as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.
how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?
'' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.
Billygoat: You have got to be kidding me. So you're telling me that you expect better from me because I'm a Witness? I must have the truth then.
NameWithheld: I did make a mistake, it was RunningMan that called me a moron. Now why did you call me a donkey?
RunningMan: You get all the credit moron.
how many here were married as jw's to jw's??
if so, what was your main purpose in getting married to this person?
i ask this because, i married my dh so that i could get to know him.
...And NameWithheld comes to the rescue. The defender of the poor...
I came to learn compassion from you.
as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.
how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?
'' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.
Billygoat: let me get this straight, it is o.k. for "NameWithheld" to call me a moron, but I get a lecture from you for calling him a moron?
how many here were married as jw's to jw's??
if so, what was your main purpose in getting married to this person?
i ask this because, i married my dh so that i could get to know him.
paul: sorry about your marriage. Find comfort in the fact that she's better off without you.
as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.
how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?
'' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.
RunningMan said:
Yoyo, you are a complete moron. I grew up as a Witness kid, andI grew up as a Witness kid, and I had the courage to stand up for my beliefs. I guess you were a wimp, moron.
unfortunately, my kids are growing up as (partial) Witness kids. The
two week vacation is insignificant.
as the unfortunate school-age children of jws worldwide, or at least in christendom, face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and monday, i don't think it would be remiss to do pay them tribute -- the honor of a brief recognition of some sort, say by the raising of a glass, a prayer, a couple moments' reflection, whatever.. i refer to all those of the trembling knees, quivering lips, moistened eyes and hollow feelings in the pits of their little tummies as they loyally face up to the humiliation of standing aside from the masses of christmas celebrants among their school friends.
how they must agonize over dealing with the incessant questions of their mates about ``what are you going to do this christmas," ``what did santa bring you?
'' -- not to mention listening to the spirited banter of their school friends recounting how much fun they had and what they found under tree christmas morning, etc.
face up to two of what must certainly be the most dreaded days of the school year -- today and Monday,
Actually in the US most kids are on their two week winter vacations. So no problem for Witness kids.
what can we learn from david when he encountered saul?.
1 samuel 24:2-7 says.
and saul proceeded to take three thousand chosen men out of all israel and to go looking for david and his men upon the bare rocks of the mountain goats.
What can we learn from David when he encountered Saul?
1 Samuel 24:2-7 says
And Saul proceeded to take three thousand chosen men out of all Israel and to go looking for David and his men upon the bare rocks of the mountain goats.
At length he came to the stone sheepfolds along the road, where a cave was. So Saul came in to ease nature, while David and his men were in the parts of the cave farthest back, sitting down.
And David’s men began to say to him: “Here is the day on which Jehovah does say to you, ‘Look! I am giving your enemy into your hand, and you must do to him just as it may seem good in your eyes.’” So David rose up and quietly cut off the skirt of the sleeveless coat that belonged to Saul.
But it came about afterward that David’s heart kept striking him for the reason that he had cut off the skirt [of the sleeveless coat] that belonged to Saul.
Hence he said to his men: “It is unthinkable, on my part, from Jehovah’s standpoint, that I should do this thing to my lord, the anointed of Jehovah, by thrusting out my hand against him, for he is the anointed of Jehovah.”
Accordingly David dispersed his men with these words, and he did not allow them to rise up against Saul. As for Saul, he rose up from the cave and kept going on his way.
Are there any practical lessons here?
i came here by chance...looking for none other than jw material:) i am currently studying with jw's and attend the kh but am not baptized, as are none of the members of my fam...yet.
i've been studying for almost 4 years with the witnesses.
i am confused...that's the simplest way of putting it.
sadiejive: I think you are doing the right thing studying the Bible. I understand your doubts and worries also. I am still a Witness and have grown up as one. I grew up as a Witness in a country that persecuted us for our beliefs. It was tough, but at the same time I had the priviledge of relying completely on Jehovah when the going got tough.
As far as baptism, no one can make you do it or not do it. It has to come from your heart.
It is excellent that you are investigating, it is always good to make an educated choice. This board is full of characters. Unfortunately some don't believe in a God, some don't believe in the Bible. Always investigate things you hear and read with your own bible and come to your own conclusions.
hi folks, .
last week i made a monumental decision; i decided to tell my mother-in-law that we are in a cult.
i just could not keep it in anymore.
PURE UNADULTERATED BS!
find out what occupation you would have if you were living in a medieval kingdom.. > http://www.cmi-lmi.com/cgibin/king5.cgi.
i was a white knight
Cool test, I'm a White Knight.
