how would it be possible in 1,000 years to resurrect and educate the billions now in the grave?.
nevertheless, an illustration reveals what a simple, practical thing jehovah has in mind for mankind.
not to prophesy, but merely for the purpose of illustration, let us assume that those who compose the great crowd of righteous persons who come out of the great tribulation on this system of things alive (re 7:9, 14) number about 6,000,000 (about 1/1000 of earths present population).
With God, nothing is impossible
It's impossible for god to raise people from the dead looking exactly the same way as when they were alive!!.
God cannot reproduce the exact same cells once they have died.
This is what I was taught as a jw.
When I was told this as a child I thought to myself, hmmm.....god has limitations.
Also learnt With God, nothing is impossible
excuse me, where can I technicolor yarn!!
through this forum of wonderful freaks, i have met someone who is coming with me to my hearing.
initially i was slated for next year, but will be attending in two weeks time.
all is in place from travel vouchers, support, where to go ............very efficient and well done.
MY lips have been sealed.
Just taking a rest.
She will be back soon.
the oaf and the one-legged man.
spatters of rain dribbled into unsettled silence.. the man with the prosthetic leg dropped the umbrella from his shoulder and shook it onto the sidewalk in front of the bookstore.
his scooter chair roosted nearby like a guide dog for a blind man.. steadying himself, he exchanged tattered raingear for his cane and wobbled uneasily toward the door handle.a tall man with a van dyke beard held the door open for him with a neighborly grin.. "you get caught in this downpour on that thing?
This employee is late middle age with a playful appreciation for regular customers such as Dub.
Oddly, few of the other employees welcome the sight of Dub for reasons beyond his reckoning
Another well-written piece really enjoyed it.
Have a feeling the "employee" is you.:)
" the girl was from a snobby family, and her last name actually was"rich," terry rich.
it was terry rich and only terry rich.why?
you know what a straw poll is?".
I will read your story next time online.
Um, uhhh, okay. Say what?
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!
Oh man, that just cracked me up lucky I didn't have a coffee in my hand!
I must have missed this story another well-presented piece.
As a shy youth, you tactfully controlled the entire phone conversation. That takes balls!
The ONLY phone conversation with a girl (jw) for me was asking her out to the movies in a group. She excitingly asks "which movie?!"
Followed immediately by a booming "NO GIRL YOU ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!!"
In the background.
welcome to my world :)
nic
words my father never spoke.
"the last time i saw wes he was standing over your baby bed reciting something from--oh, i don't know--shakespeare or the old testament.
then, he leaned down to kiss you instead of picking you up.
Another fantastic piece of writing.
again I was there with you like i went back in time
An excellent writer whom i know quoted this once:
a piece of writing should sound like somebody is standing there in front of you telling you right out of thin air--straight from the heart.
Well, you certainly achieved that. :)
I was 55 years old when I final realised the three words I have NEVER heard from my parents:
"I Love You"
Nic
happily never after.
(remembrance from my childhood).
hers was a primal scream, cutting me with an icy blade of accusation..
Terry what can i say...
I was right there behind you as a little boy following you as you ran through the house
I dashed quickly through our hallway and out the screen door and jumped over the front porch onto the driveway adjacent to the Robert's house.
Your gift to paint a clear vivid picture in the readers mind is amazing!
thank you for sharing.:)
the man who hung the moon .
(a story from my family's history).
she never spoke about her parents, except to say they had been murdered.
Well written Terry.
Written so well it was easy for me to visualise what was been told.
Wow, man, you have lived a hard life.
My hat goes off to you!
i wasn't going to post until after my hearing.
but i have changed my mind due to a pm.
yesterday was a terrible day.
Umby thank you for your kind words.
You are my friend now and after.
Nothing will change our friendship. It can only grow stronger.
Umby i give you permission to never blame yourself again
None of this your fault.
Everyone here it right behind you and I will be there by your side.
PS
Thank you for the lovely lunch and showing me how to cook rice :)
through this forum of wonderful freaks, i have met someone who is coming with me to my hearing.
initially i was slated for next year, but will be attending in two weeks time.
all is in place from travel vouchers, support, where to go ............very efficient and well done.
Thank you from all the victims-my voice doesn't count much in australia, but I'm so glad yours is being heard, literally, for all of us. JW Daughter
Well done UMBERTOECHO, your courage and determination is a great example to others. The searcher
Go get 'em, UMBER! We look forward to your report when you return. ZoosWell done Umby! Stay strong, keep your dignity and poise throughout all the ordeals...stuckinarut2
WOW, I am blown away by the open-hearted honesty, support that is been shown.We are right behind you umby!!
You have what it takes, nail them to the wall
I will hand you the nails.
this is not an attack upon the rc.
it is an example of the sheer volume of work they are dealing with and the scope of events they have dealt with.. i went to the rc support place here in wa.
it seemed that many people (staff) were dropping out from this place due to illness, holiday's ..family ....and so on.
Yes totally agree
Yes, privacy is VITAL throughout these proceedings....
Stay strong!
