i was asked recently by a still in friend (it was meant sincerely not sarcastically).
"but what do you do with that scripture so far as not attending meetings?".
i typed hebrews 10:25 in to the search bar but didnt get much.. .
Good points Rattigan and stillin.
I have thought that also stillin. All my life I felt guilty if I missed a book study on Tuesday night (at least that is when mine was).
And voila! With one wave of a hand the meeting disappeared.
So why did I feel guilty at all?
i was asked recently by a still in friend (it was meant sincerely not sarcastically).
"but what do you do with that scripture so far as not attending meetings?".
i typed hebrews 10:25 in to the search bar but didnt get much.. .
Oh I wish!
But no,
We dont get any snow but we get cold and rainy.
i was asked recently by a still in friend (it was meant sincerely not sarcastically).
"but what do you do with that scripture so far as not attending meetings?".
i typed hebrews 10:25 in to the search bar but didnt get much.. .
You certainly may stuckinarut!
I am in the southern U.S. near Atlanta Ga.
i was asked recently by a still in friend (it was meant sincerely not sarcastically).
"but what do you do with that scripture so far as not attending meetings?".
i typed hebrews 10:25 in to the search bar but didnt get much.. .
Thank you all for being so responsive to my question.
Since you have all tried so hard to help, I wanted to share a little more about my friend - this may have a good outcome yet....
She left her husband (elder) after 20 years of pioneering. She just walked out the door. She said "I am fried."
There was a small attempt to reason with her followed by the inevitable disfellowshipping.
In that time she met and married a wordly man who is really good for her and to her. She has been reinstated but is kind of cringing around the edges as there is still a lot of judgement towards her.
I think she wants out but believes it is the "truth" and so she is miserable.
The deeper I get in to the fading process my "friends" are dropping away but she hangs right in there. Never pushy. Accepts everything I state as to where I am right now.
Our association is mostly a lunch here and there.
I have hopes for her of breaking free even though it can be a long hard process.
I like the lines of reasoning.
Your thoughts will be ones that I can use to help her.
So you have all done a lot of good on this cold rainy December morning.
I appreciate you doing so much work for me Oubliette - you are
Also thanks for the links Leaving Quietly and Blondie. I am going to read them now.
i was asked recently by a still in friend (it was meant sincerely not sarcastically).
"but what do you do with that scripture so far as not attending meetings?".
i typed hebrews 10:25 in to the search bar but didnt get much.. .
I was asked recently by a still in friend (it was meant sincerely not sarcastically)
"But what do you do with that scripture so far as not attending meetings?"
I typed Hebrews 10:25 in to the search bar but didnt get much.
I would love to hear your thoughts folks!
its interesting to find out that there is no evidence of king david or his son solomon.
what about this amazing temple that solomon supposedly built??
there is no arcylogical evidence that it ever excisted either.
I want to believe this - really I do.
But to play Devils advocate, how do we know what the pound or talent represented then?
Are there confirmable records?
anyone finding themselves being labeled as "too nice" or "polite" after being a lifelong jw and integrating into the "new world" of realistic beings?.
I've always had my head in the clouds, almost literally. "What are you staring at up there?" curious bystanders would ask.
Well, along with that existed an undue deference toward others. Because my heart and mind were wrapped up in the world of fantasy -- aided and abetted by WT theology and iconography -- it really took me a while to become grounded in the real world, a harsh, no-nonsense world intolerant of my retreats into Wonderland.
Never aggressive, yet I have become mildly assertive when it's necessary to be so. My "no" has, truly, become NO! Gently stated, of course.
I've come a long way, Baby . . .
Et tu?
CoCo, You are such a compelling poster and I love your take on this. So beautifully put!
just learned today direct from my beloved daughter that she has been abused between 5 and 12 years old by 2 brothers (her own cousins) and 1 family "friend".
she has attempted suicide a few days ago.
luckily she is living and she is not physically injured.
My thoughts are with you and your family as you begin to heal, TheFadingAlbatross.
Please let us know how you are doing in the days to come.
i just buried my beloved poddle, little brother.
he died suddenly.
i know to most people that is not an important event.
Heres a big hug for you PanHandle girl. I lost one of the finest friends I ever had (my dog) a couple of weeks ago.
I know that bruised raw feeling that you are having.
Thank you for starting this thread because it is helping me too.
i just buried my beloved poddle, little brother.
he died suddenly.
i know to most people that is not an important event.
Heres a big hug for you PanHandle girl. I lost one of the finest friends I ever had (my dog) a couple of weeks ago.
I know that bruised raw feeling that you are having.
Thank you for starting this thread because it is helping me too.
