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Title: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: hillsbororiver on September 19, 2008, 08:26:03 AM: I thought it might be interesting to have a blog/diary in regard to all that is going on at the Conference and to answer questions from members who are unable to attend.

I will start;

On the way to the airport now........

Peace,

Joe
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Patrick on September 19, 2008, 10:03:08 AM: It's 0500 out on the West side. All the critters are fed, going to eat some breakfast, clean up, and then I'll head toward the airport.

Patrick
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Samson on September 19, 2008, 10:24:04 AM: Quote from: hillsbororiver on September 19, 2008, 08:26:03 AM
I thought it might be interesting to have a blog/diary in regard to all that is going on at the Conference and to answer questions from members who are unable to attend.

I will start;

On the way to the airport now........

Peace,

Joe

Thankyou Joe,

Pam and I are on that Airplane with you in Spirit, the weather is clear and the Pilot has his instructions for a smooth flight and landing. Hopefully someone will put some photos of our Brothers and Sisters. If Sorin shows up, tell him I said Hello. The same for GMik, Dr. Carol Beloved, Dave in Tennesee and the rest of the tribe too.

If it's Chinese on Friday night, I'll have Pork Lo Mein Combination platter, if it's Mexican, how about a Large Soft Taco with real steak. On second thought, let's have N.Y. Strip Steak, Stuffed Baked Potatoe, Brocoli with cheese, a large tossed salad with Bleu Cheese dressing, sauteed mushrooms and onions on top of the Steak, cheese cake for dessert; sounds like my favorite meal, indeed it is.

Shucks, I'll have to wait until next year, we are saving up already, Above is the Carnal, we will gladly anticipate the Spiritual, that's provided during this conference with pleasure; :D

With Love, Samson and Delilah(oops, I mean The Freckle Girl).
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: gmik on September 19, 2008, 10:48:39 AM: Last check before we leave. On the road again.......
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Akira329 on September 19, 2008, 11:35:13 AM: I'm leaving my apartment now!! On the road again! 4hrs to go!
Antaiwan
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: OBrenda on September 19, 2008, 12:12:36 PM: Just another Day at Work for me... :-\
[Grateful that I have one]

Next Year, I "hosie" a seat next to Samson & the Freckle Girl...since both He and my Husband will be ordering the same thing [if it's steak] that's his favorite also, even the dessert...Sometimes he likes to get the sweet potato with the brown sugar & cinnamon....

Of course we all know where the true feasting will be done...

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Beloved on September 19, 2008, 01:00:29 PM: Shutting down and packing up. I am taking two laptops to the conference. I have verizon air card for Internet, I am in the process of moving stuff from one to the other and changing frm netscape to Microsoft Office...ugh

All people getting picked up at the airport should have made contact with the person meeting them and hopefully all will connect. Do not forget the cell phone numbers.

I plan to be at the hotel around 2:00. I have to feed the fish before I leave..big Koi. ;D

beloved
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Dave in Tenn on September 19, 2008, 02:19:42 PM: Pulling my stuff together. Got the batteries recharged for the camera...now if I can just remember to bring the camera. :D Didn't sleep well last night. Partly a bit worried about not being very 'holy' and partly just looking forward. Obviously, I don't know anybody here in person, but I'm praying we feel the same warmth or greater than we do over this cooler internet thingamajig. Mostly nervous about meeting Ray, if God should allow it. At another time, things might be different, but this is the day God has made so I'll try to rejoice and be glad in it.

Off for my promised shower, another mow down of the stubble and a quick pack up.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 19, 2008, 07:07:05 PM: Hi All Conference Attendees,

Thanks for so much Caring and Sharing on the Forum, please know that this is my Home for now. I check in all day at work just to see and read what is going with my New Family. Any little titbit from the conference will be gobbled up with pleasure. My Prayer is that All of us use the knowledge GOD GIVES us through Ray to the Highest and Best Use.

George.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: EKnight on September 19, 2008, 07:40:06 PM: This was a good idea Joe. Keep keeping us posted.

Eileen
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: rjsurfs on September 19, 2008, 07:54:14 PM: Found Joe and Rene' at the airport... also two other ladies whom are Bible-Truthers but not on the forum... so I had a truck full to the hotel.

As soon as my wife is home we'll head back over there.

:)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: indianabob on September 19, 2008, 08:22:37 PM: Quote from: aqr on September 19, 2008, 07:07:05 PM
Hi All Conference Attendees,

Thanks for so much Caring and Sharing on the Forum, please know that your this is my Home for now. I check in all day at work just to see and read what is going with my New Family. Any little titbit from the conference will be gobbled up with pleasure. My Prayer is that All of us use the knowledge GOD GIVES us through Ray to the Highest and Best Use.

George.

Hi George,
I attended last year and learned and shared so much. I'm sure we will receive good reports beginning Sunday night.

I took a look at your web site and it resembles an internet mall. You seem to have a little bit of everything.
Well, that's just about the same as we have here on the forum only it is a lot of everything.

I would be interested in understanding a little of how your business runs and how much time you need to devote to it.
Also, great photo, great smile.

Regards, Indiana Bob
Culver, IN
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 19, 2008, 10:37:19 PM: Hi Indiana Bob, I am so excited about the conference even though i will not be there. Currently reading the Nashville conference: http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,4472.msg34384.html#msg34384 . This is already some mind expanding info that really touch what i have always known it seems. Being one that from my very young days always loving to read anything about the Cosmos and Space Time i feel like my Library of Heaven is here now. Who said light is as fast as we will ever travel (Not), think i had better quit as i get more excited by the minute just Yearning and Hoping and Praying for the Day. Oh The Majesty and Grace and Power and Mercy of OUR LORD GOD ALMIGHTY.

Geo.

btw. i would be happy to share anything that will help you about my website.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 19, 2008, 11:20:39 PM: :D Just a big halo from JOYCE...hoping Ray is getting the rest he needs leading up to his presentations, and that his health improves continually!

You guys have a wonderful trip....I am excited for you all and can't WAIT to see the pics and read the text! Try to post your impressions and thoughts as the conference unfolds. Anyone have digital cam corder to upload short clips? Beloved, can your laptop do that? You could even post them temporarily on YouTube? ::::jumping up and down with excitement!:::: I feel like a little kid that was left "home alone" when their parents took off on vacation!!! I say we paint the walls around this place while they're gone....who's with me?? ;D
Joyce :D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 19, 2008, 11:29:23 PM: Ok, i am in. Soon as i get home i will be back online and pitch in to help.

Geo.

Quote from: joyful1 on September 19, 2008, 11:20:39 PM
:D Just a big halo from JOYCE...hoping Ray is getting the rest he needs leading up to his presentations, and that his health improves continually!

You guys have a wonderful trip....I am excited for you all and can't WAIT to see the pics and read the text! Try to post your impressions and thoughts as the conference unfolds. Anyone have digital cam corder to upload short clips? Beloved, can your laptop do that? You could even post them temporarily on YouTube? ::::jumping up and down with excitement!:::: I feel like a little kid that was left "home alone" when their parents took off on vacation!!! I say we paint the walls around this place while they're gone....who's with me?? ;D
Joyce :D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Beloved on September 20, 2008, 12:16:59 AM: Well we had a really nice gathering tonight. Ray is doing well, he is getting rest . He did come down and gave a preview of what he is going to talk about and people who never met him were able to talk with him a bit. Saturday will be a prelude and Sunday will be the proof. Ray then went back up and rested and the rest of us blabbered on.

Randy is drinking lots of coffee, he really seems to be enjoying meeting people, Rene and Joe are have been greeting all. I had a nice talk with Claudia (C J Woods) and Kat. AKr4 is here, CEO is here too and Beau and the Baby. There are a lot of people here that are not on the forum.

There are some I did not get to talk to tonight. We had a bigger crowd than usual for the first night, we expect to meet more tomorrow. It is so great to meet and talk in person.

Harry plans to get something up on the forum as soon as he can, Kat will need time to get the transcripts. I do not know how she does it, I can't type that fast.

Beloved
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Snowfire on September 20, 2008, 12:25:42 AM: Thanks Beloved,

It's Great to hear that Ray is doing well and that everyone is enjoying each others fellowship.

Rick
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 05:03:39 AM: :D Great, George! I'll bring the paintbrushes tomorrow! heeheh ;D Joyce :)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: eggi on September 20, 2008, 05:20:22 AM: ;D great news! I'm in the mountains this weekend, so I'm connecting with my mobile to read and post. Can't wait to hear what Ray will say. God bless you all, and have a wonderful time together! Lots of love going out from us who are not there! EIRIK
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Beloved on September 20, 2008, 11:25:04 AM: I am in the conference right now, Ray has taken roll, 140 were suppose to come, there is a few seats (room 104)

Ray has rocks and show and tell material on the table and has started his talk.

Akr and Marcus want to say hello. Renee and others are taking still pictures.

Beloved
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: EKnight on September 20, 2008, 12:09:22 PM: Uh oh, envy is creeping in.

Eileen
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: KristaD on September 20, 2008, 12:14:58 PM: Quote from: EKnight on September 20, 2008, 12:09:22 PM
Uh oh, envy is creeping in.

Eileen

Tell me about it :-[.
I am so happy for you all who get to be there though :D!
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Samson on September 20, 2008, 12:35:53 PM: Yes Indeed,

Boy, now I really wish I was not just Spiritually there, but Physically too. Kinda fantasize having a Teleportation system, so I could say, Beam me over to Nashville Scotty.

Someone Mentioned Randy, is that the Randy I know from Albany, Enjoy yourself John Popovich and George Kuehns, I have to go to work Today and Tomorrow, so sad. :'(

Samson.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: OBrenda on September 20, 2008, 02:10:08 PM: Please say Hi to Earl & Verna Woods for me!

Was Dave in TN able to get a seat?

Can't stop thinking about all of you,

Joyce, what color paints do you have?

;D ;D
Brenda
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Beloved on September 20, 2008, 02:39:00 PM: Getting ready to brek for lunch

Yes Dave of Tn got a seat, I will look for them and say hello

beloved
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 20, 2008, 03:25:30 PM: Did Ray Read Genesis 1: 1. In the Beginning God Created The Heavens And The Earth; and the Earth Became Without Form and Void.

Just checking one of my pet theories, currently i am at work but checking in often.

Geo.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: rjsurfs on September 20, 2008, 03:46:01 PM: Quote from: OBrenda on September 20, 2008, 02:10:08 PM
Please say Hi to Earl & Verna Woods for me!

Hi Brenda... we met Earl & Verna... great couple... they are sitting directly behind the wife and I.

:)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: rk12201960 on September 20, 2008, 04:25:07 PM: Coffee PLEASE more coffee. ;D

Miss all of you.
Ray just blasted and put to rest some of the lies.....
Don't want to give it away till Dennis gets it on the site.

Everybody is wonderful here, wish you all could be here.

Talk to you guys later.
Randy
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 20, 2008, 05:11:42 PM: I appreciate all the comments. I feel so THERE with all of you and I can feel the presence of greatness unfolding in the wisdom and revelations that are being made manifest.

Arc.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Vangie on September 20, 2008, 05:14:00 PM: Randy--thanks for the teaser about what lies Ray just blasted. :) I can't wait to hear the whole bit!!!! I was all set to go til Thursday of last week, but it just wasn't meant to be and I had to send Ray my regrets as soon as I learned I couldn't make it...this time anyway. ;) I bet Dave in TN got one of my seats-that means I need a full report from you, my friend, and ASAP! And you are welcome (since you didn't have to sit in Antaiwan's lap)!

Can't wait for some pictures!!! Keep on posting guys. Love it--as Deb just said, I feel so THERE too.
:D ;D :D

In Christ,
Vangie
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: WhoAmI on September 20, 2008, 05:52:51 PM: Did ""Dave In Tenn shave like he said he was going to? :P

Jeff
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 20, 2008, 08:28:39 PM: Hi Joyce,

Still ??? waiting to start ::) the paint Job? ;D Here is a sample of work.

Geo.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 08:31:41 PM: :D Eileen, Krista not to worry...I've almost finished my teleportation device and I figure we can send Samson first to the conference...you know...to TRY IT OUT! heheheh! ;D
Brenda--I've got about 2,000 different colors....give it a try! Dinosaur pics should be appropriate for the weekend, don't you think? ehheeh!

GEORGE!! an artist is among us!!! :D

Deb!!!! Sista!!! SOOOO good to hear from you...I KNEW you wouldn't miss out on this conference...if there was ANY WAY possible for you to check in, I just KNEW you would! Thinking of you darling! EVERYDAY!!
Joyce :)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 20, 2008, 08:34:49 PM: This will be part of our ability when we go Home, please give us a little snippet of Nashville Today or i may try to Teleport out there Later. :o :D ::) :-* ??? :-X :)

Thanks and Praise Our LORD.

Geo.

Quote from: Samson on September 20, 2008, 12:35:53 PM
Yes Indeed,

Boy, now I really wish I was not just Spiritually there, but Physically too. Kinda fantasize having a Teleportation system, so I could say, Beam me over to Nashville Scotty.

Someone Mentioned Randy, is that the Randy I know from Albany, Enjoy yourself John Popovich and George Kuehns, I have to go to work Today and Tomorrow, so sad. :'(

Samson.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: OBrenda on September 20, 2008, 09:05:13 PM: Samson & FreckleGirl....Chewy's trying to see if he can stop by in the Millennium Falcon and give you a lift to the conference. Not sure yet if he can get out of a previous Ewok commitment he made earlier?

Miss Joyful1..I've said it before, that is the right name for you.... ;D ;D ;D..you are a scream! ;)

Thanks Beloved, for the update on Dave TN.....Yahoo!!!!!! (You2Randy)

Just can't stand this waiting.... ;) ;)
Share all you can as soon as you can......
Brenda
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: frecklegirl417 on September 20, 2008, 09:12:26 PM: ;D ;D ;DTo OBrenda and Joyful1,

Samson and I are still waiting for Chewy to pick us up maybe we could talk him to swing by to pick you all of you up on our way. ROFL!!!!

If Chewy doesn't come through we will use the teleport machine!!!
I for one can not wait for the truths that Ray blasted. Just hearing that got my taste buds salivating....

Pam
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 09:33:49 PM: ::::adjusting settings on teleportation device::::::

George--Samson has opted for the Millennium Falcon, therefore YOU are first up for the teleport!! heeheheh Let us know if you end up at the conference! ;D

::::re-adjusting device, trying to remember calculations for anti-gravity::::

okay...you ready George??
Joyce :)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: indianabob on September 20, 2008, 09:55:35 PM: Quote from: frecklegirl417 on September 20, 2008, 09:12:26 PM
;D ;D ;DTo OBrenda and Joyful1,

Samson and I are still waiting for Chewy to pick us up maybe we could talk him to swing by to pick you all of you up on our way. ROFL!!!!

If Chewy doesn't come through we will use the teleport machine!!!
I for one can not wait for the truths that Ray blasted. Just hearing that got my taste buds salivating....

Pam

You know don't you Pam, that the teleport machine can mix up minds with other bodies is simultaneous transports.

Samson may come through the transporter with your beauty and you with his rugged good looks, sans freckles.
Then what will you say to Chewy?

Bob
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 20, 2008, 10:00:29 PM: Yes, but i need to pack for anything and everything, what should i carry for luggage. My first time you know, what if we miss Nashville and end up on Sagittarius any contacts there?.
:-\ ??? ::) :-\
Thinking, ::) Geo as i warm up
. :o
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: OBrenda on September 20, 2008, 10:04:08 PM: ;D ;D ;D @ Bob,

It's so nice to be able to have fun here....
Helps to cope with stress of being left home alone....

Anyone seen George, a butterfly flew into the transporter as Joyce was xporting him ;)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 10:09:52 PM: :D Not to worry, Geo!
Just wear what you have on right now...no one will even notice if you don't have a change of clothes....empty your pockets of anything metallic and quickly remove any dental fillings!

Okay..great!
Now step into the booth and breath deeply...
3....2....1!

POOF!!!

Okay guys...we wait to hear from George! He's on his WAY!!!
Joyce ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 10:11:50 PM: OOOPS!!! ::)

okay, Houston...we have a problem....
George has called from the "Pet Care Convention" in Nutville, not Nashville!
Oh dear, what to do???
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 20, 2008, 10:13:55 PM: WOW BACK IN TIME. Ok Leaving work now, will be out for a couple hours maybe, making sure my affairs are in order and insurance policy paid up. :( :-\

CYAL, Geo.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: frecklegirl417 on September 20, 2008, 10:18:25 PM: ;D ;D ;D

Okay joyful... my turn will try almost anything once!!!!!

If I come out looking like Samson, that is something He will have to live with......Ha! Ha!

Let's try to fix the numbers maybe we could find George and send him to Nashville!!!
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 10:20:14 PM: Bob--
you are right --we must keep Samson and Frecklegirl from getting into the teleportation device together....besides... someone needs to figure out the calculations and retrieve George from the "Pet Care Convention" in Nutville, where Chewy has been accidentally identified as one of the models for the grooming expo!!! oh bother!
At the moment, I'm being chased by a giagantic butterfly...what happened there, Brenda? ???

:D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 10:21:46 PM: ;D this thread is soooooo messed up!!! Joe is gonna ban me when he sees this!! oh bother!!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 20, 2008, 10:26:59 PM: BRB
But this is so much fear and trembling fun, we will be able to do this you know. Not now but maybe later Today.

Quote from: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 10:21:46 PM
;D this thread is soooooo messed up!!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 20, 2008, 10:47:15 PM: George! you're back!! :D
:::swatting gigantic butterfly:::: :-\
::)
sorry about Nutville, did Chewy get groomed properly with the new pet-o-matic vacuum brush? I hope he wasn't too upset! ;D

well guys...need to go work on my teleportation device and call it a night afterwards! I'll check in with yas in the AM!
Nighty-night!
whew!!! glad we got George back!
Joyce ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Samson on September 21, 2008, 02:43:59 AM: Hey Joyfull, Brenda, Indiana Bob & Geo,

Looks like I created a monster, before leaving for work, should have stayed home. Someone stole the plans for the Teleportation Device, I saw the Millinium Falcon fly by, while at work. What kind of Aliens, are you people at Bible Truths; ;) ;D

Now I'm home sweet home, I repeat, nobody but nobody gets to have The Freckle Girls Freckles, they are a masterpiece, a work of Art, I counted them the other day, 1352, from the waist up, she has stars, crosses, boots and L's.

Glad to be back, Samson.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 21, 2008, 03:40:26 AM: When the Mice are away the Elephants Play. LOL. Sorry we tracked all over the carpet Samson, cleanup crew in on monday.

Geo. ;) :-[ ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 21, 2008, 03:53:49 AM: Hi Joyce

Yes! I am very happy to have the time and privilage to interact again on the Forum! Coffee up and to you too Randy!

Deb
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: joyful1 on September 21, 2008, 05:53:06 AM: Quote from: Samson on September 21, 2008, 02:43:59 AM
Hey Joyfull, Brenda, Indiana Bob & Geo,

Looks like I created a monster, before leaving for work, should have stayed home. Someone stole the plans for the Teleportation Device, I saw the Millinium Falcon fly by, while at work. What kind of Aliens, are you people at Bible Truths; ;) ;D

ahaha! aliens...ahahah! :D

George-- elephants? ??? butterflys maybe! :D
Deb! great to see you're here -- YES! coffee! the old fashioned way so as not to disturb our buddies on dial-up: [ ]D ;D Joyce )
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Heidi on September 21, 2008, 06:13:23 AM: You guys as so lucky to even be in the same country where the forum is being held.....I am on the other side of the world! Please don't forget your other brothers and sisters scattered throughout the world!

I have been continually praying from here in New Zealand for all of you, Ray and the conference and thanking my God that all the news and wisdom will be trickling through to the rest of us.

Love in Christ
Heidi
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 21, 2008, 06:27:10 AM: I am now on short wave dial up so no more cable thefts can happen here. That does not mean I have to micro wave my coffee Joyce! :) Heidi I too am a continent away in Africa!
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Heidi on September 21, 2008, 06:30:56 AM: I know Acturus...I am an South African born girl living in New Zealand belonging not of this world ;) I read your posts and updates on how things are going in our home country. I was so saddened by it all. Glad that you are able to communicate with us again though! I have always enjoyed your posts.

Love
Heidi
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 21, 2008, 07:42:59 AM: Thank you Heidi :)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: rk12201960 on September 21, 2008, 09:12:03 AM: Quote from: Arcturus on September 21, 2008, 03:53:49 AM
Hi Joyce

Yes! I am very happy to have the time and privilage to interact again on the Forum! Coffee up and to you too Randy!

Deb

Thanks Deb,
ummmm can you leave the gallon of coffee here, thanks
;D 8) ;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: rk12201960 on September 21, 2008, 09:16:27 AM: Quote from: Heidi on September 21, 2008, 06:13:23 AM
You guys as so lucky to even be in the same country where the forum is being held.....I am on the other side of the world! Please don't forget your other brothers and sisters scattered throughout the world!

I have been continually praying from here in New Zealand for all of you, Ray and the conference and thanking my God that all the news and wisdom will be trickling through to the rest of us.

Love in Christ
Heidi

Hi Heidi,
Prayers always for everyone
Sorry you couldn't be here but get ready to have your whole world changed.

Peace and wisdom.
Randy
8)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: OBrenda on September 21, 2008, 09:54:04 AM: Randy,

Our whole world changed..... and then you leave us hanging.....

No More Coffee For You.... :P

Brenda
;D
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Craig on September 21, 2008, 10:35:40 AM: Quote
I am now on short wave dial up

Deb, How fast is short wave connection speeds?

Craig
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Beloved on September 21, 2008, 10:45:14 AM: Well Joe and I had a nice breakfast at Cracker Barrel and shared a lot of the things that we have been shown and how they impacted our personal lives.

Yesterday Ray's morning teaching covered why the "young earth" people think the way they do, but in the afternoon he started hitting their beliefs with the truth, today he is going totally show what the scriptures say, but they cannot see or recivee yet. We are also going to get a handout too.

I am glad that I brought my laptop I was able to copy and paste the scriptures and some comments into esword topics so I can study these while the transscript is being typed up.

Beloved
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 21, 2008, 12:31:02 PM: At present the speed is 33.6Kbps. Sometimes it is as slow as 23 and quite occasionally, I am cut off and have to redial which increases the cost because connection and not the duration, is where the cost to be on line is calculated on this short wave access. :)
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: aqrinc on September 21, 2008, 03:24:07 PM: Help, did i miss something while Teleporting (Those butterflies can be ferocious), any snippets from the Conference posted anywhere. You should see the places i have been to in the machine. Have to go help a friend with his computer network in a few minutes, be back later.

Geo.
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: eggi on September 21, 2008, 03:37:14 PM: Hi Arcturus, and welcome back! It has been a long wait - but now you're back, even if the connection is slow! You might try turning off images in your web browser, that should speed things up a bit.

I don't know, I guess the conference is nearing its end, and this thread didn't exactly become a blog for the conference, now did it??
;D

God bless you,
Eirik
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: hillsbororiver on September 21, 2008, 04:10:38 PM: Yes Eirik the blog thing did not work out quite as I planned, my fault as I forgot my password until just a few minutes ago......... ::)

Anyway, I will write down a few of our (many great) experiences here a bit later as a group of us are presently getting ready to get a bite to eat.

I will leave you with this though......

Ray asks (and answers), "Did God ever do an honest day's work?"

Peace,

Joe
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: iris on September 21, 2008, 04:49:58 PM: Hi Arcturus,

It is good to see you back on the forum again.

I always look forward to reading your posts.

Welcome back!

Iris
Title: Re: 2008 Nashville Conference Blog
Post by: Dave in Tenn on September 21, 2008, 07:19:55 PM: Just got back home a few minutes ago. The whole Nashville Metro area is sort of in chaos with gas shortages, but I everybdy I talked with was prepared for the drive out of the area where gas was available.

The only part of the conference I missed was saturday evening's informal get-together as I made the mistake of strectching out on the motel bed to ease my back and fell asleep.

There were too many people to meet everybody individually (especially if you're a bit shy like me) but I had some really nice 'row-mates' and got to meet most of the folks I'd come to know from the forum.

I didn't have to sit on Akira's lap, but I did have the blessing of standing next to his heart a couple of times. If I can be like him one of these days, I'll be blessed. Love my brother.

Met all the mods present, Kat, Joe and Dennis. Had to hug Kat, but being 6'4'' made that a bit of a task. :D I met a lot of the other forum members as well and got to spend a little time with one of our new members, Jody Edwards (I think that's the right last name) who was there with his oldest son. He's a really nice fellow too and I hope we'll hear more from him in fellowship here.

A shout out to Rene who made everybody feel extra welcome, I think.

The conference started a little rocky with some technical issues, but it evened out. I'll say more later, maybe, but for now I'll just share that while much of the conference changed my mind, the last hour changed my life. What a truly awesome God we have and what a tremendous blessing to get to know Him more this weekend.

At the end, I got my 'minute' with Ray and, though I could do little more than babble like an idiot, I hope I was able to express my deep thanks not just for what he endured for the conference, but for all he's meant to me these last few life-changing months. My thanks also to all the others who did their part to make the conference possible, and in getting the materials ready for the rest of us.

I'm really glad I went. I'm also glad to be home to satisfy the forum jonesing I've experienced. :D
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Post by: Dave in Tenn on September 21, 2008, 07:26:00 PM: Oh yeah...I got a fair number of pictures and will be posting them when I can.
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Post by: joyful1 on September 21, 2008, 07:45:28 PM: "prepare to have your whole life changed?"
okay...Brenda we have to do something about these people....
sure they are tired from traveling....and with all that "eating, fellowshipping, taking notes and meeting everyone" I guess we have to feel really sorry for them....
good grief! ;D
Joyce :)
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Post by: mharrell08 on September 21, 2008, 08:31:12 PM: Marques is back at home...the conference was fantastic!
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Post by: Stevernator on September 21, 2008, 08:43:07 PM: I am looking forward to watching the video or reading the transcripts! Does anyone feel like sharing some spoilers? ;)
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Post by: aqrinc on September 21, 2008, 09:21:25 PM: YEs Yes, please share even some scraps. Please Please Please. I ask forgiveness for my begging for scraps, but still want All to know This is My Food. At 55 years of age it is my great pleasure to still be the same Searcher After the Truth of the Scriptures that was gifted to me as a very young boy. BTW, i have been able to put all the current Audio from: http://forums.bible-truths.com/index.php/topic,2641.0.html on one CD which i am happy to share if there is a place to upload the ISO file so others can burn it to a disk.

Geo.
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Post by: OBrenda on September 21, 2008, 09:47:53 PM: Quote from: joyful1 on September 21, 2008, 07:45:28 PM
"prepare to have your whole life changed?"
okay...Brenda we have to do something about these people....
sure they are tired from traveling....and with all that "eating, fellowshipping, taking notes and meeting everyone" I guess we have to feel really sorry for them....
good grief! ;D
Joyce :)

lol.... ;D ;D It's not polite not to share.....[what do you have in mind joyce?] ;)
Chewy is not a happy camper....

Welcome Home Everyone & Please dish away........But then again, I don't like to know too much if I'm going to see a movie....you know what I mean....I'm so confussed.....
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Post by: Samarnon on September 21, 2008, 11:38:19 PM: Welcome back all Nashville attendees!

I have a great time reading this blog? ??? I thought this is some kind of a messed-up party? LOL ;D

Anyways, thanks for the updates and looking forward to hearing the audios from Dennis. And also from pictures that will soon be downloaded by Dave.

God bless you all,
Joy
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Post by: Kat on September 22, 2008, 01:37:22 AM: Well I will say it was a great joy to be among so many Believers. To meet people for the first time and feel an instant bond through the spirit, was such a wonderful experience. There was a good number that I met from the forum and I am so thankful for those precious few mins we had together :)

Ray gave his presentations with strength and vigor, in spite of his arm, which seemed to give him more trouble as the weekend went on.
He totally debunked the young earth theory with some proofs that made the proponents of it seem ridiculous. He explained the 'days' of creation giving much explanation and many Scriptures that prove these were not literal 24 hr periods. He also explained where dinosaurs fit in the creation and how old the earth is. He had quite a bit to say about Noah's flood and did it cover the earth, he brought to light many physical things that do prove the truth about this.

Well there will have to be patience, as this is going to take a bit of time to be prepared before it can be posted.

mercy, peace and love
Kat
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Post by: aqrinc on September 22, 2008, 01:43:49 AM: Thanks Kat,

Little snippets are exactly what we can use until the whole story is told. We tried to keep this Thread going so you all would have a nice warm place to come back to. Joyce was a Master Mistress orchestrator so Kudos to her. Looking eagerly for the audio or transcripts.

In CHRIST JESUS, George. ???
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Post by: WhoAmI on September 22, 2008, 02:14:10 AM: As interesting as the science can be I sure hope there is some serious spiritual applications shown. What do you say folks? Did he deliver the goods?

Jeff
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Post by: Akira329 on September 22, 2008, 09:00:20 AM: Quote from: Dave in Tenn on September 21, 2008, 07:19:55 PM
I didn't have to sit on Akira's lap, but I did have the blessing of standing next to his heart a couple of times. If I can be like him one of these days, I'll be blessed. Love my brother.

Thanks Bro! Good to stand next to your heart!!
The conference was awesome! I loved all the talks we had during the breaks and out to eat!
Dave you should have been there! Next time!

Sunday was the Jewel, I wish I could have stuck around to talk more!! but back to work :-\
Antaiwan
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Post by: Dave in Tenn on September 22, 2008, 09:45:14 AM: Quote from: WhoAmI on September 22, 2008, 02:14:10 AM
As interesting as the science can be I sure hope there is some serious spiritual applications shown. What do you say folks? Did he deliver the goods?

Jeff

Delivered from the pulpit, so to speak? Some. But what I mostly noticed (and the way I experienced it) was in the discussions and in reflection since. To me, the conference was something of a parable...a physical story with deep spiritual applications. Understanding such concepts as the 'evening, morning' and answering questions like "Did God ever do an honest day's work?" opens up tons of scripture and Glorifies God exponentially. I expect the same thing will happen for the listeners/viewers/readers and here in the Forum.
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Post by: Kat on September 22, 2008, 12:26:38 PM: Good answer Dave. Do understand, Ray was not able to work on pulling this all together the last few weeks before the conference and he has been under a great deal of stress. But he was determined to make it to this conference. He was using a big file folder that he would pull out one of his research papers and scan it for information he wanted to present. He did the best he could do under the circumstances.

I think as Dave does about what he gave us, it "opens up tons of scripture and Glorifies God exponentially." This whole thing concerning 'day' applies to so many Scriptures, there is much to build upon here.

mercy, peace and love
Kat
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Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 22, 2008, 03:42:38 PM: What you express Kat is so important because I need to understand more about what the "DAY" of the Lord means. I hope to be enlightened. I just feel that so much more clarity is waiting to be revealed as the transcripts and audios are posted for us enthusiastic patiently anticipating members who could not be at the Conference. My heart which is one among I am sure MANY of us, were with you ALL.

Hey Eirik, thank you for your welcome back. I learnt many valuable approaches to writing through your very first posts here in the forum.

Iris, a warm THANK YOU for your welcome back.

Arc
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Post by: Kat on September 22, 2008, 03:49:09 PM: Hi Arcturus, glad you are able to be with us more :)

Ray did not go over that point in particular. But I think he gave more than enough info, that we will be able to apply this to other Scripture. I can already see many implication for this 'day' in Scripture.

mercy, peace and love
Kat
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Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 22, 2008, 04:00:59 PM: Thanks Kat!
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Post by: hillsbororiver on September 22, 2008, 08:56:15 PM: This is going to be difficult because there is no way I can respond to all the wonderful posts preceding this one. My experience this past weekend was one that I will always remember even though virtually all the neat and concise plans I made did not work out at all. First off when starting this thread I intended to post snippets here and there about the folks who showed up, how we were interacting, the informal fellowships with Ray and all our Brothers and Sisters who were able to attend as well as the overall mood of the group as we spent time together.

You would not believe the frustration I experienced when I first had the opportunity to get on line and post and then having a mental block in remembering my password, it is stored on my home computers as well as my work computer so I have not physically typed it in in years, what a humbling and embarrassing time that was! It was not until Sunday afternoon when out of the blue (not even thinking about it) when my memory bank coughed it up, all my great plans were dashed, not only in regard to this but also the plans I had in regard to spending some quality fellowship with Kat, Patrick, Bobby (Tenn), Marques, Antawain. We had talked about delving into certain (different) topics together but for one reason or another interruptions and unforseen circumstances prevented us from doing so in the manner planned. One of the great reasons was that Ray was in much better form than I had hoped, he was available for hours on Friday and Saturday nights to sit and visit with as many as 30 or 40 of us in the hotel lobby informally tossing around ideas and answering questions, unplanned but what a great surprise on so many levels.

Being able to see Charles (CEO), Dave (Tenn), Beau, Claudia, Musicman, etc. (too many to name, apologies for those I missed) and feed off of their enthusiasm was just one example of how awesome this sharing of His Spirit was for me, there truly was something very special happening there and I want to thank each and every attendee as well as those who were with us in spirit for making this something I will always cherish, I will add more specifics in the next day or two but I just got back a couple hours ago and have so much to do in preparation for another trip I will be leaving for on Wednesday (also at work for an important meeting tomorrow).

You are all very special and important to me, His Peace to you!

Joe
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Post by: lilitalienboi16 on September 22, 2008, 11:25:08 PM: im so jealous, this was one conferenc ei wanted to be able to make =[

booooooo, you guys are all so lucky.. man the wealth of information you must have had. I'm so very very jealous!

><
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Post by: Patrick on September 23, 2008, 01:58:42 AM: I'm back!
Got the sisters and myself to the airport in one piece today. ;D Don't think my driving scared them too much.
Nice to meet some other Arizonians that have been drawn to B-T's.
It was great seeing the regulars and meeting some newbies.
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Post by: Deborah-Leigh on September 23, 2008, 02:20:45 AM: Your perspective brings home another warm aspect of what had to have been a most enriching and Grace filled event for you all. I enjoyed and really can connect to the frustration and pain you mentioned when the plans you made were altered by quote unforeseen circumstances prevented us ...which again simply but quite deftly with a hint of the salt of fire with authourity shows again that HE is in control! You have left with me another name to describe Him....[He is the author of our i]unforeseen circumstances.[/i] Beautiful!

Thanks Joe!
Arc
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Post by: Rene on September 23, 2008, 09:58:25 AM: Hi everybody,

I'm just seeing this thread this morning (Tuesday) for the first time. I didn't arrive home from Nashville until 6:30 PM Monday. This past weekend was everything I had hoped it would be and more!

I'm getting ready for work, so I don't have much time to post as many thoughts as I would like, but I do want to say that this conference has not only drawn me closer to this brotherhood of believers, but more importantly, it has increased my love and knowledge for our heavenly Father and Lord and Saviour Christ Jesus. I thank God for blessing all of us in such a huge way!

A shout out to all the forum members who contributed to my joy this past weekend: Dennis, Joe, Kat, Patrick, Beloved, Bobby, Dave, Antaiwan, Marques, Claudia, Randy, Jody, Ray Ray, Uncle Beau, Gina, and CEO (Charles), (forgive me if I left anyone out). As well as those who promised to join the forum, Maria and Dorothy.

Love and peace to you all,

René
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Post by: UncleBeau on September 23, 2008, 10:45:54 AM: We got back Sunday night as most of you saw we had to leave a couple hours early. You have to understand last year at Mobile was my first conference and not many people were there, especially people that actually talked to each other much. This year it seemed like more people came out of their proverbial shells. Nola and I learned a lot and we discussed the times in scripture where it reveals spiritual insight on being destroyed and reborn over and over. The prodigal son, there was evening and there was morning, chaos to order. These are all examples for our admonition. The amount of papers Ray could write on that would be astronomical (no pun intended). Overall we had a great time meeting new people and exposing Harley to good teaching. Just so you all know she was making noise and "talking" a whole lot more this weekend than she has before.

~ Beau
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Post by: Jody Edwards on September 23, 2008, 02:16:58 PM: What a great conference! Ray did an outstanding job and opened my eyes to many things. I am embarrassed to admit it but I had based my creation understanding on Dr. Carl Baugh's writings - thank you Ray for setting me straight.

It was my first conference and it was such a great pleasure to meet so many wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ such as Rene (a very charming lady), Matt from New York, Dave in Tenn, Musicman, Kat, Dennis, Harry, Bob, Ray-Ray, Gina and so many others.

Dave Tenn - I'm sorry to hear that you didn't make Ray's talk in the lobby on Saturday evening. It was very eye opening. He discussed one of his ideas that he wasn't ready to discuss in the conference. I discussed it with Matt from New York at length that evening to work out the details and must say that I think Ray is correct in his theory on Genesis 1:26-27. It took me a while but I now see how his theory makes logical sense with the rest of scripture. Thank you for sharing Ray!

Thank you everyone,
Jody Edwards
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Post by: hillsbororiver on September 24, 2008, 07:52:02 AM: I am just about to experience a real contrast in past and present realities as we head up to New York for a good old friend's daughter's wedding...

The Conference was an extremely spiritual time for me as I interacted (not as much as I would of liked due to time constraints) with Brothers and Sisters who share a bond not of this world and now I am heading back to a place where old friends (since childhood) will be reminding me (in a "good" natured way) of some of my past that would perhaps (for me) be better forgotten or at least left in dusty old archives.

Overall I am sure it will be a very pleasant time but there is no doubt I will be comparing this trip with Nashville and truly realize what a starkly different reality the Lord has brought me to in this journey.

It will be interesting.

Peace,

Joe
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Post by: Patrick on September 24, 2008, 09:26:54 AM: Have fun, Joe; keep the armor on!
I'll be hanging out with some crazy motorcycle racers this weekend (my first race back since the injury), my armor will be on physically and spiritually. ;D
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Post by: OBrenda on September 24, 2008, 10:41:22 PM: Quote from: Samson on September 21, 2008, 02:43:59 AM
Now I'm home sweet home, I repeat, nobody but nobody gets to have The Freckle Girls Freckles, they are a masterpiece, a work of Art, I counted them the other day, 1352, from the waist up, she has stars, crosses, boots and L's.

Glad to be back, Samson.

Samson....

This has to be one of the most "Romantic Things" I've every read! :'(
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Post by: Richard D on September 24, 2008, 11:03:52 PM: Hello Samson

That reminds me how God counts all the hairs on our head.

In His Love. Richard.