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lurquer:
Hi All,

New member, just a quick intro:

I'm new to the forum, but not new to the site.  The Lord showed me bible-truths and led me to Ray's teachings (uh-oh, that sounds cult-ish) about 7 years ago--seemingly by accident, when I was no longer even searching.  I know now, it was directly in answer to an old, almost forgotten, long-refrained prayer that the Lord show me the truth about Him, his character, and how He could reconcile 'hell' with what I'd read of Him in scripture.

Like many here, I have a similar story, no need to re-hash it...Grew up in the "church", never quite 'got it', but always considered myself a "christian". Messed around in the world for a time, then came to Christ indeed and got "saved" while overseas in the Army at about 19 yrs of age...  Then got married, moved back home to my old haunts... Then promptly forgot that I was "saved".  Lost in the world for many more years.  Then under extreme duress, sought out the Lord and he found me.  After that, I re-read all my extensive collection of "theology" books, Jack Van Impe and Texe Marrs paperbacks, Rapture scenerios, and what-not, went through my kjv Bible a few more times, went back into the "church", eventually joined a (sort-of) christian commune for a while, then left, and more-or-less left the "church" altogether. (with some occasional back sliding here and there on christmas and easter especially  ;-)  Ultimately realizing I was still lost as ever as to Who exactly this God was I was attempting to worship; and all my teachers were also.

And I muddled about in like manner for about another decade. But always searching for the answers to so many contradictions I was taught in the church... "always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth". Until that moment 7 years ago when I did.

So, to cut to the chase, I've read all of Ray's stuff (minus all the emails--still going through them!) and listened to his sermons and videos, most numerous times. More  pertinently, I guess, I've been a regular "lurker" of the forum to this day...hence the 'handle' :-)  I've read almost everyone's posts here, since that day I found the site.  And that must sound weird.

But I was asked by the Moderator when joining the site, "what was my purpose in joining?"  It was a good question.  I wasn't sure how to answer (after all, I'd been a ghost-member for all that time)... But I think I understand now why I've wanted to 'officially' join.  It is because I consider you  my family.  That is all.  I hope to post often, but I'm not as inclined  to write as many here.  That is my defect, not theirs. Perhaps that will change for the better.


(sorry the intro wasn't so quick).
Your brother,
Michael

virginiabm:


       Hi Michael, welcome to the family. We all have about the same story, but we all know we were brought together by God because of it. I don't say much here either, but I learn a lot and I hope to learn from you as well. May God bless you
     
                                 Virginia Miller

Kat:

Hi Michael,

I'm glad you have finally joined us  :)
It's so interesting hearing others journey here. I'm sure you are already aware that this place is such a breath of fresh air to have like minded people to discuss these truths with. I hope you join the discussions or ask questions if you like, I think you will find, as I have, that it is very beneficial to discuss these things with others to get their perspective. It seems the interaction between beleivers accelerates the learning process. It will be good, certainly for me, to have another perspective in the discussions.

You make have found all the stuff available here, but I will give you the links so you can check it all out.

Here are the boards and info we have here at the forum.
Forum Rules- General info
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,3.0.html
Topic- Questions and Truth 
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,4558.0.html
Topic- How this Forum is Moderated
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,3614.0.html

General discussion board- to ask questions and discuss what is presented at the Bible-truths.com site.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,3.0.html

Child board- FAQ (most frequently asked questions)- above General discussion board
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,23.0.html

Forum Indexes & Info.
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,14.0.html

Ray's Videos
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8227.0.html

Ray's Audios 
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,2641.0.html

Ray's 2008 Audios
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,8256.0.html

Transcripts of Audios
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,12.0.html

Off Topic board- to discuss things that may not directly relate to BT, you will find a good bit of humor
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,4.0.html

child board- Inspirationals, Writings, Poems, Etc.- above Off Topic board
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,15.0.html

Testimonies / Prayer Requests / Fellowship board- mostly for personal posts
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,5.0.html

Child boards- Who Am I? (only available to members)- above Testimonies board, members pics and other stuff
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,16.0.html

Members Recipes- for sharing recipes and food tips
http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/board,22.0.html

mercy, peace and love
Kat

Rene:

--- Quote from: lurquer on December 26, 2014, 01:02:46 AM ---
why I've wanted to 'officially' join.  It is because I consider you  my family.   


--- End quote ---

Welcome to the forum, Michael.  I like your reason for joining.  It made me smile. :)

René

Mike Gagne:
Hi Michael, nice intro, I also like your reason for joining! 😎

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