100% for a few days... most of the time it was only around 75%.
Not a born-in. Longed for friendship / companionship.
The teachings were just too "radical" for me.
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Were you 100% in?
by pontoon ini was baptized in 1968. last meeting 2010. i have to say i was never 100% in.
there were times i absolutely believed, but i never really gave it my all.
never liked service, assemblies, meetings.
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How to find joy in the ministry, according to one elder
by ohnightdivine inhe said that having a goal is the most important, since we do not want to waste our time and become depressed when going out in the ministry.. and what else could be better than setting a goal to, say, distribute xx number of magazines during that day?!.
in this way we could feel contented and joyful in service.. .
how profound!
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ohnightdivine
Exactly, Ding... so sad.
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How to find joy in the ministry, according to one elder
by ohnightdivine inhe said that having a goal is the most important, since we do not want to waste our time and become depressed when going out in the ministry.. and what else could be better than setting a goal to, say, distribute xx number of magazines during that day?!.
in this way we could feel contented and joyful in service.. .
how profound!
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ohnightdivine
During the talk I was so upset I couldn't hide my disgust and kept on sighing. That elder especially talks and sounds intelligent but this time again,
"encouraging" people, mostly adults with that meaningless talk is beyond my comprehension.
"Distribute more magazines, and be happy!!! If you're not happy with that, something is wrong with you." Something like this, right?
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How to find joy in the ministry, according to one elder
by ohnightdivine inhe said that having a goal is the most important, since we do not want to waste our time and become depressed when going out in the ministry.. and what else could be better than setting a goal to, say, distribute xx number of magazines during that day?!.
in this way we could feel contented and joyful in service.. .
how profound!
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ohnightdivine
He said that having a goal is the most important, since we do not want to waste our time and become depressed when going out in the ministry.
And what else could be better than setting a goal to, say, distribute xx number of magazines during that day?!
In this way we could feel contented and joyful in service.
That's what he said. How profound! I am so grateful for this timely reminder from the publishing corporation! ;)
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Classic quote in today's public talk!!
by stuckinarut2 in"unless we abide by the direction of the governing body, gods own representatives, then we are wicked, and will be part of the destroyed people as described in zephaniah".
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ohnightdivine
There really is no other way to keep my sanity these days but to avoid the meetings as frequently as possible..
Or just browse the internet through my mobile while the guy is delivering a stupid talk for 35 mins.
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Anyone recall asemblies actually being fun?
by tim hooper inwhen i was a wee lad, there was a carnival atmosphere at assemblies as this old footage will show:.
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http://www.britishpathe.com/video/witnesses-baptised/query/jehovahs+witnesses.
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ohnightdivine
No. It was never fun.
Open-air facility with hard benches that made my butts hurt from sitting the entire day.
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BOE: Re: Midweek meetings during visit of circuit overseer
by pixel inyou read it here first!.
to all congregations.
re: midweek meetings during visit of circuit overseer .
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ohnightdivine
Lois Lane , love it! :D
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OMG I'm so happy!!!!
by Julia Orwell inyup, the apostate is happy.
i shouldn't be, right, because my life is empty without "jehovah" and the organisation.. but i just got a job at one of the best theme parks in the world, which is so what i want to do, and it's the first permanent job i've had since i lost my government job in 2012!.
the job pays minimum wage but i don't care because working in tourism and entertainment is what i want to do!
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ohnightdivine
Hi Julia. If you don't mind me asking, where is this theme park?
There is a remote chance that I can visit Australia, but I think it is more possible than being able to meet a fellow "apostate" here in the country I live in!
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It is so obviously a lie......now
by snare&racket inonce the spell is broken, one you take a deep fresh breath outisde of the watchtower camp, the amazingly obvious realisation becomes clear.... of course this is a lie, of course this is ridiculous!
you find you have memories of really believing the claims and promises, but it seems like another life, another experience.
it seems so incredibly false once you leave and it is very difficult to belive you even once accepted it!
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ohnightdivine
Thank you, snare&racket. You expressed very well what many of us here may have been feeling for a long time.
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Today's wt study! Notice the faults?
by stuckinarut2 indid we all notice the way in which this weeks wt study (how to maintain a positive viewpoint) was all about keeping the flock positive even if they feel they are not doing enough in 'service'?.
the irony is that the very reason they feel stressed or worthless is because of the pressures the org puts on them to perform!!!.
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ohnightdivine
Evil. I got very sick of yesterday's WT study that I couldn't sleep very well