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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.

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 🌹

Friends, one quality of trustable Christians is not to reveal confidential information. That includes not giving information about subjects that are not released yet. Revealing that information will get you banned from this community. And reveals very poor spirituality. Even if no relevant information is revealed, the attitude of "I know something you don't" shows lack of respect and is not appreciated at all.

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.

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.

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

@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.

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.

Means nothing, just saying.....

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.

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.

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!

After praying, studying, and talking to the elders, we decided to try to invite my sister in law to the memorial and she said yes and said sorry. We will limit out time we spend with her because she is a lbgtq member, but besides it's under control. Thank you for helping us.

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.

It's so sad and heart wreching to me what is happening to our dear brothers and sisters in Russia. I always read the news articles about them on our site, but recently, it really hit home when I saw a couple from Russia visited our KH. They were so genuine about the truth, I could tell by their spiritual hunger even though there was a language barrier. They haven't been able to use any of the publications on our literature counter. The brother was literally SMELLING our meeting invitation and jw.org cards. I am making it a goal to pray more frequently and personally for them. 🙏❤️

The fact that Russia has done away with any apps that keep people in communication with each other there and abroad tells me that something will probably "give" soon. I have a feeling that most of our brothers and sisters there were using What's App and Telegraph apps for meetings and to encourage one another. They still haven't broken even one of us there, they have been failing for close to 9 years now to "stop us" and our "extremism". All they are doing is filling their prisons with people who will preach their message to prisoners and guards and anyone else they can. Not even the thought of getting out of prison if you join the military works on our brothers and sisters there. If Putin had hair, he would of pulled it all out by now dealing with such a stubborn group of people that he has found out that he can't control.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.’

Revealing confidential information, of any kind, or one-upmanship or gossiping, are ongoing challenges for Jehovah's people. We must all be so very careful to keep our own counsel and allow Jehovah's channel of communication to reveal the truth.

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 💪🙏 💙

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

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.

I think we need a ditto emoji

No mater what information we get, we all need to live by faith and not by sight. 2 Corinthians 5:7

The Dutch government just banned the Muslim Brotherhood and affiliated organizations in the Netherlands.

In Sweden, a conservative family of Romanian descent would not allow their eldest daughter, 11 , to have a phone or wear make-up. The daughter was upset about it. She told the schoolmaster that she had been physically abused at home. The authorities immediately took the girl and her younger sister, 10 , away from the home. The girl who made the allegations almost immediately recanted and said she was never abused, she was just upset / angry at her parents. The girls are in separate foster homes. Not together. An investigation cleared the parents of any guilt. But, Sweden will not return the children to the home because they say the family are "religious extremists" due to that they attend church three times a week. The government claims the family's church attendance and conservative lifestyle is evidence that the home environment is harmful to their "development". This world is beyond crazy!!!

I try to read BBC and Al Jazeera, sometimes NYT. As my teacher in high school said read the newspapers from opposite sites/worldview and you’ll have the closest thing to truth what’s goin on.

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?"

I wasn't talking about "blind faith", just a reasonable stretch of reports over the various sources of all different political bias and persuasion, and including a government investigation. So if all of them are saying it happened this way, it probably did. I do take everything with a pinch of salt, as they say, but I'm also not of the opinion that you can't believe anything, as most conspiracy theorists will say. But I'm not prepared to argue the point.

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

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/

I wish 🙏

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.

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

Have you ever wanted to listen to selected verses from the Bible, or make a playlist of favorite chapters? JW Library does allow you to play consecutive chapters, and you can manually play (and stop playback) if you only want to listen to a couple of verses. But what if you have a list of favorite scriptures and want to play them without having to find them, etc.? What if you wanted to queue up whole chapters, but in a specific order, and just listen while you work? That's what this app is for. nwtReactor is an audio-streaming app (an audio player) for listening to playlists (created by the user) of selected verses from the NWT. It uses the jw.org API (like a browser does when you play from the jw.org website) to stream the audio recordings of the NWT. So, internet access is required. Currently, the following languages are enabled: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, and Ukrainian. List creation is as simple as typing in or pasting/importing any text that contains scriptures (in any format) - in one of those languages. The text is parsed and the scriptures are formed into a list ready to play. Some sample playlists are included. Play Store GitHub repo How to use, etc. Questions/comments/suggestions - either here or as an issue in the GitHub repo.

Well done, Gretel! No matter what the circumstances of her life are, since she's willing to attend the Memorial make her feel welcome and loved. We never know the effect love can have in people.

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war and urges Trump to 'reverse course'. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4g66r3z40o

Also, we must not forget that Revelation basically focus on KOTS and Daniel 11th chapter focus of KOTN.

Does it really matter? Is this a point we should be getting hung up on? A weapon hit a school building and killed children. Those children are still dead regardless if the weapon was US or Iranian.

She was already aware of the story of the school being bombed - no link necessary - she called it a hoax. Since there are no articles about a hoax OR disproving the claim of a hoax, what exactly am I supposed to link to?

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.