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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.

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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?

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I'm sure Br Splane approved of the switch. Perhaps we'll get an explanation in a future Update. Here's how I imagine Splane explaining it: "Some of you may be wondering why I was replaced in this illustration of the GT. Well, let's start off by reminding everyone that these are just artist depictions of events that may take place. These illustrations are to help us to visualize that time-period, they are not meant to be prophetic. So why was my picture replaced? Well, I like to imagine that during the GT I will try to get through a security checkpoint, but just when they are about to let me through, my fake mustache peels off my face. That's when they pull me from my vehicle and discover a banned WT inside the hollowed-out center of a baguette. Next thing I know I'm in heaven. And since I'm no longer around, the Nations are going to have to look for a different member of the GB - and that's Jodele. Of course, I'm only joking. No one knows what the future holds. Perhaps I'll hide a WT inside of a croissant, instead. We'll just have to wait and see."

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

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...

We know the voice of our shepherd. Remember the letter the KGB intercepted and the fake one they sent out? Real Christians could tell that the new letter wasn't biblically-based and so will we. We have discernment - we know what the Bible teaches and how to reason on principles. The GB will never ask us to sin, so we know not to follow those instructions. Our daily studies will make sure we are not fooled by false reasoning and we will easily spot and reject directions that go against scripture. Any instruction besides that might be a trick (such as "turn yourselves in"), but if we follow such instructions and they turn out to be a trap - so what? Is Jehovah too weak to rescue us? Of course not! And Jehovah will see that we fell into such a trap because we have faith in him. He may even turn the situation to our favor. So 1) we don't need to fear false scriptural directions because we know Jehovah's voice and 2) we don't need to fear a police trap because Jehovah can rescue us. What else is there to fear?

Thursday, October 22 O Jehovah, what is man that you should notice him?—Ps. 144:3. From the Bible, we learn that Jehovah notices those who seem unimportant to others. For example, Jehovah sent the prophet Samuel to the house of Jesse to anoint one of his sons as the future king of Israel. Jesse called seven of his eight sons to meet Samuel but did not include David, the youngest. Yet, it was David whom Jehovah chose. (1 Sam. 16:6, 7, 10-12) Jehovah saw who David really was on the inside—a young man who valued spiritual things. Think about how Jehovah has already shown that he notices you. He offers to give you advice tailored to fit your needs. (Ps. 32:8) How can he do that unless he knows you well? (Ps. 139:1) When you apply Jehovah’s advice and see how it helps you, you will become convinced that Jehovah is interested in you. (1 Chron. 28:9; Acts 17:26, 27) Jehovah takes note of your efforts. He sees your inner qualities and is moved to reach out to you.—Jer. 17:10. w24.10 25-26 ¶7-9

Sure! 😊 First, I divide the Bible account into small scenes and create pictures for them using chatgpt. Then I use Gemini to animate the pictures into videos. I describe the characters' movements, facial expressions, camera angles, lighting, and sounds in the prompts. Gemini can also add background music and sound effects if I ask for them. Sometimes Gemini generates three 10-second clips, making a 30-second video. For the other clips, I generate them separately and combine everything using a video editor. The hardest part is getting Gemini to follow the instructions correctly! Sometimes characters look in the wrong direction, change their appearance, or do something completely unexpected. Once, when the attendant asked Elisha, 'Master, what are we to do?' Elisha suddenly turned Chinese! 🤣 In another clip I asked Gemini to make the attendant look astonished, and it made his eyes glow like the heavenly army was inside them..😂 So, there's a lot of trial and error. I keep correcting the prompts and regenerating clips until I'm satisfied with the result. You can also take help from chatgpt to make the video prompts. This 40-second video took quite a few attempts, but it's fun when everything finally comes together!😊

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

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".

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.

"I'll give you a moment to find the answer" 😁

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

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.

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.

The pictures do not predict the future. They are meant to teach a lesson, not try to foretell how the future will unfold. So, no. The 2 pictures do not mean that. It's possible all those brothers might be dead by the time of the attack on God's people. We hope not, but time and unforseen events happen to everyone. The pictures teach the lesson that Satan will use the nations to attack our organization, including those taking the lead at that time. Current GB members are depicted so that we all can quickly recognize that the picture is showing the attack on God's people. We hope those brothers are taking the lead at the time this happens. We hope this happens tomorrow or later today. But no. We should never read more into the images than what is actually there. If we have to ask "does this mean that..." then it's possible we're thinking too hard about the lesson and missing the point.

True, its not likely we will ever see any of the GB wearing a MAGA hat or suggesting we vote because it will fulfill a Bible prophecy...🤣

This situation with the development of AI in the wrong hands puts me in mind of a time long ago: "Jehovah then said: “Look! They are one people with one language, and this is what they have started to do. Now there is nothing that they may have in mind to do that will be impossible for them."Genesis 11:6 Jehovah took action then, and he will soon be taking action again.

More than fun for us, it is simply amazing how those scenarios can be brought to life. Thanks for your hard work in this regard and your generous sharing of the results. 😊

The last time I was pulled over by a policeman on a very long distance pot-holed riddled section of the highway, he asked me: "Do I know roughly what speed was I doing?" I replied "Yes officer, I was flying". "You surely was" and pulled out his book to write out the speeding ticket. "Excuse me sir?" I responded, "If I was flying, you cannot write out a speeding ticket, as the wheels of the car were mostly off the ground". "Well, that is true to a point. However, each time your wheels did touch the ground whilst you were attempting to land from your flying expedition, you were still over the speed limit. Thus that is why I am writting out the ticket for." I have just paid off my 23rd "landing" ticket, I still got another 49 to go.

Thank you. I should know all our GB members. But this way their identify is safe with me! 😜 I think I need a nap. Has anyone checked on Bro Splane? 🤔

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

PixVerse_V6_Image_Text_540P_A_beautiful_photor.mp4 I just wanted one of people waving to each other because that's what I imagined when I imagined walking through Paradise. I would realize that everyone was a worshipper and we survived the Old System and I'd explode with joy.

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.

Peace & Security

Yup... I recreated it..😄

Everyone thinks the viral video is real… little do they know, mine is the original! 141316166_1792379526649133.mp4

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.

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

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.

Actually, Antesaka is the name of the people in southeastern Madagascar, and also the name of the dialect spoken by them. Malagasy is the main language of Madagascar, and Antesaka is one of many dialects of the language.

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

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