1030 cause we met at 830 or 900. Dunkin Donuts was my Christmas. One of the few good memories of childhood, esp. on weekends. I prayed to be sick so I could watch cartoons.
why could I not have pagan parents.....oompa
Posts by oompa
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by Ex Nihilo inwhen you used to go out in service (or if you still do) what was the coffee time?
that's the time that you usually look at your watch and say "oh hey let's go for coffee then do a few more!
"...or worse...did you not take one in morning service?
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Did the spirit of my dead grandmother call me?
by free2beme inokay, so the dead do not communicate with the living, right?
so answer this for me.. my grandmother died in 2003 and besides being a pallbearer at her funeral, i have not gone back to her grave sight.
so recently i planned to go back to my home town and felt the need to go to their grave (my grandfather died in 1988).
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oompa
What a ripoff! I read this same story in 77 yearbook!
I'm lol....oompa
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Anyone here ever lived in - or visited extendedly - Thailand?
by AK - Jeff inhaving been a long time dub - from the age of 5 to the age of 48 - i did not ever plan on retiring in 'this system of things'.
by the time i figured it out, it was a bit late to develop a career plan, get an education, and get the retirement savings in order.. there is still some time - and we will do what we can to assure the best retirement we can.
i am currently 52. but one of the options i am considering is a move to an economically viable location.
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Dad asks me if I have hindered the HS by heavy drinking. I had to.
by oompa inyes he is an elder.
i said "absolutely" and there was silence.
i don't drink anymore (3 months).
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oompa
Yes he is an elder. I said "Absolutely" and there was silence. I don't drink anymore (3 months). I was shocked by the question. "How in the world does anybody know if HS is working or not, sometimes it gets the credit, sometimes not, nobody can see it or prove it. Geez Dad, why the hell would God NOT be helping me with HS? Yeah, I drank too much like most of my friends in the hall, but isn't that who Jesus went out to help, us sinners? It's like that scripture I never understood, 'pray for faith, but I won't be listening if you doubt', or 'those that HE wants HE draws to HIM.' I don't see where I have anything to do with having HS or not."
I could never have stayed in the org for the last 5 years w/o nightly booze. Now I don't need it or crave it. So I guess now HS is working, even though I'm not asking for it.
Dad said he could not talk anymore, I'm wearing him out....I said I'm sorry, I did not mean to....oompa
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are you more 'active' now than when you were in?
by 4digitcode inmetapsy brought up a good point in one of his/her replies to a post earlier.
(sorry metapsy,am still new here) .
i have done more studying on the witnesses now that i'm out than i ever did while i was in!!!
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oompa
which one of you here can't wait until the new WT, awake, KM, new book or brochure arrives and devour it. whereas before you couldn't be bothered?
ME.
Once I see something interesting here only. I am done with studying.
old and satisfied....oompa
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Bowling For Burgers
by Lloyd Braun inhello friends,.
i was wondering, how many here are still currently attending meetings?
i would like to ask those who are, and those who are not, and those who simply do not care, what advice you would give to me in my current situation, as to whether or not to go ahead and disassociate myself.
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oompa
I have faded down to about once a month, (for family). You can have friends in and out, but not if you DA.
purely political statement.....not worth it....oompa
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Don't think i should have sent the text i just did ....
by dobbie inthink i just did something really stupid.
i have had a bad couple of days.
i was in the playground yesterday and had my jw bil stood right in front of me ignoring me totally (i'm d'ad) but talking to my hubby, who said nothing to him (her my eifes here too or something would have been nice) so i felt like total dogs poo and we both ended up in tears over it all when i got home.
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oompa
SOOOOOO Sorry. The price they charge is just too high. Remember that. Counseling did not help me, but it has others. It may be worth the try.
hang in there....oompa
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My unanswered questions as an active jdub
by Serg inhere are a couple of questions i used to ask myself while still active in the borg which never really got answered.. where the angels (demons) that came here to have sex with the beautiful women before the deluge the only ones that rebeled or were there more angels that rebelled there after?.
what purpose would the 144k serve have after the millinial reign?
would they be sold back to earth or just stay up there?
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oompa
"So the "stars" must be the human overseers, or elders, in the congregations, viewed as Jesus’ messengers." -Rev. Climax BK. p28
This comment above is in reference to the scripture below.
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seven stars mean the angels of the seven congregations, and the seven lampstands mean seven congregations."—Revelation 1:20.OMG I just now understand due to this posted question where all the ELDERS came from!
think about it......oompa
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Meet with elders because "I have left Jehovah"
by Rayvin inmy husband got a call on his cell phone.
an elder from the local kh told him he would like to get with both of us.
he said he was just getting in touch with the local people in his cong.
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oompa
My inclination would be to ignore it if you are getting on well without them, esp. as far a family/friends. If you really think they could d/f somehow if you don't call them back. Then call them, but do not really SAY anything. ASK them who has slandered you by saying you have "left Jehovah," and that you would like the opportunity to confront the individual in order to deny it.
There---you have now instilled worry if not fear in the elders mind. Now he may have to actually do something "by the book" You have not acutally said you have NOT left Jehovah, but that you could if if a lying slimeball is produced.
what fun...oompa
Oh, and you are so hurt by the whole matter that you can't bring yourself to even meet with them.
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What does the WBTS teach about
by Mrs Smith inthe king of the north and the king of the south.
the last time i paid attention it was russian and usa.
what do they teach now?
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oompa
King of the north is now "a mystery--unknown" as it changes through the ages. Pretty sure Britain and USA are the South. Some are speculating Islam may be the new North.
not many kings around now.....oompa