really hope this film served to give Sis Keane to give a witness to people who probably would not have been reached with the truth otherwise, and that maybe a seed was planted. I don't think even film stars are immune to learning to love the message and learning to love Jehovah. It's so different from anything you can experience in the world. I also found so much about this film relatable being an artist, and how you feel about the artwork that really expresses how you see the world. I recently started a phase of two different kinds of styles: symbolic artwork and more realistic portrait art. But both are ways of capturing emotion, either of myself or others. Art really does become an extension of yourself, so I can see how letting someone claim to be the creator of what you've made can be so soul-crushing, so to speak.
    1 point
  36. Lewis

    Climate Change News

    Facts are that the Ice caps are actually increasing and decreasing, it depends where your looking, overall we are loosing more than gaining. I linked an article that was released on June 14th a few days ago about Antarctica study that was done. West of Antarctica is loosing ice 3 times as fast while east side of Antarctica is gaining Ice. So the scientist who say that it is gaining ice, they are partially correct. But remember these scientist are paid to make these statements. The same when stating facts about the greenhouse gases, most scientists aren’t including Methane that is in the Arctic Ocean, we currently have 5 Gigatons of methane in our atmosphere and about 500 to 1000 or more gigatons in the Arctic Ocean that can potential be released, according to a climate experts at an UN Climate Conferrance it was said that all we need to end life is 1% of methane to release and its over.
    1 point
  37. I also do some furniture repair. Had a fella drop off a wooden rocking chair that was falling apart. I took it all apart scraped the glue off the tendons and holes. I then made some new wedges and glued the whole thing back together and clamped it overnight. Set the new wedges and Bob's your uncle. Was a fun little job.
    1 point
  38. I saw a lot of skidders in Maine, a few sawmills, and a number of persons with acquired aphalangia. Sorry, I could't think of any that I would prefer to post as a picture.
    1 point
  39. Wow ... talk about Jehovah taking us by the hand and urging us to not give up - that is a beautiful text. TY Vernalee. xx
    1 point
  40. Katty

    Amazing Facts About Fire

    And with all this, there's still so much more to learn about fire. did not know you could start a fire with ice. Interesting since they're always considered so opposite. I would have figured many fires are started in the kitchen. Idk why kitchens in most homes aren't required to have a class A, B, C and K fire extinguisher. When I worked a deli that cooked food, we learned about extinguishers. class K is especially for fires that involve cooking oil as not anything can put it out. I'm imagining that's one thing that accelerated the spread of fire, is people thinking that water can put out cooking fire, when more often than not it can't. The best way to put out a cooking fire, if you don't have an extinguisher is to smother it. If you can catch it small, it typically goes out if you put a big pot lid on it. Now I'm wondering if #37 is what inspired that song 99 luftballoons XD. as for #40, what kind of idiot smokes on an airplane bathroom. Hopefully they've made or are making smoking illegal on planes, as the smoke travels and some people have asthma and other serious health problems that are aggravated by cigarette smoke. The Mecca one is just plain sad. What kind of "god" do these people serve if they think that pleasing him, means dress is more important than people's lives? smh
    1 point
  41. Maybe a Bali Mynah bird? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bali_myna
    1 point
  42. Wm-Scott

    Climate Change News

    https://climate.nasa.gov/evidence/ Please read above link. It is no longer possible to be both informed and a climate change denier, since the evidence is now overwhelming🌡📈🍳. My point was that the world🌎 is in serious trouble🚽 that is balantanly obvious if you look at the facts.🤤 Yet, even people who know the facts, make up and spread lies 💻like the ice caps are expanding.🤞 The reason why, is because they don't want people to panic and stop shopping,🛒 that would be bad for business. There are powerful forces in the world bent on keeping the things as they are as long as they can. These same people are buying islands💵 and building bunkers, ⛏they know what is coming, but that want to squeeze all they can💸 out of the system before it goes☠. On using Matt 24, 📖 the sign includes wars, food shortages and pestilence, all things that are increasing do our changing climate. That is why I made the connection, climate change is intensifying the signs. People ignore this connection just as they ignore the signs and what they mean.🙈🙉🙊 Please pardon my coming on so strong on this issue. For someone who has been following this issue for decades the accumulated evidence makes denying it seem on a par with claiming the earth is flat. Yet one of my brothers denies it as well. (CC, he accepts the earth is round😉) I can show him endless evidence📚 and it doesn't convince him. I am hoping that you are more open minded. 💡Otherwise you and my brother can both think that I am nuts and I am fine with that. But I do love a good discussion. 🤼‍♂️
    1 point
  43. Been gone a few days. 125 notifications. 😮
    1 point
  44. Ya I can't see that happening. Who would pay for all the new signs and road names? They can't afford it.
    1 point
  45. I really doubt it will succeed. Congress does not like to upset the apple cart of status quo. Going from 50 to 52 states would add 4 senators. It may also affect the number of representatives. Guam and Puerto Rico are still colonies, Um, territories despite having statehood discussed for years.
    1 point
  46. Katty

    WOL Showing Older Publications

    Wow I did not know the back story of the James book. It reminds of in 1 Corinthians when Paul was warning about people coming into the congregation preaching that there's no resurrection. I remember when it was announced at the meeting that older publications would be included in the WOL. I was really excited. I used to love the CD roms...especially since you can use them offline, but they pile up and I wonder "what to do with all these older CD-roms?" It's a nice backup, I think, tho, in case the internet goes down for any reason, but it's really nice to read the bible on the online library and just click on an article and it clicks
    1 point
  47. And remember, JEHOVAH himself will use the United Nation to destroy false religion, and these little nations will jump on the bandwagon.
    1 point
  48. Sylv

    Skit Ideas

    Not sure if you're looking for humour or teachability, but many years ago I saw a skit of two brothers going over the "reasoning with the sisters" book. It was hilarious! CURRENT EVENTS Good evening. My name is ---- ----. I'm a brother from (name of congregation). Did you see the TV news last night? That report on (mention some current item of concern, but don't talk about cars or sports) was very interesting. What did you think about it? It is not unusual for sisters to be concerned about these issues, but I believe that we are living in a time when we should be getting to know each other better. (Ask her to go out witnessing.) LOVE/KINDNESS I have found that many sisters are quite concerned about the lack of available brothers in the surrounding congregations. Do you feel that way, too? Why do you think this is the trend? . . . Did you know that I am personally interested in you? (Explain why.) WHEN SISTERS SAY: "I'M BUSY" Hi, my name is ---- ----. I want to discuss with you how we can get to know each other better. I can see that you are busy (or about to go home). May we get together for lunch on Saturday after field service and discuss it further? * * * How You Might Respond To Potential Conversation Stoppers * * * "I'M NOT INTERESTED" May I ask, do you mean that you are not interested in me or is it brothers in general who don't interest you? I ask that because I have met many sisters who at one time were interested in brothers, but aren't anymore because they think brothers are hypocritical (or chauvinistic, arrogant idiots, not spiritual enough, etc.). I don't approve of such attitudes myself, and if you get to know me, I believe we could both look to the future with confidence. OR If you mean that you're not interested in having another boyfriend, I can understand that. But more likely you are interested in your future. Can you see any prospect for a relationship in the future? OR Is that because you already have a boyfriend? . . . Tell me, do you think you will ever see a time when it will work out? . . . What seems to stand in the way? "I'M NOT INTERESTED IN YOU" Many sisters tell me that. Have you ever wondered why brothers like myself keep trying, even though sisters generally may not be interested? OR I can appreciate that, because I used to feel the same way about a sister. But, just to be fair, I decided to listen to her. And I found out that I hadn't been told the truth about her. Now we are good friends. OTHER TIPS Keeping good records is the key to following up and developing a study of each other in the future. Never ask if she got a chance to read the letters you sent her; instead, ask if she had any questions. Always mention that she could make a voluntary donation of time spent with you. Be sure to make definite arrangements to get together again . . . naming the date and time. And remember, give HER the chance to accept or refuse . . . we cannot prejudge. Finally, if she refuses, it is not you who is being rejected; rather, it is your message of commitment. COMING SOON Insight On The Sisters . . . already seven volumes, and continuing to grow. "Sisters - What happens to us when they cry?" "Knowledge that Leads to an Everlasting Wife" "Questions Old People Ask, Answers They Forget" "Your Youths - Getting the most out of them"
    1 point
  49. Its all Wibbly-Wobbly Timey-Wimey (Ask the Doctor)
    1 point
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