Thanks so much!
Dwain
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New forum 'parousia' is upon us! (software version)
by Simon inthe time has nearly come to switch over to the new forum software.
of course it's not completely finished yet (and never will be) but i think it's good enough to go live with and probably already better than the current one.
i'll give you a quick overview of what to expect and post more detail about the changeover process later.. cloud platform.
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your favourite Christmas music , and merry Christmas to you all
by jhine ini am perhaps a bit behind on this but i have just listened to " grandma got run over by a reindeer " sung by elmo and patsy .
it got me to thinking about christmas songs in general ,so i thought a thread about people's favourite christmas songs would be good .
please share your fave christmas music , a carol or something more modern .to start i will list my best carol as hark the herald and my best ever chart song as santa claus is coming to town by bruce springsteen .
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DwainBowman
Did you guys know that most of the great Christmas songs were written by Jew's?
Dwain
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Warwick, Class 5 Building project, Why?
by DwainBowman inso what is a class 5 project?.
it is one done to the highest standards.
paint & drywall, fit and finish, of everything to perfection.
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DwainBowman
So what is a class 5 project?
It is one done to the highest standards. Paint & drywall, fit and finish, of everything to perfection. Drywall done to the point, not even the smallest defect can be seen or felt! Painting, sanded to ultra smooth finish between coats.
No exspense will be spared! All the labor needed will be provided!
All workers are being told NOTHING BUT THE BEST WILL DO! And it will be done the way it's directed, if you can't or won't do it that way, DON'T come!
WHY you ask?
These are to be the last Earthly home's of Christ brothers, and they deserve nothing but the BEST!
This was said at the volunteer meeting, and interviews, conducted, in N TX, and Oklahoma, in the past two weekends!
Now, what was that scripture, about the son of god not having a place to rest his head?
Dwain
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Where do I sign up!
Dwain
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Elder Appointments
by MaybeSo indoing some research as to what qualifications someone needs to meet to become an elder, i came up with one conclusion: it's who you know and is very subjective.. funny thing is too, if you searc the wt online library there are not recent articles that describe and outline the requirements.
which makes me think that there were too many requirements and as we all know, it is based now on how close you are with the current co and not necessarily on being a model jw in the congo.
so the borg decided to leave it up all to the co and not tell the rest what to look for on these appointed men.. you could do your hours, be early to the meetings, be prepared, keep your car and house clean, family in good reputation, etc but if you are in the circle then you can forget it.
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DwainBowman
#1 BROWN nose the right people (not always)
#2 Make other elders in your hall look good! Brag on how well they help you reach out, etc!!!!!!!
#3 Look good on paper!
#4 BE SEEN OUT IN FS, AND TAKING THE LEAD IN DOING SO! (some how)
#5 Be ready to throw any thing you want to do away, the minute, they want you to do some thing no matter what! (would you run pick up they gum wraper I saw in the parking lot) <---- heard an elder telling a young MS that once! He had walked right past it on the way in, empty handed!!!
Dwain
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Bicyclists
by poppers ini'm wondering what sort of biking shoes and pedals you are using.
i'm a road biker, so i enjoy speed and distance riding, and am upgrading my shoes and pedals.
anyone have experience with specialized road shoes with the boa stem?
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You would never know from looking at me today, but I got to ride in a couple of road racing events with Greg LeMond, back in his hay days, between his first two Tour DeFranc wins. He was a great guy! I so wish I had known TTATT back then! I would have never been a great rider, but I loved the sport! It was a hell of a good time!
Dwain
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What Is The Ideal Discussion Board For You?
by minimus ini think these boards are great!
it gives us the opportunity to express our feelings, our viewpoints, our concerns, etc.
when we were jws we could not freely do any of that.
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DwainBowman
HAHAHAHAHA you guys are crazy!!!!!!!: )
Dwain
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Double-life, sounds like a prison sentence....or maybe not?
by sparrowdown inquestion: do you think the "double-lifers" have the best of both worlds?.
just asking, because i have wondered, if i had an outlet to express my utter.
disgust and general dissatisfaction with wt teachings and cong-life while i. was still in, ie on forums etc, maybe i would never have left.. just a thought, anyone else have any?.
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DwainBowman
It's real close to hell!
Dwain
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do jws even read and absorb mathew ch 5 and 6 ?
by sowhatnow ini mean its says right in there not to pray in public, or babble on, how many 10 minuet long babbling prayers have you endured ??.
where in the bible does it tell us anyone prayed for a large group of people publicly, or even in front of the family at their homes?.
it says in vs 14 to be forgiving, how can disfellowshipping someone be forgiving?
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DwainBowman
Instead, they will pull a small bit out of a story, and build it into a major teaching and internal government or gb, as they call it.
There are so many things like that, they do, and support with a snippet here and one there!
Dwain
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How would YOU like to die - At home with your family, or in Hospital with Strangers
by fulltimestudent ina big decision no one wants to make, but would you have a preference?.
and, i guess it may depend on what kind of relationship you have with your family.. .
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DwainBowman
A very nice spot in the woods way behind my parents, in the early spring, with the daffodils in full bloom. Alone except for my dog, and me!
Dwain