i last spoke to my father in march 1990. we finished a "quick build" kingdom hall and i had a 17 year old spiritual awakening and decided to drop high school to pioneer full time.
(yes i was a dumb ass) he was not happy since my parents were divorced he was catholic.
we had a arguement and he said stay in school get a degree...and dont come back if your a witness!!
First, let me offer my condolences on the loss of your father. That's a tough lesson to learn first hand. I hope your post inspires others to do as you advise.
Allow yourself to feel what you are feeling, but please learn to forgive yourself. Dwelling in a house of regret will not bring you peace or freedom, only self-forgiveness will. Teaching others about your experience is a healthy first step on the way to peace.
i voted today in nyc.
a well organized process.
very busy and most of the people voting were african american.
I voted more than 3 weeks ago.
the statement in the article "who is leading gods people today?
" in the feb 17th study edition of the wt is very interesting.. it states: ""the g.b.
is neither inspired nor infallible" ..we can err .in doctrinal matters....".
How will they reconcile this with their directive to obey what the GB says no matter what they say?
does anyone have a scan of a watchtower magazine article that shows the questions posed and answers on the bottom of the page?
does anyone have a scan of a watchtower magazine article that shows the questions posed and answers on the bottom of the page?
does anyone have a scan of a watchtower magazine article that shows the questions posed and answers on the bottom of the page?
does anyone have a scan of a watchtower magazine article that shows the questions posed and answers on the bottom of the page?
"sometimes i think the only thing i could do that wouldn't upset someone would be to kill myself.".
those were the frustrated words of my friend as we stood out in his large yard in the country, just about to enjoy a nice bonfire on a beautiful night.
what was it that could have been a lesser evil than killing himself?
a hilarious stupid wa message is being circulated amongst jws in my area / country.. i had a hearty laugh at the ignorance and stupidity and brainwashed mentality, different people may express different emotions so you have been warned.
day one after armageddon it seems ages since we last heard the gunshots and screams, today has been really quiet.
the last few weeks have been sheer terror.
the thought suddenly struck me plain and obvious: "these dogs won't stop until i'm good and bloody.".
there were two of them; a mixed breed of boxer and pit bull; clean, white--collared, tagged and--for some inexplicable reason, ferociously intent on tearing me to shreds!.
ah, but i'm getting ahead of myself.
I've got an indoor stationary bike for winter exercise, but it doesn't compare to road riding, although it's a lot safer (and I don't know how much longer I'll be able to walk away from a fall now that I'm 64).
I love being outside and seeing the countryside slip by from my saddle. Sometimes I'll retrace a ride with my car and I'm always astonished that it seems to take longer in my car than on my bike, and I'll ask myself "Did I really ride this far?" So far my longest 1 day ride is 125 miles, and I'm certain I could go 150 if the conditions are right. Nothing seems to clear the mind and make you feel really alive like riding.
Happy trails, and stay upright.
