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Queen Esther got a reaction from Martha Braun Amistadi in FIRST AID WAS ARRIVED ! FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS IN ECUADOR❤
FIRST AID FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS IN ECUADOR❤
Photos from the Brothers Pedermales, Ecuador
Jehovah will never forget our Brothers !
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Carmen Erwin in FIRST AID WAS ARRIVED ! FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS IN ECUADOR❤
FIRST AID FOR OUR BROTHERS & SISTERS IN ECUADOR❤
Photos from the Brothers Pedermales, Ecuador
Jehovah will never forget our Brothers !
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Queen Esther reacted to e.collins in A VERY ESPECIALLY & ORIGINALLY KINGDOM HALL IN BULACAN, PHILIPPINES !
Love the chairs!!
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Roberta in A LETTER FROM MOM & DAD TO THEIR CHILD... Its very heart - touching what they've to say❤
A LETTER FROM MOM & DAD TO THEIR CHILD...
Its very heart - touching what they've to say❤
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Peter Kutzer-Salm in Do you remember the *RED MOON NIGHT* IN *2015* ? A beautiful photo !
Do you remember the *RED MOON NIGHT* IN *2015* ?
A beautiful photo - in bigger on the Comp. - screen !
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Blanchie DeGrate in Daily text, for Wednesday, April 20. 2016
The members of the body that seem to be weaker are necessary.—1 Cor. 12:22.
We are living in a competitive world where strength and youth are frequently exalted. Many do whatever it takes to get their way, often trampling on the feelings of those who are weaker. We do not condone such behavior, yet we may unconsciously develop a negative view of those who regularly need assistance, even in the congregation. But we can develop a more balanced view, one like God’s. We can gain insight into the way Jehovah views human weakness from an illustration recorded in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. In chapter 12, Paul reminds us that even the least attractive or the weakest part of the human body has a function. (1 Cor. 12:12, 18, 21-23) Aspects of this concept of the human body have been challenged by some evolutionists. Nevertheless, findings in the study of anatomy show that body parts once considered useless actually do perform essential functions. w14 6/15 3:3, 4
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Blanchie DeGrate in Daily text, for Tuesday, April 19. 2016
He reasoned with them from the Scriptures.—Acts 17:2.
How might we reason with an individual who feels that bad people should be tormented forever in hellfire? First, we could assure him that the wicked will be punished. (2 Thess. 1:9) Then, we could have him read Genesis 2:16, 17, which shows that the penalty for sin is death. We might explain that by his sin, Adam caused the entire human race to be born as sinners. (Rom. 5:12) But we can point out that God said nothing about being punished in hellfire. We could then ask, “If Adam and Eve were in danger of being tormented forever, would it not have been fair to warn them of that?” We could then read Genesis 3:19, where sentence was pronounced after their sin but nothing was said about hellfire. Instead, Adam was told that he would return to the dust. We might ask, “Would it have been fair to tell Adam that he would go back to the ground if he was really going to a fiery hell?” That may cause the person to think more deeply on this subject. w14 5/15 1:7, 10
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Tennyson Naidoo in Daily text, for Tuesday, April 19. 2016
He reasoned with them from the Scriptures.—Acts 17:2.
How might we reason with an individual who feels that bad people should be tormented forever in hellfire? First, we could assure him that the wicked will be punished. (2 Thess. 1:9) Then, we could have him read Genesis 2:16, 17, which shows that the penalty for sin is death. We might explain that by his sin, Adam caused the entire human race to be born as sinners. (Rom. 5:12) But we can point out that God said nothing about being punished in hellfire. We could then ask, “If Adam and Eve were in danger of being tormented forever, would it not have been fair to warn them of that?” We could then read Genesis 3:19, where sentence was pronounced after their sin but nothing was said about hellfire. Instead, Adam was told that he would return to the dust. We might ask, “Would it have been fair to tell Adam that he would go back to the ground if he was really going to a fiery hell?” That may cause the person to think more deeply on this subject. w14 5/15 1:7, 10
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Queen Esther reacted to Carmen Erwin in Do you remember the *RED MOON NIGHT* IN *2015* ? A beautiful photo !
Yes I do my husband and I were amazed we watched for over an hour it looked like an apricot in the sky.
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Carmen Erwin in Do you remember the *RED MOON NIGHT* IN *2015* ? A beautiful photo !
Do you remember the *RED MOON NIGHT* IN *2015* ?
A beautiful photo - in bigger on the Comp. - screen !
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Queen Esther got a reaction from wllm690@gmail.com in AFTER THE END...... come with me and have a look, an anticipation of the *PARADISE*
AFTER THE END...... come with me and have a look, an anticipation of the *PARADISE*
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Blanchie DeGrate in Our young, sick Brother serving in a wheel - chair.... May Jehovah bless you alot !
I read different reports of that.... So sick Brothers & Sisters in a Wheel - chair...
but so brave and full of love ❤ serving for Jehovah ;o)
May Jehovah bless you alot, dear Brother !
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Carmen Erwin in going in service for the first time
WOW, what a long and wise patience and Jehovah now blessed you ❤ I wish you still many many service days together with your Mark ! So nice to read that, Carmen. ;o)
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Queen Esther reacted to Carmen Erwin in going in service for the first time
My husband Mark going in service with me for the first time I have waited since 2003. Thank you Jehovah and thank you to all the great examples from the friends in Ozark and Springfield Missouri (Living The Good Life.) Jehovah is Good!
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Elisabeth Dolewka in TEXTE DU JOUR, pour Lundi 18 avril 2016
(HEB. 11:27)
N’ayez pas peur. Tenez ferme et voyez le salut de Jéhovah (Ex. 14:13).
Ta foi en l’issue « du grand et redoutable jour de Jéhovah » t’aidera à « vo[ir] le salut de Jéhovah » et à rester intègre (Yoël 2:31, 32). Prépare-toi à ces évènements palpitants maintenant en restant « ferme comme [si tu voyais] Celui qui est invisible » ! (Héb. 11:27). Renforce ton amitié avec Jéhovah en étudiant et en priant régulièrement. L’amitié entre Jéhovah Dieu et Moïse était tellement étroite et Jéhovah s’est servi de Moïse si puissamment que la Bible dit que Jéhovah connaissait Moïse « face à face » (Deut. 34:10). Moïse a été un prophète hors du commun. Par la foi, tu peux également connaître Jéhovah aussi intimement que si tu le voyais vraiment. Si, comme sa Parole t’y encourage, tu tiens compte de lui « dans toutes tes voies » en permanence, « il rendra droits tes sentiers » (Prov. 3:6). w14 15/4 2:18, 19.
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Jo Ann Williams in What Does It Mean, to Be Born Again ?
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
The Bible’s answer
The term “born again” refers to a new beginning in the relationship between God and the person who is born again. (John 3:3, 7) God adopts those born again as his children. (Romans 8:15, 16; Galatians 4:5; 1 John 3:1) Similar to those who are legally adopted, they experience a change of status, becoming part of God’s family.—2 Corinthians 6:18.
Why is a person born again?
Jesus said: “Unless anyone is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) So being born again prepares a person to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom. This Kingdom rules from heaven, so the Bible describes the “new birth” as providing an inheritance that is “reserved in the heavens.” (1 Peter 1:3, 4) Those who are born again are given the conviction that they will “rule together as kings” with Christ.—2 Timothy 2:12; 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22.
How is a person born again?
When Jesus discussed the subject, he said that those born again would be “born from water and spirit.” (John 3:5) This expression refers to baptism in water followed by baptism with holy spirit.—Acts 1:5; 2:1-4.
Jesus was the first person to be born again. He was baptized in the Jordan River, after which God anointed (or, baptized) him with holy spirit. Jesus was thus born again as a spiritual son of God with the hope of returning to life in heaven. (Mark 1:9-11) God fulfilled this hope by resurrecting Jesus as a spirit creature.—Acts 13:33.
Others who are born again are also baptized in water before they receive the holy spirit. * (Acts 2:38, 41) They then have the sure hope of life in heaven, which God will fulfill in the resurrection.—1 Corinthians 15:42-49.
Misconceptions about being born again
Misconception: A person must be born again to gain salvation or to be a Christian.
Fact: Christ’s sacrifice provides salvation not only for those who are born again as the ones who will rule with Christ in heaven but also for the earthly subjects of God’s Kingdom. (1 John 2:1, 2; Revelation 5:9, 10) That second group of Christians have the opportunity to live forever in Paradise on earth.—Psalm 37:29; Matthew 6:9, 10; Revelation 21:1-5.
Misconception: A person can choose to be born again.
Fact: The opportunity to have a relationship with God and gain salvation is open to all. (1 Timothy 2:3, 4; James 4:8) However, God chooses those who will be born again, or anointed with holy spirit. According to the Bible, being born again “depends, not on a person’s desire or on his effort, but on God.” (Romans 9:16) The expression “born again” can also be rendered “born from above,” confirming that the selection of those who are born again comes “from above,” or from God.—John 3:3, footnote.
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Blanchie DeGrate in **WOW** An 11 year old Girl created a popular *Honey - Lemonade* ( with the old Granny - Recipe..)
An 11-year-old Girl Got a Whole *Foods Contract* for Her Lemonade Business....
*Mikaila Ulmer* holds a bottle of her *BeeSweet* Lemonade....
The Austin, Texas sixth-grader built her lemonade business, BeeSweet Lemonade (soon-to-be “Me & The Bees”), with a 1940s lemonade recipe from her grandmother that uses flaxseed and local honey as sweetener. Ulmer received a $60,000 investment when she appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank with her business.
Whole Foods also saw the promise in her lemonade, which supports local bees by using honey. The supermarket chain signed a deal with Ulmer to sell the lemonade in 55 stores across Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. While the lemonade brand highlights the role of bees, Ulmer said she wasn’t always a fan.
“When I was four years old, I got stung by two bees in one week,” she told NBC. “It was painful. I was terrified of bees.” But that fear ended up inspiring her to learn more about the insects, and she decided to make her lemonade with local honey.
Mikaila Ulmer had received a $60,000 investment on Shark Tank for her BeeSweet lemonade.
Not many kids turn their lemonade stands into successful ventures, but 11-year-old Mikaila Ulmer has raised the bar by securing a four-state contract with Whole Foods.
CHEERS! Micaila ;o)
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Queen Esther reacted to Blanchie DeGrate in Daily text; for Monday, April 18. 2016
Remain faithful and don't be afraid
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Blanchie DeGrate in Daily text; for Monday, April 18. 2016
(HEB. 11:27)
Do not be afraid. Stand firm and see the salvation of Jehovah.—Ex. 14:13.
Your faith in the outcome of “the great and awe-inspiring day of Jehovah” will help you to “see the salvation of Jehovah” and to maintain your integrity. (Joel 2:31, 32) Prepare now for those thrilling events by continuing “steadfast as seeing the One who is invisible”! (Heb. 11:27) Strengthen your friendship with Jehovah God through regular study and prayer. Moses had such a close friendship with Jehovah and was used so powerfully by him that the Bible says that Jehovah knew Moses “face-to-face.” (Deut. 34:10) Moses was an extraordinary prophet. By faith, however, you too can know Jehovah as intimately as you would if you could actually see him. If you constantly take notice of him “in all your ways,” as God’s Word encourages you to do, “he will make your paths straight.”—Prov. 3:6. w14 4/15 2:18, 19
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Queen Esther reacted to Blanchie DeGrate in Daily text, for Sunday, April 17. 2016
It's a privilege to preach the good news of the Kingdom. I love the pictures :@)
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Blanchie DeGrate in Daily text, for Sunday, April 17. 2016
I must also declare the good news of the Kingdom of God to other cities.—Luke 4:43.
Jesus attached great importance to his preaching and teaching work. By means of it, he cultivated a field that had rich potential. Earlier, he told his disciples: “Lift up your eyes and view the fields, that they are white for harvesting.” (John 4:35-38) He had in mind the ingathering of many other honesthearted ones who would become his disciples. Like a good farmer, Jesus would not leave unattended a field that was ripe for harvesting. Hence, shortly after his resurrection and before his ascension to heaven, he gave his disciples the weighty commission: “Go, therefore, and make disciples.” (Matt. 28:18-20) Jesus thus entrusted them with a precious treasure, the Christian ministry. (2 Cor. 4:7) He was, in effect, committing to them “his belongings”—his talents. (Matt. 25:14) Put simply, the talents refer to the responsibility to preach and make disciples. w15 3/15 3:6, 7
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Queen Esther got a reaction from JaniceM in What Does It Mean, to Be Born Again ?
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
The Bible’s answer
The term “born again” refers to a new beginning in the relationship between God and the person who is born again. (John 3:3, 7) God adopts those born again as his children. (Romans 8:15, 16; Galatians 4:5; 1 John 3:1) Similar to those who are legally adopted, they experience a change of status, becoming part of God’s family.—2 Corinthians 6:18.
Why is a person born again?
Jesus said: “Unless anyone is born again, he cannot see the Kingdom of God.” (John 3:3) So being born again prepares a person to rule with Christ in God’s Kingdom. This Kingdom rules from heaven, so the Bible describes the “new birth” as providing an inheritance that is “reserved in the heavens.” (1 Peter 1:3, 4) Those who are born again are given the conviction that they will “rule together as kings” with Christ.—2 Timothy 2:12; 2 Corinthians 1:21, 22.
How is a person born again?
When Jesus discussed the subject, he said that those born again would be “born from water and spirit.” (John 3:5) This expression refers to baptism in water followed by baptism with holy spirit.—Acts 1:5; 2:1-4.
Jesus was the first person to be born again. He was baptized in the Jordan River, after which God anointed (or, baptized) him with holy spirit. Jesus was thus born again as a spiritual son of God with the hope of returning to life in heaven. (Mark 1:9-11) God fulfilled this hope by resurrecting Jesus as a spirit creature.—Acts 13:33.
Others who are born again are also baptized in water before they receive the holy spirit. * (Acts 2:38, 41) They then have the sure hope of life in heaven, which God will fulfill in the resurrection.—1 Corinthians 15:42-49.
Misconceptions about being born again
Misconception: A person must be born again to gain salvation or to be a Christian.
Fact: Christ’s sacrifice provides salvation not only for those who are born again as the ones who will rule with Christ in heaven but also for the earthly subjects of God’s Kingdom. (1 John 2:1, 2; Revelation 5:9, 10) That second group of Christians have the opportunity to live forever in Paradise on earth.—Psalm 37:29; Matthew 6:9, 10; Revelation 21:1-5.
Misconception: A person can choose to be born again.
Fact: The opportunity to have a relationship with God and gain salvation is open to all. (1 Timothy 2:3, 4; James 4:8) However, God chooses those who will be born again, or anointed with holy spirit. According to the Bible, being born again “depends, not on a person’s desire or on his effort, but on God.” (Romans 9:16) The expression “born again” can also be rendered “born from above,” confirming that the selection of those who are born again comes “from above,” or from God.—John 3:3, footnote.
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Queen Esther got a reaction from Andreas in Daily text; for Monday, April 18. 2016
(HEB. 11:27)
Do not be afraid. Stand firm and see the salvation of Jehovah.—Ex. 14:13.
Your faith in the outcome of “the great and awe-inspiring day of Jehovah” will help you to “see the salvation of Jehovah” and to maintain your integrity. (Joel 2:31, 32) Prepare now for those thrilling events by continuing “steadfast as seeing the One who is invisible”! (Heb. 11:27) Strengthen your friendship with Jehovah God through regular study and prayer. Moses had such a close friendship with Jehovah and was used so powerfully by him that the Bible says that Jehovah knew Moses “face-to-face.” (Deut. 34:10) Moses was an extraordinary prophet. By faith, however, you too can know Jehovah as intimately as you would if you could actually see him. If you constantly take notice of him “in all your ways,” as God’s Word encourages you to do, “he will make your paths straight.”—Prov. 3:6. w14 4/15 2:18, 19