Sorry, Sherry. My apologies for the misspell. You can call me Virgogyrl, lol.
Virgogirl
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Is Jehovah really gods name?
by dezpbem inin another thread i started someone askedi still believe in jehovah, but now, i'm having doubts about his name???
is jehovah really god's name?
if he wanted his name to be known, he's all-powerful, omnipotent... i know that he has the power to make sure that his name is used correctly.
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Is Jehovah really gods name?
by dezpbem inin another thread i started someone askedi still believe in jehovah, but now, i'm having doubts about his name???
is jehovah really god's name?
if he wanted his name to be known, he's all-powerful, omnipotent... i know that he has the power to make sure that his name is used correctly.
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Virgogirl
Good one, Sherri! Yeah, why does God have to be a "He?" Anyways, I feel there is a more solid documentation for "Yahweh" but "Jehovah" seems a bit thin and JW created. Just my opinion, and I do sincerely want to use the right name. Seems to me there's more proof for "Yahweh."
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"The friends" came over today.............
by gringojj ini am so sick of witnesses reserving catchphrases for themselves.. talking to my wifes mother today she kept referring to "the friends".
"the friends came over today, we went to lunch with the friends".
well if they are "the friends", then what the hell are everyone else?
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Virgogirl
I keep hearing the phrase"our people." Example: "Our people" really provided for one another during Katrina. The new hospital takes care of bloodless surgeries for"our people" here in Chicago". "Our people know the end is approaching very soon." Bla-bla.
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My so-called life
by riko inhello everyone..i just wanted to introduce myself and tell you a little bit about my experiences.. i'm 23, have been raised in the truth all my life.
when i was 18, i made a foolish decision to get married, something i knew deep down i wasn't ready for, still being very much in the 'bloom of youth'.
i reluctantly saw my future as being one of jehovahs witnesses and with all my adolescent drives, i moved away from home to marry a man with about the same maturity as me.
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Virgogirl
Riko,
So nice to have you here! I was an elder's only child and expected to set the example at the Hall with perfect dress, behavior, commenting, etc. All very stressful to be such a goody-goody, and the other kids didn't like me much. I became quiet and a loner. The neighbor kids were lots of fun, but I could only play with them a little bit because they were worldly. I totally understand what you mean by having trouble making friends and ever feeling comfortable with people. If you don't get to learn to be sociable as a child, it's tough later on, isn't it?
This group uplifts me so much, even if I just lurk and read, I always feel so good knowing other people went thru the same things and really understand! Please stick around!
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Have I been red flagged?
by searching4? ini find it very weird that in 13 years, not one jw has come knocking on my door.
i don't live in my home town and have had no contact with witnesses ( besides my mom) since i was disfellowshipped in 1992. is it possible that my mom ( still a witness) has alerted the local kingdom hall and had me placed on the " do not call" list?
or maybe i just live in the area of slacker witnesses?
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Virgogirl
Well, I think something odd's going on too! I used to see cargroups walking the streets on Saturdays even a few years ago, but seldom see them now. We live in a shady residential neighborhood and I only saw a cargroup once, last summer. My hubby and I work days, yet I have never found a tract or any items left in the door. I used to see them without fail when running errands on weekends, but rarely any more. Does this mean they feel they've reached all the sheep that remain, and their preaching work is done?
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What Decisions Did You Make Only Because You Were A Witness?
by minimus ini believe that most jws are deep down inside angry over the fact that they went along with the status quo and the majority just to be accepted.
some witnesses would like to have a tattoo, a mustache, a shaved head, a beard, a new red sportscar, etc.
but they don't because they would be viewed as "immature".
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Virgogirl
Wasn't allowed to be in the high school band, wanted to learn drums. "No" to Spanish Club after school beacuse of association with worldly kids who are presumed to be rotten. Won a trip to Spain with Spanish class and teachers but wasn't permitted to travel with worldlings. I had to look at their pictures when they came back. Wasn't allowed to accept my Grandpa's offer to pay for my college. My father answered for me, "She doesn't want to attend college; she wants to pioneer." Noboby asked ME what I wanted to do, and I found out about the offer later. Anything I had interest in, or showed talent for, was discouraged so the time could be spent in Bible study. So many Witless kids are forced to stifle their natural talents and grow up, wondering wistfully what they might have been today had they been encouraged to develope them!
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The story of my life (part 12- My first committee)
by onacruse ini title this part this way because i was, over the course of the next couple of years, involved with so many committees (one way or another) that, even though i wasn't an elder, i almost felt like one...as subsequent parts will show.. in any case, it was inevitable that my smoking would be found out.
to his credit, the brother that approached me did as the bible says he should do: he approached me privately, inviting me to voluntarily broach my error with an elder.
of course, as much as i respected, and still have no reason to disrespect, this friend, there was the clearly implicit threat that "if you don't, i will have to.".
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Virgogirl
You have really been thru the wringer, but I admire you and respect you for your strength and dignity thru it all! Please continue...
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What's the upcoming special assembly all about?
by M.J. injust wondering.
i'm going to attend and was wondering what to read up on ahead of time.
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Virgogirl
Huh, special notebooks and fancy bindings, a showy display of one's means, materialistic and putting oneself forward! They should spend more time in Bible study and service, not in lusting after pretty bindings, lol! Must schedule a special needs talk about this fad developing!
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easy proof jw's are on the decline
by ackack inin canada, at least, there is a trend that more and more seats are being reserved for the elderly.
first it started with the ice level.
then the first two rows around the ice level.
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Virgogirl
Michelle, do you know if they still have that ratty Ass-embly Hall at 79th and South Ashland, with the gated parking lot? That was a scary neighborhood to have people come to! It was an old theatre they bought and renovated a little bit. Thanks!
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Service Meeting for Week of October 17, 2005
by TheListener insong 36.
10 min: local announcements.
using part 3 of the september 2005 our kingdom ministry insert, review one or two points on how to make effective use of the scriptures when conducting bible studies.. 15 min: avoid the dangers of teh internet.
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Virgogirl
Gosh danggit! And I almost had my parents talked into getting a laptop! now I s'pose they'll be all riled up again against the internet! Just another way to divide family members living miles apart, if they discourage them from having an email addy to send emails and photos! Well, some of them sure shop ebay alot, wonder if they're going to cut it out, lol?