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  THE WATCHTOWER ? MARCH 15, 2011 page 31

  by therevealer in

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  2. child-abuse

  what do you make of this.

  are they anticipating or experiencing trouble in the field or just promoting scare tactics again?.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  Haven't seen it. What's in it?!

  DY
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  Reply From Co-worker - Feel Excellent Moment!

  by Doubtfully Yours in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, there we all are in the break room in my place of work, and the topic turns to the holiday shopping madness.

  this co-worker starts to say how expensive this holiday season has been for him and that he's still not done, and too bad when the day comes the family members will find fault or something else wrong with his gifts, and to make things worst, that the wife also was purchasing gifts with his credit card so he feared the january statement.. so, i jokingly told him that one way he can remedy that is by telling his family that he's been studying the bible and that he won't be celebrating christmas this year as he's studying to become a jw.

  they all laughed loudly and the guy, second by others in the room, told me that i just didn't know how good i had it being a jw this time of the year.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  People that are willing to reason ultimately accept that holidays are largely based on lies or unacceptable behavior for a person considered a Christian. However, they prefer to continue with the tradition as usual.

  The Bible does mention of people that will follow men's traditions rather than God's will; nothing surprising about it.

  It's widely known, truth be told, that we can be just as giving people as any others, but we express meaning in our giving not just because an annual date is set have we become enslaved to it. Our school graduation, baby/wedding shower, wedding, wedding anniversaries, children's parties, etc., are ocassions filled with joy, good food, gifts, all without the materialism and excess that are characteristics of today's holiday celebrations.

  It's wonderful in my case that many of my co-workers have checked our official website and found out the real reason of our stance on holidays and other JW behaviors. Their respect is much appreciated, indeed.

  DY
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  Reply From Co-worker - Feel Excellent Moment!

  by Doubtfully Yours in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, there we all are in the break room in my place of work, and the topic turns to the holiday shopping madness.

  this co-worker starts to say how expensive this holiday season has been for him and that he's still not done, and too bad when the day comes the family members will find fault or something else wrong with his gifts, and to make things worst, that the wife also was purchasing gifts with his credit card so he feared the january statement.. so, i jokingly told him that one way he can remedy that is by telling his family that he's been studying the bible and that he won't be celebrating christmas this year as he's studying to become a jw.

  they all laughed loudly and the guy, second by others in the room, told me that i just didn't know how good i had it being a jw this time of the year.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  Poopsiecakes, SixOfNine,

  Having a real good Sunday, aren't we?!

  Relax already!!!

  DY
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  Secret elders meeting in the end of 2010

  by Lore in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  all the elders in my circuit are driving across the state for a big elders meeting.

  and the ministerial servants have to do it on sunday.

  evidentally they were all told to study certain parts of their new book before going.. .

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  Doubtfully Yours

  So many here said to be "done" with the Organization, yet continue to dig into how things are going on the inside. It's crazy!

  Either be "in" and apply Biblical teachings to the best of your ability, for a better present life and future, or be "out" and start living and minding your own business and leave others be what they choose.

  DY
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  Reply From Co-worker - Feel Excellent Moment!

  by Doubtfully Yours in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so, there we all are in the break room in my place of work, and the topic turns to the holiday shopping madness.

  this co-worker starts to say how expensive this holiday season has been for him and that he's still not done, and too bad when the day comes the family members will find fault or something else wrong with his gifts, and to make things worst, that the wife also was purchasing gifts with his credit card so he feared the january statement.. so, i jokingly told him that one way he can remedy that is by telling his family that he's been studying the bible and that he won't be celebrating christmas this year as he's studying to become a jw.

  they all laughed loudly and the guy, second by others in the room, told me that i just didn't know how good i had it being a jw this time of the year.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  So, there we all are in the break room in my place of work, and the topic turns to the holiday shopping madness. This co-worker starts to say how expensive this holiday season has been for him and that he's still not done, and too bad when the day comes the family members will find fault or something else wrong with his gifts, and to make things worst, that the wife also was purchasing gifts with his credit card so he feared the January statement.

  So, I jokingly told him that one way he can remedy that is by telling his family that he's been studying the Bible and that he won't be celebrating Christmas this year as he's studying to become a JW. They all laughed loudly and the guy, second by others in the room, told me that I just didn't know how good I had it being a JW this time of the year.

  It was quite the 'feel good' moment for me!

  DY
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  taken from daily text for today

  by therevealer in

  1. watchtower
  2. bible

  monday, november 22. youhadnohope.-eph.2:12.. jehovah's witnesses accept medical help and various forms of treatment.

  our journal awake!

  often contains articles on health matters.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  Therevealer,

  You missed the important teaching, just like all others that read from the Bible or our publications with ill intent. Re-read it again, this time pray prior to reading it so that you may comprehend the Biblical teaching in it.

  Never ceases to amaze me how people miss and misinterpret the point completely!!!

  DY
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  What was it like growing up as a JW ? You need to read this !!

  by Hairyhegoat in

  1. watchtower
  2. medical

  what was it like growing up in a jehovahs witness household?.

  growing up in a jehovahs witness household was very confusing.

  i learned very early on what hypocrisy meant.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  Hairyhegoat,

  My experienced growing up JW and that of other friends of mine that also were born in and grew up JW are so very different from what you recount in your story.

  I believe your statement that "I really thought my family was a unique case" is very true. Mine and other JW families I grew up with really made an effort to apply in their daily life Biblical principles which reported happines and many benefits up until this very day as it's intended by God when people listen and put in practice his rules.

  DY
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  News Paper Article regarding JW's Neighbor... Too funny

  by Peaches1978 in

  1. social
  2. humour

  http://tinypic.com/r/21azhgw/7.

  sorry i posted this in the wrong section under technical support.

  i'm not to great at posting up images i figured to repost it here where it belongs.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  Wow! What a crazy, angry individual!

  I think he'd have a problem with just about any neighbor, not just a JW neighbor.

  What a nutjob!!!

  DY
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  I'm Movin' On

  by OnTheWayOut in

  1. social
  2. entertainment

  it's a song by rascal flatts.

  it really sums up my feelings about the jw's.

  i have finally reached a point where i am at peace with my past.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  OnTheWayOut,

  I'm happy you've reached this point, really happy for you. Move on and be happy; live and let live.

  Be well,

  DY
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  Is there a such thing as a perfect weekend when you're a Jehovah's Witness?

  by miseryloveselders in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  i'm venting a little bit, just a smidgen anyway.

  i might not remember this thread tommorrow, as i just popped the ambien, and i'm waiting for it kick in so i can hit the sack.

  i wanted to post this before my brain goes haywire.

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  Doubtfully Yours

  Answering the original posted question, yes, there's such a thing as a perfect weekend when you're a JW.

  Actually, a "perfect weekend" happens to anyone as it is relative to the person's expectations and state of mind.

  As an actual JW in pretty good standing at the time, I make sure that just about every weekend is perfect according to my expectations: I fit in a bit of sleeping in late, because most days I wake up around 5:30 a.m., weekends is between 7:30 and 8:30; leisurely wake up, enjoy coffee breakfast, then fit in my field service time; come home, enjoy lunch a nap, then do a bit of chores and later on fit in shopping, dinner out or hanging out with other JW pals in leisure activities. The next day I fit in my meeting, then enjoy hanging out for lunch some place in the City, then whatever other relaxing activity fit for a Sunday afternoon, like playing sports with other JWs at some park.

  And there it is... A perfect weekend!

  Remember that it's all about expectations and state of mind.

  DY