nothing big here, just a little musing on this scripture at ephesians 2.8-9 that definately states that only faith saves, not works, in case men start to boast about their amazing works.
"8for by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of god, 9not of works, that no one would boast.
well my word, i would definately say witnesses *do nothing but boast*, especially now on jw broadcast.
Great point.
Also, Jesus supposedly said "when making gifts of mercy, do not let your right hand know what your left is doing"
The organisation does indeed love making great proclamations about its work, especially to help fellow witnesses in natural disasters! No humility or modesty there....
re-evaluating time and tying lose ends can be complex.
don't worry this chook won't go down without a fight.
just think if i had a short period of time i would let my hair down .
Are you ok mate?
Is this a hypothetical question, or have you been given some bad health news?
Much love!
august 11, 2017 to all bodies of elders re: 2018 memorial invitations and date of special talk .
fyi:.
the 2018 memorial will be held on saturday, march 31, 2018.. the 2019 memorial will be held on friday, april 19, 2019..
Note to speakers:
"The special talk will especially focus on the special point that only especially chosen special ones can partake of the special memorial emblems on the special night of the memorial. Take special note of this special point please. This note is especially important for the especially chosen special speakers who are assigned this special privilege of delivering this special talk."
Your special bothers.
The GB.
this poor girl was baptized at 9yo.
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she isnt old enough to buy alcohol, to vote, to decide her own medical treatment, to buy a pet, to travel alone... yet she was deemed old enough to dedicate her life to a religion that will cut her off from her family if she ever leaves.. here she is applauded for shunning her own sister who tried to keep in contact with her after waking up.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yzgnfda8ki.
We all know that 1 Tim says that in the "last days people would have NO NATURAL AFFECTION"
Seems quite clear that JW is fulfilling that by its promotion of shunning amongst family members!
the song is supposedly about marveling at god's creation but instead includes over the top adoration of the elders, conventions, and family worship.
lol getting a brother who sounds like a wannabe josh groban only adds to the cheesiness.
https://youtu.be/tzxf25gvs_m.
Well said wing commander!
a friend sent me this link to a very interesting video.
more adverse publicity for the wtbts.
(apologies if already posted).
Great clip!
But yes, is there more? As Jaydee says, the reporter did say "over the next hour"....
The badge could especially be worn right alongside all those stupid JW.ORG and Caleb and Sophia badges!
a continuation from part 3, which is here: https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/4807117397557248/short-life-story-part-3#!#4918071166763008.
my wife had settled into a routine of waking up at 6am each day, cleaning (so no chance of a lie in for me or our daughter with the vacuum cleaner going), eating very little, picking the skin off her lips while she sits there in a trance obsessing over things that are out of our control and dont matter anyway.
she never did return to work.
Brilliant mate!
Loved reading all your story, and indeed all of your posts here on this forum! Keep up the great work. Your comments inspire and help so many!
The way you described being "sprung" by a nosey person prying through your computer was just like my account! The call from the elder - just the same! "Does "stuckinarut2 mean anything to you?"
Seriously messed up stuff! So illegal and inappropriate! (BUT the proof of this being a cult!)
Have you considered submitting your 4 chapters to jw.facts website? He has a brilliant section of people's stories.
