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Here is something that we all have seen, but we may have not heard the word for it, “Contrails” Contrails are the long, white streaks in the sky that are left behind by an airplane, like this: Contrails (“Condensation” + “Trails”) are created when the hot water vapor emitted by a jet engine after combustion cools and condenses in the Earth's atmosphere. These thin, streaky clouds are a “by-product” of airplanes, but especially at night do these contrails that are left behind in our beautiful skies leave a negative byproduct that contributes to global warming. Everyday, like planes, people in the world travel through the lives of others, such as their family, neighbors, workmates, etc But when a person does not know Jehovah, does not imitate Him in love, in goodness, in kindness, often what they leave behind them is their negative words and actions, their “contrails”. And these can have a damaging effect on those they were just with, including ones that they claim to care about or love. They may go on about their day and feel fine, not realizing what they left behind, not realizing that their negative words/actions are still having an effect long after they left! Such “contrails” left behind cause damage, making people feel sad or hurt for hours or days, or even longer. HOWEVER… what happens when you love Jehovah and you try your best to become more like Him, putting on the “New Personality”? Then instead of being like a plane leaving behind contrails that leave a negative impact behind it, you become more like this type of plane! Aircraft Seed-Bombers When a plane “bombs” or drops seed pods into a deforested or degraded area, the result is so super positive, helping with reforestation and ecosystem restoration! This is exactly what a genuine lover of Jehovah does, he or she drops “seed bombs” as they pass through the lives of their family, neighbors and brothers/sisters. Such “seed bombs” are words and actions of goodness, kindness, and love! When you leave the Kingdom Hall where you dropped such seed bombs with your encouraging comments or your part on the meeting, or when you dropped seed bombs of love/ kindness on your family members, do you realize those seed bombs you left in your trail started a blossoming? For example, there are brothers/sisters we know that sadly have suffered at the hands of others and as result have what might be called a self-esteem “deforestation”. Or some brothers/sisters we know have a heart that to them feels like a “Wounded Woods”, which is a forest that has been harmed, ecologically damaged. In a world where so many people leave behind them “contrails” of hurt and damage, how proud our Father Jehovah must feel when He sees you dropping “seed bombs” of goodness, kindness, and love everywhere you go! So even if you never see the after-effects of your seed bombs, Jehovah sees the “blossoming” that began after you have left.💕

Iberian Lynxes have vertical pupils and superb vision, particularly during low visibility. They have amazing eyesight and can even spot a tiny mouse from a very far distance! While all of us would love to have great eyesight, as Jehovah’s people we can have something more valuable, great “insight”. Just an the Iberian Lynx was given outstanding eyesight by the Grand Creator, outstanding “insight” is given to us by Jehovah if we seek it. “insight” can helps us to “see” beyond what the average person can see! The Grand Creator also designed Iberian Lynxes with the ability to be incredible swimmers and climbers! Each of us as Jehovah’s people must be like the Lynx, we cannot be poor “climbers” or “swimmers”. Meaning that each of us are going to face more “obstacles” here in the future, including the biggest obstacle, the Great Tribulation. So we must develop a very strong spirituality in order to “climb” over all types of rough obstacles and be able to “swim” through the deepest of problems! And finally 1 other wonderful thing about the Iberian Lynx. When they are young kittens, if they are in a good, safe environment with other animals around, these Iberian Lynx kittens tend to get attached to others around them! These young ones are easy to train and they develop good social skills. Can you tell by these picture how they get attached to others?

I've only been here a few weeks, but not a work-day goes by when I don't thank Jehovah for this site, in all honesty. I'm a very social person, and at work I tend to get too "jokey" and social with workmates. Not that I consider them friends, but I was toeing the line and it made me feel guilty at times. Also, I would often get distracted throughout the day and my thinking pattern wouldn't be the best. It's very easy to be side-tracked by worldly thinking when you spend all week with worldly ones, in a worldly atmosphere (our meetings aren't until Friday and Sunday, so most of the week is spent in Worldly Land). With this site, however, I've been so focused on spiritual things in addition to work. When I feel myself get side-tracked with worldly thinking, or if I'm feeling down and out, I'll come on here and immediately get picked up again and upbuilt. I'd like to thank all of you for this great blessing, and Jehovah as well, of course. Slowly but surely you're becoming a part of my extended spiritual family, and I'm just very grateful. Okay, emotional rant over. Let the debate over beards and meat in the NW continue!

Just a little verse my grandma kept in mind while pioneering: Isaiah 46:4 Until you grow old I will be the same;Until your hair is gray I will keep bearing you.As I have done, I will carry you and bear you and rescue you.

It was really amazing how Jehovah's people act and respond to the needs of our dear brothers and sisters who were affected by the disaster last year. Truly, Jehovah's name was glorified because of our sincere interest and love to each other. My niece shares this news on facebook. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/597786/yolanda-homes-up-in-5-days-in-leyte

Summer is Fun. Oh I love summer. I enjoy the crystal blue water and white sand. Need to find a way to relax or unwind?