by definition faith is something we accept as true though is can not be proven.
i was thinking about the scripture defining faith at hebrews 11:1 "faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for.... ".
assured expectation = we are convinced something is true without proof.
Interesting topic jwfacts.
I'm seeing faith as an interior thing promoting unity within and love and compassion as an internal as well as external expression.
It seems to me that when faith becomes an external expression in itself that it becomes fanaticism. So it should only ever be expressed as love promoting unity and acceptance. So it gives rise to virtue
can anyone compile a list of as many as possible past and present co/do's from the uk?
crumpet
I remember Anton Ions- and there was nothing to be criticised in his appearance at all.
I agree - very handsome, marvellous rich voice, good sense of humour, wasn't at all boring - you have good taste.
It was his clothing that got criticised - yellow ties matched with fawn trousers, camel raincoat. Once he got married he started dressing very smartly, sharp navy suits contrasting ties wow -
Julia's influence no doubt about it. He needed a woman's touch
bernadette
can anyone compile a list of as many as possible past and present co/do's from the uk?
LT - I've sent u a pm.
crazy can't get online, and jwd is a real support system to her right now.. i talked with her a few minutes ago on the phone......... and she is going to call me tomorrow.. her mom is driving her nuts, she is ready to make a change in her life........and i am asking you to encourage her, as she is being very couragious right now.
i am proud of her.
she is going to call tomorrow and i would like to be able to read some wonderful things to her from her friends at jwd!!!!!.
Love and courage to you crazyblondeb
as some of you know i now have a new job and my significant other is still at the old place.. i am making very good money and am not putting up with his drama queen attitude or the foul mouth.. he is still the best at what he does and the techs there i do not trust their diagnostics.
i am going to bring him there in a couple weeks.
i just enjoy not being around him 24/7 so i guess i am a jerk for feeling like this.
Further to the above
My situation is whether or not to start going back to the meetings to support my hubby and to be there for him. But the thing is I find the meetings/the pressure to conform quite damaging to myself personally.
I'm thinking that If the pressure does not affect me then I can go back - but for now it would be too damaging so I'm going to give it more time and continue to keep the whole jw setup at a distance.
all the best to you. Hope u understand what I mean. Sometimes i just don't make sense.
bernadette
as some of you know i now have a new job and my significant other is still at the old place.. i am making very good money and am not putting up with his drama queen attitude or the foul mouth.. he is still the best at what he does and the techs there i do not trust their diagnostics.
i am going to bring him there in a couple weeks.
i just enjoy not being around him 24/7 so i guess i am a jerk for feeling like this.
Hi Hambeak
nice to hear your good news. You are not a jerk.
All I can say is that if he is going to affect your stability and wholeness then keep him at a distance, but if you can remain intact and stable then have him back. Your stability and wholeness are more important than anything else - this is the conclusion I am coming to at present so my advice to you is from what I am applying in my own life.
love
bernadette
can anyone compile a list of as many as possible past and present co/do's from the uk?
John Wynn went to his heavenly reward a few years ago.
does anyone know anything about the alpha courses?
i've seen an ad for them but i don't know anything about it - my sister is thinking of going to a meeting and i am curious.
sammieswife.
I have seen the course advertised -
The thing that bothered me was the part where they all get filled with spirit and in some instances become very animated - I feel very suspicious of that. Does that always happen?
i was just doing my page on myspace and this question really stuck with me.
i dont know if something is wrong with me or what, but if i have to answer this question truthfully i have to say i dont have one.
i like to learn about many different people and their achievements but in reality i just like being myself and not try to emulate someone else.
Christ through the ages first
Littletoe and Xena - joint second
or in service, or just by jws period... me, i was notorious for doodling in my literature.
when i was about 12, i got caught drawing the led zeppelin logo in my bible by the meanest elder in the hall.
my mother wouldn't let me out of the house for about 2 months!
free2think u are a mind reader - I was too embarrassed to tell him. He must have thought it was raining or something. He just flinched but didn't turn around. Trouble is I had to spend the rest of the day with my handiwork in front of me. Coward that I am. Please forgive me brother, I repent and I promise to tell u the next time it happens.
Are tomato juice stains permanent?
