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If Jehovah and Jesus allow me to enter Paradise, I would want to wait for the resurrection. I want to see my son again—the only son I lost last year. He was just two years old. After that, my wife couldn’t bear the pain and took her own life. I just want to see my son again. That’s all that matters to me. I don’t care about anything else.

Better yet, Sofia, don't go anywhere. Stick with us. You're a treasure.

Instead of bullying me with this smart question you could have used of some kindness and ask instead: “ Sofia: you mean US-Uk Anglo power, not just US , right?” and I would humbly has answered: oh you are right brother Shawn. My mistake. I meant exactly that. my apologies to all here”. Now excuse I’m leaving this topic.

@SofiaI understand your hurt feelings as I also felt the sting of his reply. But I did pause when I reread, several times in fact, why he questioned you for a reference link. The only thing different was I understood you wrote it in error as.i know your stance. A misunderstanding for sure. Yes his wording was indeed hurtful no matter how polite, but I am sure you know him to be a loyal , respected brother who oversees with caution even if it may have felt veiled harshness. I know you both to be strong pillars for Jehovah and in your hearts have already forgiven I love you all immensely.

Sister Sófia, I wanted to speak to you with great care and kindness. Your attitude in the conversation was very beautiful — acknowledging a point with humility shows how sincere you are and that you have a noble heart. You are one of the greatest contributors to this topic, with 758 posts, always helping, clarifying, and contributing in such a valuable way. Several friends have also asked me for links on certain subjects, whether from mainstream media news or from the jw website — not because they doubt what was said, but so that, if someone accesses the topic (which is public), they can easily find this information. Your presence is truly missed. Please don’t take this to heart. We are living in difficult times, and more than ever we need to stay united. If you feel comfortable, it would be really nice to have you back with us. A big hug from your brother, Brazil 🤝 Portugal 🌹 🌷Irmã Sófia, queria falar consigo com muito carinho. A sua postura na conversa foi muito bonita .... reconhecer um ponto com humildade mostra o quanto é sincera e que tem um coração nobre. A irmã é uma das maiores colaboradoras deste tópico, com 758 publicações, sempre a ajudar, a esclarecer e a contribuir de forma tão valiosa. Vários amigos já me pediram também links sobre determinados assuntos, seja em notícias da comunicação social ou no site jw — não por duvidarem do que foi dito, mas para que, caso alguém aceda ao tópico (que é público), possa encontrar essas informações com facilidade. A sua presença faz muita falta, de verdade. Não leve isto a peito. Estamos a viver tempos difíceis e, mais do que nunca, precisamos de nos manter unidos. Se se sentir à vontade, seria muito bom tê-la de volta connosco. Um grande abraço do seu irmão, Brasil 🤝 Portugal 🌹

No matter we mistakes or not, we just go on. I always enjoy your comments my sis.

"Ulysses..." "Your son lives again."

This is one of the reasons why I don’t want to comment on or continue following this post anymore—because we all have different opinions and different perspectives on what’s happening in the world right now. Some say that what’s happening now could lead to the Great Tribulation, while others say it won’t. Sometimes we follow certain news, but then nothing really comes out of it. And each of us has the right to comment or form our own thoughts about what’s going on. But it’s just difficult in forums like this—you can easily be misunderstood, and people might think badly of you even if that wasn’t your intention at all. We don’t really know, because we’re just people behind keypads/keyboards, and we don’t even know who is truly a Witness or not here. If we believe that the end will come, then why should we still keep following this topic if we’re already convinced that it can happen at any time? We can already see what’s happening around us. Isn’t everything we’re seeing already enough? Will we allow Satan to get in between us and cause division just because of these kinds of discussions? Even if everyone has good intentions, is following posts like this really the best thing to do just to strengthen our conviction that the Great Tribulation is near? Anyway, this will probably be my last post in this thread. Bye.

As a human being born with curiousity, I do wonder whats happening around the world. Will it lead to GT or not? I am eager to see my loved ones to be resurrected and live a life to the fullest. Isnt that exciting? And so when major news happen, Im excited. I enjoy being here because I found bro and sis who have the same mindset we became jw because we want a better world. Of course, we want Jehovah's name to be vindicated but who wants to see suffering in all levels. That always breaks my heart. We all suffer in different levels due to imperfection and living in a wicked world. We cant blame a person like me who is eager to see the end of system of things. Nevertheless, better to spend our energy in the most important things since we have limited time and energy.

I think we need a ditto emoji

My 2 cents. I look at this particular topic because I want to hear what our brothers are dealing with in different parts of the world and how it reflects on the times we are living in. @jrnievas I agree that intentions could be misunderstood when someone responds to a post. In joining jwtalk I have had to learn to adjust myself, reread my comments before I post, or sometimes not post at all if I feel strongly about something and I don't know how to respond without possibly offending. In a lot of ways I think it has helped me grow. 🙂 I understand if you want to take a step back. You and @Sofia offer an insight and a prospective that I would really miss with regard to this particular topic. I would ask that you don't leave it. But I guess I'm being a little selfish. 💚 Whatever you both decide, I will respect it.

There are some messages that deserve nothing but the utmost respect.

Stand in front of a mirror with nothing on, to see if everything is back to where it should be.

It's no wonder we are always studying such things as the June 2026 Wt How to Maintain Christian Friendships “Clothe yourselves with the tender affections of compassion, kindness, humility, mildness, and patience.”—COL. 3:12. FOCUS How to deal with challenges that could threaten our friendships with fellow Christians. Plus! or rather on top of all you mentioned, men, women, we all communicate differently - not necessarily wrong, just different. So many publications from the FDS regarding this 😍 The struggle is real, right?! 🤗 For ALL of us and me the Most. 🙄 Let's keep 💪🙏 💙

Hi @Sofia.. I enjoy your comments . My hands sore due to working with computer for 20 yrs so I cannot type that much now. But I enjoy your observation of the world.

I apologize. My words seem to be a bit blunt at times. My intention was never to make you feel dumb, stupid, or lesser than. May you go in peace

That these prophecies show that us-uk are the 7th world power ? the dominant world power in the world during the last days until Armageddon? Are you actually asking me to bring a watchtower link for that information? that everyone knows? Really? This is making me looking dumb and redundant I know when I’m not wanted This is my last post here I’m quiting this topic.

The first night or week. I want to sleep outside. I want to sleep on the ground in peace and be woken up by the sun.

You are 100% correct. I’ve seen some brothers here talking about the war between Russia and Ukraine, and you can tell they really hate Russia, like it’s the villain. But is that really how a Christian should behave—taking sides like that? Saying one side is good and the other is bad? For Christians, there shouldn’t be any difference between Russia and Ukraine. The same goes for countries like the USA, China, or the Philippines, none of them are better than the others. All human governments stand in opposition to Jesus’ Kingdom and are described in the Bible as beasts. It’s one thing to share news about what’s happening in places like the USA, Iran, Russia, or China. But it’s another thing to start rooting for one country over another. Even if a place treats people, or even fellow believers, badly, we still shouldn’t take sides or support one nation over another. I even saw a brother comment here, after quoting a Bible text, ending his message with: ‘Brave Ukraine!’” I imagine him dressed in clothing with a Ukrainian flag logo,with a flag flying in his front yard. After Sunday's preaching to the people, Daniel 2:44

I knew it was about to happen...I could feel it coming. I had been standing out in the parking lot of the Hall, my eyes darting nervously back and forth between them. I could feel it building...they had disagreed inside the Hall already...and here they were...back at it again. And suddenly...the dam burst and a flood of emotion spilled out from both of their mouths...angry disbelief written plainly across both of their faces as they both loudly and insistently expressed their opinion. Unbelievably, friends...the conversation revolved around our current President and his current war in Iran...along with a load of other issues regarding the current administration. I had already walked away from the earlier conversation inside the Hall...and here I was again, standing awkwardly off to one side as one brother demanded that the other Brother tell him one single thing that the current President has done that is illegal. (That left the other brother standing in dumbfounded silence...looking at me as if expecting me to jump in.) I sighed, wished them both a good afternoon...and walked away...returning to my car and driving home in a state of saddened silence. Is that the end of the story? Of course not...you know me by now!! (I will now use this as an excuse to waffle on for at least 8 more paragraphs!😅) No...in all seriousness though...those two brothers quickly made up and apologized to each other...BEFORE they left the parking lot. I'm proud of both of them...since that incident...they have both also apologized to me for getting me involved...and have even strived hard to change their thinking to a more neutral stance...from BOTH sides. But this incident has made me very uncomfortable...not because of them...but because, at times during these conversations...I felt my inner head shaking or nodding in various stages of agreement or disagreement. *Sigh* Well, while I may have walked away from the conversation in the parking lot…the truth is...I didn’t walk away from the conversation it started inside myself. As I drove home, I found myself replaying what was said. No, not to argue back...but to sort it all out in my own head. To decide who made sense...to decide where I "stood". (How stupid does that sound now, looking back on it) As I drove...my mind replayed their words and began intermingling with all of my own observations from the news...from Google...from any other source I could remember. This time I didn't pull over and call someone...this time I just sat with my thoughts and let them marinate as I drove. It wasn't until after I returned home that I finally went into our computer room, sat down, slid my earbuds into my ears, turned on some 80's Synthwave music...and dived headfirst into some personal research...emerging three hours later tired yet deeply encouraged. You see...I ended up performing an in depth study of Matthew 24 and Luke 21...reminding myself of just how close we are to the end of this old system. It wasn't until I hit on one particular verse, however, that I began to feel my heart grow lighter. The verse? Luke 21:34: "34 “But pay attention to yourselves that your hearts never become weighed down with overeating and heavy drinking and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day be instantly upon you" How crazy is it that in the context of telling his disciples about the last days...Jesus didn't warn them, (and us), that we would be "confused" by all the wars and these other signs occurring all around us, nor did he tell us that we would have it all "figured out"...no, but he DID warn us that anxiety would weigh down our hearts, IF we weren't careful!! Suddenly a very stupid question started popped up out of nowhere and started swirling around in my own head: If Jesus warned me about being weighed down, why on earth was I allowing this conversation to sit so heavily inside me? The truth is: Staying alert…doesn't equal staying "stirred up" inside my own head. Shutting off my computer...I moved to join my wife on the couch while shaking my head and gently laughing at myself...because sometimes, the most faithful thing I can do...is walk away from the conversation happening in my own head.

Praise Jehovah. And wait for my mother to be resurrected.

Wow, I love this question. Everyone has such good answers, truly heartfelt 💜... If and when I get resurrected, I'll take my sweet time talking to Jehovah as it may have been quite some time since I was alive and I'm sure Jehovah will be eager to hear my prayers again, the absolute loving God that he is. Then I will get my bearings. Food, water, and clothing will be there, I know it, so I will focus on finding out what year it is during Christ's reign. I'm hoping to make the Great Educational Work my number one mission, everything I need will come on it's own when Jehovah provides it. And I will go where Jehovah points me to, which includes to the brothers taking the lead. And the whole time I will be just loving the new body and climb to physical, mental, and spiritual perfection while I explore the Earth with Jehovah, helping to bring newly resurrected ones up to speed, teaching those that never had a chance. We are almost there friends.

Sit under that fig tree I've been promised and catch my breath! 😂

☝️ and puke 🤮

Good for you, I can't go put gas in my car or buy groceries without thinking of him!

I don't talk much about Trump or his "administration" because I will seriously violate my neutrality if I do. I also try not to think about him.

For some they see the clouds of a global destruction while for others - men are marrying and women are being given in marriage and life is going on. I imagine this is exactly what Jesus meant the time would be like just before Jehovah puts it into the nations hearts to attack all of false religion. We won't see it coming and there won't be some event more than any other that says "this is almost it". It will just be "this is it". And we'll know it as all nations will give enough authority to the UN and it will attack ALL of these religions. It is going to be sudden and right on Jehovah's timetable - whenever that is. We trust the timing will be perfect and he'll help us endure until then.

Latest forecast suggest El Niño will be between a Very Strong and Super El Niño even with one model suggesting in the uncharted El Niño, This will be the strongest El Niño that we will experience since 1950 when record keeping began if this holds up going into spring.

I don't know if it has enough sass, I can still adjust it a little bit if you wish.

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Something I came across on Linkedin: Firstly, THANK YOU everyone for your concern. I'm ok ...just a bit shaken up, but l'll be fine. For those who don't know what happened, I was robbed yesterday afternoon in broad daylight at the gas station. After it happened my hands were shaking, I felt dizzy and I was probably in shock. My money was gone, so I called the police. They were fantastic and even called an ambulance because my blood pressure was through the roof. The officer asked if I knew who did it... I said: "Yes... it was gas pump number 4" 💸⛽🤣

Listen to the owls under the stars, sounds wonderful!

First...I think I will cry with happiness. Thank Jehovah and then grab my husband's and children's hands and see where my brothers (leaders) are, to find out what Jehovah wants me to do.

The middle east is one of the richest region in the world because of an overpiced oil. Now theyre in turmoil. If one's country is affected, the world is affected. 2.5 million Filipinos are working in the region. Some are coming back home. It is bad on the economy.

My internetion was never to make you feel dumb. You made a statement that the Bible says the power of the Anglo-American World Power would shift to the United States. I did not recall where that was. I looked in the Daniel Book, which is the most recent information on the topic, and did not find any reference to this shift of power. So, yes, I would like to know if I missed the reference.

Here it is, I hope It looks like a dragonfly.

Here's some thoughts: No software is perfect. I wrote my own software that we used for quite some time. Then we switched to NWS and I used it extensively, in our current assignment we use hourglass. Each had / have their own issues. I wont argue the merits of security claims in this message, that's for another day. Same thing with technology. I always start with these questions: Does the software do what you want it to do? Is the organization behind the software responsive to support requests and change requests? How do they tread requests? Then there are softer questions, like: Is it a business, (or does it feel like a business). There are pros and cons to this question, every one deserves to eat. Purchase vs Open Source vs Build your own. Again there are pros and cons here. Ageless question that every one faces. We make this decision every week where I work If you are already using something and it mostly meets your needs, work to make it better. If the devs dont want to do that, change. Being a programmer for 40+ years, I can say that solo writing software from scratch is a huge undertaking. Unfortunately AI has muddied the waters here, with people claiming they wrote some magnificent piece of software using claude in 15 minutes. But I am all for new projects!

Manjit wrote a book about it all. I encouraged him to do an audio book about it, but I think he now wants to leave it behind him. https://www.amazon.ca/Reena-Fathers-Story-Manjit-Virk/dp/1894974514 A little side story. When Manjit was in India before 1979, his sister came to Canada and befriended Suman Pallan, part of the first Indian family here in Victoria. She told her brother in India about her and he excitedly came to Canada. One of our brothers got a study going with Manjit and he became our brother. Suman's father (not a brother) was not keen on the romance, as he wanted to marry his daughter off to a doctor from India, as he did with his first daughter. They eloped! In the end it worked out. haha. If you ever saw 'Fiddler on the Roof', the Pallan family could have made an Indian version. Manjit's sister didn't have it so good as her brother, as she got into a bad marriage, with her husband murdering her. He went into a Subway covered in blood, with their 6 year old boy. The police were called and the husband was arrested. Manjit and his wife adopted the boy, but not without much pain and suffering.

case in Germany which has been going on for 10 years https://www.jw.org/en/news/region/germany/German-Supreme-Court-Urges-Resolution-in-the-Annemarie-Kusserow-Archive-Case/

Tuesday, March 24 I gave her time to repent.—Rev. 2:21. The elders try to determine the circumstances that led up to a sin. For example, did the Christian slowly become weak because he neglected personal study or the ministry? Have his prayers to Jehovah become infrequent or superficial? Has he been allowing wrong desires to guide him? Has he made unwise choices in his associations or entertainment? How might such choices have affected his heart? Does he recognize how his recent decisions and actions have affected his Father, Jehovah? By asking meaningful questions without being unnecessarily intrusive, the elders kindly draw out the wrongdoer and help him to reason on his course. (Prov. 20:5) In addition, they might use illustrations to help the person to reason and to see the wrongness of his actions. Perhaps during the first meeting, the person will begin to feel real sorrow over the course he has followed. He may even repent. w24.08 22 ¶9-11

Just for a moment… imagine something very simple… A refrigerator. It stands there… quiet… unmoving… maybe in a corner of your kitchen. From the outside… it seems completely ordinary. You can’t see what’s inside. You can’t hear anything. You can’t feel anything. And yet… we all know: Inside… there is something valuable. Something that nourishes us. Something that gives us strength. Something that sustains life. But… as long as it remains closed… everything stays hidden. And the light? It only turns on… when you open it. — Isn’t that a touching illustration… for something we have near us every day? The Bible. — Maybe it’s on your bedside table. Maybe on the table in your living room. Maybe even within reach on your phone. So close. And yet… sometimes so far away. — Because as long as it stays closed… the light stays off. Not just any light. But the light that warms our heart. The light that understands us. The light that tells us: “You are not alone.” — Brothers and sisters… how often are there days… when our heart feels heavy? Days when thoughts become loud… Thoughts like: “I’m not good enough.” “I can’t do this.” “Jehovah can’t really be pleased with me…” And especially on those days… the Bible sometimes remains closed. — Why? Because we are tired. Because we are empty. Because maybe we even feel a little ashamed. — But exactly then… exactly then… we need the light the most. — Now I would like to invite you… to imagine a scene very vividly. It is evening. A brother… or a sister… is sitting alone in their room. The light is dim. The day has been long. Maybe there were disappointments. Maybe something was said… that is now regretted. Maybe there is simply the feeling… of not being enough. — The thoughts grow louder. Heavier. Darker. — And there… just a few centimeters away… lies the Bible. — But the heart whispers: “Not today.” “You’re not worthy.” “Jehovah surely doesn’t want to hear from you right now.” — Do you know moments like that? These quiet battles… that no one sees… but that feel so real? — And then… very gently… the person reaches for the Bible. Not strong. Not confident. But hesitant. Maybe with tears in their eyes. — And then… they open it. — And in that very moment… the light turns on. — Not visible in the room. But felt in the heart. — Their eyes fall on a verse. Maybe Psalm 34:18: “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — And suddenly… it feels as if Jehovah himself is speaking. — Not loudly. Not harshly. Not condemning. — But gently. Lovingly. Deeply. — “I am here.” “I see you.” “I know your heart.” “And I am close to you.” — And in that moment… something changes. — Maybe not the circumstances. Maybe not immediately the problems. But the heart… becomes calmer. Lighter. Comforted. — Brothers and sisters… that is exactly what happens… when we open. — The Bible is not just a book. It is Jehovah’s voice. His heart. His thoughts… about you. — In Psalm 119:105 it says: “Your word is a lamp to my foot and a light for my path.” — A lamp doesn’t help… if it remains turned off. And a path does not become brighter… if we stay standing in the dark. — Jehovah has given us His Word… because He loves us. Because He knows… how often we need light. — Here is another illustration: Imagine someone writes you a letter every day. Every single day. With loving words. With thoughts like: “I’m thinking of you.” “I’m proud of you.” “I am here for you.” — But… you never open the letters. — What happens? The love is there. The words are there. But they don’t reach you. — Not because they aren’t powerful enough… but because they remain unopened. — Isn’t that exactly what sometimes happens? Jehovah writes to us. Every day. Through His Word. — But we have to open. — Maybe you’re thinking now: “Sometimes I read… but I don’t feel anything.” — Then the question might be: Am I only opening the pages… or am I also opening my heart? — Jehovah is not looking for perfect readers. He is looking for honest hearts. — Hearts that say: “Jehovah… I am tired.” “Jehovah… I don’t understand everything.” “Jehovah… but I need you.” — And every time we open like that… the light turns on. — Maybe very quietly. Maybe very gently. — But always real. Always loving. Always from Jehovah. — So… the next time you have a difficult moment… when your heart grows quiet… when your thoughts pull you down… — then remember this simple thought: The refrigerator… — the light only turns on… when you open it. — And you can only take something out of it… under the same condition. — Open the Bible. Not out of obligation. But out of longing. — Open it… and let Jehovah speak to your heart. — Because when you open… you will realize: You were never alone. — Jehovah was there the whole time… waiting… so patiently… so lovingly… — until you open… and His light fills your heart.

Look at the last bullet point. it is designed to work in support of, not in place of, existing UN principal organs (like the Security Council) and operational agencies. So, work in cooperation with the Security Council, of which the United States is a permanent member with veto power. The UN will never accomplish anything the US opposes so long as the US can veto any proposed action. Same holds true with any of the other permanent members - UK, France, Russia, and China. This is why the UN is ineffective. It has no real power because the US & UK (King of the South) is eternally at odds with Russia & China (King of the North).

Jehovah: "Richard, take this hammer and demolish New York City, turn it into rubble" Richard: "Jehovah, that will take forever!" Jehovah: "So?"

I will first look at where the wicked were and be really sure they're no longer there and then I will heave a deep sigh of relief.

Eat a lot of chocolate.

Saudi Arabia is an Islamic State ( the Quran and the Sunnah serve as the national constitution. The legal system is Sharia) Qatar, UAE and Iraq declare Islam as the State religion. Iran is bombing all of them, and attempting to bomb Turkey. Yet these sovereign nations aren't retaliating ? Is Iran trying to force them into the conflict, but as an ally against the infidel ? It's very complicated.

Do you have any Watchtower reference to support your understanding of these prophecies?

https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/3/17/the-us-israel-war-on-iran-is-shaped-by-religion-as-much-as-strategy

A very famous case in Canada is this one: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/murder-of-reena-virk What it fails to mention, is that the daughter accused her father of molesting her. The police came to the home and handcuffed Manjit and took him to jail. He lost his job with the government and the charge against him was entered into several databases. Reena was gifted some $5,000 by the government and ended up at a non-witness relative. She was part of a girl-gang with the leader being Kelly Allard, who eventually murdered her. The gang used up her money and gave her the boot. She went to the police many months later and confessed to the police it was all made up, urged by her girl-gang "friends". She went home to her parents and told them she was going to face the girl-gang one last time. That was the night they murdered her. Manjit survived the horrible ordeal of police accepting ONE child accusing her father. If they spent some time investigating then this massive disaster could have been prevented. Manjit spent years trying to clear his name after a false charge, but that is the way governments work. Sigh.

Here's your drawing! I'll do the next one in the afternoon or tomorrow.