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I couldn't help but think of this as an, after-the-Great-Tribulation picture! It reminds me of what an old brother used to say when I would ask him how he was. He would say, "I think I'll make it, but I don't know what I'll look like!"

Theocratic vocabulary, terminology and pure language of truth are all descriptive terms of how we communicate and express ourselves as true Christians. As we know, these terms change from time to time, and we generally change with them in order to keep up. However, there is one term that a few seem to have trouble leaving behind and keeping up with theocratic vocabulary. That term is "plan" as it relates to Jehovah, such as, "Jehovah's plan." The Slave doesn't use that expression because it's unscriptural. Devising a plan in the outworking of "Jehovah's purpose," is only a subplot to the overall theme, such as at 1Kings 22:19-22. So, the fact is, Jehovah doesn't need to plan things. He simply makes a determination, wills it and it becomes his unfailing purpose. As we're told at Rom. 11:33, 34, "O the depth of God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How unsearchable his judgments are and beyond tracing out his ways are! For “who has come to know Jehovah’s mind, or who has become his adviser?"

We know that the world tends to be given to extremes, and in recent years, the styles and types of makeup and jewelry have changed dramatically. What used to be considered, in general, as gaudy, outlandish and extreme, is now commonplace and considered normal. So, while the Bible doesn’t condemn the wearing of makeup, jewelry, or other forms of adornment, as true Christians, we would want to avoid the world’s fads and extremes in dress and grooming. While we have much leeway in this matter, and we can exercise our conscience and own personal preference, we always want to adorn the good news that we preach without giving any cause for stumbling, and “do all things for God’s glory.”

Singleness is a gift that not many can make room for. The desire for a mate may not be synonymous with marriage either. A very necessary component for a happy and successful marriage is compatibility. Unfortunately, many act in haste and repent in leisure. You can't "fall in love" with just anybody but there needs to be more than just chemistry, as Hope mentioned. A wise man once said, "Measure twice, cut once." Another man, not so wise, once said the definition of marriage is, "A mutual misunderstanding." Think about it!

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101F today with a heatwave breaking many records for March. No cooling in sight for the next 10 days. Rain? Snow? What's that?

Yes, and also they acted in ignorance, which is probably the reason why, when they were educated and warned, they repented. "God’s saying that those people did not know right from left* suggested their childlike ignorance of divine standards." --- w4/1 2009 p.18 *Or right from wrong

Sitting every day for 8 hours or more will cause premature death just as surely as smoking cigarettes will.

I think you meant to say, IPS?

I found this to be interesting regarding the "Y" chromosome that is passed from father to son exclusively, generation after generation. "In human genetics, the Y-chromosomal Adam (more technically known as the Y-chromosomal most recent common ancestor, shortened to Y-MRCA), is the patrilineal most recent common ancestor (MRCA) from whom all currently living humans are descended. He is the most recent male from whom all living humans are descended through an unbroken line of their male ancestors. The term Y-MRCA reflects the fact that the Y chromosomes of all currently living human males are directly derived from the Y chromosome of this remote ancestor."

Kind of like deja vu: "One major factor in this growth is the use of the six-month study course in the Truth book, which was released at our nine district assemblies during the year. A special pioneer reported starting four new studies in the month following the release of the book, while another helped three persons to dedication in a little over six months by applying the six-month study suggestion immediately." --- yb 1970 p. 247

“Look! I am sending you out as sheep among wolves; so prove yourselves cautious as serpents and yet innocent as doves." --- Mt. 10:16 cautious as serpents: To be cautious here means to be prudent, sensible, shrewd. Zoologists note that most snakes are wary, preferring to flee rather than attack. Likewise, Jesus warns his disciples to remain cautious toward opposers and avoid possible dangers as they carry out their preaching work.

I think you mean, Jefferson Airplane, not the Stones.

1953 "Shane" with Alan Ladd.