Posts by LouBelle

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I will not die and unlived life

by jgnat in

i will not die and unlived life.

i will not live in fear of falling or catching fire.

i choose to inhabit my days.. to allow my living to open me, make me less afraid, more accessible, to .

How to Recognize Counterfeit Christian Religions

by smartwater in

by their fruits you will know them.

a good tree (religion) does not bear bad fruit, neither can a rotten tree bear good fruits.

true faith is followed by good fruits/works.. dead faith is followed by bad works or no works at all.. 30 bad fruits/works of counterfeit christian religions.

LouBelle

They are all counterfeit.

I follow myself.

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if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either

by biometrics in

for even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.

(2 thess.

how many witlesses actually take this scripture to heart and apply it in their lives.

So really want to work in the profession I know well - can't get a job. So, I settled for something else - I hoped it was going to be enjoyable at least, or busy or ... something...alas - I hate it here, but stick it out because I have too.

More focused on the JW point - I don't know that they actually care! Jahobah will take care of them.

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My report - on life

by Jomavrick in

despite the painfull loss of two close friendships, i have to issue the report that life is in fact stunningly wonderful.. business is outstanding and exciting, my financial situation is beyond my wildest silly dreams.

i have somehow managed to miraculously overcome the horrific accident last year and have successfully resumed two passions i thought i had lost forever.

riding my harley (i just added a new one to the collection!

LouBelle

It's wonderful to hear such a happy report, that someone is doing so well in all aspects of life. Good for you.

I woke up on the right side of bed, got to work and well - it's just pushed me down and I feel ugh today.

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Where do you consider the best place to live in the world

by His Excellency in

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friends

for those of you who have travelled the world over, which country or city will you consider the place to live in the world.

LouBelle

LV101 - yes I have an American friend in San Diego and after visiting here he mentioned that there was a huge south african community. They even have "saffa days" where the make all the south african foods, have a braai etc. Moving anywhere on a South African passport is nigh impossible :/

aaaaaah I so need to put my head down and sleep.

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Where do you consider the best place to live in the world

by His Excellency in

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friends

for those of you who have travelled the world over, which country or city will you consider the place to live in the world.

LouBelle

I haven't travelled the world over I've been to a couple of place and still so many more I'd like to go and visit. I would like to live in Paris for a little bit, I just loved it while I was there and I didn't get to do everything.

I would like to live in the country or a small town - that would be ideal. I may be youngish but I really do want the simpler, uncomplicated life.

Living is South Africa though - though I love my country, would be happy if I could get out of here. Crime, unemployment, very expensive, corrupt. Yet we have so much beauty - it's a shame.

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What naughty things are JWs allowed to do?

by usualusername in

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in most healthy societies people are allowed to do naughty things without feelings of guilt.. .

what naughty things can jws do?.

my naughtiest moment was rounding up 55mins to an hr in my ministry!

LouBelle

nose ring! I had my nose pierced and I went on un-assigned territory with it - this was before it bacame the rage. It looked so pretty - I was made to feel so very guilty about it - I took it out :(

I permed my hair once - was told it looked to wild and worldly (I had very very long hair) So they wouldn't let me get baptised.

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What naughty things are JWs allowed to do?

by usualusername in

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friends

in most healthy societies people are allowed to do naughty things without feelings of guilt.. .

what naughty things can jws do?.

my naughtiest moment was rounding up 55mins to an hr in my ministry!

LouBelle

For those that are gung ho you don't do anything naughty. For some of us that did do a couple of naughty things: masturbate, get tipsy, kiss worldly boys - you felt guilty, filthy, bad, prayed for forgiveness and the strength not to do it again.

13

Pay Day - oh no payment....again.

by LouBelle in

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this has developed into a regular habit now.

i work for this company i don't partucularly want to work for, but in order to get a salary i do.

(trust me i'm looking for better options) every single month, bar one, they have have paid me late.

LouBelle

HI everyone, great advice. I am currently looking ernestly for a job - trust me. I have been on interviews etc, but this is South Africa and right now it's extremely difficult.

We do have a governmental department that is supposed to help - called the CCMA. However they are so inundated with stuff that getting satisfactory help is very rare.

Anyway I'll keep looking, keep searching and hope for something better.

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Working on a Sunday.

by LouBelle in

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well i wouldn't really call it hard work, but i have to come into the office and sit and wait for the phone to ring.

i work every 3rd weekend and it really is unpleasant.

9 hours each day with nothing to do but wait for the phone to ring.

LouBelle

oz - i get paid poorly - my time is more valuble than what they pay for the weekend shift, but i don't have a choice. anyway i did some exercise :)