Queen Esther

Dear Sister Blanchie,
I can not even imagine the pain you are feeling at this time. I have lost loved ones too but never a husband or a child. Such pain. Jehovah takes care of the broken hearted and will help you thru this. Prayers for you and your family.

Oooh, I love ❤️ flowers........thank you all so very much.???

@Blanchie DeGrate i pray for you 

My dear Sisters and Brothers it with deep sadness to inform you all that my husband passed away January 27, 2018 at 12:30 pm. I am devastated and I asked that you all keep us in your prayers and that I will see him very soon.
With Jehovah's help, I will continue on. Please forgive me for posting this here. This is one of my favorite spots to get help with my studies. Agape!???.   Thanks Twyla!!! Please continue this good work here for us . 

I  PRAYED  TO  JEHOVAH....     ( I  shared  it  for  us  all...)
I dreamed that I prayed to Jehovah on high,
Complained of my troubles and started to cry.
I said to Jehovah, I can't take it anymore!
Please bring it real soon, your great day of war!
I  endure every day at the end of my rope,
I  just do not see any way I can cope.
I face constant pressure each day without doubt.
With all of my problems there's  just no way out.
He patiently listened as if on bended knee,
I griped and complained about what bothered me.
His loving concern as I emptied my head,
Made me feel so secure in his love, when He said:
I understand  just what you're going through,
This time of the end makes it harder for you.
But you see, I too have been waiting so long,
And  I must make sure my people are strong!
Since the very first couple, Adam and  Eve,
My heart many times had been made to grieve.
Though  I sent my son down to earth just to die,
Most people rejected what his life could buy.
I've been pushed aside by all those I love,
For other false gods they have put high above.
They even say I don't exist or I'm dead,
That life just evolved from the monkey instead.
I surely don't want you to suffer or cry,
I'll give you my strength on which to rely.
You need to endure but please do not doubt,
If it gets too tough, I will provide the way out.
The new world is near so endure to the end,
For I am Jehovah and I am your friend.
The life that's ahead is worth oh so much more
You'll take such delight in what I have in store.
Just think what it will be like in paradise,
Why even the dead from the tombs will arise!
You'll feel so much better and have joy each day,
Your memories of troubles will soon pass away >>>>
These promises given will surely come true,
And it won't be long before all becomes new.
So please be determined endure to the end,
For  I am Jehovah, your savior, your friend
   ? .•*¨`*•..¸???¸.•*¨`*•. ?

Oh yes, a very good movie attachment and  wonderful explained !  Could you watch this rare spectacle from your place in South Africa?   The next one is on 19. January, 2019,  I saw in your nice video !
Thank you, Brother @Colin Browne  

Hi sister, long time no see. A good movie attachment. I'll be watching yours.
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FÜR  BLANCHIE

What an interesting ‘discovery‘ 
A Biblical scholar discovered 1,000 manuscripts proving that the original Hebrew name for God is not Yahweh, as scholars believed, but is actually Yehovah.
Nehemia Gordon and his team discovered the 1,000th manuscript containing the original Hebrew name of God, known as the Tetragrammaton, on Saturday, completing his effort to confirm it as Yehovah since discovering the first, previously untranslated Hebrew sources with that spelling in late 2016, according to Religion News Service.
Scholars believed for 200 years that the name was spelled Yahweh, based on what they could glean from Greek texts and the fact that most Jewish texts only included the consonants, in part due to the ancient belief that GodÂ’s name is too sacred to be spoken. Prior to this, all scholars knew for sure was that the consonants were YHWH.
Gordon began the project to find 1,000 Hebrew manuscripts containing the name Yehovah in February 2017, shortly after he discovered five Bible manuscripts containing the full spelling of the Tetragrammaton. The discoveries that followed included a full spelling in the Cairo Codex of the Prophets, written in 895 A.D., and full spellings in three manuscripts written with Babylonian vocalization — an ancient form of writing first invented in the 6th Century that adds vowels to Hebrew consonantal texts to ensure proper pronunciation. Gordon also discovered the full Tetragrammaton in two of the oldest Hebrew manuscripts of the Bible, which he found in the Russian National Library.
Gordon studied at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he earned a Masters Degree in Biblical Studies and a Bachelors Degree in Archeology. In addition to his work in discovering the Hebrew name of God, he has helped with translation of the Dead Sea Scrolls and other manuscripts written in ancient Hebrew.
Scholar Claims WeÂ’ve Been Saying GodÂ’s Name Wrong For 200 Years.....

HATE  ~  WHAT  JEHOVAH  HATES !
Murder
Exodus 20:13; 21:22, 23
Sexual immorality
Leviticus 20:10, 13, 15, 16; Romans 1:24, 26, 27, 32; 1 Corinthians 6:9, 10
Demonism
Deuteronomy 18:9-13; 1 Corinthians 10:21, 22; Galatians 5:20, 21
Idolatry
1 Corinthians 10:14
Drunkenness
1 Corinthians 5:11
Stealing
Leviticus 6:2, 4; Ephesians 4:28
Lying
Proverbs 6:16, 19; Colossians 3:9; Revelation 22:15
Greed
1 Corinthians 5:11
Violence
Psalm 11:5; Proverbs 22:24, 25; Malachi 2:16; Galatians 5:20, 21
Bad language and gossip
Leviticus 19:16; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 3:8
Wrong use of blood
Genesis 9:4; Acts 15:20, 28, 29
Refusal to provide for your family
1 Timothy 5:8
Getting involved in wars or politics
Isaiah 2:4; John 6:15; 17:16
Smoking and drug abuse
Mark 15:23; 2 Corinthians 7:1

I never said the were lazy, or anything.
I just asked five very SPECIFIC questions.
Hopefully someone knows some portion of five very SPECIFIC answers.

Hmmmmmm ... that brings up an interesting question.
We know from the historical records that "Judge" Rutherford did not engage in the door-to door work.
We know from the historical records that Nathan H. Knoor did not engage in the door-to-door work.
( I hope my memory is correct ... I do not have references ... )
It seems that these really ARE "Rare Photos".
How many hours per month do the GB spend in local congregational activities, and in the door-to-door work?
Also ... are they also required to take vows of poverty like the other Bethelites are required to take .... and if there are exceptions.... what are they ?
And WHY?
I used to work for the U.S. Department of Energy at locations where billboards on the side of the road said "Feed a Shredder ... Starve a Spy", and the inside joke was when we needed information about something "I would tell you ... but then I would have to KILL you."
Have we become like THAT ... where EVERYTHING is a "military secret"?
 

OUR  2 MISSIONARIES  -  Dominic  and  Romina Strickle
from  GRENZACH - WYHLEN / HERTEN ....
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Herten's Dominic Strickle leaves home with his wife Romina to perform a new mission in Jehovah's Witness service in Paraguay.
On the 6th of October you will fly to Ciudad del Este.
Already during his school years, Dominic Strickle,
according to the Jehovah's Witnesses'  - Association, at the evangelizing ministry, and later engaged in training and caring for parishioners. After meeting his wife Romina on a trip to Chile, they decided to move to an area
"where more gospel publishers are needed" !!  May  Jehovah  bless  your  hard  work
With Paraguay this wish will come true for her now.
With good knowledge of Spanish in their luggage, they look forward to the new task.
Nevertheless, the congregation regrets the witnesses to lose them...
                        ? .•*¨`*•..¸???¸.•*¨`*•. ?
(Report from 2009)

Super Blue Moon – San Francisco Eclipse....
Here is the first image from the night. This is a single exposure taken with the Sony A7RII and Canon 70-200 lens. Settings for this shot were 2.0 seconds F4 ISO1000. For this photo I did some light color correction, noise reduction and sharpening.
I love the way you can see the stars shine over the city as the moon goes into shadow. I was also surprised by the clarity of the stars, given how much light pollution exists in the San Francisco Bay Area. The second image is just a cropped view of the same photograph, so that you can see the detail in totality.

This photo is an even closer view of the moon during totality. Taken with my friend Raphy’s 600 millimeter lens. Which he generously allowed me to use for a shot. Overall this was a really wonderful event. I tried not to worry so much about getting a great shot and instead experienced the moment with some good people! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse?  Let me know what your experience was like!

Enjoy  these  beautiful  photo's....  and  the  video !
 
Adventure Dolomites.....       Enjoy !
Michael Shainblum  is a landscape, timelapse and aerial photographer based in San Francisco, California. He has been working professionally as a photographer and filmmaker for 11 years since the age of 16. -  Michael first made a name for himself through his unique creativity and the ability to capture scenes and moments in his distinct style of surreal, visual story telling. A dedication to challenging the boundaries of creativity, as well as a flair for coming up with unique ideas, has since resulted in this dynamic visual artist being commissioned by large clients including Nike, Samsung, Facebook, LG, Apple and Google. You will also be able to find Michael’s work published widely by media outlets such as National Geographic, Wired Magazine and The Weather Channel.
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on February 1, 2018

No tongue have I, nor mouth, nor lip, a speech I cannot make
But if I could, the things I'd say, would long, long hours take!

For I was born to fill a need, in answer to a callAnd those who brought me forth to live, have named me Kingdom Hall.

So I've a royal name you see, and royal was my birthI'm here for service to a King, I hope I prove my worth!

I want so much to be just right. To suit the need I fillTo aid in service of Kingdom Truth, to people of good will

Oh give me lips and mouth and tongue, and let me tell to all,The reason why I'm standing here, why I'm called a Kingdom Hall

But what's a Kingdom Hall you ask? You mean you haven't heard?Why I'm the place where all may come, and freely learn God's word

No, I'm no church, don't get me wrong, I have no pews or steepleAnd never will collection plates be used to milk the people

The things you'll hear within my walls will not be false traditionYou'll never hear that Hell is hot, for that's a contradiction!

Nor will the pagan idea of God, who's three in oneEver be preached beneath my roof; such doctrines you should shun

But rather, here inside my doors you'll learn things reliableBecause they'll be taken from a truthful source, God's word, the Holy Bible!

You'll learn how Jehovah God intends to rid the earth of all it's woes;Destroy it's sorrow, sin and death; all mankind's deadly foes

Then in their place will blossom forth, a world of truth and loveAn earth where God's will shall be done; just as in heaven above

There'll be no sickness, pain or death, no tear to mar the smileNo one will then bring grief and strife; no Devil will beguile

But those who live in the new system will humbly bow the kneeBefore Jehovah God who reigns in Grand Supremacy

This is part of what you'll hear within these walls of mineBut more than that you'll learn just how to make this light to shine!

And that's the point I want to stress, which may seem rather oddThat I'm not built just as a place in which to worship God

So here it is you'll learn of Jehovah God; to know what is his willTo learn what he requires of you, his laws how to fulfill

To worship God means more than sit and listen to God's wordIt means to act; to serve; to preach, to all who have not heard

Outside my doors, amidst the world, you must hold forth the lightYou must apply what you here learn, to worship God aright

How great my joy I want to shout; My privelege is so rareYou other buildings of the earth, cannot with me compare

If I could speak, I'd raise my voice and make all buildings knowThat my importance excels theirs, for from me truth will flow

So listen, All you structures proud, you giants of steel and stoneYour tops may scrape a scuddling cloud or soar where Eagles have flown

Your cornerstone may have been laid by worldly men of fameBut you can not boast, That you've been made to praise Jehovah's name!!!
Author: Unknown

over the years and from time to time when I am at the Kingdom Hall, I use to say "I wish I could spend the night "  It's my home when I am away from home.  :0)❤️

Thank you Anke.  I must admit that sometimes I can't hardly think clearly but this says it all. I thank Jehovah for you, I really, really do.

Hi Anke :0) A Sister and I made it to our meeting as well. It was beautiful! The Talk, the Watchtower,  the Friends, everything was just wonderful!  I became ill after we got back from the Hall but that's okay, we made it thanks to Jehovah!!  It is always good to hear from you and if I don't respond right away just know that I got your messages and that I am enjoying reading them and thinking about the Kingdom and...............................you :0) Have a good day and here's a big hug all the way from the United States.  :0)

Thank you so much the God of all comfort

Big hugs to you Sis.,. ;0)

That piece is so very uplifting. Thank you, dear sister, for your time, effort and encouraging thoughts. Moreover, it does praise the True and Living God. lenjomc

Death and Sorrows are Temporary Things
Death and Sorrows are Temporary Things
We can't live in misery when we have a Hope Greater than what we are going through
When dealing with trying times just remember it's our Heavenly Father in prayer
we need to always turn to  All the things we endure are only Temporary things
There is coming a time which Forever Peace he will surely bring.
The sadness of heart or spirit will be a thing of the past,
Nothing that we are going through now was ever meant to last.
Take Happiness in the Hope of what God’s Kingdom will bring,
In that Day tears of sadness will be replaced by the Joyful songs we will sing.
Thank you Father, in time you will be reliving our Hearts from All the Temporary things.

•1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14
◦13 Moreover, brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who are sleeping in death, so that you may not sorrow as the rest do who have no hope. 14 For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus

"Looking  for  one  Heart !"
"Looking for one Heart"
And I'm Seeking everyone's Part
My Family is like one spirit
But with Jehovah, all don't want to hear it
If all of us understand what is best
All of us will be eternally Blesses
Because days and ages has gotten us all down
And the pain and sorrow it just seems to Drown
Me with the feelings of Grief I've gotten to a Slump
And sometime I feel like I live in a Garbage Dump
Even with my health, I'm weak in the knees,
Boy I miss my youth, when I could run with ease
But I don't mind getting older
Because It has make me bolder
In my faith to Preach
Of Jehovah's New System that I Teach
Where all my Pain and Fears Will disappear
And to Jehovah God we all must adhere
Regardless the fact my family's not united in the Lord
It will not stop me from being in full accord
With Jehovah my God I will never Leave
Because he is the only one that I will belive
Especially for my Oldest son lost in death
I have the faith that Jehovah will give him new breath
To bring him back to life
So He may one day see his Wife
That never stopped loving his mother
Even falling in love with his Brother
Marrying him like in days of old
When they obeyed Jehovah in what they were told
Who will get her in the resurrection the bible does say
But the only thing that matters is that we obey
His word and law today and forever
So those that love him will never sever
A relationship I want all my family to get
So every one of us will emit
The Love and Joy that Jesus Displayed
This is my prayer that all I can persuade
That all my living sons and their wives will see
My lost son that has a guarantee
Of everlasting life that we all can attain
If our love for Jehovah we don't break the chain
That our whole family must impart
That we all are "Looking for one Heart"
   ? .•*¨`*•..¸???¸.•*¨`*•. ?

I  PRAYED  TO  JEHOVAH....     ( I  shared  it  for  us  all...)
I dreamed that I prayed to Jehovah on high,
Complained of my troubles and started to cry.
I said to Jehovah, I can't take it anymore!
Please bring it real soon, your great day of war!
I  endure every day at the end of my rope,
I  just do not see any way I can cope.
I face constant pressure each day without doubt.
With all of my problems there's  just no way out.
He patiently listened as if on bended knee,
I griped and complained about what bothered me.
His loving concern as I emptied my head,
Made me feel so secure in his love, when He said:
I understand  just what you're going through,
This time of the end makes it harder for you.
But you see, I too have been waiting so long,
And  I must make sure my people are strong!
Since the very first couple, Adam and  Eve,
My heart many times had been made to grieve.
Though  I sent my son down to earth just to die,
Most people rejected what his life could buy.
I've been pushed aside by all those I love,
For other false gods they have put high above.
They even say I don't exist or I'm dead,
That life just evolved from the monkey instead.
I surely don't want you to suffer or cry,
I'll give you my strength on which to rely.
You need to endure but please do not doubt,
If it gets too tough, I will provide the way out.
The new world is near so endure to the end,
For I am Jehovah and I am your friend.
The life that's ahead is worth oh so much more
You'll take such delight in what I have in store.
Just think what it will be like in paradise,
Why even the dead from the tombs will arise!
You'll feel so much better and have joy each day,
Your memories of troubles will soon pass away >>>>
These promises given will surely come true,
And it won't be long before all becomes new.
So please be determined endure to the end,
For  I am Jehovah, your savior, your friend
   ? .•*¨`*•..¸???¸.•*¨`*•. ?