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Goodbye JWD/JWN (my last post)

by slimboyfat in

jw
friends

after some considerable thought i have decided that i will no longer post on this forum because i want to return to jehovah.

thank you for all the kindness and many interesting discussions over the years.

i wish you all well in the future and the decisions you make.

Online Watchtower publications archives?

by slimboyfat in

years ago i remember there being a number of sites with pretty extensive archives of watchtower publications online.

can anyone direct me to the best current site for this material?

in particular i am looking for a booklet from 1898 called "the bible vs. the theory of evolution".

suavojr

I thought you said goodbye to this forum??

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Circuit Overseer says the Theocretic Ministry School may become a thing of the past

by Brother Mike in

my congregation was in charge of host week where the d.o.

spend the week with a congregation the week before an assembly.

didn't show up because he was "sick" so the c.o.

The Org's Chariot Rolls On - Over the Top of People!

by The Searcher in

information just received from a reliable source.. here is an example of how the org's "expansion" is being carried out in 3 continents: .

japan - special pioneers under age 50 are being told they will now only be regular pioneers.barcelona spain - the regional translation (catalan) office is being closed.mexico - special pioneers being told they will only be regular pioneers - no age specified on this one.. the scene of the org's world is changing - rapidly!.

suavojr

Everyone is getting demoted! I wonder if they will eliminate the special pioneer title all together?

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A site like JWFacts/JW Survey in Spanish

by StarTrekAngel in

i have been pondering about this for a while.

i wrote to cedars at some point an offered to help translate his articles into spanish but the answer was that they had all of their efforts committed.

i wrote to paul grundy and never got an answer.

suavojr

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My Mom Is Dying

by minimus in

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friends

i just wanted to say that my dear 89 year old mom is terminally ill and will soon pass.

she is on morphine and hanging on.

she has been a devout witness for about 60 years and a wonderful mother.

suavojr

That is great news! Keep hanging in there and don't lose hope, continue to give her support. Sending you positive vibes your way

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"Why did Jehovah give us needs?" - An example of JW thinking...

by Goldenash in

so i had a conversation with my brother some time ago.

i don't entirely remember how, exactly, but the following subject came up:.

"i wonder why god gave his earthly creatures needs... you know, like how we need water to drink, food to eat, air to breath, etc.

suavojr

self-depreciation is what worshiping any God is all about

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2016 SPECIAL TALK---ARE YOU ON THE ROAD TO EVERLASTING LIFE?

by suavojr in

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friends

are you on the road to everlasting life?.

note to the speaker: help bible students and interested ones to understand why and how to make further spiritual progress..

emphasize the many sources of help available, and warmly encourage them to act without delay.

suavojr

It is all the same!!!!!

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2016 SPECIAL TALK---ARE YOU ON THE ROAD TO EVERLASTING LIFE?

by suavojr in

jw
friends

are you on the road to everlasting life?.

note to the speaker: help bible students and interested ones to understand why and how to make further spiritual progress..

emphasize the many sources of help available, and warmly encourage them to act without delay.

suavojr

ARE YOU ON THE ROAD TO EVERLASTING LIFE?

Note to the speaker: Help Bible students and interested ones to understand why and how to make further spiritual progress.

Emphasize the many sources of help available, and warmly encourage them to act without delay

WHAT IS ‘THE ROAD TO LIFE’? (5 min.)

Jehovah God offers to all the prospect of receiving everlasting life (Ro 6:23)

Millions look forward to enjoying everlasting life in Paradise on earth, as God originally purposed

Gaining life requires following a course different from the majority [Read Matthew 7:13, 14] (w09 8/1 3-4) The Bible reveals God’s requirements for gaining life (Joh 17:3; 1Jo 2:3; 5:3)

God’s requirements are reasonable; they reflect his love and greatly benefit us

HOW TO BEGINWALKING ON ‘THE ROAD TO LIFE’ (13 min.)

Begin by building faith based on accurate Bible knowledge

We need strong confidence in the Bible to choose a path contrary to the one followed by others around us

If you are not fully convinced that the Bible is God’s Word, then examine the evidence (g 11/07 5-9)

Use the Bible to examine your current beliefs carefully

Jesus emphasized the need for our beliefs to be based on truth [Read John 4:23, 24]

Like the apostle Paul, be willing to change your beliefs when presented with evidence (Ac 26:9-20)

We may discern that in order to please God, we need to make changes in our personality or lifestyle

As we draw close to Jehovah and grow in faith, we gain the power to make such changes [Read James 4:8]

We put away habits and practices that God views as unclean (Ga 5:19-21; Eph 4:17-19)

We put on “the new personality” by imitating Jehovah and Jesus (Eph 4:20-29; 5:1, 2)

Many have successfully made dramatic changes (w15 5/1 10-11; w14 7/1 8-9)

As we grow in knowledge and faith, we need to share in making disciples, as Jesus commanded (Mt 28:19, 20)

To begin walking on ‘the road to life,’ we must dedicate ourselves to Jehovah and get baptized (Mt 16:24;

1Pe 3:21)

‘THE ROAD TO LIFE’ IS NOT TOO DIFFICULT (7 min.)

Our situation is similar to that of the nation of Israel when about to enter the Promised Land [Read

Deuteronomy 30:11] (w09 11/1 31)

‘The road to life’ may appear to be restrictive but actually brings freedom and happiness (w06 10/1 8-10)

Jehovah God provides the help we need to get on ‘the road to life’ and continue on it

God invites us to pray to him and promises to help us in times of need (Ps 145:18; Isa 41:13)

God gives us his holy spirit, which guides and strengthens us (Lu 11:10-13; w10 4/15 9 par. 11; 11 par. 15)

At Christian meetings, we can find support and wholesome association (Heb 10:24, 25)

CONTINUE TO MAKE SPIRITUAL PROGRESS (5 min.)

Adjusting our lives to meet God’s requirements takes time and patience but is an urgent matter

The blessings and joys of serving Jehovah make doing so worth our effort

Do not be discouraged by obstacles or setbacks (Mr 4:26-29; w14 12/15 12-13 pars. 4-8)

Do not be deceived by the false claims of happiness promoted by this world and its ruler (1Jo 2:17; 5:19)

“The last days” of this system will not continue indefinitely (2Ti 3:1; 2Pe 3:4, 9, 10)

Now is the time to accept God’s invitation to walk on ‘the road to life’

[Adhere closely to the outlined material, and observe the indicated timing of each section. Not all cited texts need to be read or commented on. See Ministry School book, pp. 52-55, 166-169]

No. 192-E 8/15 TO BE COVERED IN 30 MINUTES

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Watch Tower Society owns web domains: www.MT2414.com and www.PS8318.com

by Gilgamesh in

(my apologies if this was already discussed somewhere else.).

i noticed that the domain www.mt2414.com was taken, and when i tested it, it was a mirror of the log in portion of the www.jw.org site, where you can look up assemblies, kingdom halls, and make either one time or recurring donations.

so i created an account there (you can use fake form information as long as it's a real email address for email verification).

suavojr

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