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12 "I praise you, O Jehovah my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify your name forever." (Psalm 86:12) NWT jw.org

14 "Is there anyone sick among you? Let him call the elders of the congregation to him, and let them pray over him, applying oil to him in the name of Jehovah." 15 "And the prayer of faith will make the sick one well, and Jehovah will raise him up. Also, if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14,15). NWT 24 "Leave your gift there in front of the altar, and go away. First make your peace with your brother, and then come back and offer your gift." (Matthew 5:24) NWT

"He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed." (Psalm 1:3) NWT jw.org IMG_5101.MOV

Inside Noah's Ark The ark was built with "gopher wood," and caulked with pitch. Passengers remained safe inside, until the waters of the flood subsided. Nearly one year later. VOLUME: 1,396,000 cubic feet GROSS TONNAGE: Nearly 14,000 tons CAPACITY: Equivalent to more than 500 railroad stock cars It could hold more than 125,000 sheep sized animals

What Do Our Words Reveal? - Safeguard Your Heart! ❤️ How can we determine what we have treasured up in our heart? What we usually talk about is a good indication of what our heart is set on. Do we often talk about material things and secular achievements? Or do our conversations frequently center on spiritual things and theocratic goals? Rather than advertising the mistakes of others, are we lovingly inclined to cover them over? (Proverbs 10:11-12) . . .The mouth of the righteous one is a source of life; but as regards the mouth of the wicked ones, it covers up violence. 12 Hatred is what stirs up contentions, but love covers over even all transgressions." (1 Peter 4:15) However, let none of YOU suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a busybody in other people’s matters." Do we tend to talk a great deal about people and the goings-on in their lives but little about principles and ideas? Could this be a signal that we are taking undue interest in other people’s personal affairs? (Luke 6:45) A good man brings forth good out of the good treasure of his heart, for out of the heart’s abundance his mouth speaks." (Galatians 5:22-23) . . .On the other hand, the fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faith, 23 mildness, self-control. Against such things there is no law. All Christians ought to be alert to discern what their prayers reveal? Safeguard Your Heart

Which is the True Religion? - Test for You! LETS FIND OUT WHICH RELIGION IS THE TRUE RELIGION. DON'T SCROLL DOWN YET, DO THE SIMPLE MATH BELOW, AND THEN SCROLL DOWN TO FIND THE ANSWER. You will be amazed! No peeking! 1) Pick your favorite number between 1-9 2) Multiply by 3 then 3) Add 3 4) Then again Multiply by 3 (I'll wait while you get the calculator....) 5) You'll get a 2 or 3 digit number.... 6) Add the digits together Now Scroll down ............... With that number, see which is the true Religion from the list below: 1. Catholic 2. Baptist 3. Seven Days Adventist 4. Protestant 5. Lutheran 6. Church of Latter Day Saint 7. Islamic 8. Buddhism 9. Jehovah’s Witnesses 10. Anglican ????

How Can You Make Jehovah's Heart Rejoice? "God is love." (1 John 4:8) *** Your Integrity Makes Jehovah’s Heart Rejoice *** “Be wise, my son, and make my heart rejoice, that I may make a reply to him that is taunting me.” (Prov. 27:11) (Exodus 34:6) And Jehovah went passing by before his face and declaring: “Jehovah, Jehovah, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loving-kindness and truth." (Micah 7:18) Who is a God like you, one pardoning error and passing over transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? He will certainly not hold onto his anger forever, for he is delighting in loving-kindness." (1 John 4:19) As for us, we love, because he first loved us." Our friendship with Jehovah is based on our love for him. We admire God’s qualities and do whatever we can to live in harmony with his purposes. Contrary to what the Devil claims, we give our love to Jehovah voluntarily and unconditionally. This heartfelt love strengthens us to maintain integrity under test. For his part, Jehovah “will guard the very way of his loyal ones.”—Prov. 2:8; (Proverbs 2:8) . . ."by observing the paths of judgment, and he will guard the very way of his loyal ones." (Psalm 97:10) 10 O YOU lovers of Jehovah, hate what is bad. He is guarding the souls of his loyal ones; Out of the hand of the wicked ones he delivers them." Love moves us to honor the name of Jehovah, no matter how limited we may feel. He sees our good motives and does not judge us if we cannot do all we would like to do. What counts is not only what we do but also why we do it. Even though Job was grief-stricken and had endured much, he spoke to his accusers about his love for Jehovah’s ways. In the final chapter of the book of Job, (Job 10:12) "Life and loving-kindness you have worked with me; And your own care has guarded my spirit." (Job 28:28) . . .And he went on to say to man, ‘Look! The fear of Jehovah—that is wisdom, And to turn away from bad is understanding.’” jw.org IMG_5091.MP4

"God is guarding all the bones of that one; not one of them has been broken." (Ps. 34:20) As prophesied, the Messiah would be pierced, but his bones would not be broken. Inhabitants of Jerusalem would “look to the One whom they pierced through,” says Zechariah 12:10. Confirming these points, the apostle John wrote: “One of the soldiers jabbed his [Jesus’] side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. And he that has seen it [John] has borne witness, and his witness is true . . . These things took place in order for the scripture to be fulfilled: ‘Not a bone of his will be crushed.’ And, again, a different scripture says: ‘They will look to the One whom they pierced.’”—John 19:33-37. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/1/21

The Celestial Chariot moving FAST into technology! http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/

BOOKS Below, put a ✔ next to your favorite type of reading material. ○ Fiction ○ Nonfiction ○ Classic literature ○ Other Did you know . . . ? More than a thousand books are published each week in the United States alone. What to avoid. Similar to movies, many books promote values that are contrary to Bible standards. For example, some are sexually graphic or have spiritistic themes. But the Bible says: “Let fornication and uncleanness of every sort or greediness not even be mentioned among you.” (Ephesians 5:3) It also says that spiritistic acts are “bad in the eyes of Jehovah.” (2 Kings 17:17) Ask yourself, ‘Do the books that I read entertain me with conduct that God disapproves of?’ A Guidebook for the Blessing of All Mankind The Bible is one of the oldest of the books that have survived till our time, especially among religious texts. Its earliest part was written in ancient Hebrew some 3,500 years ago (which corresponds to the Shang dynasty in China) by an Israelite named Moses. It began with the book of Genesis, an account of the stages of creation and the beginning of the human family. In the following 1,600 years, about 40 different people took part in completing this collection, or library, of 66 books containing laws, prophecies, history, poetry, letters, counsel, and much more. Even though the Bible is old and has been the target of much vicious opposition and hatred, it has turned out to be the most widely distributed book in history. The Bible has now been translated into some 2,500 languages, and about three billion copies, in its entirety or in part, have already been distributed! It is said that 98 percent of the people on earth have access to the Bible in their own language. Just think: If God intends to communicate with mankind by means of a book, is it not reasonable that this book should be well-known and easily available so that people of all nationalities and races could read and benefit from it? (1 Timothy 2:4) Of the facts stated in the Bible, some have only come to be known and confirmed by science in recent times. For example, the Bible long ago revealed a beginning for the universe (Genesis 1:1), the correct order in which all living things were formed (Genesis, chapter 1), and the effects of the hereditary process (Psalm 139:16). Long before people had any concept of germs and hygiene, the Bible provided the Israelites with instructions that anyone touching a dead body (or excrement) became unclean and had to wash himself and his garments. (Numbers 19:11-22; Deuteronomy 23:12-14) A Guide for the Blessing of All Mankind Many Orientals contend that the Bible is a product of the West, that its teachings and advice are not necessarily suitable for people living in the East. Is this true? Since the Creator understands human needs better than anyone else does, he has provided the Bible for mankind as a whole so that all people can benefit from its teachings. For instance, Chinese teachers and sages through the ages have provided many ethical aphorisms and sayings, some of which no doubt are of practical value. However, many of these sayings merely echo what the Bible teaches. Here are just a few examples: Respect your seniors: Before gray hair you should rise up (Leviticus 19:32) Honor your parents: Honor your father and your mother (Exodus 20:12) When you drink water, think of its source: Remember, now, your Grand Creator in the days of your young manhood (Ecclesiastes 12:1) He who comes near vermilion is stained red, and he who comes near ink is stained black: He that is walking with wise persons will become wise, but he that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly (Proverbs 13:20) Benefits promised in the Bible, however, are not limited to life today. The Bible reveals that God will soon bring an end to all wickedness and injustice, by means of a righteous government of his making. The earth will then become a global paradise. What requirements, though, must you meet so that you can enjoy such marvelous blessings? So much information read the rest of the article at: http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102009553?q=books&p=par

How Can Blood Save Your Life? APPEARED IN How Can Blood Save Your Life? Each day people face ethical decisions about health: organ transplants, abortion, the "right to die." Hopefully, you will never face those problems. Yet, there is one issue that demands your attention: How can blood be used to save life? With good reason, many now ask, 'How safe are blood transfusions?' But this is more than a medical issue. It has made news involving Jehovah's Witnesses. Have you wondered why these ethical people, who believe in good medicine, refuse to accept blood? As you will see, the medical and moral aspects of using blood bear directly on how you can save your most valued possession: LIFE. TABLE OF CONTENTS • How Can Blood Save Your Life? • Blood—Vital For Life • Blood Transfusions—How Safe? • Quality Alternatives to Transfusion • You Have the Right to Choose • The Blood That Really Saves Lives • JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES THE SURGICAL/ETHICAL CHALLENGE • BLOOD: WHOSE CHOICE AND WHOSE CONSCIENCE? Download the Free Brochure at:http://www.jw.org/en/publications/books/blood/how-can-blood-save-your-life/

"[The congregation] walked in the fear of Jehovah and in the comfort of the holy spirit it kept on multiplying." (Acts 9:31) In this world full of wickedness and suffering, we are sure to encounter some situations that cause distress. We cannot expect God to remove all sources of unhappiness or grief until he destroys this system of things. http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2011762

"This is at last bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh." (Gen. 2:23)

"Esto por fin es hueso de mis huesos y carne de mi carne." (Gén. 2:23) http://wol.jw.org/es/wol/dt/r4/lp-s/2014/1/28

“Even if a man takes a false step before he is aware of it, you who have spiritual qualifications try to readjust such a man in a spirit of mildness.” (Gal. 6:1) http://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2013/11/15

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Queen Esther: The way I look at it, have 6-8 servings of vegetables and 2-3 servings of fruit and small amounts of meats,eggs,breads and you'll have better health and blood will stay clean. Lots of greens either in drinks or salads. "Good Health to You!" ???????????????????????????????‍♀️???? Agape, Bible Speaks

Queen Esther: Balanced eating balancing and acids in body, called acid/alkaline balance we need to add alkaline foods to balance the egg, cheese or if coffee or toast are also used. I explain to Clients, now a Holistic Health Practioner 44 years, balance what you eat with all acid foods, add foods like fruits and veggies and you will find a balanced meal. They tell us; 80% Alkaline versus 20% Acid foods. Everyone in USA eat too much acid foods, so arthritis and blood problems happen, etc. Thank you for sharing, I love eggs myself! Agape, Bible Speaks ???????????????????????? Many more choices!

"For the word of God is alive and exerts power and is sharper than any two-edged sword and pierces even to the dividing of soul and spirit, and of joints from the marrow, and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12) NWT jw.org IMG_4925.MOV

"The heavens are declaring the glory of God; The skies above proclaim the work of his hands." (Ps.19:1) Stay in God's Love jw.org

"I shall certainly give you a wise and understanding heart."—1 Ki. 3:12.

The Anglo-American World Power is the one that will be dominating when the “stone” representing God’s Kingdom hits the feet of the image. "It crushed the iron, the copper, the molded clay, the silver and the gold."—Dan. 2:45

"Get out of her my people." (Revelation 18:4) THE TRIUMPHANT KING RULES Christ Jesus is the rider on the white horse. In the year 1914, Jesus was enthroned as King of God’s heavenly Kingdom, and “the Lord’s day” began. (Revelation 1:10) In a vision reported in the book of Revelation, Jesus is seen as a King riding forth victoriously on a white horse. Other horsemen follow him, each representing a different plague on mankind. One of them rides a fiery-colored horse, and to him it was granted “to take peace away from the earth so that they should slaughter one another; and a great sword was given him.” (Revelation 6:1-4) This horse and its rider picture warfare, and the great sword represents the unprecedented destructiveness of modern warfare with its powerful weapons. Those weapons today include nuclear devices, each one capable of destroying tens of thousands of people; rockets able to deliver those devices to targets thousands of miles away; as well as sophisticated chemical and biological weapons of mass destruction. (Rev. 17:1–22:21) “Babylon the Great,” the world empire of false religion, is a disgusting segment of Satan’s wicked world. The 11th vision portrays her as a “great harlot”—an immoral woman—“sitting upon a scarlet-colored wild beast.” She is to be completely destroyed by “the ten horns” of the very beast that is carrying her. (Rev. 17:1, 3, 5, 16) Likening the harlot to a “great city,” the subsequent vision announces her fall and issues an urgent call to God’s people to “get out of her.” The demise of the great city is mourned by many. There is rejoicing in heaven, however, because of “the marriage of the Lamb.” (Rev. 18:4, 9, 10, 15-19; 19:7) In the 13th vision, the rider of “a white horse” goes to war with the nations. He brings Satan’s wicked world to its end.—Rev. 19:11-16. jw.org

"Let each one of you individually so love his wife as he does himself; on the other hand, the wife should have deep respect for her husband." (Eph. 5:33)

BREASTPIECE - Long but worth it! The sacred embroidered pouch worn by Israel’s high priest over his heart whenever he entered the Holy. The breastpiece (Heb., cho′shen) was to serve as “a memorial” and was apparently referred to as “the breastpiece of judgment” because of containing the Urim and Thummim by means of which Jehovah’s judgments were revealed.—Ex 28:15, 29, 30 Like the ephod, the breastpiece was made of the finest of materials, gold, blue thread, wool dyed reddish purple, coccus scarlet material, and fine twisted linen. (Ex 28:15) The same fabrics were used in making the ten tent cloths embroidered with cherubs, the curtain separating the Holy from the Most Holy, and the screen for the entrance of the tent, the needed materials having been voluntarily contributed by the Israelites and fashioned into final form either directly by Bezalel and Oholiab or under their direction.—Ex 26:1, 31, 36; 31:2-6; 35:21-29. The fabric for the breastpiece was evidently a cubit in length and a span in width so it would make a square when folded, thus forming a pouch into which the Urim and Thummim may have been placed. The front of the breastpiece was adorned with 12 precious stones fitted into sockets of gold and arranged in four rows of three stones each. On each stone the name of one of the tribes of Israel was engraved. (Ex 28:15-21, 28; 39:8-14; Le 8:8) The jewels in each row may have been arranged as listed from right to left (as in reading Hebrew). It cannot be stated with any certainty which precious stone corresponded to which tribe.—See the precious stones under their individual headings. The breastpiece was securely mounted on the ephod in the following manner: Two wreathed chains of pure gold were attached to two gold rings at opposite corners of the upper part of the breastpiece. These chains, in turn, were fastened to the two gold settings on top of the shoulder pieces of the ephod. Two other gold rings were affixed at opposite extremities of the bottom edge of the breastpiece upon the side facing inward toward the ephod. These rings were tied by means of a blue string to the two gold rings at the base of the shoulder pieces of the ephod just above its girdle.—Ex 28:22-28; 39:15-21