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  YOUR DAILY JOURNAL

  by compound complex in

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  dear friends,.

  much of what we do on a daily basis is routine and of no particular, earth-shaking importance.

  however, after reviewing letters of family going back to wwii, it is fascinating to read what dad was doing on board the aircraft carrier in the pacific on any old day, what mom was cooking on her ever-steaming range, how i was dealing with the roller coaster of emotion at bethel [mom saved all my letters], how nana wrote that she would not study with the witnesses [per my request] but 'here are some mittens i knitted for you when you canvass new york with your magazines.

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  Sad emo

  I've been at the shop all day today sorting the stock into different piles - a lot we can return to various suppliers, some we will sell via our other shop and online. I had a friend with me so I felt much better about being there and motivated. We got lots done but there's still more to do yet!

  I'm wide awake and well-rested following my outdoor exploits of the past two weeks! I have a bit of a chesty cough - don't know whether its an infection or just because of all the pollution I've been breathing. Another thing I noticed is that I can't stand walking beside busy roads any more. I haven't quite worked it out yet - is it the noise I can't stand, or DO I like the noise and feel the urge to stand still and watch the traffic? I dunno, if I'm still like this in a week, I may need to book a session with my therapist to try and unpack it.

  Sophie's tooth is not good, but she's happy - sitting on the window ledge watching 'dinner' fly by at the moment! Yorkie has indigestion and isn't moving much - I suspect he ate a mouse whole yesterday! No matter how often you tell him to chew his food, he never learns YUCK!

  More job applications to fill in this weekend plus more studying. I seem busier now than when I was working lol!
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  Anybody live near a University?

  by hamsterbait in

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  there must be thousands of students from africa and the far east, who would be only too happy to translate part of a website, or even important threads from this site into their native tongue.. they would earn extra money, and the information would start trickling through.. the mid and far east and africa are served by very few lines to the net (most of east africa is served by one line) but at least its a start!!.

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  Sad emo

  Hamster, it depends on what you class as their native tongue. A lot of Africans, middle and far Eastern folks learn to speak English or French as their second language - in some cases even, their first language. I think you underestimate their linguistic abilities - why do you think there are so many Nigerian email scammers?!!

  Also, certainly in large parts of Africa, internet access is often very limited unless you live in a large city where electricity is more readily available - but even then, many people are further limited to using an internet cafe to access due to lack of computer and/or telephone line.
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  does someone agree with this ?

  by peter-john in

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  i've found this on internet .. does someone agree with it ?.

  http://h2o.aimoo.com/international-open-forum-for-j/scattered-1-1018638.html.

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  Sad emo

  Jesus said where two or more are gathered in his name, there he'll be.

  Depends on whether they really are gathered in his name or whether they're a 'holy social club' doesn't it?

  Jesus also said "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."

  So the idea that believers are few may not as nonsensical as you might think!
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  does someone agree with this ?

  by peter-john in

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  i've found this on internet .. does someone agree with it ?.

  http://h2o.aimoo.com/international-open-forum-for-j/scattered-1-1018638.html.

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  Sad emo

  I do!

  Did you guys read it from end to end or just switch off at the first paragraph?

  Yes, the church history at the start is very dodgy and inaccurate, but the key message of the post is that Jehovah does not have any sole organisation on earth, His 'organisation' is a heavenly one and is made of sincere believers from across all the denominations, it's not about what place they worship in, its about worshiping in Spirit and truth.

  So what's wrong with that? Did I miss something?
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  IMPORTANT: JWS and the CHARITIES COMMISSION

  by Dansk in

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  dear all (especially those in the uk),.

  following on from danny's excellent post here: http://www.jehovahs-witness.com/16/128626/1.ashx i have just sent an e-mail to the charities commission.

  some time ago i wrote to you about the dangers of jehovah's witnesses and how they don't deserve charity status because far from helping mankind they are a real danger to it.

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  Sad emo

  Thanks for the info fifi - more ammo to use against their charitable status!

  I can't believe that even elders wouldn't already have them! Even most of 'Christendoms' leaders have had CRBs since they were first introduced.
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  thinking of sponsoring a child....

  by still_in74 in

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  so i was watching "world view" or something like that last night and i was really moved by the what the presenter was saying.

  he was a christian, and actively helping children all over the world.

  he said some things that really caught my attention because they were things i have been thinking a lot about lately.. being so lost spiritually lately i have often found myself wondering why i am even here.

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  I sponsor a child through Compassion (via TearFund in the UK) Very little goes in admin - the girl I sponsor writes regularly and I know she is getting a good education. Also, any surplus money is used to help the girl's community - providing medical facilities, clean water etc, none is left sitting idle.
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  YOUR DAILY JOURNAL

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear friends,.

  much of what we do on a daily basis is routine and of no particular, earth-shaking importance.

  however, after reviewing letters of family going back to wwii, it is fascinating to read what dad was doing on board the aircraft carrier in the pacific on any old day, what mom was cooking on her ever-steaming range, how i was dealing with the roller coaster of emotion at bethel [mom saved all my letters], how nana wrote that she would not study with the witnesses [per my request] but 'here are some mittens i knitted for you when you canvass new york with your magazines.

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  Sad emo

  Dear diary

  I'm back! Tuesday's weather was ok but Yesterday was horrendous! We were situated at one of the highest places in town - near a windfarm. The turbines which shut down automatically when wind speeds reach 60mph had all shut down! And it was very wet!! One of the other surveys was cancelled because of the weather - so I got another days work today. All extra cash :-) Looking forward to a lie in tomorrow - the problem is my mind will be programmed to wake me at 4.45am again! I'll stay up as late as I can tonight which should do the trick.

  Tomorrow I'll relax at home - studies to catch up on, job applications to fill in, and see if there are any other new vacancies to apply for. Hmm, maybe relax isn't the word!
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  YOUR DAILY JOURNAL

  by compound complex in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  dear friends,.

  much of what we do on a daily basis is routine and of no particular, earth-shaking importance.

  however, after reviewing letters of family going back to wwii, it is fascinating to read what dad was doing on board the aircraft carrier in the pacific on any old day, what mom was cooking on her ever-steaming range, how i was dealing with the roller coaster of emotion at bethel [mom saved all my letters], how nana wrote that she would not study with the witnesses [per my request] but 'here are some mittens i knitted for you when you canvass new york with your magazines.

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  Sad emo

  Hi all

  CoCo I'm glad you're in your stride with the commissions you've got. I imagine they will take several weeks to complete?

  A productive day for me today - having checked that the job I'd applied for the other week was still open, I put in a fresh application. This time I watched the 'customer service' assistant who took it deliver the form to the appropriate desk! She thought I was being a bit funny with her until I explained the reason for my paranoia!!

  Have applied for a few more jobs too - it seems hard to get full time hours these days, but part time hours won't pay my bills - i suspect I'm going to end up with a job portfolio - well it sounds good even if the actual jobs are mundane lol!

  I returned to the shop today to tidy up a few more bits and pieces but my heart just isn't in it any more. I find it difficult to motivate myself once I'm there, but it's got to be done.

  I'm ready for the second lot of outdoor work tomorrow and Wednesday - the weather isn't as cold as last week so even if its raining I won't mind too much. Our area seems to be in the eye of the storm - as long as it doesn't shift north or south we should be ok!

  Probably won't be around here much again for the next couple of days so have a good week
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  a jehovah's witness told me that ....

  by grewupJWnoselfesteem78-95 in

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  whiilst at the door a jehovah's witness told me that thousands were getting baptized in japan.... also that they were building many km halls to keep up with growth......... i asked about japan because i was led to belive that the negative growth was unbeliveable................... which is true .................?.

  also did they leave something out of the year book this year ?.

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  There must be an equivalent number leaving/dying each year to those being baptised.

  Either that or someone is seriously fiddling with the numbers!
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  I got my invitation did you?

  by RR in

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  well here i am having a bible study at my home and the doorbell rings, the door opens and closes, i hear a few voices.

  she comes back and hands me the march 1 watchtower, march 8 awake and a invitation to the memorial on march 22, 2008 and a special talk to" who is qualified to rule mankind?

  " on april 6, 2008.. so did you get yours?.

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  Got mine last weekend along with the March mags!