Posts by rip van winkle

What if Armageddon was to come within the next four years? (reminded me of the most unethical obedience is to do it out of fear of puniishment) ---He's sad because the number of pioneer's in his group has lessened.----He then tells me that i have to pioneer this month because i was suppose to give the branch a month to process it. lol.

MsGrowingGirl20 -I'm glad to see things are going well! What a ridiculous statement. Pioneering to save YOU from Armageddon?!!! Interesting new twist! And if it doesn't come "soon" in his 4 year time frame then you will have thrown away another 4 years of YOUR life.

Thanks for the update!!!

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Tried to convince the JW's on my street I was possesed.

by Cagefighter in

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i took a walk down to the corner store to find something to help out my slight hangover from watching the cowboys and my poker night.

i made it half way down the block and there they were!

two older couples out door-to-door.. they seemed to be having a pow-wow in front of a block of apartments.

rip van winkle

I guess my disshelved look and dark sunglasses made me look a bit shady. LOL!

Sparlock, my master where have you gone". Then I just ran away screaming SPARLOCK MY MASTER... in a pitiful and anguished tone.

However, I see nothing wrong with me childishly immature

You are hysterical!!!!

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Latest news on the new JW.org

by rip van winkle in

up and running for 1 week.

started with 139 languages.

currently 155 languages.

rip van winkle

"Jehovah's Witnesses are the coolest religion!" this was quoted as a Feedback message they received!I'm not fooling!

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Latest news on the new JW.org

by rip van winkle in

up and running for 1 week.

started with 139 languages.

currently 155 languages.

rip van winkle

~Don't know if anyone cares~

Up and running for 1 week. Started with 139 languages. Currently 155 languages. Publications in 395 languages. Currently 100,00 web pages.

So far- 740 requests for Bible studies. On Sunday the site received 500,00 unique visits.

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Flatulence

by JamesThomas in

have you ever seen those videos where someone puts a lighter to their butt and lights a fart on fire?

you see this little poof, and then it's gone.. .

well, i was outside last night and decided to do the same.. .

rip van winkle

This is hilarious! I've seen alot of crazy, but not this!!

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Relationship Issues: Boundaries, Freedom of Choice and Codependency

by 00DAD in

relationship issues: boundaries, freedom of choice and codependency .

i just read a very interesting thought in the book, "boundaries" by cloud & townsend.

the basic problem in human relationship is that of freedom.

rip van winkle

Tammy(TEC) said

Sadness for the burden of anger and hate that they carry around. For the lack of love and light within them. Because no one who is filled with peace and with love... also hurts and hates and curses others. Perhaps in a time of hurt or anger, but not continuously; and probably not without some regret.

Peace and love leave little room for anger and hate. Hate and anger leave little room for peace and love.

And if you do have love within you, it is often your desire that others have that love as well; so you hope for them rather than hating them.

I think your thoughts on the matter are beautiful and well said. But, I think for most of us here on JWN, who have been hurt; when a wound is deep and raw and tender. a slight touch of someone's anger can be like inflicting another wound or reopening one that has been starting to heal.

The goal for me is to follow the thought of filling up one's heart with peace and love.

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Mrs Cedars and I try an interesting diet...

by cedars in

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i guess no matter what country you live in, the costs of food and everything are going up.

it's certainly no different where mrs cedars and i live, and we're noticing a huge increase on our monthly spending for basic commodities - especially food and drink.. normally when we go shopping i tend to stock up on drinks - mostly beer, wine, and fizzy drinks like coke, fanta or sprite.

i tend to be quite picky with my fizzy drinks, and i can't really tolerate cheap "store brand" imitations.

rip van winkle

I have been drinking. What I mean to say- I have been drinking distilled and carbonated water for eons of time. I don't drink juice or alcohol( but i'd like to).

But as far as being healthier or saving money, it has not succeeded.

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Hassan's New Book " Freedom of Mind " Chapter 1 Tidbits & Points

by flipper in

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the title of the new steve hassan book is " freedom of mind - helping loved ones leave controlling people, cults and beliefs " .

very good information even in the 1st chapter called " cult common denominators " .

just wanted to share some high points my wife and i gleaned from it !.

rip van winkle

Flipper- I'm getting my book later today. Don't get too far ahead !