Posts by DJ

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Coping Mechanisms of Sexual and Physical Abuse

by Victor_E in

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"as a child, i learned that strength was the denial of feeling.

now i see that feeling is the key to self-honesty.

within feeling is found the passion for change.

Witnesses attacked by demons!

by dsgal in

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does anybody remember all those stories in the awake!

magazines about witnesses being attacked by demons?

i wonder why they never print anything of this nature anymore?

Strange but true. Unfortunately, my youngest sister had something very similar happen to her....It does happen. I didn't want to believe it, figured she was just cracking up. After a series of events though, I was sure that this was not all in her head. She too, was advised to burn items in her basement from her past, etc. It was a really bad time for my family. She is ok now, still suffers from anxiety attacks and she is still a dub. I never would have believed this in a million years but it does happen. DJ

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Thanks for your $$ to help Mike Pence

by badwillie in

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mike is family and i want to thank all who contributed so far toward his efforts to get his family (my sister and kids) here to press charges.

this means so much for me and my family too!

DJ

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WILLIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am fairly new here. I assume from previous posts that your are from the Philly area. Just wanted to say, me too. I'm in Westtown, Chester County. My Grandmother was from Sicily and lived in South Philly for 50 years or so. Nice to meet you! DJ

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Wishing Bill Bowen A Happy Birthday

by Cassiline in

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today is bill's birthday.

happy birthday bill.

wishing you a little time to yourself.

DJ

Dear Bill,

Happy, Happy Birthday!!!! It was a good day when you were born! It is a day of thanksgiving for all of the lambs!!!!! Without you, who knows if they would ever heal.........DJ

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Last Supper

by DJ in

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when i was a young teenager i took a year to complete leonardo da vinci's last supper.

it was a very large paint by number.

my dad proudly had it framed upon completion and hung in in our dining room.

DJ

Joanna,

The term my dad used was 'homosexuals" He said they told him this.

DJ

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Last Supper

by DJ in

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when i was a young teenager i took a year to complete leonardo da vinci's last supper.

it was a very large paint by number.

my dad proudly had it framed upon completion and hung in in our dining room.

DJ

When I was a young teenager I took a year to complete Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper. It was a very large paint by number. My dad proudly had it framed upon completion and hung in in our dining room. Recently, when I visited my parents I noticed that the painting had been taken down. I asked what happened to it and my parents said that the jw's told them that the people who posed for the original were gay and it was not to be trusted........................................................???? How weird DJ

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Anyone going to 'exJW for Jesus' conv in Oct (PA)

by Unclepenn1 in

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hello, just wondering who is going out to the ex jehovah's witness convention in allentown, pa. it is in october (18-20) and should be great.

i am going out there from san diego.

would love to have someone to travel with or meet there.

DJ

Re: Anyone going to exjw for Jesus conv. in Oct?

Penn,

I hope to be there again this year....I went 2 years ago. My bro-in-law plays in the band, my sister..his wife is still in the borg. A lot of great people attend....be sure not to miss the early Fri. morning testimonies! Look for me and my husband.........I guess you can probably know me best by my hair.....very long, curly and blonde....age 41my name is Donna.....we'll look for you..welcome! DJ

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Should I go??????

by SpiceItUp in

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ok---a bit of background first.

there is this older lady that has been in my parents congregation ever since we moved to fl (14 yrs ago).

she was the sweetest, funniest, quirkiest woman ever.

DJ

Re: Should I go??

Spice,

I am concerned about the same issue except it has to do with my dad. He is not dead, but he has 2 brain tumors. I used to be shunned,even though I was not baptized either. I was shunned for speaking out against their false teachings. For the past year, since my dad was diagnosed I have been involved with his care and lovingly 'forced' my way back into my family's lives. He was the only one who never completely shunned my husband and me. He would stop over to visit occasionally, even only if very brief, but we knew he loved us. I've always had a soft spot for my dad, I love him dearly. Lately, I've been concerned over the whole funeral issue too. I know that it is a matter of time with my dad. I am afraid that I'll lash out at the dubs who try to cheer me up with their idea of the good news. I've considered only attending the burial. I haven't made up my mind. I want to do what is right and I'm not sure what that is yet..............Peace to you, sorry I'm no help though. I guess that ultimately I will follow my heart and just hold my tongue!

Love, DJ...........follow your heart!

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Need Help with a Scripture...

by mikepence in

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would someone be kind enough to post the complete text of the scripture where jesus says 'to the extent that you...the least of these, my children...'.

thanks,.

mike

DJ

Re: Need Help with a Scripture

Thankyou, Dungbeetle for the mediator stuff! You saved me a lot of time.....I'm going to print it out this time and HOLD ONTO it!

Grits, Wow. I totally relate to you! It's like reading the scriptures for the first time when I read what it really says now! Free from the WT's false teachings. Thinking back, it's actually scary that we were that blind! They have a way of making mountains out of molehills and visa versa. Some things in the bible are simply just what they say!!!!!!!!! It's reaaly a transition that only the Good Shepherd can reveal to us. So cool, huh?

Love to all, DJ

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Need Help with a Scripture...

by mikepence in

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would someone be kind enough to post the complete text of the scripture where jesus says 'to the extent that you...the least of these, my children...'.

thanks,.

mike

DJ

Re: Need Help with a Scripture

Bang,

Recently, I brought up the issue of Jesus as mediator with my jw mom. She believed that HE was her mediator. I showed her that the WT teaches that Jesus only mediates for the 144,000. She was shocked and she brought her concern to the attention of the elders, of course. As I figured, she bought everything they said to her. (although, in her heart I think she questions, now) She told me that the 144,00 are the people spoken of in the verses above........THEY are the hungry and thirsty little ones!!!!! She said that when her or one of the members (great crowd) do the bidding of the 144,000.......they are actually doing this for Christ. I was shell shocked and about all I could get out of my mouth was," Oh come on Ma, you don't buy that do you?" "When in the heck are they ever hungry or thirsty???" What NERVE!!!!!!!!!!! How long has this been their teaching. I feel sick when I think about it!

This past week-end was the convention in Philadelphia. My family went, except for my dad who is suffering from a brain tumor (he is a dub) I stayed with him while they went and did their duty....The CO was supposedly getting my family and air-conditioned box to view the dubdom from. The convention is in an outdoor stadium.......It was in the 90's here and very humid...gross actually........The CO couldn't get the box, so my elderly mother and siblings sat thru those 3 days sweating. My father chose not to go! This leads to to the question.........who gets those a/c boxes anyway??????? you guessed it .....the elect! Can anyone picture Jesus subjecting his followers to such heat while he sat in air conditioning???? Makes me sick............................................DJ