a bit of introspection on this one ... just read on someone's post that a compliment makes him "float" for hours, and it got me thinking; within the spectrum of comments that people make about me, from compliment to criticism, which is the type that most affects me?.
after my experience as a jehovah's witness, i find that i've become suspicious of compliments and over-sensitive to criticism.
because a common technique of elders was to compliment someone before going down to business, that is, giving hard counseling or discipline.
Much like you, the worn out compliment precedes the real purpose of the conversation which is to drop the hammer routine has made me very suspicious of anyone who tries to offer a compliment.
That said I have always personally found the truth in this saying: "People will live up to, or down to your expectations, compliments, or criticisms.
4 boes just arrived and we appreciate our informants assistance... click the links below and then click the green download button.. .. 2015 april 6, boe (re: electronic convention program and convention releases).
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If single, you must be legally and Scripturally free from any prior marriage.
So much for any otherwise "spiritual" brother whose wife may have kicked his cultish ass to the curb.
If you are a brother, you must be serving as either an elder or a ministerial servant and have been serving as such for the last two years.
That's right. It's all about position and what is visible to men, to hell with any genuine Christianity.
4 boes just arrived and we appreciate our informants assistance... click the links below and then click the green download button.. .. 2015 april 6, boe (re: electronic convention program and convention releases).
.. http://wwwb.fileflyer.com/view/gqk7qat.
.. .. .. 2015 april 21, boe (re: programme for special meeting with headquarters representatives).
Yes, thank you!
I laughed until I nearly cried at his quote from the first letter though:
"While it will be possible for many to download the new releases prior to the convention, we encourage you to refrain from doing so until you have attended your assigned convention. Thus you can enjoy the anticipation of the release of a new publication as you have experienced in previous years."
New publication, same worn out words though. No anticipation here.
just wondering if anyone knows anything about anthony vives?.
wondering what to expect next fall.. thanks all.
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Just wondering if anyone knows anything about Anthony Vives?
Wondering what to expect next fall.
Thanks all.
just thought i would share what i learned today sitting for several miserable hours at the circus assembly.. while i took "notes" i just cannot stand trying to type out all the details.
so suffice it to say the entire program can be covered with these few observations.. do more!
give more!
A few more tid-bits as I can stomach sharing them. Remember a joy shared is doubled, and a trouble shared is halved. So thanks to all of you for halving my trouble.
The Circuit Overseer's morning part was trying to tell us how to search for friends of peace. Three things mentioned were insight, when people at the doors are angry with us it isn't because of who we are, it is their circumstance (their fault); show respect, funny how disrespectful most JDubya's are when it comes right down to it; and be gracious in how we speak, that is why they use terms like mentally diseased I am sure.
The visiting speaker from Bethel started off yammering about how men don't know how to carry their young babies, as you see the babies in the dad's arms with the babies heads flopping down or their arms hanging out of the blanket. Good gawd, does he really think that Jehovah witless men are THAT stupid?
The "experiences" were nothing other than full on canned promotion of the School For Kingdom Evangelizers, or SKE in Witless speak. I hate when people think it makes them sound more intelligent to speak in abbreviations l
The final part of the day said to gain Jehovah's peace we had to be "humble" thinking and having the heart feeling that others thoughts, ways, and things are better than our. He also alluded to the fact that if we are offended, or have any other problems with others in the organization it is likely our fault for losing our humility and when that goes so does Jehovah's peace, and that is why we have problems, we've lost peace.
just thought i would share what i learned today sitting for several miserable hours at the circus assembly.. while i took "notes" i just cannot stand trying to type out all the details.
so suffice it to say the entire program can be covered with these few observations.. do more!
give more!
@ToesUp
Nine. One old blue haired woman, and eight young born-ins.
just thought i would share what i learned today sitting for several miserable hours at the circus assembly.. while i took "notes" i just cannot stand trying to type out all the details.
so suffice it to say the entire program can be covered with these few observations.. do more!
give more!
@sowhatnow
I heard quite a few mentions of the web site, the TV site, the governing body. Mostly how spending our time watching the GB, listening to the GB, and donating to the org was the way to maintain personal peace. Anything less would make us feel a loss of peace in our lives.
just thought i would share what i learned today sitting for several miserable hours at the circus assembly.. while i took "notes" i just cannot stand trying to type out all the details.
so suffice it to say the entire program can be covered with these few observations.. do more!
give more!
@Daniel1555
The second one in the morning. Safeguard Your Peace With Jehovah.
just thought i would share what i learned today sitting for several miserable hours at the circus assembly.. while i took "notes" i just cannot stand trying to type out all the details.
so suffice it to say the entire program can be covered with these few observations.. do more!
give more!
He'll soon be able to buy his own Rolex, just like Sam Herd.
I printed off a number of those pictures with the price of that watch included and highlighted, folded them neatly, then dropped them in the collection boxes as my "donation".
just thought i would share what i learned today sitting for several miserable hours at the circus assembly.. while i took "notes" i just cannot stand trying to type out all the details.
so suffice it to say the entire program can be covered with these few observations.. do more!
give more!
@Obliettee
You nailed that. I had friends that used to use the term "taking a grease" to refer to what those palm-greasers at the circus assembly had on their noses.
