Posts by Alleymom

Those who are new on the board may have noticed the weekly prayer vigils for Ian (aka "Dansk"). He has mantle cell lymphoma and has been undergoing chemotherapy.

Ian's poignant thread "TORN APART" is a JWD classic.

http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/9/47295/1.ashx

February 23, 2003 "TORN APART" --- Ian’s story of how the WTS split his family apart

Marjorie

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Ian's Birthday, Sunday, Dec. 18th - Please post a greeting!

by Alleymom in

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dear ian ---

i am starting this thread a few hours before midnight my time so that you will find it waiting for you when you wake up.

happy birthday!!!

Alleymom

Dear Ian ---

I am starting this thread a few hours before midnight my time so that you will find it waiting for you when you wake up.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Ian, may you be blessed this year with renewed health and strength.
May your heart and home be filled with love and laughter,
and may you find joy and contentment each day in the small things of life.

All our best to you, dear heart! Your courage has been an inspiration to so many people!

Love and blessings and big birthday HUGS!

Marjorie & Jim xo xo xo

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7th DECEMBER = ALLEYMOM'S BIRTHDAY!

by Dansk in

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i'm posting this now, so that you can all wish marjorie a very happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

marjorie is one of our most helpful and esteemed posters!

have a really lovely day, marjorie.

Alleymom

Beachbender and Stillajwexelder and everyone from this morning--

Many thanks! It was a good day, filled with greetings from family and friends. I enjoyed a red meat dinner as a special treat ... prime rib, mmmmm ... and I am happy in the tummy and the heart right now .

Love to all,

Marjorie

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7th DECEMBER = ALLEYMOM'S BIRTHDAY!

by Dansk in

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i'm posting this now, so that you can all wish marjorie a very happy birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

marjorie is one of our most helpful and esteemed posters!

have a really lovely day, marjorie.

Alleymom

Ian --

Many thanks, dear one! I just got your email and will reply later tonight --- Jim has this odd idea that he needs to use his computer for work purposes from 9 - 6 each day . Sometimes I get a few minutes while he is having lunch or taking a walk.

Auldsoul, Mouthy, LittleToe, Under74, Narkissos, Mrs.Jones ---

Thank you, all! (Mouthy, I am really 52, but 29 sounds good!)

It's been a difficult year. Since my accident last November my daily schdeule revolves around rehab and various appointments, but I have met some wonderful people --- my accupuncturist and my massage therapist have become real friends.

Jim is standing here waiting, so I'llsign off for now.

Thanks again, and love to everyone!
Marjorie

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The 1914 Doctrine and The Threat of the Egibi Business Tablets

by VM44 in

could the watchtower and the jehovah's witnesses survive the discarding of their 1914 doctrine?

the doctrine that in 1914 the end of the gentile times took place, jesus took up rule in heaven.

for some reason the jws think the outbreak of world war i in 1914 is proof their prophetic calculations were correct.

Alleymom

Tetley's new book would not promote 607 but it would certainly show the confusion of methodology over 586 or 587 which is what I have been telling you these many months.

Neil ---

How do you know what "it would certainly show" when, as of your post a few days ago, you hadn't even ordered the book yet, let alone read it?

Incidentally, I did look up the "JRTS" article you cited. As we discussed via PM, it was really an article in JETS, not JRTS. And you had the author's name wrong. It was a good article, but it in no way supports your claims about methodology or dating. I've been meaning to get back to you and post a summary of the article, but I've been busy.

Why do you continually give references like this when they don't support you? I have purchased or looked up many of the works and articles you have cited over the years, and they are invariably worthless in terms of proving your point.

Don't you have a professor with whom you are on good terms, perhaps the one who advised you on your master's thesis? In all seriousness, you ought to consider asking him to look over your numerous citations and give you some honest, impartial feedback about the quality of your research. I don't want to offend you, Neil, but imo your work falls far short of scholarly standards. If your heart's dream is to be a published scholar or some kind of research consultant for the WTS, I have to tell you that, honestly, I think you need to sit down with an advisor and reevaluate your goals and gifts and qualifications. Tell him that you would take it as a kindness if he would be totally honest and unsparing in his assessment.

Just my two cents.

Regards,
Marjorie

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Good Afternoon!

by Stanollie in

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i'm dansk's son, dominic.

this is my first post.

just thought i'd pop in and say hello..

Alleymom

Hey, there, Dominic!

Wow, it's great to finally get to meet you. WELCOME!!!!!

Marjorie

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Brenda, I hope all will be well

by Robdar in

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brenda, i hope your ordeal will be over soon.

i pray that the chemo works and does so quickly.

you have been on my mind and heart so much.

Alleymom

{{{{{ Brenda }}}}} ---

You are in my thoughts and prayers as you continue to go through treatment. How are the fatigue and nausea this week? Have a restful weekend ... and remember, don't squander your energy on cleaning house!

Blessings,
Marjorie

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The 1914 Doctrine and The Threat of the Egibi Business Tablets

by VM44 in

could the watchtower and the jehovah's witnesses survive the discarding of their 1914 doctrine?

the doctrine that in 1914 the end of the gentile times took place, jesus took up rule in heaven.

for some reason the jws think the outbreak of world war i in 1914 is proof their prophetic calculations were correct.

Alleymom

No, you are not a demon inspired hater of Jehovah but I hope you are a searcher and a lover of truth and ones' salvation is not determined by a certain creed or doctrine there is personal responsibility for each one to search for Jehovah and learn the truth revealed in his Word, by his Holy Spirit and by his organization. How each one stands at that final hour is a matter between God, his Son and the individual concerned.

Neil --

My faith is this:

I have been saved by grace, through faith in Christ Jesus, who loved me and gave himself for me. Jesus bore my sins in his body on the tree. It is because of his great love for me that God, who is rich in mercy, made me alive with Christ even when I was dead in sin. Now I live to serve him.

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for me. I have been set free from the law of sin and death. I have been adopted into God's family. His Spirit within me cries, "Abba, father" and testifies that I am God's child.

The Scripture says that if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. But Christ is in me, the hope of glory. And since the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in me, I have faith that he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to my mortal body through his Spirit, who lives in me.

Isn't this the faith that was taught by the New Testament church?

Regards,
Marjorie