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A brutal attack on believers in the Moscow region on the basis of religious hatred  / September 4, 2017
 August 17, 2017 in the village. Nikonovsky (Ramensky district of the Moscow region) attacked the 56-year-old follower of the religion of Jehovah's Witnesses, as a result of which she was hospitalized.
The attack occurred at about 18:00. Three believers on the bench conversed, holding the Bible in their hands. At this time, a local resident approached them from behind and shouted "Get out! You were banned! "Struck one of the believers on the head with a glass jar that was in her bag. The blow was so strong that the residents of neighboring houses took him for a shot. Continuing to shout out religious insults and threats, the attacker scattered the contents of the believer's bag.
A team of ambulance doctors stopped the bleeding and delivered the victim to the hospital, where she was hospitalized with a brain injury with concussion. An application was submitted to the police. 
https://jw-russia.org/news/17090416-211.html

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Is There a God? What Difference Does It Make?
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The question of whether God exists seems to be either unanswerable or irrelevant to many. Have you ever wondered if there is a God and, if there is, whether there is a larger purpose to life? If there is a larger meaning to life, we want to know what it is and to understand our place in it. After all, if God exists and we are unaware of it, then we are living without knowing the most fundamental truth in the universe. 
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The Bible says that God is the Source of all life. How can knowing this give our lives meaning? What does it mean to be God’s friend? Friends of God can express themselves directly to him. And he promises that he will listen to them and act in their behalf. (Psalm 91:15) 
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As friends of God, we can come to know his thoughts on many matters. This can give us reliable insight into the deepest questions about our lives. For example, some find it difficult to believe in God because of the suffering they see worldwide. They ask, ‘Why would an all-powerful Creator permit suffering and evil?’ 
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The Bible’s comforting answer is that God never intended for humans to suffer. Is this hard to believe? A fantasy? No. 
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If there is an all-powerful Creator and if love is indeed his foremost quality, then this is exactly the kind of life that we would expect him to purpose for humans to have. 
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PEACE EARTH WIDE AND WICKEDNESS REMOVED. 
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“Just a little while longer, and the wicked will be no more; you will look at where they were, and they will not be there. But the meek will possess the earth, and they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace.”—Psalm 37:10, 11.
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SICKNESS AND DEATH ELIMINATED. “No resident will say: ‘I am sick.’” (Isaiah 33:24) “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.”—Isaiah 25:8.
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God provides guidance to help us cope with problems and make good decisions. Many decisions are small, but others have lifelong consequences. No human can offer us wisdom as effective as the wisdom that our Creator can provide. He has a timeless perspective and is the very Source of human life. So he knows what is best for us. How can you obtain such help from God? 
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The Bible answers: “Whoever approaches God must believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” (Hebrews 11:6) To become convinced that God exists, you need to examine the evidence for yourself. 
Lesson for today. (Psalms 37:10, 11) 
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102015083?q=knowing+god+exists&p=par#h=13
 
 

UN urged Russia to abolish the list of extremist materials ?????
The only basis for all accusations of Jehovah's Witnesses in "extremism" - the Federal List of Extremist Materials - can be revoked. Russia was called to this by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) in its Recommendation of August 25, 2017.
The UN Committee is concerned about the unclear definition of the concept of extremist activity and the lack of clear criteria by which materials can be classified as extremist that is used against vulnerable segments of the population.
The international community unanimously condemned the accusations of extremism and the ban imposed by the Russian court on the organization of Jehovah's Witnesses. This can be seen from the following official statements. 
https://jw-russia.org/news/17090417-212.html
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New brutal attack in Russia to a Jehovah's witness.Our 56-Year-old brother is hospitalized.
At 18 hours, 3 witnesses were sitting in a bank dialogue and one was holding a Bible. In the back, a neighbor was approached screaming outside, you're banned!!
The brother in question hit his head with a glass bottle with such a force that the neighbors believed the sound was a shot. He continued screaming religious insults and threats.
A team of emergency doctors stopped the bleeding and the brother was hospitalized with a trauma diagnosis with concussion.
Mr Putin has sown hatred and now collects storms.

“The Judge of All the Earth” Always Does What Is Right? 
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If you feel that there has been some injustice in the congregation, remember that you could be mistaken. Why? We are imperfect and may have misunderstood the situation. We also may not have all the facts. But whether our understanding is correct or not, we must pray to Jehovah about the situation, rely on him, and remain loyal. This will prevent us from becoming “enraged against Jehovah.”—Read Proverbs 19:3.
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 If we think that we have experienced injustice in the congregation, we must be very careful not to gossip about the situation. Of course, we should ask for help from the elders and tell them if a brother has committed a serious sin. (Leviticus 5:1) However, in many cases that do not involve a serious sin, it may be possible to make peace with a brother without telling anyone else, not even the elders. (Read Matthew 5:23, 24; 18:15.) Let us be loyal and apply Bible principles in these situations. Sometimes we may realize that we have misunderstood the situation and that we were not the victim of an injustice after all. Then we would be grateful that we did not make the situation worse by saying bad things about our brother! Remember that whether we are right or wrong, saying something hurtful will never improve a situation. Loyalty to Jehovah and to our brothers will protect us from making such a mistake. The psalmist said that there is “one who is walking faultlessly.” Such a person “does not slander with his tongue, he does nothing bad to his neighbor.”—Psalm 15:2, 3; James 3:5.
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n a similar way, we must cherish and protect our relationship with Jehovah. We should never allow the imperfections of our brothers to separate us from the God we love and worship. (Romans 8:38, 39) Instead, if we experience injustice in the congregation, let us imitate Joseph and draw even closer to Jehovah. Try to have His view of matters. After we have done all that we can to solve the problem by following Bible principles, we need to leave the matter in Jehovah’s hands. We can be confident that he will correct the matter in his own time and way.
TRUST “THE JUDGE OF ALL THE EARTH”
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Injustice: An action or situation that is not fair. If you observe or experience an injustice in the congregation, pray to Jehovah, trust in him, and remain loyal. You can be confident that Jehovah will correct the matter in his own time and way https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/402017362?q=james+3%3A5&p=par#h=53
 
 

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Hot meals are being served to the brothers.

New brutal attack in Russia to a Jehovah's witness.Our 56-Year-old brother is hospitalized.
At 18 hours, 3 witnesses were sitting in a bank dialogue and one was holding a Bible. In the back, a neighbor was approached screaming outside, you're banned!!
The brother in question hit his head with a glass bottle with such a force that the neighbors believed the sound was a shot. He continued screaming religious insults and threats.
A team of emergency doctors stopped the bleeding and the brother was hospitalized with a trauma diagnosis with concussion.
Mr Putin has sown hatred and now collects storms.

Sweet Thing! 
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And I will stroll the merry way
And jump the hedges first
And I will drink the clear
Clean water for to quench my thirst
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And I shall watch the ferry-boats
And they'll get high
On a bluer ocean
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Against tomorrow's sky
And I will never grow so old again
And I will walk and talk
In gardens all wet with rain
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Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
My, my, my, my, my sweet thing
And I shall drive my chariot
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Down your streets and cry
'Hey, it's me, I'm dynamite
And I don't know why'
And you shall take me strongly
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In your arms again
And I will not remember
That I even felt the pain.
We shall walk and talk
In gardens all misty and wet with rain 
And I will never, never, never
Grow so old again.
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Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
My, my, my, my, my sweet thing
And I will raise my hand up
Into the night time sky
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And count the stars
That's shining in your eye
Just to dig it all an' not to wonder
That's just fine
And I'll be satisfied
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Not to read in between the lines
And I will walk and talk
In gardens all wet with rain
And I will never, ever, ever, ever
Grow so old again.
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Oh sweet thing, sweet thing
Sugar-baby with your champagne eyes
And your saint-like smile
Lyrics by  Van Morrison ????
 

The Recipe for True Happiness! - Happiness Fosters Good Health! - Be Healthy and Happy! ~
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A happy disposition is good medicine. 
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“Happiness or related mental states like hopefulness, optimism and contentment appear to reduce the risk or limit the severity of cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, hypertension, colds and upper-respiratory infections,” says a report in Time magazine. Furthermore, a Dutch study of elderly patients revealed that over a nine-year period, a happy, positive disposition reduced the risk of death by an amazing 50 percent!
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How mental states affect the body remains unclear. Research has shown, however, that positive, optimistic people have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is known to suppress the immune system.
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GOOD recipe and a good cook make for a good meal! In a way, it is similar with happiness. It is not the result of a single factor, but many things in life come together to produce happiness. These include work, play, time with family and friends, and spiritual activities. But there are also more subtle factors, such as attitudes, desires, and goals in life.
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Thankfully, we do not have to figure out the recipe for true happiness by ourselves. Why not? Because our Creator has given us a wonderful book of instruction, the Bible, which is now available in whole or in part in 2,377 languages and dialects—far more than any other publication in the world!
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This impressive circulation reflects God’s concern for the happiness and spiritual welfare of all people. (Acts 10:34, 35; 17:26, 27) “I . . . am . . . the One teaching you to benefit yourself,” God says. If we heed his commandments, then he promises us tranquillity and peace, “just like a river.”—Isaiah 48:17, 18.
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Instead of being self-centered, happy people tend to be generous and interested in others. “There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving,” said Jesus. (Acts 20:35) Besides giving in a material way, we can give of our time and energy, which may be even more appreciated, especially in the family. Husbands and wives need to spend time together to keep their marriage strong and happy, and parents need to make ample time for their children, talking with them, showing them affection, and teaching them. When family members give in such ways, they thrive and their home becomes a haven of happiness.
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Read the rest of the article at:
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102006122?q=happiness&p=par

A Family United by Love ~ Teach Your Children They are Your Inheritance from God! - Make a Difference!
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“Love,” the Bible tells us, “is a perfect bond of union.” (Colossians 3:14) As described in the Bible, love is not simply a feeling. It is defined by the way it motivates—by the conduct it prompts and the deeds it forbids. (1 Corinthians 13:4-8)
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In the family, showing love means treating each member with dignity, respect, and kindness. It means living in harmony with GodÂ’s view of each family member. God gives each one an honorable and important role.
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As each family member treats the others with respect and dignity, good communication thrives. Notes author William Prendergast: “All parents should have daily, constant, close communication with their children or adolescents.” He adds: “This appears to be the best solution to the problem of sexual abuse.” Indeed, the Bible recommends just such constant and loving communication. (Deuteronomy 6:6, 7) 
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When that direction is applied, the home is a place where each member can freely and safely speak from the heart.
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Granted, we live in a wicked world and not all abuse can be prevented. Even so, a safe home can make a world of difference. 
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If some member of the family is hurt outside the home, he or she knows just where to run for comfort and sympathy. Such a home is truly a refuge, a safe haven in a troubled world. May God bless your efforts to make your family just like that! 
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Do you have a Guardian Angel? ????
The Bible does not teach that each individual has a guardian angel. True, Jesus once said: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones [ChristÂ’s disciples], for I tell you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10) However, rather than implying that each person has a guardian angel, Jesus was simply saying that angels take an active interest in each of his disciples. Hence, true worshippers do not take unwise and careless risks, presuming that GodÂ’s angels will protect them.
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Does that mean that angels do not help humans? No. (Psalm 91:11) Some feel quite strongly that God has provided them with angelic protection many feel that way. Though we cannot be dogmatic, it may be correct.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses frequently see evidence of angelic intervention as they engage in their preaching work. However, because angels are invisible, we cannot say to what extent God uses them in helping individuals with various matters. Nevertheless, we cannot go wrong by thanking the Almighty for whatever support he may have provided.—Colossians 3:15; James 1:17, 18. 
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2017167?q=guardian+angel&p=par#h=2

Do you have a Guardian Angel? ????
The Bible does not teach that each individual has a guardian angel. True, Jesus once said: “See that you do not despise one of these little ones [ChristÂ’s disciples], for I tell you that their angels in heaven always look upon the face of my Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 18:10) However, rather than implying that each person has a guardian angel, Jesus was simply saying that angels take an active interest in each of his disciples. Hence, true worshippers do not take unwise and careless risks, presuming that GodÂ’s angels will protect them.
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Does that mean that angels do not help humans? No. (Psalm 91:11) Some feel quite strongly that God has provided them with angelic protection many feel that way. Though we cannot be dogmatic, it may be correct.
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Jehovah’s Witnesses frequently see evidence of angelic intervention as they engage in their preaching work. However, because angels are invisible, we cannot say to what extent God uses them in helping individuals with various matters. Nevertheless, we cannot go wrong by thanking the Almighty for whatever support he may have provided.—Colossians 3:15; James 1:17, 18. 
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2017167?q=guardian+angel&p=par#h=2

The Kingdom Hall in Port Arthur, Texas
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Time to repair and rebuild #jwstrong
Dickinson, Texas is the area where most of the devastation .
South of Houston in Santa Fe, Texas our brothers are from the Alvin East and Hitchcock Congregation. We're in the Alvin East Congregation headed back to our home from Dallas, Texas we left before the storm came.??
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JW EN ACCIÓN HELPING PEOPLE ?. Texas.

I was so happy to be baptized by my Dad this weekend in the Netherlands. ??????
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Have you attended the 2017 Don't Give Up convention yet? How many people attended? My convention was held in June, and was tied into the Special Convention in Toronto, where we had the privilege of listening to Brother Herd give a talk all 3 days! ?
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JW EN ACCIÓN HELPING PEOPLE ?. Texas.

Hosea 2:18
"In that day I will make a covenant for them with the wild animals of the field,
And with the birds of the heavens and the creeping things of the ground;
I will rid the land of the bow and the sword and war,
And I will make them lie down*in security."
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God also fulfilled this promise: “I shall certainly conclude a covenant in that day in connection with the wild beast of the field and with the flying creature of the heavens and the creeping thing of the ground, and the bow and the sword and war I shall break out of the land, and I will make them lie down in security.” (Hosea 2:18) 
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The Jewish remnant who returned to their homeland lived in security, with nothing to fear from animals. This prophecy also had a fulfillment in 1919 C.E., when the remnant of spiritual Israel was freed from “Babylon the Great,” the world empire of false religion. They now dwell in security and enjoy life in a spiritual paradise with their companions, who hope to live forever on earth. Animalistic traits do not exist among these true Christians.—Revelation 14:8; Isaiah 11:6-9;Galatians 6:16.
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Genuine Peace and Harmony
Soon God will bring harmony to our earth. He promises a time when “the earth will certainly be filled with the knowledge of Jehovah as the waters are covering the very sea.” (Isaiah 11:9) Yes, permanent peace will at last prevail.
In fact, life on earth will experience a new type of harmony, for God will teach his loyal human subjects how to be good caretakers of their terrestrial home. He will even “conclude a covenant,” as it were, with all predatory beasts, causing them to live in peaceful submission to humans.—Hosea 2:18; Genesis 1:26-28;Isaiah 11:6-8.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/102005643#h=7:159-7:332