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This morning...indeed just a few moments ago...I had my mind blown by someone who doesn't serve Jehovah, someone who doesn't even know him or really anything about the Bible at all! A little backstory: For weeks now I have been talking to a vendor that I see off and on at different stores. If you looked at him and judged solely off the surface, you can easily see why a lot of people avoid him. Not only are both of his arms filled with tattoos, (full sleeves on both sides), he also has tattoos on his face and he's missing about half of his teeth. Within the first 15 minutes that I met him approximately 8 weeks ago, he shared that he had served 12 years in prison and a 7-year stint prior to that. That immediately gave us common ground and I just started talking to him about my own experiences inside those walls. Some days we don't see each other at all, but there are other days where I see him on a couple ofstops that we share in common. Some days we talk a minute or two, other days we end up speaking for 10 to 15 minutes while waiting for the receiver to finish up with other vendors. I know some people have noticed us talking, I've had comments on it now a couple of different times from various vendors and even some store employees. Last week, for whatever reason, he decided to open up to me and shared the following statement, (it's not exactly what he said, it's just my best summation of it): "My cousin told me that God is punishing me for the stuff I’ve done in my life. I don’t really believe him, but when you hear something like that at the wrong time, it gets in your head, ya know? And honestly…I just feel like everybody’s done with me lately. My brother and his wife kicked me out of their house because I complained about his wife smoking weed, my family barely talks to me, and the people I'm trying to hang out with don’t even return my messages. I mean, I don’t blame them, I guess. I’m a mess right now. But it makes me wonder if maybe my cousin is right...maybe God’s done with me too. Maybe this really IS payback for everything I've done.” I assured him at Jehovah does not punish people like that, and I even shared the account at John chapter 9 regarding the blind man where Jesus had to correct his own disciples view on the same matter. I also showed him the verse in Ecclesiastes regarding time and unforeseen occurrence befalling us all. This morning I saw him at a store and he came outside to meet me as soon as I pulled up. He thanked me for sharing that account and said that after he had gotten home to his hotel room, he had googled it out of curiosity. But here comes the part where he blew my mind...because he told me that he had been encouraged by the Bible for the first time in his life, but it wasn't by the scripture I brought out. Again, here's what he said: "Hey, I didn’t read the whole thing, but I liked that part Google highlighted for me...it said that after they threw the guy out...Jesus heard about it and went and found him.” He said that part really hit home with him because of everything that he's been through. He thanked me for sharing the account with him and said it feels really good knowing that even if everyone else has given up on him, Jesus hasn't. Now I went into that discussion trying to encourage him by showing him that his cousin's doctrine was wrong, but I completely missed the most important part of what he said: he felt completely abandoned by everyone in his life. Thankfully, what I missed, Jehovah must have picked up on...because he agreed that I could share some more scriptures with him from time to time, especially if they would make him feel like this one did. I just wanted to share that with everyone, not to make some huge theatrical point...but simply to reinforce, once again, the POWER of Jehovah's word!!

A lot of countries are now bringing in curfews to try and bring back law and order… they’re rioting over many different things, food shortages, schools, economy etc, but one thing is sure that it’s spreading through Europe It must be so frightening for the friends caught up in this, maybe unable to leave their homes etc It’s good to keep them all in our prayers.

Perhaps it would be good for us to take some time to reflect on the many wonderful examples we have that can help us keep our spiritual vision clear and focused. One of these is Caleb. He did not allow what he saw happening around him to change what he knew about Jehovah. He saw many of his contemporaries losing their faith, but he never allowed their attitude to make him doubt Jehovah or the certainty of His promises. We too live in a world where many people are losing their trust in God or no longer believe in His promises. To keep our faith strong, we need to continue getting to know Jehovah more deeply, reminding ourselves of the beautiful qualities He has shown us, and taking time to meditate on His precious promises. There is something especially touching about Caleb’s example that I think is worth remembering: he had to wait 45 years to receive his inheritance. Yet he did not spend those years simply waiting for a reward. He spent them faithfully serving Jehovah. And what about us? Are we continuing to strengthen our friendship with Jehovah because we truly love who He is and appreciate His beautiful qualities? Or, perhaps without realizing it, has our faith become too closely tied to WHEN we expect to see our hopes fulfilled? Will we continue to trust in Jehovah with a patient and faithful heart, even if the fulfillment of His promises takes longer than we had expected?

LIFE AND MINISTRY MEETING WORKBOOK March–April 2027 TREASURES FROM GOD’S WORD . Jehovah’s Response to Gog’s Attack (10 min.) “Gog of the land of Magog” will attack Jehovah’s people during the great tribulation (Eze 38:2, 8; w19.09 11 ¶13) We will seem defenseless and will need to trust in Jehovah (Eze 38:10-12; w22.01 6 ¶13) The attack will move Jehovah to act in our behalf (Eze 38:18, 22, 23; w22.05 17 ¶10) FOR MEDITATION: How can I prepare for Gog’s attack?—w21.11 20 ¶1-2.

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Friday, October 16 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways. Do not stray onto her paths.—Prov. 7:25. Solomon’s account illustrates what can happen to any worshipper of Jehovah. He might fall into serious sin and later feel that everything occurred suddenly. Or he might say, “It just happened.” And yet, if he thinks about what actually occurred, he will likely discover that he took some unwise steps that led to his transgression. Those steps might have involved bad association, unwholesome entertainment, or frequenting questionable places—whether in person or online. Perhaps he had also stopped praying, reading the Bible, attending meetings, or sharing in the ministry. Like the young man discussed in Proverbs, he may not have committed the sin so suddenly after all. What is the lesson for us? We need to avoid not only the sin itself but also the steps that lead to sin. Solomon makes that very point after relating the account.—Matt. 5:29, 30. w24.07 16 ¶10-11

I was going to use beef stew as my password. But apparently it wasn't stroganoff 😳

He protests the price of chocolate!

That reminds me of the woman that named her son LaMonjello.. Every time she would call for him in the grocery store, someone would kindly tell her the flavored Jell-O is on aisle 5...

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He launched one into space, the last time I tried to do that I got a ticket for speeding...

India: After youth-led protests over examination-paper leaks led to the education minister’s resignation in July, another wave of protests has erupted over voter-list revisions, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner... Unrest everywhere.

Monday, October 19 When you spread a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; and you will be happy, because they have nothing with which to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous ones.—Luke 14:13, 14. Brothers, you demonstrate that you are “hospitable” when you do good things for others, including those outside your circle of close friends. (1 Pet. 4:9) One reference work describes a hospitable man this way: “The door of his house—and of his heart—must be open to strangers.” Ask yourself, ‘What is my reputation when it comes to welcoming visitors?’ (Heb. 13:2, 16) A hospitable man shares what he can with visitors, including lowly ones of little means and hardworking servants, such as circuit overseers and visiting speakers.—Gen. 18:2-8;Prov. 3:27; Acts 16:15; Rom. 12:13. w24.11 21 ¶6

Louise deeply regretted naming her son Marco. Whenever she tried to find him in a crowd, people would yell “Polo!” in response, and it would take hours for them to reunite. Her husband insisted on naming their next son. He chose Waldo.

Hi, is this the Front Desk? Great, This is Mr. Latham in room 2024. I'm gonna need somebody to come up to my room. My wife is hysterical, she's very upset and she's threatning to jump out the window. Yes, this is a personal problem, but the window won't open.

Date: 20 october 2026 1132 languages Language Cakchiquel (Santa María de Jesús) Is spoken in Guatemala The language code is: cak-x-cqs https://www.jw.org/en/library/?contentLanguageFilter=cak_x_cqs

Elon Musk flips a vehicle upside down and everyone claps and cheers. But when I do it, suddenly I'm "recklessly endangering children" and "unfit to be a school bus driver".

In addition to switching out Splane for Jedele.

😂 With all these questions, you’ve turned a woman drinking coffee into a whole Netflix crime documentary. Hahaha 😂☕

✨ There will be moments in life when our faith is tested, our hearts feel heavy, and the road ahead seems difficult to understand. But we can always find comfort in knowing that Jehovah never abandons those who put their trust in him. His loving guidance helps us move forward, his Word gives us wisdom, and his promises remind us that brighter days are ahead. ❤️🙏 ‎ ‎Even in the deepest valley, Jehovah remains by our side. When our strength begins to fade, he lovingly helps us stand firm and continue moving forward with faith and courage. 💯❤️ ‎ ‎Warmest greetings, dear brothers and sisters! 🤗❤️ May Jehovah’s peace fill your hearts, his wisdom direct your steps, and his unfailing love give you strength and comfort today and always. ‎ ‎Agape love to you all! ❤️

World powers continue to struggle for dominance, just as the Bible foretold. However, we wait on Jehovah rather than trying to identify every political development as prophetic.

Jehovah will not allow this system to exist one day longer than justice demands. It's exhausting mentally. I don't want to be in survival mode forever and I don't believe I will be.

WT Lib update a day or two ago and new Research Guide (rsg) is there in Indexes.

Wednesday, October 21 I saw . . . a great crowd . . . out of all nations.—Rev. 7:9. We are moved to keep zealously preaching by considering what is being accomplished worldwide today. Each year, millions of interested ones attend the Memorial and study the Bible with us. Hundreds of thousands get baptized and join us in the preaching work. We do not know how many may yet respond to our preaching work, but we do know that Jehovah is gathering a great crowd who will survive the coming great tribulation. (Rev. 7:9, 14) The Master of the harvest continues to see potential in the field, so we have good reason to keep preaching. (Luke 10:2) Jesus’ disciples have always been identified by their zealous preaching. When people witnessed the outspokenness of the apostles, “they began to realize that they had been with Jesus.” (Acts 4:13) As people observe us in the ministry, may they see that we too have been influenced by Jesus’ zealous example. w25.03 18 ¶15; 19 ¶17-18

GB members: Splane, Jackson, Cook, Sanderson. In the second picture Splane is replaced by Jodele.

My topic title should be read as: AI Videos (ANY kind!) & Pictures of the New World… 🙃😄

I live in senior apt complex. Ground floor living. Very small 550 sq ft. No garage. There are 9 witnesses here and several more on the waiting list. The manager is also a witness but I would not have known it without her telling me. Very aloof, not warm friendly like I am use to. I have way to much stuff for the space I have. But I have bought a rocket stove that would cook off liquid sterno. I bought a bed tent so when I loose electric for heat my Poppy and Maggie Mae and I can stay cozy and warm. I have two Tupperware type totes that I have dry food in. They are large like 2.5 ft long by 2 ft tall approx. I hate what little space I have no longer feels homey and pretty but looks like a old lady hoarder. I have gone to all the friends and told them where I live so we all know where to go, who to trust. I know my neighbors. Alma who lives directly behind me is a character. She looks like granny Clampett but smokes weed like Willie and Snoop. I do believe she could smoke them under the table. I thought weed makes you hungry but it looks like she does not eat at all. Yes Granny Clampett described her size, stature and shuffling gait. Instead of a shotgun she totes bear spray holstered on her hip and a life alert hanging from her neck. In just under one year that I have been here she has been to the hospital 3 times. She asked me if I ever 'got a good look at our fire men (department)? I said no I am sure they look good. 🤪 It never hurts to have an attractive face to look at as all muscle and brawn lift you to what might be your final destination. Our maintenance man cautioned me to avoid her baked goods because she gave him a gummy candy that put him in the dirt. I do believe the GT will be very interesting in my neck of the woods. I also bought heavy contractors bags to put in bathtub and hopefully can have enough notice to fill them up with water and they are used as a bladder to hold a 55 gal bag of water. Life straws and a solar batter. I've thought about small freezer but just no space. I must rely on Jehovah for the rest. I pray for all our friends everywhere that we stick tight like Velcro.

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Veteran Aardman artist was instrumental in developing the distinctive movements and expressions of Britain's beloved clay-animation characters. BRISTOL, England — Loyd Price, the British stop-motion animator whose work helped bring the celebrated Wallace and Gromit characters to life, has died at the age of 64. His death was announced on October 16, 2026. Price spent approximately three decades at Aardman Animations, the British studio renowned for its painstaking stop-motion productions. He became one of its leading animators, helping establish the expressive movements and subtle performances that made Wallace and Gromit internationally recognizable. Although the characters were originally created by animator Nick Park, Price played an important role in developing their on-screen performances and training the artists responsible for animating them. Bringing Clay Characters to Life Wallace, an enthusiastic inventor with a fondness for cheese, and Gromit, his intelligent and remarkably patient dog, became two of Britain's most recognizable animated characters. Their appeal rested not simply on humorous stories but on the extraordinary detail of their performances. Unlike conventional filmmaking, stop-motion animation involves photographing physical models one frame at a time, with animators making minute adjustments between photographs. At 24 frames per second, producing just one minute of animation can require 1,440 individual frames. A raised eyebrow, a slight movement of the eyes, or a carefully timed turn of the head can require numerous adjustments before the finished sequence appears natural. Price became particularly skilled at communicating emotion through these subtle movements. Gromit presented an unusual challenge. Unlike Wallace, the dog never spoke, relying entirely on facial expressions, posture, and gestures to communicate his thoughts. His familiar expressions of skepticism, concern, and quiet frustration became essential elements of the character's appeal. Price's understanding of these details helped establish the consistency and personality that audiences came to associate with Gromit. Teaching Others the Art of Animation As a supervising animator at Aardman, Price's responsibilities extended beyond his own work. He helped train and guide other animators, ensuring that Wallace and Gromit retained recognizable personalities and movements even when different artists worked on separate scenes. This required careful attention to timing, character behavior, and continuity. Price also helped direct Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions, a collection of short animated adventures featuring Wallace's elaborate inventions and Gromit's frequently unsuccessful attempts to avoid the resulting chaos. His work contributed to Aardman's international reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with sophisticated character animation. Remembered by Colleagues Following news of his death, Aardman co-founder Peter Lord paid tribute to Price, recognizing his artistic talent and his contributions to the studio. Price was remembered not only for his technical abilities but also for his willingness to share his knowledge with younger animators. Stop-motion animation remains one of filmmaking's most labor-intensive disciplines. A few seconds of finished footage can represent hours of meticulous work, with every movement planned and executed by hand. Price devoted much of his professional life to mastering that process and helping others develop the same skills. An Enduring Contribution Although Wallace and Gromit were created by Nick Park, their enduring popularity also reflects the contributions of the animators who transformed stationary models into expressive, believable characters. Price was among the artists whose painstaking work helped accomplish that transformation. His legacy remains visible in the smallest details of the characters' performances, particularly Gromit's ability to communicate an entire thought with little more than a movement of his eyes. For millions of viewers, those expressions have become as recognizable as the characters themselves. Price's death represents the loss of an accomplished animator whose work helped define one of Britain's most successful animation traditions. His exact date of death has not been publicly established.

Just a follow up. Last night I did the latest update for my iPad and now the research guide works perfectly. I can now bring up all the lessons under Jehovah and Jesus.

Saturday, October 17 We have this treasure in earthen vessels.—2 Cor. 4:7. What is this treasure? It is the lifesaving work of preaching the Kingdom message. (2 Cor. 4:1) What are the earthen vessels? They represent God’s servants, who take the good news to others. In Paul’s day, merchants used clay jars to transport valuable goods, such as food, wine, and money. Similarly, Jehovah entrusts us with the valuable message of the good news. With Jehovah’s backing, we can have the strength needed to deliver our message faithfully. At times, we may experience fear of man or fear of rejection. How can we overcome that challenge? Consider the prayer of the apostles when they were ordered not to preach. Rather than give in to fear, they asked Jehovah to help them keep speaking with boldness. Jehovah immediately answered their prayer. (Acts 4:18, 29, 31) If fear of man affects you sometimes, ask Jehovah to help you conquer your fear of man with your love for people. w24.04 16 ¶8-9

Whew! Does this help? *** w22 September p. 21 “Bringing the Many to Righteousness” *** “THOSE ASLEEP IN THE DUST . . . WILL WAKE UP” 4 Read Daniel 12:1. The book of Daniel reveals the sequence of exciting events that will occur during the time of the end. For example, Daniel 12:1 reveals that Michael, who is Jesus Christ, is “standing in behalf of [God’s] people.” That part of the prophecy began to be fulfilled in 1914 when Jesus was appointed as King of God’s heavenly Kingdom. 5 However, Daniel was also told that Jesus would “stand up” during “a time of distress such as has not occurred since there came to be a nation until that time.” This “time of distress” is the “great tribulation” mentioned at Matthew 24:21. Jesus stands up, or acts to defend God’s people, at the end of this time of distress, that is, at Armageddon. The book of Revelation refers to these ones as “a great crowd who come out of the great tribulation.”—Rev. 7:9, 14.

Interesting how we get again WTs articles about neutrality.

It's been on for years... Trump being nice with Putin for a week isn't a contradiction of KotS vs KotN

Actually I trained for emergency response for many years and had my own bunker gear, but I never posed for a picture like that 🤣

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Only pic I could find on my computer of my husband and I.

Sunday, October 18 Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.—Matt. 6:9. Our love for Jehovah moves us to sanctify his name. We want to have a part in clearing his name of the reproach that Satan has brought on it by his malicious lies. (Gen. 3:1-5; Job 2:4; John 8:44) In our ministry, we are eager to stand up for our God, telling the truth about him to all who will listen. We want everyone to know that his greatest quality is love, that his way of ruling is righteous and just, and that his Kingdom will soon end all suffering and bring peace and happiness to the human family. (Ps. 37:10, 11,29; 1 John 4:8) When we defend Jehovah’s reputation in our ministry, we sanctify his name. We also have the satisfaction of knowing that we are living up to our name. w24.05 18 ¶12

Amazing. You should try vertical format, I've seen some on TikTok

I just installed minor update #1471 and it fixes both issues that I reported. Now the CLAM history grid can have two lines if necessary. And there is a different warning icon if the publisher had another talk recently, different from the one if the publisher has another talk the same day.

I do to others, but most of the time I shut up so people continue make fool of themselves my sis.

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Major nationwide protests are underway across France today, with tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of people demonstrating over the cost of living, underfunded schools, and related grievances. These protests build on weeks of high-school student actions over teacher shortages, dilapidated buildings, overcrowded classes, and police responses. They have broadened into a “convergence of struggles,” drawing in Yellow Vest (Gilets Jaunes) activists, trade unions (such as the CGT), teachers, university students, and others concerned about inflation and public services. Key developments • Turnout estimates: Authorities reported around 140 actions involving ~33,000 people outside Paris by midday. Union figures later put national participation at 550,000–800,000. Paris saw a large march, with estimates of tens of thousands. • Clashes and violence: Significant unrest in several cities. In Paris, police used tear gas, water cannon, and stun grenades against masked/hooded groups throwing projectiles and fireworks, especially around Place de la République. A tourism office was set on fire in Lyon. In Marseille, protesters entered the town hall, caused damage, and there were reports of looting and attacks on a police station. Similar incidents (vandalism, fires, looting of shops) occurred in places like Bordeaux, Lille, Rennes, Toulouse, and Angers. • Official responses: President Emmanuel Macron had called for calm and respect for people/property while affirming the right to protest. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned the “violence of extreme intensity” and said the government would not be intimidated. The Interior Ministry highlighted rapid security responses. This comes amid broader context: Macron is in the final stretch of his term (presidential elections expected in 2027), with high unpopularity, political fragmentation, inflation concerns (recent figures around 3.4%), and debates over public finances/EU budget. Opposition figures (including from the far-right National Rally and far-left) have commented on the unrest. Other recent notes include ongoing political positioning ahead of the 2027 vote and routine economic updates, but the protests dominate the day’s news. Situation remains fluid with live coverage from major outlets.

Dan. 11:43 - And he will rule over the hidden treasures of gold and silver and over all the desirable things of Egypt. And the Libʹy·ans and the E·thi·oʹpi·ans will be at his steps. It sounds like KotN will rule with the KotS as we have seen today.

The research guide highlighted a quote from Brother Splane: "The speaker explained that the “earthen vessels” refer to our fleshly bodies. He contrasted a vessel made of earth with one made of gold. Vessels of gold are not used often. Vessels made of earth, on the other hand, are meant for work. If we placed a treasure in a vessel of gold, we might focus as much on the vessel as on the treasure it contains. “You students don’t want to draw attention to yourselves,” said Brother Splane. “As missionaries, you want to direct people to Jehovah. You are modest earthen vessels.”" As always, it isn't about us: the message is the most important thing.

Date: 15 october 2026 1131 languages Language Antesaka Is spoken in Malagasy The language code is: tkg https://www.jw.org/en/library/?contentLanguageFilter=tkg