Blanchie DeGrate

Prove yourselves cautious as serpents and yet innocent as doves.—Matt. 10:16.
We show caution by recognizing dangers early, and we remain innocent by not letting them lead us into compromise. We must exercise caution when political issues are brought up. For example, when presenting the Kingdom message, avoid either praising or criticizing the policies of a political party or leader. Try to establish common ground with the householder by focusing on the underlying problem rather than on any proposed political solution. Then, show from the Bible how GodÂ’s government will solve the problem completely and permanently. If such volatile issues as same-sex marriage or abortion come up, defend GodÂ’s standards and explain how we follow these in our own lives. During the discussion, remain strictly neutral on the political aspects of these topics. We take no position regarding what laws should be enacted, repealed, or changed, and we do not pressure others to agree with our view. w16.04 4:8, 9
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2018/1/3

Yes,  Brother  @Jerry Coates ,  a  very  good  comment.  You  are  totally  right,  seeing  all  clear !  We've  a  wonderful  worldwide  Brotherhood,  a  top  organization  with  so  many  possibilities  and  all  managed  and  organized  by  unpaid  JW !   bec. big  Love  to  our  God  Jehovah    Thats  really  unique  in  our  bad  and  sick  system. We  can  be  proud  of  that  all   My  pioneer  GF  is  learning  Indonesian  and  already  in  such  a  congregation.  Another  little  older  JW  couple  is  learning  Arabian,  bec. so  many  refugees  here  in  Germany  and  they  all  need  help,  learning  Jehovah  and  his  love  for  all  people...  just  the  GOOD  NEWS,  yes !   I  saw  about  the  Maya's  some  TV  reports  -  an  interesting  folk !   I  also  have  some  photo's  from  preaching,  maybe  special  Missionaries  in  these  area's !   When  I  were  young  and  single,  I  would  like  to  do  our  preaching  work  in  these  special  countries.  My  husband  is  no  Brother,  sorry   but  our  son !
I  wish  you  a  wonderful  day  and  send  you  greetings  from  north  Germany ~~~~~~~

https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2018/1/5

Thanks.

YEAR - TEXT  2018  -  *THOSE  HOPING  IN  JEHOVAH  WILL  REGAIN  POWER*....  ISAIAH  40:31


YEAR - TEXT  2018  -  *THOSE  HOPING  IN  JEHOVAH  WILL  REGAIN  POWER*....  ISAIAH  40:3
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For sure my dear Sister.

THIS  DAY  NEVER  WILL  COME  BACK.....   be  grateful  and  make  it  *SPECIAL*
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JW Animated DAILY TEXT Thursday January 4. 2018

JW Animated DAILY TEXT Wednesday January 3. 2018

Hmmmmm..... Which  are  you ??   

Be  careful,  honest  and  grateful  for  these....  
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RUSSIA  - The Holy Spirit of Jehovah in action....    ENJOY !
I thought it would be heartening to share an experience I had while working on the Bethel Chelmsford site   a couple of days ago.
I worked with a Russian-speaking brother and, of course, I asked him if he had "any updated news about our brothers and sisters in Russia". He has been talking to some of his friends in Russia and told me that "many inactive" had begun to return to the truth when they saw the persecution as a sign of the nearness of the end of this system. He also mentioned that some employers who have witnesses as employees have been interested in the truth, since they can not relate the good behavior of their employees with the label of "extremism". This has made some of them curious about our beliefs and teachings. Also those interested have had their interest reached by what has been happening, so some have increased their interest. Also the fact that some of the law enforcement countries have had to go through our literature trying to find something extremist has meant people who would normally have nothing to do with the truth have come to understand our message of the good news.
It is amazing how Jehovah has used this prohibition and the unjust treatment of our brothers as a catalyst to get people interested in the truth.
He also mentioned that there was consensus that the "exemplary family award" that was given to the family of witnesses at the award ceremony was purposely made to be a symbolic gesture that "yes, Jehovah's Witnesses are good people" and as people who have no problem with us Almost nobody believes it was an accident, since nobody can get so close to Putin without the powers to know everything about you, your family, the way you live, including your religion, and everything others about his life and that of his families. The timing was well judged and "it seemed to be a way of letting the world realize that it was trying to be fair and balanced, maintaining its position on extremist activities." :confused:
The preaching work is done very covertly and they do not go out of their way to mention that they are Jehovah's Witnesses, maybe just a few words in a conversation and then they continue normally. In the smaller cities where everyone knows everyone, there is more persecution than in cities where it is easier   to mix.
Some brothers are leaving the country and find it very easy to request asylum for reasons of religious persecution even more than asylum seekers from countries torn by war.
I believe that the spirit of Jehovah is working firmly in Russia, even though there is a lot of religious persecution. Jehovah is using this situation in a very positive way, just as we thought he would. I know that this information comes only from one source and that other sources may have a different opinion on all this, but I found it extremely encouraging to hear the positive effect that this situation has had on the country of Russia.
( shared  by  our  dear  Spanish  Brother...)  THANK YOU !! 
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THAT  IS  REALLY  TRUE    WISH  YOU  ALL  A  WONDERFUL  DAY,  TODAY ~~    my  Brothers  &  Sisters

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An amazing picture !  I've never flown over a rainbow. But,  years ago my kids & I drove through one. We could see the colors on the dashboard of the car.  Never knew that could happen ! 
I  got  that  from  our  dear  sister  Beth....
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Agape!
@The Librarian

You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome Jehovah gave.—Jas. 5:11.
If you are crushed by the discouraging words of a friend or family member, are plagued by a serious illness, or are grieved by the death of a loved one, you can find comfort in the example of Job. (Job 1:18, 19; 2:7, 9; 19:1-3) Although he was unaware of the source of his troubles, Job did not give up in despair. Why not? For one thing, “he feared God.” (Job 1:1) Job was determined to please Jehovah in favorable and unfavorable circumstances. With God’s help, Job reflected on the wondrous things Jehovah had already accomplished by means of His holy spirit. Job became even more confident that Jehovah would end his trials at the right time. (Job 42:1, 2) And that is precisely what happened. “Jehovah removed Job’s tribulation and restored his prosperity. Jehovah gave him double what he had before.” Job lived “a long and satisfying life.”—Job 42:10, 17. w16.04 2:11, 13
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Agape!
@The Librarian

What is Jehovah requiring of you? Only to exercise justice, to cherish loyalty, and to walk in modesty with your God!—Mic. 6:8.
In the dead of night, David and Abishai silently make their way through 3,000 sleeping troops. At the center of the camp, the two men find King Saul fast asleep. He has journeyed to the Judean wilderness in order to find David and kill him. Abishai whispers: “Let me pin [Saul] to the ground with the spear just once, and I will not need to do it twice.” David’s reply is astonishing! “Do not harm him, for who can lift his hand against the anointed of Jehovah and remain innocent? . . . It is unthinkable from Jehovah’s standpoint for me to lift my hand against the anointed of Jehovah!” (1 Sam. 26:8-12) David understood what loyalty to God involves. He had no intention of harming Saul. Why not? Because Saul was God’s anointed king over Israel. Loyal servants of Jehovah respect those whom he appoints. Indeed, Jehovah requires that all of his people “cherish loyalty.” w16.02 4:1, 2
https://wol.jw.org/en/wol/dt/r1/lp-e/2017/12/29

Myth 3:  All Good People Go to Heaven....
What is the origin of the myth? After the death of Jesus’ apostles, by the beginning of the second century C.E., the early Church Fathers gained prominence. Describing their teachings, the New Catholic Encyclopedia (2003), Volume 6, page 687, says: “The general stream of teaching was that heavenly bliss is granted to the disembodied soul immediately after whatever necessary purification follows death.”
What does the Bible say? “Happy are the mild-tempered ones, since they will inherit the earth.”—Matthew 5:5.
Although Jesus promised his disciples that he would “prepare a place” for them in heaven, he indicated that the righteous do not automatically go there.)(John 3:13; 14:2, 3 Did he not pray that God’s will take place “as in heaven, also upon earth”? (Matthew 6:9, 10) In reality, one of two destinies awaits the righteous. A minority will rule in heaven with Christ, but the majority will live forever on earth.—Revelation 5:10.
Over time, the early church changed its view of its own role on the earth. With what result? “The institutional church increasingly replaced the expected Kingdom of God,” states The New Encyclopædia Britannica. The church began solidifying its power by becoming mixed up in politics, ignoring Jesus’ explicit statements that his followers were to be “no part of the world.” (John 15:19; 17:14-16; 18:36) Under the influence of the Roman Emperor Constantine, the church compromised some of its beliefs, one of which involved the very nature of God.
Compare these Bible verses: Psalm 37:10, 11, 29; John 17:3; 2 Timothy 2:11, 12
FACT:
The majority of good people will live forever on earth—not in heaven....

Kitties  are  so amazing  and  cute...   ?  ?  ?    NO  day  without  laughing !
They're  brave  &  have  always  crazy  idea's - jumping & making fun before a mirror,  haha
THANK  YOU  JEHOVAH  FOR  CREATING  CATS      ( I  will  look  for  more !)

WOW....  dear  sister  @Rosalie Barry....  thats  very  cold,  Brrrrrrr.!!   I  can't  endure  too  hot  or  too  cold,  sorry   Our  weather  in  Germany  is  just  good  in  balance  for  me....   When  I  was  very  young,  hot  or  cold  was  okay  -  but  since  some  years  I  like  it  between  max.  - 10° C  and  ca. + 25° C  ~  thats  enough !  Some  days  in  summer,  we  get  more  than  + 30° C  -  but  after,  normal  again.  In  Sept. 2016  we had  2 heat-waves,  hot  air  from  Africa...  In  autumn  SO  hot,  thats  very  rare,  I  not  remember  it.  YES,  our  weather  is  alot  changing  around  the  world !  Greetings  and  best  wishes  from  Germany

Showing Respect for Life and Blood....
How should we view life? (1) abortion? (1)
How do Christians show that they are safety conscious? (2)
Is it wrong to kill animals? (3)
What are some practices that do not show respect for life? (4)
What is God’s law on blood? (5)
Does this include blood transfusions? (6)
1. Jehovah is the Source of life. All living things owe their life to God. (Psalm 36:9) Life is sacred to God. Even the life of an unborn child inside its mother is precious to Jehovah. To kill such a developing baby on purpose is wrong in God’s eyes.—Exodus 21:22, 23; Psalm 127:3.
2. True Christians are safety conscious. They make sure that their cars and their homes are safe. (Deuteronomy 22:8) God’s servants do not take unnecessary risks with their lives just for pleasure or excitement. So they do not share in violent sports that deliberately hurt other people. They avoid entertainment that encourages violence.—Psalm 11:5; John 13:35.
3. Animal life is also sacred to the Creator. A Christian may kill animals to provide food and clothing or to protect himself from sickness and danger. (Genesis 3:21; 9:3; Exodus 21:28) But it is wrong to mistreat animals or to kill them just for sport or pleasure.—Proverbs 12:10.
4. Smoking, chewing betel nut, and taking drugs for pleasure are not for Christians. These practices are wrong because (1) they make us their slaves, (2) they harm our bodies, and (3) they are unclean. (Romans 6:19; 12:1; 2 Corinthians 7:1) It can be very hard to give up these habits. But we must do so to please Jehovah.
5. Blood is also sacred in God’s eyes. God says that the soul, or life, is in the blood. So it is wrong to eat blood. It is also wrong to eat the meat of an animal that has not been properly bled. If an animal is strangled or dies in a trap, it should not be eaten. If it is speared or shot, it must be bled quickly if it is to be eaten.—Genesis 9:3, 4; Leviticus 17:13, 14; Acts 15:28, 29.
6. Is it wrong to accept a blood transfusion? Remember, Jehovah requires that we abstain from blood. This means that we must not take into our bodies in any way at all other people’s blood or even our own blood that has been stored. (Acts 21:25) So true Christians will not accept a blood transfusion. They will accept other kinds of medical treatment, such as transfusion of nonblood products. They want to live, but they will not try to save their life by breaking God’s laws.—Matthew 16:25
( Jehovah  will  bless  us  by  obeying )