perhaps someone can help me with this.. were the words written above jesus' head in greek, hebrew, and latin or were the words in aramaic, greek, hebrew, and latin?.
i read on one site that the initial letter of each word would have been yhvh if written in hebrew.
if so, this would have disturbing implications for the fds, don't you think?.
Perhaps someone can help me with this.
Were the words written above Jesus' head in GREEK, HEBREW, and LATIN or were the words in ARAMAIC, GREEK, HEBREW, and LATIN?
I read on one site that the initial letter of each word would have been YHVH if written in Hebrew. If so, this would have disturbing implications for the FDS, don't you think?
Snowbird
i never was baptize as a jw.
i use to study with them for years, i even went as for as becoming a unbaptize publisher.
i gave up being a publisher because i did not feel genuine in my efforts to preach.
Monty Python DVDs
Arthur, good to see you're back! I've been asking about you. That little smiling baby you have as your avatar makes me feel better just by looking at him.
Snowbird
i never was baptize as a jw.
i use to study with them for years, i even went as for as becoming a unbaptize publisher.
i gave up being a publisher because i did not feel genuine in my efforts to preach.
The site above works for me. It is called Daily Bible Study and it is just that. You can accept it or reject it, but I've learned more about the BIBLE from that site than anywhere else. And I don' t have to rush around trying to get ready for five weekly meetings to do so.
Snowbird
art linkletter used to do program in which he highlighted the funny things that kids say.
later bill cosby did the same sort of show.
locally, there is a lady who does a newspaper column in which funny things are recounted.. this forum represents hundreds and even thousands of people - many of whom have childen, or at least are around children.
bttt
i have only been here for six months and i can see why so many people have to leave or at least take breaks from this forum.. what are you doing to cope?
i want to stay, please help.
pm me if needed.. philip.
Vernon Williams, well said the following:
Boards like this are, literally, a "God send." A place to begin and continue the healing experience that is possible. Those that exit, all of you/us, are my heros. The ones that minister to this group...going over and over and over the same situations with patience and calm, caring resolve are the super heros. It is exhausting, emotioally draining work.
I say, amen and amen, I lurked here for seven years before I could bring myself to join in. Why? I honestly couldn't tell you. But, I do know it was cathartic once I took the first hesitant peck at the keyboard.
I still haven't fully told my story. Why? Again, I don't know. There is so much to my story and I've held it bottled up for so long, I'm a little fearful of the consequences of telling it. However, I am reassured when I read others' and see that we have so much in common.
I would like to thank the owner(s) and everyone else here who have made me laugh, cry, pull my hair, sleep better, and do all those things that bring about emotional healing. This is an incredible group!
Snowbird
a relative said there may not be dcs next year.
he said on the last day of this year's dc when the final speaker goes through all the reports & experiences, the speaker said next year's dc have not been planned yet and the gb will make an announcement later this year.
did anyone else hear a similar announcement?
The WTS has GOT to be hemorrhaging badly. They MUST know about the inroads the Internet is making on their empire. I don't know how long they will be able to keep up the facade. They have lost whatever credibility they had in the past. They have pulled their last rabbit out of their hat. What is there left?
Snowbird
sorry no scriptures are quoted, i'm at work - but for all you that are diligent, i'm the owner and i can be on the web when i feel like it!.
i have been reading, a lot.
again, why do we pray through jesus, if he is not our mediator?
bttt
I bumped up this thread because 7 years ago it was threads like these that really got me to thinking.
I tried to shrug off my misgivings with the WTS, but they kept coming with greater urgency. Isn't it amazing how nothing has changed with them? They need to repent in sackcloth and ashes for their part in stumbling so many good people.
Snowbird
art linkletter used to do program in which he highlighted the funny things that kids say.
later bill cosby did the same sort of show.
locally, there is a lady who does a newspaper column in which funny things are recounted.. this forum represents hundreds and even thousands of people - many of whom have childen, or at least are around children.
bttt
art linkletter used to do program in which he highlighted the funny things that kids say.
later bill cosby did the same sort of show.
locally, there is a lady who does a newspaper column in which funny things are recounted.. this forum represents hundreds and even thousands of people - many of whom have childen, or at least are around children.
Jeff, this topic rocks as my grandkids would say! Here's my widow's mite:
While we were eating dinner at one time, I noticed my 5-year old granddaughter was trimming the fat off her meat. I mentioned that she needn't be so careful, that a little fat wouldn't hurt her, in fact it would help her brain to develop and make her smart.
After I left the room, I could her murmuring to herself, "I'm just not going to eat this fat - I'm already smart enough!" As you said about your little one, It was hilarious to hear in person.
Thank you for brightening my Sunday afternoon.
Snowbird
last evening, as i rested my body and mind while watching the sun set, i realized how important it is to take time for mental relaxation.
just to calm the mind and quiet all the constant noise that runs through my mind.. i have to keep reminding myself though, because it is so easy to fall back into the pattern of constantly thinking, planning and deciding.
i need to take time to just be still because i see a difference in my physical and mental health when i do.. i was so used to cramming as much as i could into each day for 30 years as a requirement for some future reward.
I suffered a breakdown in 2005 due to my constant going and coming. I was working, taking care of my semi-invalid mother, and trying to get to all those meetings. After I recovered, I said no to everything that wasn't essential.
I get up an hour earlier so there will be no need to rush. I take the back road to work so as to avoid rush hour traffic. When I get home, I refuse to answer the phone for the first two hours. I work in my little garden, walk laps in my backyard, or visit quietly with my grandkids. At night, I meditate on the Holy Scriptures, especially our Lord's words that He will never leave us. This has helped me tremendously.
Snowbird
