Posts by Open mind

This place is between 5-60 minutes from our front door. (As are all the photos I'll post.) It's on the peninsula south of San Francisco, CA about 20 miles. It's an estate formerly owned by some tycoon early in 20th century and it's called FILOLI. FI = FIGHT, LO = LOVE, LI = LIVE. “Fight for a just cause; Love your fellow man; Live a good life.” It's now open to the public.

http://www.filoli.org/

Filolisky

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To the Household of God, Israel, and Those Who God With...

by AGuest in

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the greatest of love and peace to you all.

on another thread i posted what i stated was my last post.

that wasn't true; this is my last post on jwn.

Open mind

I'm sorry to see a unique poster like you leave the kaleidoscope that is JWN.

I personally never cared much for the majority of your posts because they were just not my cup of tea.

You as an individual in real life, well, I'm glad to have made your acquaintance last weekend.

As Josie said: "Do what you gonna do."

And if your version of God brings you peace of mind, more power to you.

Namaste,

om

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Could this SF restaurant possibly be owned by Watchtower?

by Open mind in

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what do you think?.

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om.

Open mind

What do you think?

Nulite

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Serv. Mtng DEMO from last week: How would a "real" householder respond?

by Open mind in

my wife and i call in to the cbs/tms/sm once or twice a month and only listen to the announcements.

last week the announcements included a demo of a jw woman trying to peddle mags to a female householder.

her intro went like this:.

Open mind

para: ROFLMAO! Wish I could have been there.

Thanks for the other replies and wish I could post a proper response to each, but I've got run out the door with my unbaptized son to see if we can find something fun to do in San Francisco today.

Cheers,

om

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How do I hear/feel God?

by doinmypart in

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this is a serious question.. i know people that hear/feel god (and see postings about people's experiences), but i have not experienced this.

i have never heard anything audibly (or otherwise) nor "felt" anything inwardly.. i've prayed, read, quieted my thoughts, etc...but still nothing..

Open mind

*munching popcorn and wondering how/if relations between the posters on this thread would be if all were together at Lake Tahoe*

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Reduction of Announcements

by wisdomfrombelow in

starting the week of september 3rd they will cease having local announcement as part of the service meeting.

is there going to be a much reduction of the letters sent to the congregation?

will everyone be expected to read the bulletin board to know what is going on?

Open mind

Phew!! For a second there I thought we wouldn't be able to keep up with assembly & CO Visit dates by just calling in. It's still the first part of the SM, just smooshed together.

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Blondie's Comments You Will Not Hear at the 07-01-2012 WT Study (SAFEGUARDS)

by blondie in

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wt publications www.strictlygenteel.co.uk.

we are safeguarded by applying gods counsel.

Open mind

Blondie, I've gotten out of the habit of saying Thank You for all your hard work.

So, THANK YOU!!!

At minimum, it's nice to be able to see the topic, the main points and a quick scan of you calling BS all over the place.

om

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Serv. Mtng DEMO from last week: How would a "real" householder respond?

by Open mind in

my wife and i call in to the cbs/tms/sm once or twice a month and only listen to the announcements.

last week the announcements included a demo of a jw woman trying to peddle mags to a female householder.

her intro went like this:.

Open mind

Clickable now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki801ccg9Yo

Thanks wasblind. Good for a 4th of July chuckle.

om

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Serv. Mtng DEMO from last week: How would a "real" householder respond?

by Open mind in

my wife and i call in to the cbs/tms/sm once or twice a month and only listen to the announcements.

last week the announcements included a demo of a jw woman trying to peddle mags to a female householder.

her intro went like this:.

Open mind

blondie: "He was counseled that he had to be "positive.""

I can remember trying to come up with demos that were more "realistic". E.g. real objections, a bit of verbal reparte' or debate and was told it was too controversial.

Anony Mous: Sounds like you took "controversial" to a new level.

Rocky_Girl: "I was about to go sky diving and I didn't want to miss the plane."

Gotta love working in WT-forbidden extreme sports into your objection.

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