well today's m'birthday!!
i'm uh.........21 again.
for some reason, it's really hit me hard this year and i don't know why.
Happy Birthday Mary!!!
You are a special person, no other is like you. Your Birth was unique. You are individual, and one of a kind. Your presence in this world is of great value. Allow us all to acknowledge you on this most special day!
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Dear Mary,
Happy Birthday to You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I extend my best wishes for you dear one on this most special day!
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*** w54 12/15 pp.
739-740 what is this christmas spirit?
what is this christmas spirit?.
Quite simply, Christmas is a Christian Holiday celebrating the Joy of Our Mighty Savior Come To Earth. It is a celebration of peace and love to all humankind.
Some folks evidently have a problem with peace and love and well wishes,...... jw's are amoung them. To them and their kind I continue to wish peace and love, and forgive them their hostility....That is and will be the real meaning of christmas....
growing up as a witness makes it nearly impossible to deal with the "world", as a child.
constant pressure is put on witness kids to conform.
most lead a "double life" out of necessity.
Sol,
It is not your Mother who is to blame....but a for profit book publishing empire...much like any other get rich quick scheme, we were all duped. Our hope is that our families realize this and overcome.
Your dear mother isnt responsible for this deception we all fell under.....it is the watchtower corporation that devised this evil program...
I know how much it hurts.....hang in babe.... things get better!
growing up as a witness makes it nearly impossible to deal with the "world", as a child.
constant pressure is put on witness kids to conform.
most lead a "double life" out of necessity.
(((Preston)))
Yes, that black eye is most humbling isn't it? LOL
I really am glad that I was debased and put in my place (by the lord)
We as witnesses were raised and taught to believe that we were better and more enlightened than others outside our little group.,......how foolish and naive we were. How blessed we are now to understand a higher "truth".
big smiles and good thoughts .......
open minds, free minds, free speech, free discussion of the latest crap from the tower (like the "new light" on "this generation").
anyway, i plan on reading a lot of your posts and rejoicing with you that you've begun to see things as they are.. .
i found this really mind blowing essay called jehovah unmasked.
A most hearty welcome to you JT
Thanks for your contribution of knowledge, and your open attitude. You are most welcomed here!
as 2004 winds down and my 4th year of association at this board winds down as well, my posting stats accurately reflect a transitition that been going on for me with respect to the jw religion, a process that is quite natural and healthy.
i'm sure that many members have had a similar experience.
here's a rundown of four years here for me: .
((((Rocketman))))))
Thankyou for sharing your journey with us. I can relate...
Happy Holidays to you and yours from me and mine!
good morning,
questions for readers:
how many reside as kings and priests, along with christ, in the heavenly kingdom of god?
Thankyou Celia for your answer, I concur...what a dumbass this person is..
growing up as a witness makes it nearly impossible to deal with the "world", as a child.
constant pressure is put on witness kids to conform.
most lead a "double life" out of necessity.
Hi Mini, Happy Holidays!
Yes, I too feel the weight of having judged people by the silliest of standards (as dictated by the watchtower). I know now that I am free. I am not responsible or guilty for the imagined sins of 0thers. I should be the best that I can be and offer only encouragement and goodness to all, not judgement.
I was led astray by lies and deciet (sp). I am a better person now. I am a happier person now. Jwd has helped me to overcome so many probs, and to put me in the same boat as others are in. I have learned that people are all alike where it counts. There are no distinctions in the eyes of god. "God is no respector of persons" says the bible, and that is the root of it all.....
I am not special, or more loved. My fellow man is not beneath me. We are on the journey of life together. Going to the same place together.
"Peace on Earth, Goodwill to man"....
I get that now, and what a gift!
christmas with santa at macys herald square.....ever see "miracle on 34th street" ?
well its all true!.
happy holidays and season greetings.... from mr. & mrs franklin j and children
Thankyou FranklinJ!!!
What a lovely family photo, just too cool!
I too want to wish my Jwd Family a very happy holiday season. May health, healing, and goodness prevail in our lives this coming new year. I love you all more than I can express....
I recieved snail mail gifts and greetings from members of this forum just yesterday and my spirit soared.....aaahhhhh....to be cared for.....you are all just too good!
Dee
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um....i was wondering.... do you have a good recipe for chocolate cake?
((((SheilaM))))
Love ya sweetheart. Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Dee
