wow... i feel guilty about even being here, let alone posting my story.
but here goes.... it was back in the late 60's that my dad (actually stepdad who adopted me and my older sister when he married our mother) got witnessed to by a guy that he worked with.
he was invited to our house for dinner along with his wife and that was the beginning of my new life.
Stace!
I have been worried sick about you for the past couple years. Thank you for having the courage to post your story. It is the beginning of your recovery from "the truth" and its heavy demands. I was in your old congregation, and will e-mail you (if you don't e-mail me first).
Regards,
J.R.
-J.R.
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i'm sure most of you are all aware of the myth that the wts perpetrates.
they boldly make the claim that jehovah's witnesses are the most loving, compassionate and kind people on the face of the earth.
thats a really interesting statement considering some of the things that i have seen.
Lisa,
I think a "shire" is a village. Much like we have heard the city names of Worcestorshire and Devonshire, they are names of towns.
The person in question agreed with their village rules that the pump was too loud. Instead of resolving the problem, they hid the pump near their lovely neighbor's house. Problem solved, no noise near the pool!
-J.R.
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sorry, i couldn't resist .
keep the faith.
ray.
Mister Biggs,
In honor of your "Wayne Brady" comment, and as a big fan of the show "Whose Line is it Anyway?", here is one verse of the XENU HOEDOWN:
That poster named Xenu seems really really odd
He's always confusing, and never dares spell G-D
Yet we never can tell the meaning of his post
Of all the people out here he's the one who trolls the most!!
-J.R.
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got this in an email today from someone - thought it might be of interest.
we've all heard or read scores of these, so if this is not new sorry to make you read it again.. of course the fact it was related at a circuit assembly makes it the stone cold truth :)!.
subject: re: fw: jehovah hears prayers.
This sounds like it COULD have happened, although there's a little too much drama involved in the story telling (...he spotted the Bible story book "immediately", he "ran over and grabbed the book", all this mental imagery makes for an exciting re-telling...).
If it's true, I wonder why the Vietnamese JW's (or relatives) didn't take him in? If his parents were active in their local congregation, why wasn't the child looked after? Isn't part of the true faith looking after orphans and widows, according to the Bible's Book of James?
-J.R.
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g;day young 'n old.. was wondering what your real name say's about yourself according to this analysis.
mine is 78 % accurate.
how are these things generated ??.
Jeffrey as a first name gives you a very independent nature, yet you are friendly, approachable, and generous. You can be a spontaneous, expressive, and talkative person. Generally you are good-natured, though at times you can be rather blunt and sarcastic. This name incorporates creative, artistic, and musical abilities, and there would be an element of originality in all that you do. You like to do things on the spur of the moment without planning or prior arrangements. Your spirits are buoyed up greatly by encouragement and appreciation. There is a tendency to be scattering in your efforts and you prefer to avoid menial jobs of a routine and repetitive nature. You are inclined to pursue good times and emotional indulgences to excess. Weaknesses in health due to the influence of this name centre in the head. You could experience headaches, or difficulties with your teeth, ears, eyes, or sinuses. Disorders related to the liver, which would be aggravated by rich foods, could also arise.
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Your name of Gopher gives you the desire to understand and help others with their problems but, at the same time, you can become too involved in their problems and, as a result, worry too much. This name creates a pleasant, easy-going, yet responsible nature. It gives you a natural ability to express affection to those close to you, without feelings of embarrassment. You tend to avoid issues, however, and put off until tomorrow the things which should be done today. Accordingly, you would find difficulty in achieving success in positions requiring aggressiveness and drive. Also, you prefer to avoid strenuous work of a manual nature. Your natural inclination is to pursue a line of work where you have contact with people, where you carry some responsibility, and where you are engaged in mental rather than physical activity. You are diplomatic in your handling of people and always give others the benefit of the doubt. You appreciate good music and art. The health weaknesses created by this name affect the fluid functions.
-J.R.
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at least denzel washington came forth to say that his role in "training day" was a character to which he immensely hated portraying, and it was very difficult for him to act out the role of a villian in a character he just loathed to the core.
halle berry on the other hand, as shown by her response is extremely over joyful for the winning of best actress in "monsters ball".
" the 33-year-old actress, a former beauty queen, glamerized herself for her role in "monsters ball" as a dispirited waitress and mother who falls in love with a white prison guard who she doesn't know has helped put her husband in the electric chair.".
Sidney Poitier -- my all-time favorite actor, bar none! What a man of character he was and is, and it shines through in his roles!
What a year 1967 was for this great actor - besides his role as John Prentice in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?", he starred as Mr. Thackeray (or "sir") in "To Sir With Love" and as Detective Virgil Tibbs in "In the Heat of the Night". Any one of the roles in those movies might have been "the role of a lifetime" for a more ordinary actor.
-J.R.
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yes sir ree bob tail, i had a big one.
i had four hours into my brand new job making $18.00 and hour which would have topped out at $25.00 in two months when i got this quezzy feeling in my chest and became light headed and weak kneed.
one of the girls looked out her office door and said, "do you need help?" raising my head off the the lumber pile i answered, "yes, i think i'm having a heart attack?" the pari-medics arrived within minutes ushered me to dessert spring critical care center in las vegas, nv.
Rekless -- so glad you're recovering! Whew that must have been a scary time. Thanks for sharing your experience, looking forward to hearing more from you when you're fully recovered.
-J.R.
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please tell me what your opinions are.. .
what is the difference if i said....... .
i expect you to act and do as i instruct you all to.
For me, I'm like a child. I want to know why, why, why!
If my superior at work says "We've promised to get a new product to our agents by May 15th, and here's what has to be done to meet the deadline", that would be a far more motivational way for the message to be delivered, than for someone to say "YOU MUST have this done by May 15th" (with the implication being, "or else you're a major failure in my book".)
If a person who is giving the urgent demands can explain WHY something is necessary, and what particular pressure THEY MAY BE UNDER to deliver a certain output by a certain time, then I as a subordinate would be far more understanding and even motivated to go "above and beyond" to help meet the demand.
The same ideas work, in principle, in family life -- although with children sometimes the main reason is "because I'm your parent". But there really are very good reasons "why" for most of the demands we may put upon our children. If we would only take a minute to think ahead and include a simple explanation of the "why", we may get the desired results in the family.
As for the congregation -- never mind, I won't be going to any congregations any time soon!
-J.R.
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It'd help to know who the contestants are:
WESTERN CONFERENCE
St. Louis Blues vs. Chicago Blackhawks (StL leads 2-1)
Colorado Avalanche vs. L.A. Kings (Col leads 2-1)
Detroit Red Wings vs. Vancouver Canucks (Van leads 2-1)
San Jose Sharks vs. Phoenix Coyotes (SJ leads 2-1)
EASTERN CONFERENCE
Toronto Maple Leafs vs. N.Y. Islanders (Tor leads 2-0)
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils (Car leads 2-1)
Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens (series tied 1-1)
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Ottawa Senators (Ottawa leads 2-1)
My guesses: Western -- Colorado; Eastern -- Ottawa;
Winner: Colorado
Anyone else?
-J.R.
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at least denzel washington came forth to say that his role in "training day" was a character to which he immensely hated portraying, and it was very difficult for him to act out the role of a villian in a character he just loathed to the core.
halle berry on the other hand, as shown by her response is extremely over joyful for the winning of best actress in "monsters ball".
" the 33-year-old actress, a former beauty queen, glamerized herself for her role in "monsters ball" as a dispirited waitress and mother who falls in love with a white prison guard who she doesn't know has helped put her husband in the electric chair.".
"GIGI", a 1958 Lerner-Loewe musical starring Leslie Caron as a courtesan (a well-paid prostitute), won 9 Academy Awards including Best picture. Ms. Caron was not nominated for an award, however.
-J.R.
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