RosePetal

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  When I was a boy,

  by John Doe in

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  we didn't have all of these frufru whoppiededoo kinds of doritos.

  you wanted a dorito, by golly you got a damned dorito.

  same thing with pepsi.

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  RosePetal

  Does anybody remember lucky bags they were packed with sweets and goodies and a few pressies too. You never knew what you would get. Cantleave I must be a bit older than you because when I was a girl black jacks and fruit salads were halfpence each which is why all my back teeth were decayed and had to be filled by the time I was eleven yrs old. Also does anybody remember jublies triangular cartons with juice. In the summer they used to put them in the freezer.
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  I'm new here!

  by its_me! in

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  i have been reading your posts for 2 weeks now, and i am riveted!

  i spend every spare moment on this site.

  it has become rather like a drug to me!

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  RosePetal

  Hi and welcome its me dont be scared there is as you say lots of support on this board lots of advice. What you said is exactly how I felt and thought. You will start to realise you are not alone. I wish you all the best and look forward to hearing from you.

  RosePetal
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  The JW belief "death pays for sin"

  by Chalam in

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  hello jwners,.

  i was just reading doublelife's thread and what struck me was this jw doctrine "she said that since my dad died, he paid for his sins, and he'll probably be resurrected.".

  so, why did jesus to die for our sins if we are just going to pay for them with our own death's?!.

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  Hi disigns I appreciate your opinions thanks for your comments. Please do not misunderstand as an ex JW any different doctrine from the ones that i have accepted over the last thirty years will appear strange and examining the teachings of the mainstream churches I can clearly see difficulties. But the difference between being a JW and a born again christian is I have the freedom to explore the different teachings and test the spirits which was denied me as a JW . Not agreeing with some church teachings will not exclude me from worshipping, rather than squabbling about details the important thing is accepting Christs death and resurrection and that salvation can only come through christ and no one else and accepting his divinity.which jws don't accept.

  If you read revelation chapter l-3 Christ commends and he also reproves most of the seven churches not for their philosophical arguments on basic teachings but for their problem of losing the love they had at first and for tolerating the abuse of the grace of God and the teaching of the nicolaitans practiced by some but not all, which christ hated. Christ clearly was also teaching individuals not to depart from the church as the jws say but to mature and to follow the example of the church in philadelphia which by my observation has been heppening to churches for many years now. The Church is Growing up. THE CHURCH IS THE BODY OF CHRIST [individuals] NOT AN ORGANIZATION, as you know. philosophical arguments are only important if you have the freedom to decided for yourself without intimidation. My workshop is to encourage JWs to explore freedom of concience and choice.
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  The JW belief "death pays for sin"

  by Chalam in

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  hello jwners,.

  i was just reading doublelife's thread and what struck me was this jw doctrine "she said that since my dad died, he paid for his sins, and he'll probably be resurrected.".

  so, why did jesus to die for our sins if we are just going to pay for them with our own death's?!.

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  Hi Stephen Thank you for the quotations and explanations. There are many at the church I attend that work with witnesses and also they are frequently called on by witnesses. They suggested I do a workshop at the church to help them reason with the witnesses on different points raised. So your imput on the board is much appreciated. Keep them coming.

  Blessings to you RosePetal
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  Love

  by snowbird in

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  RosePetal

  Snowbird I have sent you a PM
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  Love

  by snowbird in

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  RosePetal

  Thank you for finding that story sylvia what a lovely looking couple and what a lovely uplifting story.

  RosePetal
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  Mother's Day

  by cry in

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  so tomorrow is 'mothering sunday'.

  this is the first one i will have 'celebrated' in over 30 years.

  my youngest took me out for a meal today - it was lovely, just to be 'normal' and so warming to see my son feeling that it was ok to recognise his mum.

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  I had a lovely day with my daughter Borghater I had her to myself for the whole day she bought me lovely fresh flowers and a beautiful card [thank you darling] and we just did what I wanted for the whole day.

  RosePetal
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  How do you?

  by Heartbreaker in

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  how do you read the board?

  is it always by active topics....or perhaps all of the political threads first?

  do you search for items you posted on to see if there are replies?.

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  RosePetal

  Hi heartbreaker I do the same as shopaholic and then I search for items posted and see if there are any replies. I don't always have time to look at everything. And look for PMs i have made some lovely friendsalready. There is so much support on this board and I love when people have researched and worked hard to give us up to date information and answer questions.
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  I was in the hospital

  by MsDucky in

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  for cellulitis/mastitis of the breast.

  when i got sick, i didn't know why or what for.

  i had chills and a fever.

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  RosePetal

  Hi MsDucky So sorry to hear you were poorly GET WELL SOON

  I am 53 and have started having mamograms [not sure how it's spelt] and regular check ups with Doc. I agree with Scully do some follow up and get checked out. Good advice.
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  Were You "Afraid" Of The Elders?

  by minimus in

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  did you view them as men who truly cared about you?.

  did your heart sink in fear when an elder came to talk to you?.

  were the elders nothing special to you?.

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  RosePetal

  Hi minimus RebeccaChi Brought back memories of my childhood. My dad had left home when I was about seven and there were awful problems before he left as he was unpredictable had violent moods as my brother and I were young we didn't understand what was going on we tended to play up and misbehave. My mum had elders round to tell us to behave. I remember being really frightened of them. There is a lot more to my story as my mum had him back some years later.

  RosePetal