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I had a wonderful surprise this week. While some of our publishers were going over some very old photographs of our village (around WW1), they found a picture of a group of sisters advertising the PhotoDrama in our little village. We didn't get a congregation until 1970. So no one can identify these diligent sisters (and one little boy) in the photo. Photo is shown below. It is possible that the 100 year old photo is mislabeled. They could be standing in front of the sign advertising the Drama but really are part of a 4th of July demonstration or something similar. Our history is more detailed than we ever knew. Did anyone else have the Photo Drama come to be shown in their congregation territory?

That really is the only useful purpose for the Doomsday Clock. We know it does not indicate how close we are to doomsday or Armageddon. Those we talk to in the ministry, however, do not have our faith or am accurate understanding of what doomsday really is. My opinion is that, once the prophecy of "Peace and Security" is fulfilled that the Doomsday Clock will be set back to the farthest from midnight it has ever been set to. To date the farthest from midnight was 17 minutes in 1991. I would not be surprised if the clock is set to 1 hour before midnight right before Armageddon.

Can you image what any of the anointed would say to the medic if they revived them before they ascended?

I wish we had a Restoration Clock that showed how close we are the New System. I think we are symbolically 85 seconds to sunrise...

It was bitterly cold that morning...the kind of cold that makes you hesitate before opening the door...the kind of cold that could be dangerous if you stayed outside for too long. I was out on my route...putting miles behind me, my mind half engaged with the third episode of The Jack Benny show that was echoing around the interior of my van. I was just about to pull into a gas station when my phone rang...a brother from up north again, thanking me for some cheese I had delivered to his house the previous week. His wife was in the background, reminding him to tell me thank you from several local brothers and sisters as I slid into a parking spot at Kwik Trip and chatted with them for a few minutes. I listened as they related a local experience from last week's field service; a potential study started by his wife and another sister. I needed to use the restroom, but the conversation had me engaged and so I just sat there, appreciating my warm van as I watched people dashing back and forth from their vehicles to the gas station. Wisconsin "cold" has a way of prioritizing people's behavior, thus I started grinning as I watched several people performing a funny little dance as they stood fueling their gas tanks...attempting to keep the Arctic chill at bay. I must have lost the thread of the conversation, however, because the next thing I knew the sister was asking me, "Well Tim?", in a very expectant tone. Apologizing for my ADHD brain, I asked her to repeat what she had said, and quickly found out that they were offering me lunch at their house once I got up around their neck of the woods sometime that afternoon. I hesitated briefly, doing some quick mental gymnastics regarding the timing of my route, then accepted and said I would be looking forward to the food and a good conversation, even if I couldn't stay very long. We said goodbye then, and, after using the bathroom...I continued on my route until I finished my stops near their town. By this time it was about 1:00 in the afternoon, and I was hungry. Parking my van in their driveway, I walked up to the front door and rang their doorbell, whereupon they quickly admitted me and shut the door, blocking out the wickedly freezing air that had rushed into their warm house. No one was in a hurry. Lunch was already on the table, they knew I didn't have much time so everything was already prepared. His wife is a wonderful cook; two plates later of pork roast and vegetables dished out over a mountain of homemade mashed potatoes...I was warm...I was full...and if I'm being honest, I was getting sleepy 🥱. Our conversation was natural and full of warmth...we flitted from one subject to the next like an ice skater gliding over an ice rink. Finally I knew it was time to leave and my eyes strayed around the room...looking for a clock, (as I had left my phone in my van). A large cuckoo clock sat on the mantle above their electric fireplace...and after gauging the time...I happened to notice several greeting cards neatly arranged surrounding the clock...like soldiers on a battlefield. I asked about them casually, remarking that my wife does the exact same thing with our greeting cards. It was in that single moment...that everything changed. Their faces softened. Their voices warmed. Motioning me to follow...they got up from the table, walked over to the cards and started pulling them down. Suddenly this dear older couple came to life before my eyes....their voices filled with sheer joy as they began to recall who had given each one to them...and why each meant so much. The bitter cold outside lay forgotten as memories suddenly started flaring into life around me. Assuming the cards were recent...I asked to see them...and they pressed them into my hands, one after the other. The dates flashing before my eyes stopped me in my tracks 1978...1984...1991...and 1997. Several were more recent...but some were decades old. They had kept them all these years...not tucked away in a box, not forgotten in a drawer...but on the mantle place...in a position of honor. And the words inside those cards? They still encouraged them today... because they told me that they still take them down sometimes and read them together, drawing encouragement and strength from words written years, even decades ago. I left shortly after, waving goodbye and smiling as I walked out the door back into the bitter cold...because they were still there, at the mantle place, talking to each other about their precious greeting cards. That moment...my last glimpse of them as they stood gently fondling those cards...that moment sent my mind and heart straight back to a verse I’ve read many times, but never quite like this: “Like apples of gold in silver carvings is a word spoken at the right time.” — Proverbs 25:11 In Hebrew, the word translated “word” is dāḇār. It doesn’t just mean something spoken. It means a matter, an event...something that does something and KEEPS doing it. And the phrase “spoken at the right time” literally means “on its wheels.” A word that arrives exactly when needed...and keeps traveling with you. The words in those cards cards weren't just written in 1978, 1987, 1991 and 1997...or even now, in 2026. Those words arrived again...day after day, month after month, year after year. Those words spoke again in quiet moments, sad moments...moments when maybe no other words could fill the empty space. The words on those cards warmed hearts long after the ink had dried. Proverbs 25:11 isn’t about eloquence. It’s about timing and permanence. A word given with love at the right moment doesn’t fade. It waits. It moves. It returns. Sometimes, it sits quietly on a mantle place...ready to speak again...whenever it's needed. So friends, I know the world is getting colder...I know things are getting more and more hectic...but please, please remember that a greeting card may seem small and sometimes unimportant...but it is not something that gets read once and then tossed away, as if it meant little. Not among Jehovah's people it doesn't. As crazy as it might sound, a simple greeting card with just a few words of encouragement has the power to stir hearts years, even decades after it was written. I know, I've seen and experienced it first hand, both as the giver and the receiver. A gift doesn't have to expensive to make it beautiful...and words don't have to be perfect to be "spoken at the right time".

Daniel, when feeling flooded by news items, it's sometimes hard to filter what might be quite serious from what's inconsequential. However, it seems likely it can have serious ramifications when a British institution of the level of royalty is shaken to its core by accounts linked to serious misconduct. As Br. Shawn brings out, the Epstein emails reveal Prince Andrew's connections to gross moral violations and criminal activity towards underage girls. This is serious, and decent-hearted individuals will see the gravity of the situation. The 'earth' is being shaken, and may more sincere ones question what they once trusted, and be open to the good news of a Prince who has no price, is guileless, and will rule with fairness and honour.

But if it's mentioned on jw.org and takes into account what scientists think, why not talk about it? This subject can lead to Kingdom topics, great for starting conversations.

A wife and her husband married for over 30 years were sitting at the dinner table. Suddenly the wife looks at him and says, "Do you remember when you used to hold my hand? The husband sighs reaches out and holds her hand. She continues, do you remember when you used to kiss me on the cheek? He leans over and gives her a kiss. Then she says softly, do you remember how you used to nibble my ear? The husband stands up and starts walking away. Surprised she asks where are you going? He replies...

First minute of first year in paradise!

There are times when courage does not feel brave at all. It’s not easy to describe. It can feel quiet. Sometimes heavy. Maybe it’s just getting through the day without falling apart. Those are the very things that matter most to Jehovah. Some trials are not loud. They’re not tough decisions. They can show up in small places… You get up in the morning and you’re still exhausted. You’ve still got the same problems you had before you went to bed. People look at you, and you just smile, because you don’t want to tell everybody how it really is. Courage can be just putting your feet on the floor and starting the day. We’ve all been there — when you’re in that mode where you’re going over things again and again in your head. And then you realize you have no idea how to deal with what you’re dealing with. You’ve pondered. You’ve done the homework. But nothing’s coming of it. What you thought you had within yourself, you find that it’s not even there anymore. That’s why the words at Proverbs feel so real: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5 And somewhere in all of that, it clicks. You see how much you’ve been leaning on yourself. Not because you meant to push Jehovah aside, but because that’s what we tend to do. And you see it, and you know it, and you believe it. Trusting in Jehovah was never supposed to come later. It was supposed to come first. Sometimes the prayer is simple. Not polished. You’ve just emptied yourself out. You’re not trying to sound right. You’re saying what it is. You might say, “I don’t see where this is going, and I don’t have any idea what to do next.” But that takes courage too. Not what most people notice — just the kind that shows up when you stop pretending you’re fine. The thought from Proverbs keeps coming back. “In all your ways take notice of him, and he will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:6 There it is. You’re letting Him be part of it. That doesn’t mean the problem goes away. You’re just not lost in it anymore. The problem is still there, but your feet become sure in their path because you’re not wandering on your own. Some of us have things deep down inside that we never share with anybody. It might be a health issue. It may be anxiety, that pops up every once in a while. Stress in the family that hasn’t been settled yet. We keep working on it, like we have for years. Life keeps going, and so do we. The Bible doesn’t offer fantasy. Faith doesn’t make life easy. “Many are the hardships of the righteous one, but Jehovah rescues him from them all.” — Psalm 34:19 That’s just a fact. But we’re on solid ground. Jehovah has never left us through it all. He’s with us from start to finish. He doesn’t wait for us to totter before He helps. Joshua had a big responsibility, and he knew he couldn’t do it on his own. He didn’t get a step-by-step plan laid out in front of him. But he did get a good plan. The best plan. “Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and strong. Do not be afraid or be terrified, for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9 That is the difference! We know how it’s going to turn out. We know we’re going to get through it. We know Jehovah is going to sustain us, because we’re not doing this by ourselves. When you look back, people often say the same thing. They don’t know how they got through it. They just know they did. And they know they didn’t do it on their own. Strength showed up when it was needed. Never early. Just at the right time. And just enough to get through that day. Jehovah gives us what we need when we need it. Courage doesn’t always look strong. Sometimes it just keeps going. It keeps turning to Jehovah again and again, because the prayer never really ends — 1 Thessalonians 5:17

KEEP ON THE WATCH! https://www.jw.org/en/library/series/more-topics/doomsday-clock-moves-closer-to-midnight/

Just a thought: this doesn't look like a spontaneous photo; it's posed, so it was probably intended to be official. If the photo-drama was to take place in municipal halls, the flag was often required to be displayed because the event was public. No doubt the question of strict neutrality had not yet been addressed in a clear and decisive manner. The flowers may be part of the decor and the welcome given to the public.

During a visit to the mental asylum, I asked the director, "How do you determine whether or not a patient should be institutionalised?" "Well, said the director, we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub?" I said. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup. "No said the director, A normal person would...

Measles Resurgence The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday reported at least 733 confirmed measles cases nationwide so far this year—more than four times the annual average of 180 cases from 2000 to 2024. See dashboard. The nationwide update, which often lags behind state-level counts, comes as South Carolina reported 920 measles cases yesterday, including 44 new infections since Tuesday. Of those infected with the respiratory virus in South Carolina, 840 are unvaccinated, and 824 are under 18. Overall, roughly 57% of cases confirmed by the CDC are among people aged 5 to 19. Experts attribute the nationwide rise in measles cases to a growing number of parents declining vaccines for their children over concerns about potential side effects. The US recorded 2,276 measles cases last year—its highest total since the nation declared measles eliminated in 2000 following high vaccination rates. Last year, the share of kindergarteners vaccinated against measles nationwide also fell below 93%. Experts say herd immunity is typically achieved at around 95% coverage. Explore the best resources we've found on measles here.

Our congregation has several events coming up that need volunteers, such as the CA Cleaning assignment, lunch for the SCE, work day at the AH. Has anyone used NWP to notify the congregation when volunteers are needed? I'm thinking about creating a Congregation Events for each event and include "Volunteers Needed" in the title and include the captains information in the Event description. Such as "Circuit Assembly Cleaning Assignment-Volunteers Needed" as the title, then put the captains name and number in the description. Do you think that would work? Have you found a better way to do it?

This clock is irrelevant in Jehovah's timetable, even if it's referenced in jw.org. It was only created by someone who has absolutely no idea of the real deal ahead. So don't base any assumptions off this 'doomsday' clock. I personally would not even mention it even in convos.

I have thought a lot about Jehovah's invitation, “do not be afraid,” often repeated to his people in ancient times. Jesus also used this expression and its derivatives on numerous occasions. This is not just a simple slogan that is easy to offer in conversation when someone expresses suffering and asks for a comforting, encouraging response. It is not a denial of the reality that the person is going through. It is simply a highlighting of Genesis 3:15. Fear has become instinctive and primal since that day. We must all face it with faith. Jehovah and Jesus always strive to shift the center of gravity of our fears and breakdowns (betraying, denying, not holding on until the end, being so tired of everything...). The idea is therefore to reorient courage, not to anesthetize it in order to wake it up later. Courage and faith go hand in hand. They must not sleep, they have to walk. We are at war, the fighting on the front lines is exhausting, and sometimes we just want the hostilities to stop. We would like to lay our heads on a pillow, close our eyes, and drift off into a sweet dream. So it really takes courage to fight against sleep and stay awake until the end. Thank you David for this topic.

A minister and a Taxi driver at the Pearly Gates A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, a leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter addresses this guy, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven?" The guy replies, "I’m Joe Cohen, taxi driver, of Noo Yawk City." St. Peter consults his list. He smiles and says to the taxi driver, "Take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom of Heaven." The taxi driver goes into Heaven with his robe and staff, and it’s the minister’s turn. He stands erect and booms out, "I am Joseph Snow, pastor of Calvary for the last forty-three years." St Peter consults his list. He says to the minister, "Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the Kingdom of Heaven." "Just a minute," says the minister. "That man was a taxi driver, and he gets a silken robe and golden staff. How can this be?!" "Up here, we work by results," says Saint Peter.

Serious? Depends on your point of view. It was serious enough that England's Prince Andrew lost his royal titles and status because of his connection to Epstein. The Epstein situation is pretty serious and gross from a moral standpoint. Man owned a private island where he used underage girls to have sex with many rich, powerful, important, and prominent people. If their involvement ever was revealed their carriers could be over and they could fall into disgrace like Prince Andrew or maybe face criminal charges. That is if anyone actually cares. The sad fact is that these type of situations are more often used by powerful people to pressure or influence those involved. Such powerful people do not care about the lives of the victims. As for if this is a distraction, that also depends on someone's point of view. Distract from what? There are a number of major situations right now. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) procedures are resulting in turmoil in the US. The economy is always a factor. The war in Ukraine is ongoing. While tensions may have lessened in the Middle East, Hezbollah and Israel still hate each other. Trumps Board of Peace is attracting attention. The US is still involved in Venezuela in some fashion. This is just off the top of my head. People will pick whichever topic is most important to them and then claim the other topics are distractions.

We have a new update (Feb 2026). It is version 2601.

seems the writer appreciates us for standing firm https://thecatholicherald.com/article/mary-kenny-an-absurd-crackdown-on-jehovahs-witnesses

Wednesday, February 11 Each one will carry his own load.—Gal. 6:5. Does a mature Christian ever need help from anyone? Yes. Mature ones may need to ask for help at times. Someone who is immature may expect others to tell him what to do or to make a decision that he himself should make. A mature Christian, on the other hand, will draw on the wisdom and the experience of others while recognizing that Jehovah expects him to “carry his own load.” Just as adults differ in physical appearance, mature Christians differ in spiritual qualities, such as wisdom, courage, generosity, and empathy. Further, when two mature Christians face a similar situation, they might come to different conclusions that are both Scripturally acceptable. That is especially true in matters of conscience. Recognizing this, they avoid judging each other over such differences. Instead, they focus on remaining united.—Rom. 14:10; 1 Cor. 1:10. w24.04 4 ¶7-8

Magnesium (avocados + almonds) + glycine (bone broth/collagen/gelatin) rich foods and/or magnesium chloride flakes to soak in. Pure gifts from Jehovah for calm and chill. Love it.

Hi Tim, Do you think this idea could tie in with your good story? Your post reminded me of the possibility of why the apples in PROV 25:11 don’t just have silver carvings, but are made of gold. We know that gold is a precious metal, very valuable. So a good word spoken at the right time is like gold, very valuable! But also, if I give you as a gift, apples made of yarn or even made of wood with silver carvings, these may also look nice. And you may appreciate my effort in making this gift and you may even like the wood or yarn design of the apples But how long will my gift of wood or yarn apples last? 5 years? 20 years? Gold however, is 1 of the most stable elements in the periodic table! So if I give as a gift, apples made of gold, how long will your gift last? Well gold is resistant to corrosion and can last thousands of years! So a good word spoken at the right time is like gold apples in another way, besides being very valuable! For example, the nice couple you had lunch with, had precious cards saved from the 1970s onward. But if those cards were good words given at the right time, or read again at a right time when they were in need of comfort or encouragement, then like apples, not of wood or yarn, but of gold, 1 of the most stable and long lasting elements that exist, then there is a possibility that a comforting card, or an encouraging email, or a touching word verbally spoken at just the right time may last as long as gold, for thousands of years!!! 😮 And what if those valuable, precious words are remembered by someone when they enter into the New World? What will happen to those precious words they had barely remembered in the “Old World”, but now their mind and memory has progressed to perfection? The result may be that a perfect mind with a perfect memory that perfectly recalls those precious, valuable words that were a gift to them way back in 2026 or in 1978, could be remembered FAR longer than just thousands of years!!! 🧠

I think you need more magnesium in your diet.

Unknowingly, Sergei Lavrov has mentioned a truth. The masquerader behind all this. (Mathew 4:9). But then again, these are just his weapons of mass distraction.

Warning/ Guterres: Global economy must surpass GDP to avoid planetary catastrophe - Kosova & Bota For decades, politicians and policymakers have prioritized growth, measured by GDP, as the primary economic goal. But critics argue that endless, indiscriminate growth on a planet with limited resources is fueling not only the climate and environmental crises, but also rising inequality. Economic growth measured by GDP can hide poverty, inequality, violence, and human rights abuses. The UN aims to complement GDP with broader indicators to assess real human well-being, equality, and environmental sustainability. This move follows warnings that current economic models ignore climate shocks, which could threaten global economic stability. World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2026 The numbers tell a sobering story. Nearly one-third of global GDP (approximately $31 trillion) faces high water stress by 2050. Today, 2.1 billion people still lack access to safe drinking water. The global water cycle is increasingly "out of balance," delivering too much water in some places (catastrophic floods), too little in others (severe droughts), and water that's too polluted almost everywhere. This isn't a future risk, it's a present crisis affecting supply chains, agricultural production, and human security. The AI-Environment Paradox By 2030, global data centers could consume 945 terawatt-hours annually. That’s more than Germany and France combined. Approximately 20% of electricity demand growth may come from AI-related computing. Water stress from cooling data centers compounds freshwater scarcity in regions already facing shortages. Beyond the Noise: Key Takeaways from Davos 2026 - CO2 AI Ecclesiastes 8:9: "during the time that man has dominated man to his harm." Revelation 11:17, 18: “We thank you, Jehovah God, the Almighty, the one who is and who was, because you have taken your great power and begun ruling as king... and to bring to ruin those ruining the earth.”

Well, midnight is the start of a new day.

You can also click on the text below the picture and play the audio. It immediately reads out the audio description, then it reads the picture description that is below the picture.

Thursday, February 5 Keep on . . . seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.—Matt. 6:33. Because of changes in economic conditions, some have been tempted to accept work that requires them to move away from their family, but that has often proved to be an unwise decision. Before taking up a new job, consider not only the possible financial advantages but also the spiritual cost. (Luke 14:28) Ask yourself: ‘How might my marriage be affected if I were away from my mate? What impact would this move have on my Christian association and on my ministry?’ If you have children, you also need to ask yourself this important question: ‘How will I raise my children “in the discipline and admonition of Jehovah” if I am not with them?’ (Eph. 6:4) Be guided by God’s thinking, not by that of family or friends who do not respect Scriptural principles. w25.03 29 ¶12

Hey, thanks a lot. Your suggestion worked perfectly 👌.

You do you. There are a number of sisters I know that are "single for life." They have concluded they will never find the perfect man in this system and so are resolved to be single in this system of things. They are living their best life to the full. While I am sure they have their moments of loneliness, they do not dwell on these moments. They are not sitting at home pining. They do not complain loud whenever there are talks or Watchtower articles about marriage. Their single state is not the focus of their lives. They are too busy living their best life. On the other hand, I am married because I met someone, a woman (duh) that I wanted in my life forever. I've had other friends come and go and this made me sad. When my wife entered my life I was not interested in marriage and we were friends for a long time. It was only when I realized that, since friends can come and go, I needed to do something permanent if I wanted her in my life permanently. We've been married 23 years this June. You do you. A brother on a different board long time ago said he was given advice to choose a spouse from among his friends. That is the best advice anyone seeking a mate can get. Be friends first. Maybe not even think about marriage. None of us need to be married, but all of us need friends, even if that's just 1 or 2 people. If you are friends first, that's actually easier to choose to marry because our spouse needs to eventually be our closest friend. You do you. Live your life. Live your best life. Be happy with who you are right now. If you can't be that, then change the things you can change to become happy with yourself. You can't change your marital status by yourself, so that is out of your control. What is in your control is changing your life so that you are happy with yourself. Pioneer. Take that trip. Choose that job. Simply your life. Take that class. Be a need greater. Be a solid publisher. Write that book. Adopt that child. You do you. Be happy with yourself. Be content with yourself. Feel good about yourself. If you meet someone you want in your life forever, then take the next step and see if he feels the same. If you never meet someone this side of Armageddon, that's fine. Water off your back. No sweat. C'est la vie. You are still happy and have a full life. You do you. We live our lives in the moment. Jesus said don't worry about tomorrow. Just focus on today. Make today your best day. One day at a time. You do you.

Well he is no longer referred to as ‘Prince’ Andrew and I fully expect him to end up being extradited to the US to face charges of sex trafficking… the stuff coming out today is truly disgusting and I’ve no wish to give any of the men involved air time. It’s a distraction from the peace talks that are going on behind the scenes, but it will blow over like everything else, at the moment though it’s taken over the news completely and I’m sick of hearing about it Lol All Andrew Mountbatten has received so far is a slap on the wrist these men think they are above the law and it makes me feel physically sick, it’s the victims we should be thinking of really

Hello everyone, we recently discussed disaster preparedness in our congregation and started wondering whether — and how — NW Scheduler can be used effectively to support this. We’re looking for practical ideas such as how to: organize emergency or response teams maintain structured contact lists store or link checklists and procedures schedule regular reviews or drills document equipment or available resources quickly generate overviews for emergency situations Are there built-in features you’re using for this, or creative workflows with existing functions? Or do you rely on additional tools alongside NW Scheduler? I’d really appreciate hearing how others are approaching this. Thanks in advance for your suggestions and experience.

Just a side point. 13 million died in concentration camps. 6 million were Jews. It has been in articles before. 7 million are forgotten.

I studied in the book, 'You can live forever in paradise on earth' It was such an eye opener for me!

I can think of one or two that I would like to know better. 🤣

Sadly, my eyes and brain and my neck dont like to read so I stick to our study material for our meetings ... but I do like the idea of reading although I have never really been fond of fiction and have found too often the choices had subject matter troubling my conscience - same reason I find so many movies no longer work for me. This past year I have bought several books to support our brothers and put my name in the front along with the congregation name and have lent them out with the invitation to share - even mark up and or highlight and then to pass them on... for them not to sit on a shelf! Hubby came home from the meeting on Wednesday and shared that one set is now on with its 5th reader and circulating through other congregations. I have heard some have devoured a book in a couple days. So thank you Tom and Thomas!!! 🙂 The books that I have currently circulating: Now on Earth - Thomas Walker Set Free - Thomas Walker Just See Yourself - Thomas Walker Released - Thomas Walker The Undecided - Thomas Walker The Workman's Theodicy: Why Bad Things Happen - Tom Harley I Dont Know Why We Persecute Jehovah's Witnesses - Tom Harley These ones are a more difficult read only because of the evil of war, so not a bedtime read: Unfettered Joy - Hermine Schmidt Death Always Came on Mondays - Horst Schmidt Faith on the March - Alexander Hugh Macmillan No Greater Love - How My Family Survived the Genocide in Rwanda - Tharcisse Seminega I have some books by EK Jonathan in my cart on Amazon to make part of my sharing library and was hoping maybe someone here has read and perhaps recommend which ones to start with?

and this is why we need a puke emoji added to the basic reactions

Friday, February 6 We should no longer be children.—Eph. 4:14. A Christian who remains immature can easily be misled by “trickery” and “deceptive schemes” and be taken in by conspiracy theorists and apostates. He may be prone to being jealous, creating strife, taking offense, or yielding to temptation. (1 Cor. 3:3) The Scriptures compare the process of growing to spiritual maturity to the process of growing to adulthood. (Eph. 4:15) A child lacks insight and needs supervision. To illustrate, a mother might ask her young daughter to hold her hand while crossing the street. As the girl grows older, the mother might allow her to cross the street on her own but will still remind her to look both ways for traffic. When the child becomes an adult, she avoids such hazards on her own. Likewise, when Christians become mature, they reason on Bible principles to get Jehovah’s thinking on the matter and then follow through accordingly. w24.04 3 ¶5-6

One part of this warning is easy to miss. The danger does not come only from obvious outsiders or clearly false teachers. Sometimes it comes from within, when those who are viewed as mature begin to speculate. When a spiritually strong person shares guesses or theories, weaker ones often listen closely. They may assume, If a mature Christian is saying this, it must be solid. In that way, speculation can carry more weight than it should. What began as a personal idea can slow another person’s growth or even confuse them. This is where trickery and deception can enter, not because someone intends harm, but because speculation is treated like truth. Immature Christians are especially affected. Instead of building confidence in what Jehovah has clearly given us, they may become unsettled, unsure, or distracted by ideas that cannot be proven. True maturity shows restraint. It recognizes that saying less is sometimes the loving choice. It protects the weak by staying close to what is known and clearly taught. When mature ones avoid speculation, they help others grow steadily instead of being pushed back and forth. Jehovah's Organization has been encouraging us to 'stick to what we know'.

@Pikachu @Mike047 @Denton The scriptures have always been there. What changes is when we take the time to read them carefully and apply them in our life. When we meditate on Jehovah’s Word, that’s when we begin ‘putting meaning into it’ and allowing it to reach our heart — just as was done when the Law was read and explained to the people. (Nehemiah 8:8) Just to clarify, this was simply a meditation on one of the five principles Brother Flegel highlighted in the first part of the annual meeting. It wasn’t meant to introduce something new, but to reflect on how applying what Jehovah has already given us can deepen its meaning for us personally.

Thank you so much! I needed this today. Reading your spiritual considerations is something I always look forward to doing since they are encouraging and uplifting. I'm grateful you've shared your hard work with us.

Wednesday, February 4 There is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.—Acts 24:15. Consider the people of Sodom and Gomorrah. A righteous man named Lot lived in their midst. But do we know that Lot preached to all of them? No. They were certainly wicked, but did they all know any better? Recall that a crowd of men in that city sought to rape Lot’s guests. The Bible says that the mob ranged “from boy to old man.” (Gen. 19:4; 2 Pet. 2:7) Do we really know that the merciful God, Jehovah, condemned each one to death with no hope of a resurrection? Jehovah assured Abraham that there were not even ten righteous men in that city. (Gen. 18:32) So they were unrighteous, and Jehovah justly held them accountable for their actions. Can we say for certain, then, that none of them will rise in the “resurrection of . . . the unrighteous”? No, we cannot say for sure! w24.05 2 ¶3; 3 ¶8

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With a little adjustment you can do the following: Go to Congregation > Congregation Field Service Report (S1) > Click on any type of Publisher to see who conducts Biblestudies. You can copy the records to Excel, or whatever, and add the other Publisher types. Then create a filter to see the Publishers with Biblestudies only.

After the secretary sends in the reports, in NWP the publisher's records are located under Me/Publishers/Groups. Select the which group the publisher is in, select the publisher you want and then select Publisher Reports.

A new website has been launched: https://pteg.ca/, apparently by Jehovah's Witnesses. The site originates in Canada. The Purple Triangles Education Group (PTEG) is a collective of educators, authors, researchers, historians, and speakers committed to preserving and sharing the history of Jehovah's Witnesses who suffered under the Nazi regime. The website contains many interesting documents to download, including the PowerPoint presentation: https://pteg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PPT-Stand-Firm-and-Speak-Out-With-Video-Links.pdf. I also noticed a new biographical book on the site, published in May 2025, titled: Lucy's Story: My Four Years as a Hidden Child in Wartime Netherlands.

That's the right thing to do, to be a future proper husband/wife. Fully immersed in the ministry, pioneering, LDC, then you'll find the pearl, Jehovah will provide in due time, when you don't expect it

Maybe the great tribulation comes sooner than some expect