Queen Esther

The proconsul . . . became a believer.—Acts 13:12.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/9/27
Because the Jews were so widely dispersed throughout the Roman world, many non-Jews became familiar with the Hebrew Scriptures. They learned that there is only one true God and that those who serve him are held to high ethical and moral standards. Moreover, the Hebrew Scriptures were filled with prophecies concerning the Messiah. (Luke 24:44) Both Jews and Christians understood that the Hebrew Scriptures were the inspired Word of God, which made it possible for Paul to establish common ground with those whose hearts were inclined toward righteousness. Accordingly, the apostle customarily entered synagogues of the Jews and reasoned with them from the Scriptures. (Acts 17:1, 2) The Jews regularly met together in synagogues or at open-air meeting places. They sang songs, prayed, and discussed the Scriptures. Similar practices are followed in Christian congregations today. w15 2/15 3:16, 17

Thx for sharing! I saw your photo was shared from this page 5 times in less than 5 minutes of you posting it. Wow! 
Take care.

This also reminded me of our last talk in the Regional Convention with respects to 2 Timothy 3:1-5............if we look at the word "critical" in a medical sense:
1. Stable - Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are   favorable.
2. Serious - Vital signs may be unstable and not within normal limits. Patient is acutely ill. Indicators are questionable.
3. Critical - Vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. Patient may be unconscious. Indicators are unfavorable and patient could well die...........doesn't this depict the condition of the world today.............we certainly need God's Kingdom.

"Of course I am right"..........I used to be conceited once............now, I am perfect!!!!!     I WISH.
........but, on the serious side, one day we will be able to say we are perfect and isn't that something to look forward to

Certainly a nice experience.........it reminded me of the time (1984) when my late wife and I went to the UK on holiday. We went to the British Museum one Saturday morning and a couple of brothers conducted a tour through the Assyrian Section of the museum. There were several other brothers and sisters in the tour as well, all armed with Bibles at the ready..........we had only been on the tour a couple of minutes and three nuns joined the group and stayed until the completion of the tour. Whenever we looked at particular artifacts from Assyrian history we would read the account in the Bible..........It was impressive for the brothers and sisters to see these artifacts that were related to in God's word, but, the nuns were completely blown away and boy, were they impressed.

"Pretty  brave  and  spontaneous  our  kiddies..." 
I have to agree that our young ones are seem to be fearless........fear of man and other things comes as we get older. It certainly adds meaning to the words of Jesus found at Matthew 18:3

WHAT ??   Of  course  we  can  use  that  point,  also  similar  points !   The  humans  like  to  hear  such  of  examples  ;o)   Jesus  made  it  too !!    But  okay,  its  your  personal  opinion........

Very good.  And I hope in the new system of things, all our brothers will have a comfortable Assembly Hall like this.
God will make us abundantly prosperous.

Excellent couple. Grateful for all that they do.

Hahaha.....   thank  you  my  funny  Alexa  ;o)) 

I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness.—Acts 20:29.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/9/26
Toward the end of his third missionary journey, Paul warned members of God’s name people by saying the above. He added: “From among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” (Acts 20:30) This foretold apostasy had clearly manifested itself by the end of the first century. (1 John 2:18, 19) After the death of the apostles, that apostasy blossomed and produced the churches of Christendom. Apostate Christians have even removed the divine name from many of their translations of the Bible. They have adopted pagan rituals and have dishonored God by their unscriptural dogmas, their “holy wars,” and their immoral conduct. Thus, for centuries, Jehovah had just a sprinkling of faithful worshippers on the earth but no organized “people for his name.”—Acts 15:14. w14 11/15 5:8, 9

I know that after my going away oppressive wolves will enter in among you and will not treat the flock with tenderness.—Acts 20:29.
http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2016/9/26
Toward the end of his third missionary journey, Paul warned members of God’s name people by saying the above. He added: “From among you yourselves men will rise and speak twisted things to draw away the disciples after themselves.” (Acts 20:30) This foretold apostasy had clearly manifested itself by the end of the first century. (1 John 2:18, 19) After the death of the apostles, that apostasy blossomed and produced the churches of Christendom. Apostate Christians have even removed the divine name from many of their translations of the Bible. They have adopted pagan rituals and have dishonored God by their unscriptural dogmas, their “holy wars,” and their immoral conduct. Thus, for centuries, Jehovah had just a sprinkling of faithful worshippers on the earth but no organized “people for his name.”—Acts 15:14. w14 11/15 5:8, 9

LAST DAYS.....   INDEED !!

Again  a  funny  QUIZ....    A  little  cached  kitty  ;o)   I  tell  you !
(  a  little  help ?  here  you  find  the  cat...)   Look  to  the  green  garbage can...  your  view  to  the  ground,  and  HEY...  behind  the  stair  she  is  sitting,  haha  -  a  very  good  hideout  ;o)
(  zooming  by  tablet  is  better )

via TheWorldNewsOrgvia journal.theworldnewsmedia.org

Pretty  brave  and  spontaneous  our  kiddies...  doing  like  Jesus  did,  all  over  working  for  Jehovah's  Kingdom ❤  Can  we  do  we  the  same ?  A  wonderful  example  for  me !
IN  ONE  OF  OUR  LAST  *YEAR - BOOKS*  ITS  A  REPORT  ABOUT  A  VERY  YOUNG  MATURE  GIRL,  SHE  HAD  MANY  BIBLE  STUDIES  WITH  HER  CLASSMATES...   WHAT  A  BLESSING  OF  OUR  GOD  JEHOVAH ❤  SHE  USED  OFTEN  THE  SCHOOL-BREAKS  ;o)

THE  LITTLE  BLIND  GIRL....
A blind little girl sat on the steps of a building
with a hat by her feet, and a doll in her hands.
She held up a sign which say: "I am blind, please
help." There were only a few coins in the hat. A
man was walking by. He took a few coins from
his pocket and dropped them into the hat. He
then took the sign, turned it around, and wrote
some words. Soon, the hat began to fill up. A lot
more people were giving money to the blind girl.
That afternoon the man who had changed the
sign came to see how things were. The girl
recognised his footsteps and asked, "Were you the
one who changed my sign this morning? What did
you write?" The man said, "I only wrote the TRUTH."
I said what you said but in a different way.'
I wrote: Today is a beautiful day; but I cannot see it."

Both signs told people that the girl was blind. But
the first sign simply said the girl was blind. The
second sign reminded people how fortunate they
were to have their sight. - Should we be surprised
that the second sign was more effective?  Yes!
Be thankful for what you have.
Be creative.
Be innovative.
Think differently and positively.
If Satan remind you of your past, you too remind
him of his future.—Rev. 20:1—3,10.
When life gives you a 100 reasons to cry, show
life that you have uncountable reasons to smile.—
Isaiah 65:17—25.
Face your past without regret.
Handle your present with confidence.
Prepare for the future without fear.—Rom. 10:13)
Keep the faith and drop the fear because escaping
does not solve the problem.
Been remembered that faith is not about
everything turning out okay. Faith is about being
okay no matter how things turn out.
It's a beautiful thing to see a person smiling. But
even more beautiful if you are the reason for the SMILE  ;o)
 
 

I love this. Very encouraging. Thanks Sis.

A  wonderful  little  story,   we  can  good  use  by  our  serving !  The  Bible point  is  phenomenal  ;o)  ( video )  Watch  the  end....

Pretty  brave  and  spontaneous  our  kiddies...  doing  like  Jesus  did,  all  over  working  for  Jehovah's  Kingdom ❤  Can  we  do  we  the  same ?  A  wonderful  example  for  me !
IN  ONE  OF  OUR  LAST  *YEAR - BOOKS*  ITS  A  REPORT  ABOUT  A  VERY  YOUNG  MATURE  GIRL,  SHE  HAD  MANY  BIBLE  STUDIES  WITH  HER  CLASSMATES...   WHAT  A  BLESSING  OF  OUR  GOD  JEHOVAH ❤  SHE  USED  OFTEN  THE  SCHOOL-BREAKS  ;o)

Our  GB  anointed  Brother  Samuel  Herd  and  his  wife  by  a  Reg. Convention
before  some  years !   A  very  nice  couple  ;o)
 

Yes cultivate your faith by prayer, meditation, personal bible study, family worship, meeting attendance, and participation from being prepared thouroghly, and most of all our zealous participation in the ministry everyone deserves the good news. And we don't apologize if your neighbors house were on fire and you could see them in the kitchen washing dishes would you casually walk over knock lightly and when they finally came to the door say oh I'm sorry to bother you but the back half of your house is on fire?

Me  too  dear  Blanchie  ;o)   I  think,  we  know  that  story  from  the  experiences area ? 
I  saw  it  today  on  a  JW   page  again ❤