Lance

Oh my .. Linda was a smart wise sister .. we shared an intrest in psychology and finding ways for dear friends to cope with issues in their lives. Well another resurrection party to be planned

Here is the number I am looking at….we are on page 465 since 2022.. Hopefully we will move on from this topic by page 1000.. and we will have a new internet..

Well there those in Christendom that teach 31/2 to 7 years .. taking favourite time periods from Daniel and Revelation. We don’t see it those terms. Looking for some mathematical/spiritual formula. Bottom line is Jehovah hasn’t told us .. It seems to more about substance or purpose then exact time. So what basically is the purpose or the great tribulation. (There are obviously a few more steps) 1)to remove false religion 2)expose the futility of human rulership 3)vindicate Jehovah’s sovereignty 4)and usher in Armageddon 5) leading to a new world of peace and righteousness The descriptors are symbolic of brevity and suddenness, not exact measurements. such as one day… one hour.. swiftly .. quickly..cut short.. unexpected..etc. So on the big list .. check .. check…check ..check .. check.. no need to dally Done .. Graduation party from this old world ..check

I was thinking of our expectations of the Kingdom… it is not an isolated, lonely journey…it’s a shared race with past and present witnesses, all awaiting the same finish line. Heb 11:… Heb 12:1 So, then,……( after a review of faithful ones) .. because we have such a great cloud of witnesses surrounding us,(past tense) let us also throw off every weight and the sin that easily entangles us, (present tense) and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us A good reframe: “I am not waiting alone; I am running with Abraham, Sarah, Moses, and countless others.” 2nd reframe : From “When will it come?” to “How can I endure today with joy?” and ”We will run with endurance.. not anxiety” Bottom line we don’t know .. and that is a good thing … Expectation isn’t about knowing when, but about knowing Who.

Well that phrase seems “ I can’t seem to catch a break”…. Seems to be a common sentiment today. I was talking to a close friend who just went through SKE.. They have been assigned to a small town, they have to rent out their condo at below what their mortgage payment is. The only place they can find to rent is a small basement suite with not even a stove. Work will be a challenge in a small town…. The expression conveys exhaustion, frustration, and the sense that circumstances are unfairly stacked against him. So basically he doesn’t feel that he is being blessed. So we discussed what were some of the needs that he has been looking for in awhile…not the external ones were people notice you.. but what you really need. Breaks do come….sometimes not in circumstances, but in the form of inner peace (Philippians 4:7). 7 and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus. So when someone says “I can’t seem to catch a break,” they’re expressing the fatigue of constant setbacks. But it can also be an opening for encouragement … reminding them that while external breaks may be rare, internal and spiritual breaks (peace, resilience, hope) are always available. Think of life as climbing a steep hill. Saying “I can’t catch a break” is like noticing there’s no flat spot to rest. But spiritually, prayer and friends can become those resting places…even if the hill itself doesn’t flatten right away. In my friends case moving to a small town will force him to slow down..which he needs. No dragons to slay .. no major issues… maybe even a bit boring. The small town has many mature ones who have served Jehovah through many trials .. he needs some role models. So how should we face the seemingly unfairness.. of life When facing unfairness.. 4 tools 1)Name it honestly: “This feels unfair.” 2)Anchor it spiritually: “But Jehovah sees, and He provides inner peace.” 3)Seek role models: “Others have endured similar trials…I can learn from them.” 4)Reframe the meaning: “This is not punishment, but preparation.” So, the way to face unfairness isn’t to deny it or minimize it, but to reframe it as part of the refining process. That way, even when external breaks don’t come, the internal breaks….peace, resilience, hope…become the true blessings. I think of the Apostle Paul the King of “not catching a break” … how many ship wrecks.. how many beatings .. on and on .. So, Paul’s perspective was not “I can’t catch a break,” but rather: Phil 4:12-13 12 I know how to be low on provisions and how to have an abundance. In everything and in all circumstances I have learned the secret of both how to be full and how to hunger, both how to have an abundance and how to do without. 13 For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power.

I am not sure if you are aware of this but all new members are moderated in their comments ...that means we have to approve each and every comment ...so posting the same comment multiple times within a few minutes is not going to speed the process up. So until you are full member please resist the urge to post multiple times with the same comment. We have moderators around the world that try to approve posts as fast as possible and sometimes we even have to sleep. This a safety precaution so that new members won't spam the forum..I am sure you can understand. Thanks Lance

This whole concept really falls on to a matter of conscience... and respecting boundaries. Romans 14:19-22 19  So, then, let us pursue the things making for peace+ and the things that build one another up.+ 20  Stop tearing down the work of God just for the sake of food.+ True, all things are clean, but it is detrimental for* a man to eat when it will cause stumbling.+ 21  It is best not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything over which your brother stumbles.+ 22  The faith that you have, keep it to yourself before God. Happy is the man who does not judge himself by what he approves. A couple of points. 1.The gentle approach to differing views...pursue peace. 2. Boundaries... not every thought or belief has to be shared with everyone. 3. Stumbling blocks. Even if your conscience is clear, flaunting your freedom can harm someone else's faith.

We are not immune to attacks .. There is no safe place, out in the middle of nowhere to church ally. Just think of the shooting Germany or the bombing in Australia many years ago.. my friend had his Kingdom Hall broken into by a person in a pickup truck they drove through the front doors and spun around in the main auditorium all by a disgruntled man.. The Seattle area had numerous Kingdom Halls attacked by an arsonist… We try to make our Kingdom Halls safe with locked doors and attendants.. on my KH we have put large cement benches near the front entrance so no vehicle can drive through. We have considered roll shutters as another protection… We are living in dangerous times. Critical times hard to deal with.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/radiolab/id152249110?i=1000727510460 Here is a broad overview of: • Over the decades, biophoton research expanded from onions to bacteria, frog embryos, and even human cells. • These light emissions are not visible to the naked eye but can be detected with sensitive instruments. • The phenomenon raises questions: What causes this light? What does it signify? Could it be a marker of health, disease, or even consciousness? Life Flash and Death Flash • The episode touches on the “life flash”—a burst of zinc-triggered light observed at the moment of fertilization in mammalian eggs. • There’s also mention of a “death flash,” a similar phenomenon reported by medical caregivers at the end of life. Implications and Speculations • Could biophotons be a kind of cellular language? • Might they help us detect disease earlier or understand consciousness better? • The episode doesn’t claim definitive answers but invites listeners into a realm where biology and physics dance together in mystery. • Cancer cells emit differently than healthy cells

Yep me too .. if you can..

Putin the pusher.. let er rip.

Interesting the campaign that we are doing.. Happenstance I think not.. Special Campaign During September 2025, Jehovah’s Witnesses are making a worldwide effort to share the Bible’s answers to the following questions: Why have mankind’s efforts to end war failed? How can you be sure that true peace is possible and will soon become a reality? We are distributing this article and the magazine that it is a part of in over 450 languages. As part of this campaign, we are also presenting a special public talk around the world on the theme:

This topic has stirred a lot of emotion … this section is a public section .. we are not the echo chamber for whatever “news” agency. So I will be closing this topic for awhile.

This topic has gone completely off the rails … STOP.. I have had to hide some posts ..🙈 Jehovah in Jeremiah firmly explained how to live as exiles in a foreign land… We are exiles in a foreign land … We are figuratively living in Babylon… Since we are Witnesses of Jehovah .. let’s get biblical… Notice Jehovahs words to Jeremiah… Jeremiah 29:7 And seek the peace of the city to which I have exiled you, and pray in its behalf to Jehovah, for in its peace you will have peace. 8 For this is what Jehovah of armies, the God of Israel, says: “Do not let your prophets and your diviners who are among you deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams that they are dreaming. 9 For ‘they are prophesying lies to you in my name. I have not sent them,’ declares Jehovah.”’” Remaining neutral as a Christian in the face of political assassinations is not about indifference—it’s about anchoring your response in faith, compassion, and discernment as laid out in Jehovahs word. Use it as you were trained … This is your test …. Right now .. the posts you made …Did you pass it? Or did you get sucked into the diviners of this system? Jesus lived in a politically volatile time, yet He never aligned Himself with partisan agendas. Instead, He focused on the Kingdom of Heaven, confronting injustice without being consumed by political entanglements. Neutrality means not being swept into tribalism. It means evaluating every political event—including assassinations—through the lens of Jehovah’s applied word. Not the diviners of this world.

Which part is that ..? I looked for the next few months all I noticed.. I may have missed something. Sept 18 Help Your Children to Use Electronic Devices Wisely