Queen Esther

The first  experiences  with  *His  New  Eyes* ;o)
A 24—years old man, looking out a moving trains
window shouted. "Dad, look. The trees are going
backwards, they are moving very fast!" His father
simply looked at him smiling, with so much joy
on his face. A couple in the nearby seats looked
at the young man bewildered and thought to
themselves, "He's so grown up yet so childish. He
must have a mental disorder for his father not to
be bothered." Suddenly the young man exclaimed
again, "Dad, look, the clouds are running with us!"
The couple could not resist and said to the young
man's father, "Why don't you take your son to
see a good doctor, maybe a psychiatrist." The
man smiled and answered, "Actually, we are just
coming from a doctor, a good doctor, but not a
psychiatrist. We are just coming from the
hospital. My son was blind from birth and he just
got his sight today for the very first time❤ His
behavior may seem stupid to you, it's more than
miracle to me." The couple just sat down there,
lost for words, starring at each other with a
mixture of tears and shame in their eyes....
You see, everybody on earth has a story. Don't
judge people so fast or jump into conclusion
about their affairs or their private matters: Why?
Because you don't know where they're coming
from or what they have had to deal with, neither
can you fathoms what they're going through. The
TRUTH behind their story might surprise you.
Take it easy with others, even if you think you
have a perfect life.—Proverbs 25:23, 25.
 

(Leviticus 19:28) “‘You must not make cuts in your flesh for a dead person, and you must not make tattoo markings on yourselves. I am Jehovah.
(Deuteronomy 18:10-12) There should not be found in you anyone who makes his son or his daughter pass through the fire, anyone who employs divination, anyone practicing magic, anyone who looks for omens, a sorcerer, 11 anyone binding others with a spell, anyone who consults a spirit medium or a fortune-teller, or anyone who inquires of the dead. 12 For whoever does these things is detestable to Jehovah, and on account of these detestable practices Jehovah your God is driving them away from before you.
(Proverbs 6:16-19) 16 There are six things that Jehovah hates; Yes, seven things that he detests: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart plotting wicked schemes, and feet that run quickly to evil, 19 A false witness who lies with every breath, And anyone sowing contentions among brothers.
(Revelation 22:15) 15 Outside are the dogs and those who practice spiritism and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters and everyone liking and carrying on a lie.’
(Malachi 3:6) “For I am Jehovah; I do not change. And you are sons of Jacob; you have not yet come to your finish.
(James 1:16, 17) 16 Do not be misled, my beloved brothers. 17 Every good gift and every perfect present is from above, coming down from the Father of the celestial lights, who does not vary or change like the shifting shadows. . .
(John 17:3) This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
We have to be consistent. Above is a sample of some of the things Jehovah hates.  When we know Jehovah's personality we know his likes and dislikes. We are privileged to have this knowledge as shown in the scriptures above, revealed by Him himself.  Jehovah does not change.    All these scriptures apply to us.

De graça recebestes, de graça dai. — Mat. 10:8.
A organização de Jeová encara a comissão de pregar as boas novas do Reino em toda a Terra com grande seriedade, conforme se observa no suporte dado às muitas equipes de tradução no mundo todo. Milhões e milhões de folhetos, brochuras e revistas têm sido distribuídos em campanhas mundiais, sem se cobrar nada por eles. As despesas têm sido cobertas pelos donativos das Testemunhas de Jeová. Como dedicados pregadores e instrutores cristãos, as Testemunhas de Jeová têm tanta certeza de que encontraram a verdade que fazem grandes sacrifícios a fim de pregar a pessoas de outras nações e grupos étnicos. Muitas delas têm simplificado a vida, aprendido outro idioma e se adaptado a uma nova cultura com o objetivo de participar nessa vital obra cristã. Essa obra internacional de pregação e ensino é outro fator que convence muitos de que as Testemunhas de Jeová são os seguidores verdadeiros de Cristo Jesus. w14 15/9 1:10, 11
 
 

Thanks  Brother  Carlos  and  Tennyson !  ;o)

Nos últimos dias haverá tempos críticos, difíceis de manejar. — 2 Tim. 3:1.
A Bíblia predisse que a maioria das pessoas teria uma conduta ruim “nos últimos dias”. As práticas erradas se tornaram tão comuns que não há dúvida de que estamos vivendo em “tempos críticos”. Mas, em toda a história da humanidade, o “Soberano Senhor Jeová” tem mostrado favor a homens e mulheres que confiam nele, obedecem às Suas leis e o aceitam como seu governante. (Sal. 71:5) Nos dias de Noé, quando Deus usou o Dilúvio para destruir aquele mundo violento, bem poucos humanos sobreviveram. Se os irmãos e as irmãs de Noé ainda estavam vivos naquela época, isso significa que eles também morreram no Dilúvio. (Gên. 5:30) Dentre os poucos que sobreviveram, o número de mulheres foi o mesmo que o de homens. Os sobreviventes foram Noé, sua esposa, seus três filhos e as esposas deles. Eles foram salvos porque temiam a Deus e faziam a Sua vontade. Os bilhões de humanos na Terra hoje são descendentes daquelas oito pessoas que tinham o apoio de Jeová. — Gên. 7:7; 1 Ped. 3:20. w14 15/8 1:8, 9
 

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A Simple Gesture...
Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder.

Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered articles. Since they were going the same way, he helped to carry part of the burden. As they walked Mark discovered the boy’s name was Bill, that he loved video games, baseball and history, and that he was having lots of trouble with his other subjects and that he had just broken up with his girlfriend.
They arrived at Bill’s home first and Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed pleasantly with a few laughs and some shared small talk, then Mark went home. They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated from junior high school.

They ended up in the same high school where they had brief contacts over the years. Finally the long awaited senior year came and three weeks before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.
Bill reminded him of the day years ago when they had first met. “Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill.

“You see, I cleaned out my locker because I didn’t want to leave a mess for anyone else. I had stored away some of my mothers sleeping pills and I was going home to commit suicide. But after we spent some time together talking and laughing, I realized that if I had killed myself, I would have missed that time and so many others that might follow. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more,
you saved my life.”

- John W. Schlatter (true story)
New World Translation Gal. 6:10   So, then, as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.
 

Please  tell  me,  if  you  all  like  my  true  stories....   then  I  will  post  more  -  also  in  German  I  posted  some  ;o)

A Simple Gesture...
Mark was walking home from school one day when he noticed the boy ahead of him had tripped and dropped all of the books he was carrying, along with two sweaters, a baseball bat, a glove and a small tape recorder.

Mark knelt down and helped the boy pick up the scattered articles. Since they were going the same way, he helped to carry part of the burden. As they walked Mark discovered the boy’s name was Bill, that he loved video games, baseball and history, and that he was having lots of trouble with his other subjects and that he had just broken up with his girlfriend.
They arrived at Bill’s home first and Mark was invited in for a Coke and to watch some television. The afternoon passed pleasantly with a few laughs and some shared small talk, then Mark went home. They continued to see each other around school, had lunch together once or twice, then both graduated from junior high school.

They ended up in the same high school where they had brief contacts over the years. Finally the long awaited senior year came and three weeks before graduation, Bill asked Mark if they could talk.
Bill reminded him of the day years ago when they had first met. “Did you ever wonder why I was carrying so many things home that day?” asked Bill.

“You see, I cleaned out my locker because I didn’t want to leave a mess for anyone else. I had stored away some of my mothers sleeping pills and I was going home to commit suicide. But after we spent some time together talking and laughing, I realized that if I had killed myself, I would have missed that time and so many others that might follow. So you see, Mark, when you picked up those books that day, you did a lot more,
you saved my life.”

- John W. Schlatter (true story)
New World Translation Gal. 6:10   So, then, as long as we have the opportunity, let us work what is good toward all, but especially toward those related to us in the faith.
 

Churchill's  Hat.....
The English statesman Winston Churchill was British prime minister from 1940 to 1945 and a second time from 1951 to 1955. During his reign England was during the 2nd World War temporarily alone against Hitler's Germany and its allies. Churchill's achievements in England are undisputed.
Churchill was once criticized. He then announced in the House: "The kind of criticism, as I found them in the newspapers, always reminded me of the story of the sailor who jumped into the harbor of Plymouth, to save a little boy from drowning. A woman later spoke to the sailors, 'Are you the man who has my son recently pulled from the water'?  'Yes,'  the sailor replied modestly.  Aha, 'said the woman,  I search for you the whole time.  Where's his hat ? "
Yes, so often forget the gratitude. As is bitching about little things and forget the positive, the good. Even and especially to God. King David, the author of Psalm 103, and his readers reminded about very specifically: (Psalm 103: 2) Bless Jehovah, O my soul, and forget not all his actions,

BRAIN  DAMAGING  HABITS....
 1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level.
This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.
2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.
3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.
4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.
5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.
6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.
7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.
8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.
9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.
10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

In the last days critical times hard to deal with will be here.—2 Tim. 3:1.
he Bible foretold that wicked conduct would prevail in “the last days.” Human wrongdoing has become so widespread that these truly are “critical times.” Throughout mankind’s history, however, the “Sovereign Lord Jehovah” has shown favor to men and women who have trusted in him, have obeyed his laws, and have submitted to him as their Ruler. (Ps. 71:5) When God destroyed the violent ancient world by means of the Flood in the days of Noah, very few humans survived. If Noah’s brothers and sisters were still alive at that time, they too died in the floodwaters. (Gen. 5:30) But as many women as men survived the Deluge. The survivors were Noah, his wife, his three sons, and their wives. They were preserved because they feared God and did his will. The billions of humans now living descended from those eight individuals who had Jehovah’s backing.—Gen. 7:7; 1 Pet. 3:20. w14 8/15 1:8, 9
 

Haaahahahahahahhaaaa....  funny  Granny - hen's  ;o)
Not  so  easy  whats  happened  with  the  hen 's ?
Of  sure  -  seems  they're  NOT  unhappy !!
 
 

Nos últimos dias haverá tempos críticos, difíceis de manejar. — 2 Tim. 3:1.
A Bíblia predisse que a maioria das pessoas teria uma conduta ruim “nos últimos dias”. As práticas erradas se tornaram tão comuns que não há dúvida de que estamos vivendo em “tempos críticos”. Mas, em toda a história da humanidade, o “Soberano Senhor Jeová” tem mostrado favor a homens e mulheres que confiam nele, obedecem às Suas leis e o aceitam como seu governante. (Sal. 71:5) Nos dias de Noé, quando Deus usou o Dilúvio para destruir aquele mundo violento, bem poucos humanos sobreviveram. Se os irmãos e as irmãs de Noé ainda estavam vivos naquela época, isso significa que eles também morreram no Dilúvio. (Gên. 5:30) Dentre os poucos que sobreviveram, o número de mulheres foi o mesmo que o de homens. Os sobreviventes foram Noé, sua esposa, seus três filhos e as esposas deles. Eles foram salvos porque temiam a Deus e faziam a Sua vontade. Os bilhões de humanos na Terra hoje são descendentes daquelas oito pessoas que tinham o apoio de Jeová. — Gên. 7:7; 1 Ped. 3:20. w14 15/8 1:8, 9
 

The solid foundation of God remains standing, having this seal.—2 Tim. 2:19.
Paul’s word picture recorded at 2 Timothy 2:19 depicts a foundation with a message on it, as if imprinted with a seal. In ancient times, it was not uncommon to display an inscription on a building’s foundation, perhaps showing who built it or who owned it. Paul was the first Bible writer to use this particular illustration. The seal on “the solid foundation of God” has two pronouncements. First, “Jehovah knows those who belong to him” and second, “Let everyone calling on the name of Jehovah renounce unrighteousness.” This reminds us of what we read at Numbers 16:5. What lesson can we learn from the “seal” in Paul’s word picture? For those who belong to God, Jehovah’s values and principles can be summed up in two fundamental truths: (1) Jehovah loves those who are loyal to him, and (2) Jehovah hates unrighteousness. w14 7/15 1:8, 9
 

What is the difference between epilepsy and being possessed by demons today? Ones who try to use names as talisman find this does not work or that they may have a true medical condition, but having epilepsy would by convulsions be seen as a demon or the need for medicine in the first century? Jesus would have cured me still, correct? And he would have known the difference, right? Something today's doctors have no clue about. 
Remember the fight is a spiritual warfare as described in scripture. So such things have to be discerned. Wwe need to have our armor and spiritual house in order to avoid such takeover by demons in any forms. We can not shrug this off. Satan wants many to disbelieve his existence anyway. He is pissed for being confined to the earth, so nothing has changed from Jesus' day. If they possessed then they do now. More subtle and many more ways to come under their control without this type of possession. 
Satan only has to get us to waver on our worship, drift away, dim our light, become unfocused. With the distractions of the multi-media, global economically infused world all influenced bu this ruler of this system of things, he has the upper hand. We need help from Jehovah to ward off satanic attacks. We must grow deeper in our love for Jehovah and those who love him also. Birds of a feather flock together, yes we are going to need each other as this system dies off!

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)
 
 

THE  WISE  GOAT.... ;o)
Over a river there was a very narrow bridge. One
day a goat was crossing this bridge. Just at the
middle of the bridge he met another goat. There
was no room for them to pass.
"Go back," said one goat to the other, "there is no
room for both of us".
"Why should I go back?", said the other goat.
"Why should not you go back?"
" You must go back", said the first goat, "because
I am stronger than you."
"You are not stronger than I", said the second goat.
"We will see about that", said the first goat, and
he put down his horns to fight.
"Stop!", said the second goat. " If we fight, we shall
both fall into the river and be drowned. Instead.
I have a plan...  I shall lie down, and you may walk
over me."
Then the wise goat lay down on the bridge, and
the other goat walked lightly over him. So they
passed each other, and went on their ways.
Make up in other terms. Even if you think you are
right, no matter what, make sure you tell them you
are sorry, because you are most likely to be at
fault for something. Jesus said at Matthew
5:38-42; "Do not resist him that is wicked; but
whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the
other also to him...."  Keep the focus on resolving
the problem and not on being right.
Apologize -  and offer to move forward.
Peacemakers look for ways to bring people
together, to resolve difference, to unite divided
heart. (Matthew 5:9)
 

By him we have life and move and exist.—Acts 17:28.
Why should we love God? One reason is that Jehovah is our Creator and our Provider. He has given us our splendid earthly home. (Ps. 115:16) He also provides food and other things we need in order to sustain our life. Therefore, Paul could tell the idolatrous residents of Lystra that “the living God . . . did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (Acts 14:15-17) Also, God has made possible the removal of the sin and death we inherited from Adam. (Rom. 5:12) Indeed, “God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8) Undoubtedly, our heart overflows with love for Jehovah because he has made it possible for us to receive forgiveness of our sins if we are repentant and exercise faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice.—John 3:16. w14 6/15 1:9, 10
 
 

By him we have life and move and exist.—Acts 17:28.
Why should we love God? One reason is that Jehovah is our Creator and our Provider. He has given us our splendid earthly home. (Ps. 115:16) He also provides food and other things we need in order to sustain our life. Therefore, Paul could tell the idolatrous residents of Lystra that “the living God . . . did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (Acts 14:15-17) Also, God has made possible the removal of the sin and death we inherited from Adam. (Rom. 5:12) Indeed, “God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8) Undoubtedly, our heart overflows with love for Jehovah because he has made it possible for us to receive forgiveness of our sins if we are repentant and exercise faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice.—John 3:16. w14 6/15 1:9, 10
 
 

Thank you  , rich spiritually and healthy in the eating  .Agape

By him we have life and move and exist.—Acts 17:28.
Why should we love God? One reason is that Jehovah is our Creator and our Provider. He has given us our splendid earthly home. (Ps. 115:16) He also provides food and other things we need in order to sustain our life. Therefore, Paul could tell the idolatrous residents of Lystra that “the living God . . . did not leave himself without witness in that he did good, giving you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and filling your hearts with gladness.” (Acts 14:15-17) Also, God has made possible the removal of the sin and death we inherited from Adam. (Rom. 5:12) Indeed, “God recommends his own love to us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Rom. 5:8) Undoubtedly, our heart overflows with love for Jehovah because he has made it possible for us to receive forgiveness of our sins if we are repentant and exercise faith in Jesus’ ransom sacrifice.—John 3:16. w14 6/15 1:9, 10
 
 

Always be kind and respect to others. ?

All things . . . that you want men to do to you, you also must do to them.—Matt. 7:12.
What are some ways in which we follow the Golden Rule in our ministry? We treat each householder as an individual. We show respect for the householder’s home and other property. We endeavor to participate in the ministry at times when householders are most likely to be at home and receptive. And we introduce our message in a way that is well-received in the local territory. Many benefits come from treating those in our territory as we would like to be treated. By acting in a kind and considerate manner, we are letting our light shine, are underscoring the value of Scriptural principles, and are giving glory to our heavenly Father. (Matt. 5:16) We may attract more people to the truth by the way we approach them. (1 Tim. 4:16) Whether those to whom we preach accept the Kingdom message or not, we have the satisfaction of knowing that we are doing our best to accomplish our ministry.—2 Tim. 4:5. w14 5/15 2:17, 18
 

[Moses] considered the reproach of the Christ to be riches greater than the treasures of Egypt.—Heb. 11:26.
Moses was commissioned as “the Christ,” or “Anointed One,” in that he was selected by Jehovah to lead Israel out of Egypt. Moses knew that carrying out this commission would be difficult, even a “reproach.” One of the Israelites had earlier sneered: “Who appointed you as a prince and a judge over us?” (Ex. 2:13, 14) Later, Moses himself asked Jehovah: “How will Pharaoh ever listen to me?” (Ex. 6:12) How did Jehovah help Moses? First, Jehovah assured Moses: “I will prove to be with you.” (Ex. 3:12) Second, Jehovah inspired confidence by explaining one aspect of the meaning of his name: “I Will Become What I Choose to Become.” (Ex. 3:14) Third, he endowed Moses with miraculous power that proved that Moses was indeed sent by God. (Ex. 4:2-5) Fourth, Jehovah gave Moses a partner and spokesman, Aaron, to help him carry out his assignment.—Ex. 4:14-16. w14 4/15 1:9, 10