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We just had a country wide streaming of the zone visit to Canada branch. They mentioned during the program that in 2019 the Quebec Film board which is charged with classifying all films shown to the public.. so they have taken us to court twice now on this issue. The article is on Radio Canada but all in French https://ici.radio-canada.ca/rci/fr/nouvelle/1989856/temoins-jehovah-loi-cinema-quebec?utm_source=copilot.com Here is an AI translated synopsis.. Quebec attempted to prosecute Jehovah’s Witnesses for showing a religious video at their 2019 convention without submitting it to the province’s film‑classification authority. The province argued that all films shown publicly—religious or not—must be classified first. Jehovah’s Witnesses argued that this requirement violated their constitutional freedoms, since the videos were part of worship and religious instruction, not entertainment. A Quebec court agreed with Jehovah’s Witnesses, ruling that the law unconstitutionally restricted freedom of religion, freedom of expression, and parental rights. --- Why Quebec Took Them to Court The Director of Criminal and Penal Prosecutions charged the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Canada for: • Showing The Story of Josiah at the 2019 Quebec City convention • Without submitting it for age classification, as required by the Loi sur le cinéma (Quebec’s Cinema Act) Penalties could have been up to $2,800 for a first offence and $14,000 for subsequent offences. What the Court Decided On May 30, 2023, the Court of Quebec ruled: The law did technically apply Jehovah’s Witnesses had shown an unclassified film, so the offence occurred. But the law itself was unconstitutional as applied The judge found that forcing a religious group to submit worship materials for government review: • Imposes a “regime of censorship” • Violates freedom of religion • Violates freedom of expression • Violates parental freedom to choose religious instruction for their children Radio-Canada Therefore, the law could not be enforced against them, and the charges were dismissed. The government may appeal the last decision we shall see.

That is a direct quote from a very loving older sister who gave me the biggest longest hug I've ever experienced in my life...(save from my mom). I had been standing at the back of the Hall, pouring out my heart to this lovely older couple when suddenly the sister stepped forward, hugged me tightly...and whispered those words into my ear. Then she asked me to take out my phone and write down the following scriptures to look at when I got home: Acts 9:36-42: "36 Now there was in Jopʹpa a disciple named Tabʹi·tha, which means, when translated, “Dorʹcas.” She abounded in good deeds and gifts of mercy that she was making. 37 But in those days she fell sick and died. So they bathed her and laid her in an upper room. 38 Since Lydʹda was near Jopʹpa, when the disciples heard that Peter was in that city, they sent two men to him to urge him: “Please come to us without delay.”* 39 At that Peter got up and went with them. And when he arrived, they led him up into the upper room; and all the widows presented themselves to him, weeping and showing many garments and robes that Dorʹcas had made while she was with them. 40 Peter then put everyone outside,+ and kneeling down, he prayed. Then turning toward the body, he said: “Tabʹi·tha, rise!” She opened her eyes, and as she caught sight of Peter, she sat up.+ 41 Giving her his hand, he raised her up, and he called the holy ones and the widows and presented her alive.+ 42 This became known throughout all Jopʹpa, and many became believers in the Lord." I read the account later that day...I thought about it...but other than a couple of smaller points, I couldn't figure out what she was getting at. So I called them, and asked. I can't quote verbatim what she said...but I'll do my best to translate...because it was powerful to me...I've been meditating on it all week. She said my service to Jehovah may feel invisible at times...but that's only because I've been measuring it the way humans do...through what I'm doing at this moment. But what if Jehovah is even now preserving all the "routine" things that I simply do...things I take for granted? She asked me to think about the account of Dorcas, (Tabitha). When this dear sister died unexpectedly...the sisters didn't bring words with them...they didn't talk about this sister's spiritual accomplishments...they literally brought clothes...clothes this dear sister had made for the widows! She told me to think about what that would have looked like, (she is also a sewer...or maybe it's seamstress?), especially back then. Sewing clothes takes place quietly, it would have been done throughout the day...maybe even a few stitches at a time in between house chores. (This sister actually said that each and every stitch could be called a mini act of love that never asked to be noticed). And then I thought about it: Jehovah could have preserved so many other details about Dorcas to show us her value...but when he inspired Luke to write this book, he pointed us to what people were wearing! This sister said, "Tim...when Dorcas died...the congregation didn't just "explain" how valuable she was...they literally FELT it." Then she hit me with a few haymakers: Have I ever wondered if what I do for Jehovah would actually be missed if I suddenly stopped? If I stopped all my spiritual activity right here and now...what quiet acts would speak up for me and be missed? Jehovah didn't record Dorcas's words...he recorded her acts...and when he chose to act on her behalf...he did so with resurrection. Do you know what this sister asked me next? "I sometimes wonder, Tim...why didn't Jehovah use that resurrection on a brother who had died but who was integral to the 1st century Christian congregation? I mean, he didn't HAVE to resurrect her JUST to prove that he could...so why her?" Her conclusion? Get ready, because this hit me hard: "Jehovah didn’t just resurrect Dorcas. He resurrected the kind of service that is easiest to overlook." Jehovah didn’t need to prove that he could resurrect...we already know that. Instead, with this resurrection, it appears he chose to show us what he remembers. So maybe the question isn’t whether our service is visible. Maybe the question is whether it’s woven. Because what Jehovah records, he values. And what he values…he remembers. Even when no one else does. *To all my dear sisters...and to anyone else who feels invisible...just know Jehovah may not always make our quiet service visible...but he ALWAYS makes it count.

Covid proved we do not need Kingdom Halls in order to worship together. Offering literature is no longer our ministry focus. Instead it is starting conversations and informal witnessing. They can take our Kingdom Halls and outlaw door to door ministry, but they will never silence us.

https://jwsync.tiiny.site/ Hello friends! I wanted to share a free tool I built that solves a problem I’ve struggled with for a long time, and I know many of you probably have too. The Problem: Have you ever been on your lunch break at work and done some personal study on your phone, highlighting verses and making great notes? Then, you get home, sit down with your tablet for family worship, and realize none of your new notes are there. If you try to restore the backup from your phone to your tablet, it overwrites and deletes everything that was already on your tablet! You are forced to choose between keeping the notes on your phone OR the notes on your tablet. There was never a way to just combine them. The Solution: I created a simple, free website called JW Sync (link below). It allows you to upload two (or more!) .jwlibrary backup files and it merges them together into one master file. It doesn't overwrite your data; it takes all the unique notes, highlights, and bookmarks from your phone and adds them to the ones from your tablet. How it works I designed this to be incredibly easy to use. No technical knowledge required. Create a backup file from your tablet(or any device) and a backup file from your phone. Go to the website. Upload your tablet file as the "Main Backup". Upload your phone file as the "File to Add". Click "Merge My Files Now". Download your new master file and restore it to all your devices! You now have all your notes in one place. Privacy & Security (Very Important): Because our personal study notes are private, I built this with strict security. This tool works 100% offline inside your browser. When you upload your files, they are not sent to a server. They never leave your computer. The merge happens right there on your screen, meaning your data is completely private and secure. I made this freely out of goodwill for the friends. It even has a "Smart Deduplication" feature, so if you happen to have the exact same note on both devices, it won't duplicate it. You can try it out here: https://jwsync.tiiny.site/ I'd love to hear if this helps any of you! Let me know if you have any questions. Agape!

It has not been debunked, at all. All of the news articles I found say the same things. https://news.sky.com/story/what-we-know-about-the-deadly-iran-school-strike-13518642 AI chat: You have to grant the possibility that that viewpoint is propaganda created by the West to give the impression they are "liberating" Iran instead of "invading" Iran. We don't really know how the Iranian people feel or what solution they would choose.

*Disclaimer: This post is for everyone...Jehovah’s people, those who are disfellowshipped, those who are questioning, and those who are simply reading and trying to make sense of where they stand. It isn’t written to correct anyone else, or to counsel anyone else. It’s written because of something I’ve been wrestling with myself, personally...and, as usual, I wanted to share my thoughts and feelings on the matter with everyone here. So here goes nothing: A few weeks ago, an elder shared something with me that stayed far longer than I expected. He had gone on an annual visit to check on a disfellowshipped individual...simply to see how they were doing, to ask if there was any interest in returning to the meetings, maybe even starting a study again. The conversation wasn’t hostile. It wasn’t dramatic. It was, however...extremely heavy. The individual spoke openly about their struggles, their disappointments, and their frustrations with the organization and the people in it. And, after listening to that experience, I felt the weight of everyone involved...the pain of someone who feels distanced, the patience of elders trying to reach hearts, and the quiet complexity of a situation that doesn’t lend itself to easy answers. What unsettled me wasn’t the criticism itself. It was how familiar it sounded. Not because it was right or wrong, but because I could recognize pieces of that thinking in myself. That realization sent me down a line of thought I didn’t expect...one that forced me to compare our situation today with what faithfulness ACTUALLY required in another time...another place. And once that comparison began forming in my mind, it became impossible to ignore. What follows are five areas that I have been seriously meditating on...areas where I have decided to drill down to the core differences, (as I understand them), between my current faith and where I would have stood during the time and place of the Israelites and their faith. In other words, plainly stated: Would I have made a "good" Israelite? Does the faith I am showing now reflect that? Please follow along as I try to place my faith up against that of my ancient brothers and sisters and find out where I truly stand: 1. Questioning Leadership Was Treated as Questioning Jehovah Biblical Accounts: Numbers 12:1–10; Numbers 16:1–35; Exodus 16:2–8 Miriam and Aaron spoke critically of Moses, and Miriam was struck with leprosy. Korah challenged appointed leadership, and the earth opened and swallowed up all who followed his belief. In the wilderness, complaints framed as frustration with men were counted as complaints against Jehovah himself. And under the Law, there was very little safe distance between words spoken...and consequences felt. Motive mattered. Tone mattered. Loyalty was not theoretical...it was applied...or else. Questions I have been wrestling with: If Jehovah responded today the way he did to Miriam, would I still be speaking? When I criticize leadership, am I confident Jehovah sees it as harmless venting...or as something more serious? If Jehovah delays judgment now, is that approval...or patience? Would my tone change if I believed Jehovah was listening more closely than the people I’m speaking to? Am I more concerned with being understood...or with being loyal? If someone younger in the truth adopted my attitude, would I feel responsible for where it led them? 2.One Person’s Disobedience Endangered Everyone Biblical Accounts: Joshua 7:1–26; 2 Samuel 24:1–17; Leviticus 4:1–35 When I think about Achan, what unsettles me isn’t JUST the theft itself. It’s how small it must have felt in the moment. A garment. Some silver. Something hidden away, unseen by others. And yet that private decision rippled outward, touching people who had no idea what had been done, costing lives that never CHOSE to be involved. Under the Law, there was no such thing as isolated disobedience. What one person carried in secret eventually surfaced in public consequence. David’s census carries a similar weight. A decision made by a faithful king, (not out of rebellion but out of misplaced confidence or overconfidence), brought suffering to an entire nation. Even unintentional sin required sacrifice...not because Jehovah was harsh, but because holiness demanded clarity in the strongest possible way. Accountability was immediate for the most part. Mercy existed, but it did not delay the reality of consequence in most cases. Questions I have been wrestling with: If we were still under the Law, would I want others to suffer for my private doubts or frustrations, or my "private" sins? Do I fully appreciate how much mercy protects us now, in the last of the last days? If mercy were suddenly removed, which of my current habits would become dangerous overnight...or immediately? Have I mistaken Jehovah’s restraint...for indifference? If my inner thoughts were visible, would I still feel comfortable among my brothers and sisters? Am I living in a way that "assumes" mercy...or honors it? 3. National Apostasy Was Common...Even With Miracles Scriptural Accounts: Judges 2:10–13; 1 Kings 12:26–33; Jeremiah 7:8–11; Ezekiel 8:5–18 Entire generations abandoned Jehovah. Idolatry became institutional. False worship crept into the temple itself. All of this happened while prophets spoke, miracles occurred, and Jehovah’s presence in Israel was absolutely undeniable. Faithfulness was not reinforced by unity for the most part; instead it was often tested by isolation. Remaining loyal often meant standing against the current, not flowing with it. Questions I have been wrestling with: If miracles couldn’t keep Israel faithful, what does our unity in Jehovah's organization today say about Jehovah’s spirit? Am I focusing on imperfections...or on the miracle of unity itself? If unity disappeared tomorrow, would I realize what I had lost...or feel somehow relieved that it was gone? Do I measure Jehovah’s modern day organization by what it lacks...or by what it has preserved? If I lived during Israel’s apostasy, would I have recognized it...or blended in? What would my loyalty look like if it were no longer popular to actually BE loyal to Jehovah? 4. Faithfulness Often Meant Standing Alone Scriptural Accounts: 1 Kings 19:9–18; Jeremiah 20:7–9; Daniel 6:10–2 Elijah believed he was the only one left. Jeremiah was mocked, imprisoned, and ignored for a time. Daniel’s faithfulness risked his very life! Loyalty was not usually affirmed through the community; it was proven by conviction. Faithfulness was costly, visible, and often lonely...and that's just the truth, from what my personal studies have shown me. Questions I have been wrestling with: If loyalty today feels uncomfortable, how would it have felt when it was dangerous? Would my faith survive without encouragement from others? If no one ever noticed my faithfulness, would I still practice it the same way? Do I draw strength from my conviction in Jehovah and his organization...or from "pats on the back" from others around me? If my faith were to end up costing my reputation and take away all comforts of life, would I still pay the price? Am I preparing my faith for that kind of pressure NOW...or protecting it from inconvenience? 5. Laws vs. Principles Scriptural Accounts: Leviticus 17:11; Leviticus 5:17–19; Deuteronomy 27:26; Matthew 5:17; Galatians 6:2; James 2:13 Under the Law, sin required blood...(there was only one exception to that rule that I know of). Ignorance did not remove guilt. Righteousness was defined by strict obedience. Today, Christ has fulfilled the Law. We are guided by principles. Mercy triumphs over instant judgment. The standard has not been lowered...it has been internalized. Questions I have been wrestling with: If Jehovah trusted Israel with laws but trusts us with principles, what level of maturity does he expect from us? Am I using imperfection as an excuse...or as an opportunity to grow? If Jehovah treated me strictly by principle instead of mercy, where would I stand as I am today...right now? Do I want clear rules because they’re "easier"...or principles because they refine my heart? If my conscience were FULLY trained, what would I stop justifying, right here and now...today? What part of my thinking still needs discipline, not permission? And how can I how can I train it to see things from Jehovah's viewpoint, not my own? My conclusion? Walking about through the pages of the Bible as I studied these accounts again didn’t make me feel more certain. It has made me feel more careful. Careful with my words. Careful with my assumptions. Careful with the mercy I live under every day. It made me think about that elders visit again...the weight the disfellowshipped individual carries, the patience the elders bring into rooms like that, and how easily frustration can harden into something that FEELS justified...but how easily and quietly it can reshape a person's heart. What unsettles me most is realizing how different my posture might have been in another time. How thoughts that feel manageable today would have carried consequences I can barely imagine back then. How much space Jehovah gives now for reflection, growth, and return...and how easily that space can be misunderstood as permission...rather than what it actually is...patience. Once that realization settled in, it doesn’t really leave room for neutrality...not in my mind, at least. It forced a reckoning for me personally, not with policies or people, but with the direction of my own thinking. And that kind of reckoning doesn’t end when the reading stops...it only ends when a person makes a final decision on where they stand...and who they stand with.

This forum is among the best things I have found outside of official channels. I see it in the spirit of Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so one friend sharpens his friend". We get to know one another through the tone of our comments. "Is this person a peacemaker? Or a scrapper? An up builder? Or a challenger? We may get a reputation as predominately a challenger, or something else. That's okay. We're like a bouquet of flowers. Some flowers have thorns. We just need to learn to handle it with care. I look forward to the week of August 3 when we study the Watchtower article Respect the Decisions of Others. I want to see how that article influences our posts here, because it has a lot to say, very directly, about respecting the opinions that you may personally disagree with. Anyway, YOU dear brothers and sisters are like apples of gold in silver carvings!!!! So much help is given so freely. I love you very much!

Grab the opportunity that we are experiencing peace. Time will come we are be tested with fire like gold. Learn from the bear where during summer they use the abundance of food in preparation of hibernation during winter. Remember what Bro. Sanderson's talk last 2018 annual meeting 4 things to secure during the peace times.

It will be awesome to see the one thought come to fruition. I would love to see it be a whiplash event where the world does a 180 on the UN because we will know who was responsible, the one who can direct kings hearts like streams of water.

LeolaRootStew led with a link before her hidden AI summary. SteveAus followed up with a link. Then LindaViktoria provided a link. I think she did well.

The latest happenings in the Middle East remind me this: https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=2026285&srcid=share

This war is making the big 3 (Christian, Jew, Islam) look like a problem that needs to be handled.

Isaiah 41:10 Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness.’

Warning us to not be fooled by AI the brothers put out a video. A video that went world wide, supposedly from our brothers. Even though it was an excellent likeness to our brother we could clearly tell it wasn't our brother by way of how he spoke. The AI figure talked in a "religious" format but not one thats our way of speaking. We can't be fooled if we pay attention to the little things Satan may use to trip us up. Also, I never think Jehovah will just leave us hanging. He's never done that to his people, he protects as he gives us the tools to stay prepared as well.

Ah, but you missed an important detail she was making.... Yes, like I said before, fake news is a real thing here in the USA, where left-wing biased media and right-wing biased media is always trying to spin a story to slam the opposing side. But when there is literally ZERO media claiming it's a hoax, trying to play it off like it was someone else's tomahawk missile, AND the international media who has no vested interest in slamming the current administration or meddling in American politics (i.e. "reputable") are reporting the same thing, the Pentagon is investigating it and the Trump-man himself admits it's a possibility, we can likely assume that at least this one time, they are reporting the truth, lol

While fake news is definitely a thing, is common, and most people are gullible enough to suck it in, the fact of the matter is that this is looking legit. An investigation is still currently being conducted, and people in positions of authority here (including the current head honcho) are open to the possibility that it was an error on the part of the USA.

a favourable ruling https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/brazil/Brazilian-Court-Issues-Nationwide-Order-Requiring-Federal-Hospitals-to-Provide-Non-Blood-Treatment-Options/

If this system were to go on for a few more years, medicine and science may thank JW's for their tenacious trust in God. I remember a CO from at least 15 years ago say "We will be vindicated on the blood issue".

I always include basement videos in my personal study.

Talking about the past, this isn't directly related to what you're saying, Tim, but it reminds me of something. In this week's Bible reading, two verses struck me: Isaiah 43:22 Jehovah reveals his personal pain: the Israelites have grown weary of him. In a couple, we know the danger that lurks when one spouse tires of the other. Jehovah's pain is bloodcurdling. How is it possible to tire of him? Yet he explains the reason: lack of communication, absence of deep, meaningful prayers, prayers that have undoubtedly become mechanical and perfunctory. Prayer is truly vital, essential, in what binds us to Jehovah—quality prayer, thoughtful prayer at that. Isaiah 44:20: A deceived heart leads us astray. A deceived heart is like a diseased eye, afflicted with blindness, which cannot see its own blindness. Its perception of reality is altered. The deceived heart can no longer see that it is deceived. Deception works from within. Here again, it gives us food for thought.

"If Jehovah trusted Israel with laws but trusts us with principles, what level of maturity does he expect from us?" This was addressed in the second part of the annual meeting. The brother's talk about principles noted that they are a way to gauge our spiritual depth. We don't have a long list of "don't do X" or "don't watch X". Instead, we know that Jehovah hates violence and that sexual immorality puts us at odds with him and endangers our friendship with him. To me, it's the difference between a dog being led around on a leash (laws), where he doesn't really control where he's going, and a shepherd using a staff to guide his sheep. He doesn't always touch them with the staff but they know it's there and they respond accordingly.

There are countries where JW.ORG is not accessible and yet Jehovah is still caring for his servants' sprituality We don't base our faith on a website

WhatsApp Video 2026-03-07 at 09.42.23.mp4

Well Iran has a new leader who is cut from the same cloth and still continues to fight for God 🙄 The world continues to call it a war driven by religion, now of course we need the nations to give their power to the UN in order to turn on religion BTG … May that happen soon because we are all so so tired and many of us have been patiently waiting for over 50 years but we won’t stop now, the end is definitely is sight and drawing to a very swift conclusion. We live in very exciting times and as a GB member said it’s perfectly normal to feel very slightly apprehensive but we put our trust in Jehovah, it’s a time to hold our heads up and stand firm 🥰

To me what you purpose propose is that Jehovah's organization would become totally disorganized and no one would he able to tell what's truth or not. Even those taking the lead. I just can't see the head of the congregation leaving us to fend for ourselves like that. If that happened we'd all be lost

A police officer called the station on his radio. "I have an intresting case here. An old lady shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped." "Have you arrested the woman?"

Kingdom. Fast and swift. Please.

report on the carts at the olympics.....recall seeing a picture of a cart on a skates https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/italy/Thousands-Hear-Good-News-at-2026-Olympic-Winter-Games-in-Italy/

For decades, I used to say that Jehovah wouldn’t allow another world war because of the potential for mass loss of life. I no longer hold that view because Jesus likened the features of the sign of his presence and coming to birth pangs, which imply they would increase in frequency and intensity. Also, war and the food shortages that follow are some of the biggest distractions to the kingdom's message used by satan. It's extremely difficult to listen to the kingdom message and take it to heart when you’re in fear of your very life, your stomach is in pain from hunger, and you don't know where your next meal is coming from. I can see satan using these distractions on a wider scale as we get closer to the end. Lastly, I think World War is unfathomable to many of us because we’ve never experienced it. I'm sure many people couldn't imagine WW1 before it struck.

Hi Tim, I hope the following thoughts help when you contemplate the questions you are struggling with. So, not just principles, but Jehovah’s laws also, give us deep insight into the wise and loving thinking of the Grand Lawgiver! Any law from Jehovah, actually comes with principles wrapped inside it!!! So when Jehovah gave ancient Israel a specific law, He was giving them certain principles also, which were imbedded in that specific law (Ex) When Jesus was asked to summarize the entire Law, he gave the 2 greatest principles from inside the Law that involved love So really then, it is not Principles vs Laws. It is love for Jehovah’s principles AND laws. 😍 While Bible principles are fundamental truths Jehovah’s Laws are based on those truths and are needed for specific circumstances. No wonder the Psalmist said, “How I do love your law! I ponder over* it all day long.” You were asking questions about what it would be like for you, if you had been an Israelite? Good meditation! I think that Israel could be compared to a child. Spiritually speaking. Why do I say that? Today we have 66 “vaults” or books of Jehovah’s great wisdom! Israel did not have any spiritual books, scrolls, until the 10 Commandments. So this young “child” needed laws quickly! Those laws helped Israel greatly and protected them. And as an Israelite, you would have loved those laws, why? Because like King Asa, you would have searched for God, you have today, and rooted out apostasy in Judah. Because you would have studied deeply God’s laws, like you do today, and you would have meditated on them, which would have strengthened your love for what is good and your hatred for what is bad! If you had been a Israelite in the first century, after the Messiah had come to Israel, you would have heard the Apostle Paul tell you and all his fellow Jews something like this: I love that expression! By the Jews having learned Jehovah’s divine laws ”…such ones had the advantage of possessing a “framework of the knowledge and of the truth” concerning Jehovah and his righteous principles. So my conclusion about Tim is this: Tim loves Jehovah Tim loves to study the deeper aspects of Jehovah’s laws & principles. Tim cares deeply about how his Father Jehovah views him and so he strives to be a man of integrity despite struggling with the ugly self-doubts that are inside many of us, including myself! And Tim has a great advantage! Because he digs and digs to find Jehovah’s precious gems, Tim has the advantage of possessing the now advanced “framework of the knowledge and of the truth” concerning Jehovah and his righteous principles! Therefore, Tim will always be growing spiritually and in faith too because he will… ….always do his best to confront any “private doubts”, “frustrations” or "private" sins and he will slowly strip them away with Jehovah’s help because Tim will always be striving to put on the beautiful “New Personality’ made in the image of our wonderful Father ….always do his best to work on erasing, deleting, destroying any wrong feelings that have arisen that “criticize” those taking the lead And he will always “survive without encouragement from others” if necessary, because although we like encouragement and love from others, yearn for it even, Tim’s faith will continue growing due to the encouragement and love from just 1 person! From Jehovah, whose encouragement and love far outweighs 8 million fellow brothers/sisters!

That is why it is important to memorize songs, have personal study, have family study, participate regularly in the ministry, and closely follow the guidance. All of this is like the ant that gathers food before difficult times arrive. In this way, with Jehovah’s help and his holy spirit, we will remember many things and be able to remain spiritually strong.

I dont think Jehovah will let jw website be corrupted.. Our lesson yesterday shows that He will protect us spiritually.

In any scenario, Jehovah and Jesus are in full control. Whatever deception we may hear, Jehovah will protect us spiritually.

Means nothing, just saying.....

In my city, there's panic buying of rice and petrol. I bought 1 sack before people do panic buying. I was able to buy. But this week, suppliers dont want to provide to retail stores.. Hoarding or gone due to panic buying.

Monday, March 16 Finally I confessed my sin to you.—Ps. 32:5. The elders are not hasty to conclude that a wrongdoer will not repent. While some may repent during the committee’s first meeting with them, others may need more time. So the elders may arrange to meet with the sinner more than once. Perhaps after that first meeting, the erring Christian will begin to think seriously about what he has been told. He may approach Jehovah in humble prayer. (Ps. 38:18) Thus, at a subsequent meeting, the sinner may have a different spirit from the one he showed at the first meeting. To help lead the sinner to repentance, the elders show empathy and kindness. They hope and pray that Jehovah will bless their efforts and that the wayward Christian may come to his senses and repent.—2 Tim. 2:25, 26. w24.08 22-23 ¶12-13

All evidence points to an airstrike gone wrong. From the NY Times

That’s not entirely impossible. Several songs had been temporarily removed and then added back. Song 62 and 110 1950: yes 1966: no 1984: yes 2009: yes 2016: yes 1928 there were 336 songs (8 melodies from there are in our current songbook). 1944 the most of them were removed because 1944 there were only 61 songs. 1950 and 1966 the brothers re-added some of the 1928 songbook because those songbooks had more songs than 1944.

I"m pretty sure in my comment that I said "may receive", indicating that I was also not sure and just putting out an different scenario of what could happen. I do believe Jehovah will somehow preserve the dignity of his people during that time.

This war makes me uncomfortable .. i have been buying tinned cans, I bought a bike because of fear of not having public transpo soon. Each week, I decided to buy canned food, fearing that groceries will hit over the roof. Some people believe that things will get back to normal. Its good to be positive but we dont really know what will happen next . Iran has been hitting oil reserves and I think thats so evil. They know that oil runs the economy and they drag everyone by it and I know that US is after oil. Its on Daniel 11:43 .

Regions where basements are NOT common These regions include most countries: South America Brazil Argentina Chile Peru Colombia Africa South Africa Nigeria Kenya Egypt Southeast Asia Thailand Indonesia Philippines Vietnam Australia New Zealand Oceania 👉 In these regions, probably 70–90% of houses do not have basements.

Accurate knowledge, practice and application, consequence observations, associating with mature ones doing the same thing, and sealing the deal constantly with specific prayer. All my talks, favorite scriptures, LMD appendix A, scriptures that help others, etc. Holding those ideas and principles closely. There is no better database than your brain with practice and reps. Holy Spirit to help you recall when you need it. Don't need a website.

Agreed. I think part of the reason we won't be destroyed is because when the other religions are protesting we will quietly make moves to go underground. The authorities will be so busy with riots and court cases we won't be a priority.

The best connection with God is Bible so we can manage without internet Now is a time to strenght our bonds with Jehova. What about brothers or sisters in prisons or hospitals at GT?

Yes twice over same violation.. it was appealed and the government lost twice.

The way Jehovah operates it's likely we as an organization will have moved to a different way to distribute spiritual food and instruction. Don't get me wrong, I expect all Bethels to be closed and confiscated. I also expect there will be a way Jehovah's sheep continue to be fed that won't be interrupted by Satan.

Well, then we'll be conveniently gathered together for post-Armageddon plans. No need to worry. It doesn't matter so much where we are when the end comes, but who we are (faithful).