I was truly a pathetic publisher, a kingdom loser. But when there were no other males present I would be asked to conduct the service meet. The Mighty Pioneer Sisters would have to step aside. Kind of makes you think what the "Kingdom Arraingement" (TM) thinks of women, that is "the least of men is better than the best of women." Their thoughts not mine. Yes Scarlett I never asked for a contribution. How tacky. I think many don't and have never asked either. It's bad enough you got to go out and look like a fool but to ask for donations like some Hari Krishna at the airport is too much.
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WERE YOU A "GOOD" PUBLISHER?
by minimus inone of the first "privileges" any prospective witness has is that of being a publisher.of course, once you're a publisher,you are one for life.
so, either you are a "good" publisher or a "bad" one.
a good publisher has to get the national average,be a "good" example, and pretty much do whatever the elders ask of you.
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I hate a good book because...
by Beck_Melbourne in* i just can't put it down...i considered threading it on a chain and hanging it around my neck...saves me carrying it everywhere and some books don't quite fit inside my hand bag.
* i get annoyed when we get visitors because i have to tear myself away to entertain - what a drag - i have been known to sneak off to the 'powder room' just to continue reading...i get in big trouble when i do this.
* i think about the characters all day and wonder how they are doing lol...can't wait to get home from work to catch up with them again...geez i'm a meathead!
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I read the book Cashmahara by Susan Howatch. It is interesting because it tells a story in consecutive order from the thoughts of 6 people. Each person has a different view. It's a good read.
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WERE YOU A "GOOD" PUBLISHER?
by minimus inone of the first "privileges" any prospective witness has is that of being a publisher.of course, once you're a publisher,you are one for life.
so, either you are a "good" publisher or a "bad" one.
a good publisher has to get the national average,be a "good" example, and pretty much do whatever the elders ask of you.
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Scarlett it would have been a hoot at the service meeting if you related your service technique during the meetings. I think you have a brilliant mind. I wish I had thought of that. I remember having an old '69 Dodge Charger R/T with a huge 440 cubic inch engine and a rotten exhaust system. I would come roaring into the KH parking lot rattleing all the windows late for another meeting. The looks I would get. I learned the tip of shutting off the engine and coasting into the parking lot from a block away. Those were the days.
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What power would you want???
by LB inimagine you can have some form of super power.
just one.
what would it be??
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To know all the dirt on the WT, how to use it and always be one step ahead of their lawyers.
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nervous and confused
by dazedgrl inhi, i have been reading post for over a month before getting up the nerve to register.
its been really interesting listening to all of your perspectives.
i was raised a jw.
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Because you are so new I would like to give you warning. If something on this site causes you to stumble I would recommend taking a step back and read the books JB (?) recomended. You will be glad you did. The fears you are going through now have been programmed into you. These books help you out of this and toward a better future, a real future. Welcome aboard.. Since '95
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Which did you prefer? Watchtower or Awake?
by LDH inwhen i was a jw, i really couldn't stomach the watchtowers.
the only articles i would read would be for the family study/watchtower study.
it seemed so archaic and old-people-ish.. i did read the awake from cover to cover almost every time.
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I perfered the NWT. That fine print if you stare at it long enough can put you into a trance. I used to get scared the demons would enter my mind so I would pick up the Awake because it was easier to start a pleasent daydream with. Anything is better than listening to the drivel coming from the platform (TM).
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"Politically Correct"
by butalbee inpolitically correct dictionary
vertically challenged -- short.
horizontally gifted -- fat.
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Theocronically challenged--describing me at the meeting during my braindead zombiefied protective trance
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WERE YOU A "GOOD" PUBLISHER?
by minimus inone of the first "privileges" any prospective witness has is that of being a publisher.of course, once you're a publisher,you are one for life.
so, either you are a "good" publisher or a "bad" one.
a good publisher has to get the national average,be a "good" example, and pretty much do whatever the elders ask of you.
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Datherman I take the exception I was the most loserest guy around. I wore green suade leasure suits until 1985. Your poorer service record could never out do that! Damn! One time I was asked to read at the book study and I had to ask the conductor during the middle of the study what paragraph we were on...Twice! As Jehovah is my witness (TM) It's the braindead zombiefied thing you know.
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WERE YOU A "GOOD" PUBLISHER?
by minimus inone of the first "privileges" any prospective witness has is that of being a publisher.of course, once you're a publisher,you are one for life.
so, either you are a "good" publisher or a "bad" one.
a good publisher has to get the national average,be a "good" example, and pretty much do whatever the elders ask of you.
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I'm LMAO on this now. Not so funny then. Those people were so proud but I look back at them now and most had nothing to be proud about.
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WERE YOU A "GOOD" PUBLISHER?
by minimus inone of the first "privileges" any prospective witness has is that of being a publisher.of course, once you're a publisher,you are one for life.
so, either you are a "good" publisher or a "bad" one.
a good publisher has to get the national average,be a "good" example, and pretty much do whatever the elders ask of you.
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Yes minumis it was true. I tell you a true story "as Jehovah is my witness" (TM) (when was the last time you heard that one?) I showed up to the service meet. The conductor says at the end of the meeting "Anybody not have anyone to work with" I my wife and one other sister raise our hands. The conductor says "who wants to work with these people?" NOBODY raises their hand. So he tells me after the service meet to follow the group in our own car. And the other lone sister can go with us. So we do. I'm taken the doors by myself, my wife (now my ex) is working around the block with the other sister. I look over and see this other sister crying so I come up to her and say "What's wrong Brookie?" My wife says to me "Later". After our service morning when I am alone with my wife I ask "what was up with Brook?" My wife says she started crying so she asked what was wrong. Brookie said "They made me work with you guys!" Word of truth! My wife said she didn't know to comfort her or strangle her. I think my semi conscience zombiefied trance at the meetings kept my mind safe. I think it is safe. Sorry for going off on you.