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Be Determined to “Let Your Brotherly Love Continue”! ?????
“Let your brotherly love continue.”—HEB. 13:1.
(Hebrews 13:3) “Keep in mind those in prison, as though you were imprisoned with them, and those being mistreated, since you yourselves also are in the body.”
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Soon the destructive winds of the greatest tribulation of all time will be released. (Mark 13:19; Rev. 7:1-3)
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Then, we will do well to heed this inspired counsel: “Go, my people, enter your inner rooms, and shut your doors behind you. Hide yourself for a brief moment until the wrath has passed by.” (Isa. 26:20) These “inner rooms” may refer to our congregations. That is where we come together as brothers and sisters to worship Jehovah. But it is not enough for us to meet together regularly. Paul reminded the Hebrew Christians that they should use such occasions to incite one another “to love and fine works.” (Heb. 10:24, 25)
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We need to develop our brotherly love now, for it will help us during whatever tests and trials we may face in the future.
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016042#h=23:0-24:636

Asked my Cranial Teacher ??‍? he said he asked Jesus if you make wine ? from water Can I have wine? His answer came back (?) no drink water!
Lesson he learned was; I was addicted so immediately stopped.
Currently studying his knowledge of God’s Word is growing and he’s not an Alcoholic anymore. True story!
Maybe in New World ? he will drink ? perfect wine like Jesus made. 
 

Making Whole-Souled Sacrifices for Jehovah - ???????
(Colossians 3:23)Whatever you are doing, work at it whole-souled as for Jehovah, and not for men.” -
As we go about our everyday lives, it might seem difficult to relate our activities to making sacrifices for Jehovah. Housework, schoolwork, secular work, shopping, and the like might on the surface seem to have little to do with spiritual concerns.
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However, if you have dedicated your life to Jehovah or hope to do so in the near future, then the spirit with which you approach mundane activities is important. We are Christians 24 hours a day.
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Scriptural principles need to be applied in every aspect of our lives. Whatever we can do in JehovahÂ’s service, all of us can offer acceptable spiritual sacrifices to him. In our conduct, we need to observe righteous principles carefully, mindful that we represent Jehovah at all times. In faith, we put full trust in the outworking of GodÂ’s purposes.
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In fine works, we help spread the good news. Out of our heartÂ’s abundance and out of appreciation for all that Jehovah has done for us, let us continue to make whole-souled sacrifices for Jehovah. -
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https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2012045?q=col+3%3A23&p=par

Tools’ Lateralus with the golden ratio (definitely worth a watch if you’re a Tool fan): 
 
 
 
More information:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/golden-ratio.html (Good for kids)
http://www.goldennumber.net/ (For kids and adults alike!)

A Little Bit About the Golden Ratio    
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WHO DESIGNED THIS?
DID COME ABOUT BY CHANCE?
#OurCreatorJehovahGod?
Think of 2 numbers. Create the third number by adding the first and second numbers, get the fourth buy adding the second and the third number and continue this trend (eg; 1,2,3,5,8,13,21). Once you have 10 numbers or so, find the ratio between the last and the second last number (divide the bigger number by the smaller number) and you should discover that the answer is close to 1.6180339887etc.
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Congratulations! You have just demonstrated to yourself the “Golden Ratio” or Phi Φ which is based on Fibonacci Numbers, where every number in the sequence (after the second) is the sum of the previous 2 numbers. So, what is so special about this number sequence?
(1) Its mathematical properties:
-The golden ratio is the only number whose square can be produced by simply adding 1 and whose reciprocal (1/x) can be produced by subtracting 1.- If you take a golden rectangle; a rectangle whose length to breadth is within the parameters of the golden ratio and cut out a square, you will find that what remains is another, smaller golden rectangle.- The golden ratio, like Pi, is an irrational number; there is no equivalent fraction for Φ and its decimal keeps going and never stops.- Its digits, of which 10 million were computed in 1996, never repeat.
(2) Its presence in nature:
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The Golden Ratio occurs in nature in many forms: sunflowers, pine cones, leaves, mollusks and so on. This is largely because one of the best ways to efficiently pack things tightly together is using the Fibonacci sequence. This is attributed to the fact that the golden ratio is the slowest of all continued fractions to converge. As an example, take the arrangement of leaves on the stem of a plant. As each new leaf grows, it does so at an angle offset from that of the leaf below. The most common angle seen between successive leaves is 137.5 degrees or the golden angle. Why is it called this?? Well, because 360 degrees divided by the golden ration is, yeah you guessed it, 137.5. Cool eh?!
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(3) The golden ratio applied to the arts:
While deliberate, the golden ratio can be seen in some of the most famous and beautiful works of art. Claude Debussy used it overtly in his music (more recently, the band “Tool” have used it in the song Lateralus) and Le Corbusier in his architecture. There are also claims the number was used by Leonardo da Vinci in the painting of the Mona Lisa, by the Greeks in building the Parthenon and by ancient Egyptians in the construction of the Great Pyramid of Khufu.
So, there you go- a few examples of the beauty of maths, or, if you’d prefer; the maths of beauty.
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WE ARE GETTING CLOSER - 1 THESS 5:6.- Bible Speaks
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A People Taught Jehovah’s Way -
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“Come, you people, and let us go up to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will instruct us about his ways, and we will walk in his paths.’ - (Isaiah 2:3.)
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Jehovah does not let his people wander about like lost sheep. Through the Bible and Bible-based publications, he imparts to them his “law” and his “word” so that they learn his ways. This knowledge equips them to “walk in his paths.”
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Out of hearts filled with appreciation and in harmony with divine direction, they speak to one another about the ways of Jehovah. They gather together at large conventions and in smaller groups—at Kingdom Halls and in private homes—so as to listen to and learn the ways of God. (Deuteronomy 31:12, 13) Thus they imitate the pattern of the early Christians, who met together to encourage and incite one another to abound in “love and fine works.”—Hebrews 10:24, 25.
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They invite others to “go up” to the exalted worship of Jehovah God. How well this harmonizes with the command Jesus gave to his disciples just before his ascension to heaven! He told them: “Go therefore and make disciples of people of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit, teaching them to observe all the things I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19, 20)
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With divine backing, Jehovah’s Witnesses obediently go throughout the earth, teaching and making disciples, baptizing them. You are invited to “come” and find peace and the “joy of Jehovah” today! -
Visit a Kingdom Hall today! -
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/1102000024?q=isaiah+2%3A4-8&p=par

Our Creator Jehovah God made all creatures great and small. Genesis 1:20-22. - 
20 Then God said: “Let the waters swarm with living creatures, and let flying creatures fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 21 And God created the great sea creatures* and all living creatures that move and swarm in the waters according to their kinds and every winged flying creature according to its kind. And God saw that it was good. 22 With that God blessed them, saying: “Be fruitful and become many and fill the waters of the sea, and let the flying creatures become many in the earth.” Blessings Continue! ????? 
This is a Saiga antelope (Saiga tatarica), a critically endangered. It lives in Asia (Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Russia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan)
1st Photo by @timflachphotography #nature
Second photo:
Nicknamed the “seal with a mustache,” walrus live in coastal waters in the Arctic. These excellent swimmers can hold their breath for up to 12 minutes and dive to depths of 300 feet. Today, the walrus is primarily threatened by climate change. Shrinking sea ice means that walrus will need to spend longer periods in unfavorable conditions on land instead of resting on floating sea ice. We are working with local communities to minimize disturbances to these animals when they come ashore. #WalrusDay

WE ARE GETTING CLOSER - 1 THESS 5:6.- Bible Speaks
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“Let your Kingdom come.” – Matthew 6:10. - Bible Speaks - ?????
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How Does Color Affect You?
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As you look around, your eye and brain work together to gather information. You notice a piece of fruit nearby and decide whether you want to eat it. You look at the sky and decide that it will not rain today. You see the words you are now reading and sort out the meaning. Actually, you are being affected by color. Really?
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The color of the fruit you saw helps you to decide its ripeness and desirability. The color of the sky and clouds helps you to know the weather. As you read the words of this article, your eyes are comfortable with the color contrast between the text and the background. Yes, perhaps without noticing it, you constantly use color to help you process information about the world around you. But color also has an impact on your emotions.
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THE EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF COLOR
As you walk down the aisles of a store, you are surrounded by an array of packaging that is designed to catch your eye. Whether you realize it or not, advertisers carefully select colors and color combinations to appeal to your specific desires, your gender, and your age group. Home decorators, clothing designers, and artists also know that colors can evoke emotional response.
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People may interpret colors in different ways because of local culture and customs. For example, some people in Asia associate red with good fortune and celebration, but in parts of Africa, red is the color of mourning. Despite their upbringing, however, humans share the same emotional response to certain colors. Let us consider three colors and how they can affect you.
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RED has very high visibility. Red has often been associated with energy, war, and danger. It is an emotionally intense color and can enhance human metabolism, increase respiration rate, and raise blood pressure.
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In the Bible, the Hebrew word for “red” comes from a word meaning “blood.” The Bible uses bright red, or scarlet, to paint a memorable image of a murderous prostitute dressed in purple and scarlet riding on “a scarlet-colored wild beast . . . full of blasphemous names.”—Revelation 17:1-6.
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GREEN prompts a reaction opposite to that of red, for it slows metabolism and produces a calming effect. Green is a restful color and is often associated with tranquillity. We feel relaxed when we see green gardens and hillsides. The Genesis account of creation says that God provided green grass and vegetation for mankind.—Genesis 1:11, 12, 30.
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WHITE is often associated with light, safety, and cleanness. It is also connected with the qualities of goodness, innocence, and purity. White is the color most often mentioned in the Bible. In visions, humans and angels are shown dressed in white, emphasizing righteousness and spiritual cleanness. (John 20:12; Revelation 3:4; 7:9, 13, 14) White horses with riders wearing white, clean linen symbolize righteous warfare. (Revelation 19:14) God uses the color white to emphasize that he is willing to forgive sins: “Though the sins of you people should prove to be as scarlet, they will be made white just like snow.”—Isaiah 1:18.
COLOR AS A MEMORY TOOL
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The Bible’s use of color demonstrates God’s understanding of the human emotional response to color. For example, the Bible book of Revelation foretells our current human experience, including war, famine, and unnatural death from food shortage and plague. To help us remember this, a striking vision introduces us to riders on horses—not just regular horses but color-coded ones.
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First, there is a pure-white horse, which symbolizes the righteous warfare of Christ Jesus. Next, we see a fiery-red horse, which represents warfare between nations. This horse is followed by an ominous black horse, which designates famine. Then we see a “pale horse; and the one seated upon it had the name Death.” (Revelation 6:1-8) The color of each horse can evoke an emotional response within us that matches the symbolism of the horse. We can easily remember these colored horses and what they teach us about our day.
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There are many examples in the Bible of the use of color to paint vivid word pictures. Yes, the Creator of light, color, and the human eye masterfully uses color as a teaching tool to portray images that are understandable and memorable to readers. Color helps us to gather and process information. Color affects our emotions. Color can help us remember important concepts. Color is a loving gift from our Creator to help us enjoy life.
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After Noah and his family emerged from the ark, God showed them a colorful rainbow as a sign of His promise never again to use a flood to destroy mankind. That memorable and colorful symbol must have stood out in their minds as strikingly beautiful.—Genesis 9:12-17.
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Evolutionists may wonder why humans have the ability to discern a wide range of colors, since the ability to see in color is not needed for survival. However, if we acknowledge that a Creator designed us with the ability to enjoy so many colors, we view this gift as an act of love intended to help us enjoy life.
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Lesson for today. (Psalms 148:7-9)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2013730#h=1:0-23:313

What Can We Learn From the Birds ? of Heaven?
The eagle is mentioned many times in the Bible, and its striking silhouette is a familiar feature of the Promised Land. From its nest high up on a cliff, the eagle “searches for food; its eyes look far into the distance.” (Job 39:27-29) Its sight is so powerful that the eagle can reportedly spot a rabbit half a mile (1 km) away.
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Just as the eagle can “look far into the distance,” Jehovah is able to look far into the future. Thus, Jehovah God declared: “From the beginning I foretell the outcome, and from long ago the things that have not yet been done.” (Isaiah 46:10) By heeding Jehovah’s counsel, we can benefit from his matchless wisdom and foresight.—Isaiah 48:17, 18.
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The Bible also compares those who trust in God to eagles: “Those hoping in Jehovah will regain power. They will soar on wings like eagles.” (Isaiah 40:31) An eagle soars by using thermals, or columns of rising warm air. Once the eagle locates a thermal, it spreads out its wings and circles around within the column of air, rising higher and higher. The eagle does not depend on its own strength to soar and glide long distances. Likewise, those who trust in Jehovah can look to him as the one who promises them “the power beyond what is normal.”—2 Corinthians 4:7, 8. May you look to God for hope that can enable you to soar like an eagle. May you come to Jesus for spiritual truth that safeguards you the way a mother hen does her chicks. And may the stork remind you to stay alert to the significance of world events that mark our time. -
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Bible Speaks https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2016404?q=soar+like+eagles&p=par

Le nombre d'or !
 

No, man could never make a paradise. He could never have harmony and peace with the lifeforms which would inhabit that space and the balance needed to correctly imbue the love Jehovah showed when he first created life on this planet; perfectly could not be replicated by man. Only the Original Creator can bring about paradise on earth, and he will do so through his Messianic Kingdom with his only begotten Son as King!

@John Houston
Amen to that!
Matthew 6:10
”Let your Kingdom come.”

The time of judgement will seem fast when it starts because it will be fast, Jehovah never drags out His executive action. He is not vindictive, even in judgement, is He?
As for the time left until then? As it is reduced (1Cor.7:29), and reduces every time we think about it,  then of course less time remains each moment that we live.
But Jehovah does not speed up the time left until the "great tribulation". He is actually patient with us, because He does not desire any to be destroyed (2Pet.3:9). So the more time left, the more time we have to help others to "repentance". But, for them, there is less time left for them to develop a strong faith in preparation for the future events. That is when Jehovah can intervene to speed up the numbers hauled in from this old system (Is. 60:22), and to speed up their development to the level of maturity they need (1Cor 3:6). And then, after we all have endured, He can finish our training (1Pet.5:10).

Like an irritant in God's eye, awaiting to be flushed out...

Happy Jehovah’s Witnesses at DonÂ’t Give Up Convention in Indonesia ???
Say Hello! Halo!
At the convention in Indonesia! #jw #jworg #jehovahswitnesses #jwindonesia

How Would YOU Be Graded on This Test? - A chaplain organized a seminar called "moral recovery program" as per instruction by the President of the Philippines Fidel Ramos.  ???
kimoon4- with a CO couple from Philippines -
Repost with their sharing experience ?
It all started when I was a special pioneer with my wife in a small island of Agutaya, province of Palawan, Philippines. A chaplain organized a seminar called "moral recovery program" as per instruction by the President of the Philippines Fidel Ramos.
Invited were teachers, councillors, policemen, barangay captains, religious leaders, Mayor and Vice Mayor. After discussing grafts and corruptions, he gave a psychological test mentioning that anyone who got zero in this test means a likewise contributor of corruption and deserves to be put to shame. His instructions was that he will mention 5 facts that will be answered Right or Wrong but reversed the answer upon writing in a piece of paper which we didn't follow.
One sample of question was : the unrighteous one must follow the righteous one as their model. After checking the paper, it so happen that all the 5 facts mentioned was Right but everybody answered Wrong by following the instruction.
After seeing the result, the chaplain was amazed, " is that only the representative of Jehovah Witnesses who got zero result?... the fact is, their answers all are true!” Then, the chaplain was asking me, ”why you did not follow the instruction?" I answered, because we need to follow Jesus' advice to let your word "yes mean yes, your no, no". (Matt 5:37)
The other participants were shouting and began protesting the result of the test, by saying "We just follow the instruction given, it's so unfair!". Then the chaplain said.. "The lesson of this test can be illustrated like this, how if your father ask you to kill people, then will you kill?!" Jehovah Witnesess' zero result proved that they firmly hold their strong moral standard. 
The chaplain said to the audience."there's nothing wrong to attend the church services of the kingdomhall of Jehovah's Witnesses." The wife of pentacostal church approached me and said.."Bro, what you have done is right".
After that test, people living at that area and nearby become more respect of JW ministry activity. ???

Pursue Peace ???
“Let us pursue the things making for peace.”—ROM. 14:19.
 What if we have been wronged in some small way? Should we expect the offender to come to us and apologize? “[Love] does not keep account of the injury,” states 1 Corinthians 13:5. When offended, we pursue peace by forgiving and forgetting, that is, by ‘not keeping account of the injury.’ (Read Colossians 3:13.) 
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Minor transgressions in day-to-day life are best handled in this way, for this contributes to a peaceful relationship with fellow worshippers and gives us peace of mind. A wise proverb states: “It is beauty . . . to pass over transgression.”—Prov. 19:11. 
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What if we find that a certain offense is too difficult for us to overlook? Spreading the matter to as many ears as are willing to hear is certainly not the course of wisdom. 
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Such gossip serves only to disrupt the peace of the congregation. What should be done to resolve the matter peacefully? 
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Matthew 18:15 states: “If your brother commits a sin, go lay bare his fault between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” 
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While Matthew 18:15-17 applies to sin of a serious nature, in the spirit of the principle stated in verse 15, we should kindly approach the offender privately and try to restore a peaceful relationship with him. 
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The apostle Paul wrote: “Be wrathful, and yet do not sin; let the sun not set with you in a provoked state, neither allow place for the Devil.” (Eph. 4:26, 27) “Be about settling matters quickly with the one complaining against you at law,” said Jesus. (Matt. 5:25) 
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Pursuing peace, then, calls for settling difficulties quickly. Why? Because doing so prevents differences from festering like an untreated, infected wound. 
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Let us not allow pride, envy, or the attaching of too much importance to material things prevent us from resolving disputes soon after they arise. How good it is, therefore, lovingly to cover over the mistakes of others. “The one covering over transgression is seeking love,” says God’s Word, “and he that keeps talking about a matter is separating those familiar with one another.” (Prov. 17:9) 
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Complying with those words will help all of us to preserve peace in the congregation and maintain a good relationship with Jehovah. 
Lesson for today. (Matt 6:14, 15)
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/d/r1/lp-e/2011611?q=been+wronged&p=par#h=25

Fancy a Fungus? ????
IN ANCIENT Egypt the Pharaohs prized mushrooms as delicacies. They became the preserve of the royal family. The Romans called mushrooms food of the gods and served them only on special occasions. The ancient Greeks held mushroom feasts and believed that mushrooms empowered their warriors for battle.
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Today, however, mushrooms are not just for the elite. People all over the world enjoy eating them! What about you? If you fancy mushrooms, do you know what you are eating? Are mushrooms animals, vegetables, or something else? How are they grown? Are they nutritious? And if you see mushrooms in the wild, what should you do? Edible mushrooms are highly nutritious and are a valuable source of fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins. Some 2,000 varieties are also known to have medicinal properties. According to one medical review, mushroom extracts have more than 100 medicinal uses, including combating cancer, hepatitis, AIDS, Alzheimer’s disease, and high cholesterol.
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It can be very dangerous to gather mushrooms in the wild, however. The death cap mushroom (Amanita phalloides), among others, closely resembles edible varieties yet is deadly. So follow the rule: Never eat mushrooms from the wild unless a mushroom expert identifies them as safe to eat! Of course, commercially grown varieties are safe to consume. They are, in fact, delicious treats that were once reserved for royalty!
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Created by Jehovah God! Amazing is it not?

Man can make a Paradise – Jehovah Promises itÂ’s return.
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Luke 23:43. “And he said to him: “Truly I tell you today, you will be with me in Paradise.” JW.ORG