Queen Esther

We first can do that in paradise....... Rather than trying to tame wild stallions, fearless Costa Rican fisherman Chito prefers a playful wrestle in the water with his best pal Pocho - a deadly 17ft crocodile. The 52-year-old daredevil draws gasps of amazement from onlookers by wading chest-deep into the water, then whistling for his 980lb buddy - and giving him an affectionate hug. Crazy Chito says: "Poncho is my best friend. This is a very dangerous routine but we have a good relationship. He will look me in the eye and not attack me. It is too dangerous for anyone else to come in the water. It is only ever the two of us." Chito made friends with the croc after finding him with a gunshot wound on the banks of the Central American state's Parismina river 20 years ago. He had been shot in the left eye by a cattle farmer and was close to death. But Chito enlisted the help of several pals to load the massive reptile into his boat. He says: "When I found Poncho in the river he was dying, so I brought him into my house. He was very skinny, weighing only around 150lb I gave him chicken and fish and medicine for six months to help him recover. I stayed by Poncho's side while he was ill, sleeping next to him at night. I just wanted him to feel that somebody loved him, that not all humans are bad. It meant a lot of sacrifice. I had to be there every day. I love all animals - especially ones that have suffered." It took years before Chito felt that Poncho had bonded with him enough to get closer to the animal. He says: "After a decade I started to work with him. At first it was slow, slow. I played with him a bit, slowly doing more. Then I found out that when I called his name he would come over to me." At one point during his recovery, Chito left the croc in a lake near his house. But as he turned to walk away, to his amazement Poncho got out of the water and began to follow him home. Chito recalls: "That convinced me the crocodile could be tame." But when he first fearlessly waded into the water with the giant reptile his family was so horrified they couldn't bear to watch. So instead, he took to splashing around with Poncho when they were asleep. Four years ago Chito showed some of his tricks to friends, including getting the animal to close his eyes on command, and they convinced him to go public with a show. Now he swims and plays with Poncho as well as feeding him at the lake near his home in the lowland tropical town of Sarapiqui. The odd couple have now become a major tourist attraction, with several tour operators, including Crocodile Adventures, taking visitors on touring cruises to see the pair. On the Crocodile Adventures website it describes the spectacle as: "One of the most amazing things that no cruise ship passenger will want to miss, the adventure show between the man and the crocodile." American crocodiles, which inhabit North, Central and South America, can live to around 70 years old. It is estimated that Poncho is around 50 - almost the same age as his owner. They are also said to be less aggressive than their Nile or Australian counterparts. Chito, whose real name is Gilberto Shedden, was given his nickname by friends, who also call him "Tarzan Tico" - Tico being a familiar word for a Costa Rican. And he certainly plays up to the name, wearing a tattered pair of leopard-print shorts for his half-hour performances with Poncho. A keen conservationist, he also offers boat tours, where he eagerly points out a variety of wildlife. But he only charges a few dollars to watch the breathtaking crocodile show, claiming he does not want to cash in on Poncho. He says: "He's my friend, I don't want to treat him like a slave or exploit him. I am happy because I rescued him and he is happy with me because he has everything he needs."

Matt. 24 : 29 - 42 29 “Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 Then the sign of the Son of man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will beat themselves in grief, and they will see the Son of man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And he will send out his angels with a great trumpet sound, and they will gather his chosen ones together from the four winds, from one extremity of the heavens to their other extremity. 32 “Now learn this illustration from the fig tree: Just as soon as its young branch grows tender and sprouts its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 Likewise also you, when you see all these things, know that he is near at the doors. 34 Truly I say to you that this generation will by no means pass away until all these things happen. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will by no means pass away. 36 “Concerning that day and hour nobody knows, neither the angels of the heavens nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 For just as the days of Noah were, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 38 For as they were in those days before the Flood, eating and drinking, men marrying and women being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered into the ark, 39 and they took no note until the Flood came and swept them all away, so the presence of the Son of man will be. 40 Then two men will be in the field; one will be taken along and the other abandoned. 41 Two women will be grinding at the hand mill; one will be taken along and the other abandoned. 42 Keep on the watch, therefore, because you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.

Thats not always easy... but we are growing at this and getting more power

Train Your Child to Serve Jehovah All those for whom I have affection, I reprove and discipline.—Rev. 3:19. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/3/19 Although Jesus’ disciples repeatedly argued about who was the greatest among them, Jesus did not give up on them. He also did not ignore it when they failed to respond to his counsel. Lovingly and mildly, Jesus reproved them at a suitable time and place. (Mark 9:33-37) Show your love for your children by disciplining them. It is sometimes enough to explain why a certain course is right or wrong. At other times, a child may fail to apply what you say. (Prov. 22:15) When that happens, imitate Jesus. At a fitting time and place, discipline your child lovingly and mildly through patient guidance, training, and correction. “My parents never disciplined me in anger or without explaining why I was being disciplined,” says Elaine, a sister in South Africa. “As a result, I felt secure. I knew my boundaries, and I understood what was required of me.” w15 11/15 1:5, 6

Eduque bien a sus hijos: cuando son pequeños A todos aquellos a quienes les tengo cariño los censuro y los disciplino (Rev. 3:19). http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/3/19 Aunque los discípulos de Jesús discutieron muchas veces sobre quién de ellos era el más importante, Jesús no se dio por vencido. Pero tampoco pasó por alto sus errores: buscaba el lugar y el momento adecuados para llamarles la atención con tacto y cariño (Mar. 9:33-37). Corregir a los hijos es una muestra de amor. A veces explicar por qué alguna cosa es buena o mala es suficiente disciplina. Pero ¿qué pasa si sus hijos no les hacen caso? (Prov. 22:15). Hagan lo mismo que Jesús. Busquen el momento y el lugar adecuados para llamarles la atención. Disciplínenlos con tacto y cariño. Eso hacían los padres de Elaine, que vive en Sudáfrica. “Cuando me disciplinaban, siempre me explicaban por qué lo hacían —cuenta ella—. Nunca se excedieron. Saber cuáles eran los límites y qué era lo que se esperaba de mí me hacía sentir segura”. w15 15/11 1:5, 6

Vinnitsa Karbiche.... La semana pasada la congregación de la hna Sabina tuvo la visita de siervo y esta es la foto de la reunión de precursores. El hno de corbata azul es el siervo es misionero español ❤

Vinnitsa Karbiche... Last week the congregation of Sr. Sabina had the serf visit and this is the photo of the precursors meeting❤ The blue tie Bro. is the slave is a Spanish missionary.

NUESTROS ACTIVOS HERMANOS DE AUSTRALIA.... ¿Se han visto afectados los nuestros por el escandaloso informe de la Comisión Real, acusando de mas de 1000 casos de pederastia entre los testigos? Podemos ver que los que tienen una FE SOLIDA, no se dejan desanimar por oleadas del inicuo con mentiras o verdades a medias.

FOTO DE Ely Shorty.... Visita del superintendente de zona a Puerto Rico. Discurso Choliseo especial en Hato Rey, al que asistieron en total más de 29 mil personas de toda la isla de Puerto Rico e islas adyacentes.

PHOTO OF Ely Shorty..... Visit of the zone superintendent to Puerto Rico. Special Choliseo speech in Hato Rey, attended by more than 29 thousand people from all over the island of Puerto Rico and adjacent islands.

Lets always stay loyal to Jehovah - we never will regret. All JW have a little different conscience... but we all can choice a good alternative to a blood transfusion ❤

RUSIA.... El Tribunal Supremo de Rusia se pronunciara en apoyo del Ministerio de Justicia el próximo 5 abril. La Conmemoración sera el 11 de abril. No soy capaz de imaginar la cólera de Jehova, si ese gobierno impide a 175.000 de su pueblo, celebrar la Conmemoración en sus salones.

RUSSIA..... The Russian Supreme Court will rule in support of the Ministry of Justice next April 5. The Commemoration will be on April 11. I can not imagine the wrath of Jehovah, if that government prevents 175,000 of his people from celebrating the Memorial in their halls.

@TheWorldNewsOrg Trump is a TRAMPEL, yes !! Also to his wife Melania he was, by showing a "tongue - grimace" in the public gaze of TV, at his big day. - Ugh, thumbs down!

@James Thomas Rook Jr. I hope of your understanding, okay? Thank you so much

OUR DEAR BROTHERS / SISTERS FROM PORTUGAL ❤ OUR ACTIVE BROTHERS / SISTERS FROM AUSTRALIA ❤ OUR ASSETS BROTHERS OF AUSTRALIA Have our own been affected by the scandalous report of the Royal Commission, accusing of more than 1000 cases of pederasty among the witnesses? We can see that those who have a SOLID FAITH, do not let themselves be discouraged by waves of the wicked one with lies or half truths.

@Bible Speaks Thanks, but I wanted it like I posted it, bec. often we say, BREVITY IS THE SOUL OF WIT ! Not always too long text... For more info's, the humans knowing our website.

My dear Brother, I would have found NO better words like yours ! Thank you so much for this comment ??? You know me better here than JTR. Wonderful idea with another topic thread. Thanks again !

Sirvamos a Jehová sin distraernos Si alguien quiere ministrarme, el Padre lo honrará (Juan 12:26). http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2017/3/18 En Jerusalén había algunos judíos de origen griego que habían ido a celebrar la Pascua. Impresionados por los milagros de Jesús, le pidieron a Felipe que les permitiera conocerlo. No obstante, Jesús estaba concentrado en cosas demasiado importantes para dejarse distraer. No le interesaba ganarse el apoyo de la gente para que lo defendiera de sus enemigos, que estaban a punto de matarlo. Por eso, después de recordarles a Andrés y a Felipe que estaba a punto de morir, les dijo: “El que tiene afecto a su alma la destruye, pero el que odia su alma en este mundo la resguardará para vida eterna”. En vez de tratar de satisfacer la curiosidad de aquellos judíos griegos, les aconsejó que siguieran su ejemplo de abnegación y les hizo la promesa que leemos en el texto de hoy. De seguro, Felipe llevó de vuelta esta animadora respuesta (Juan 12:20-25). Es cierto que Jesús llevó a cabo su misión de predicar las buenas nuevas sin distraerse. Pero eso no significa que solo pensara en el trabajo. w15 15/10 3:13, 14

Aqui é a minha flor de amor e carinho Agape meu querido irmão..... *Frangipani* from the Maldives ❤ A wonderful smell !!

Serve Jehovah Without Distraction If anyone would minister to me, the Father will honor him.—John 12:26. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/3/18 Among the crowds in Jerusalem were some Greek proselytes who evidently were so impressed with Jesus that they asked the apostle Philip to arrange a meeting with him. Jesus, however, refused to be distracted from the more important matters that lay ahead. He certainly did not want to try to gain popularity in order to avoid a sacrificial death at the hands of God’s enemies. So after explaining that he would soon die, he said to Andrew and Philip: “Whoever is fond of his life destroys it, but whoever hates his life in this world will safeguard it for everlasting life.” Rather than satisfy the curiosity of those Greeks, he recommended following his self-sacrificing course and said the words of today’s text. No doubt, Philip carried this positive message back to the inquirers. (John 12:20-25) Though Jesus refused to be distracted from his main purpose of preaching the good news, he was not always thinking about work. w15 10/15 3:13, 14

So wonderful your ideas... Thank you Brother Abel ! ❤ ❤ ❤ .•*¨`*•..¸♥☼♥¸.•*¨`*•. ❤ ❤ ❤

JEHOVAH IS ALWAYS HELPING ❤

Mexico....

Can anyone tell us a similar experience like "For 50 cents" ? I know, our Brothers & Sisters like such of stories...