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Title: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Samson on November 02, 2010, 09:38:55 AM
Hi Forum,

I decided to dedicate this Thread to showing appreciation towards the long time members of this Forum and making some mention of notable former members, praying for their return and some acknowledging of Our long time guests. I did some detective work and research in preparing this, but the following list only includes those who are members for Four Years, as of December 2010, sorry if I missed anyone, although I believe I covered everyone. This List leaves out Marques, Dave from Tenn and Myself, because We joined after January 2008. Dennis Vogel owns the Site, it's His and was His idea, so He's not on this List. Well, here it goes.

Craig, Kat, Rene, Falconn 003(Roger), Akira329(Antaiwan), Gmik(Gena), Arcturus(Deborah), Beloved(Carol), Italian Boy(Alex), Eggi, Ciy, Aktilt, jerreye, John9362, Iris, Psalmsinger, Brett, Pax Vobiscum, M_ Oliver, Pylady(Cindy), Steve W, Patrick, Cheekie 3, Ceo, Dogcombat(Ches), Chris R, Mannonthecross, Hebrewroots98(Susan), Prarrydog, Mrl1970, DaveUk, rj, Bill, Steve, Longhorn, Fe32k, Extol, Sansmile, Bob F, Sojourner(Harry), Chuck T, Zevezda, Chuck4, mck24458, Lorie Marie, Snowfire, and Moises.

Some Former Members that were regular contributors that come to mind were Sorin, Joe Hillsbororiver, Joey Porter, Bobby Proctor, Skydreamer(Diana), Martinez, Gregor, Randy King(I don't know what happened to him, just disappeared one day). I'm sure there are others, before my time. My wife is no longer a Member, but still shares with me some of the information found here and helped me with this Thread.

Also, appreciation for the many guests that have yet to join, but have been reading for many years. John Popovich was visiting this Site as a guest for two years before joining. Well, that's it, if anyone remembers anyone I missed, feel free to list them. Remember, I only listed those before Jan 2007.

                          Kind Regards, Samson.
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: grapehound on November 02, 2010, 03:55:37 PM
This is a  lovely idea Samson; very thoughtful.

Bless you
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: lilitalienboi16 on November 02, 2010, 04:10:09 PM
AWWW what happened to Joe (hillsboro)  :( I really liked him.. his posts were amazing. Aw i'm sad now :(
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: chav on November 02, 2010, 04:56:33 PM
yeah come back Joe
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: lauriellen on November 02, 2010, 08:11:11 PM
and Horseman? His posts were always so inspiring.
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Patrick on November 02, 2010, 10:58:29 PM
I'm not sure how many "upgradeds" there has been to the forum (there was a change in March 06'), but, I actually became a member in 05' (prior to the Mobile 05' conference).
Best choice ;) I've ever made; all the glory goes to God!
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Samson on November 03, 2010, 04:07:56 AM
I'm not sure how many "upgradeds" there has been to the forum (there was a change in March 06'), but, I actually became a member in 05' (prior to the Mobile 05' conference).
Best choice ;) I've ever made; all the glory goes to God!

Hey Patrick,

In my research, I was only able to go back to 2006, using Introductions and General Discussions as my primary tools, You might be the oldest remaining member, I don't know, not Chronological Age, but time length,  ;).

                             Carry On, Samson.
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Patrick on November 03, 2010, 11:16:04 AM
Craig is the oldest!  ;D
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on November 03, 2010, 11:27:01 AM


You are appreciated Samson.

Blessings brother :)
Arc
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: mharrell08 on November 03, 2010, 11:31:12 AM
Craig is the oldest!  ;D


When God said 'Let there be Light', Craig hit the switch  :D
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: GaryK on November 03, 2010, 12:17:57 PM
and Horseman? His posts were always so inspiring.

Thank you lauriellen.     I am 'horseman', just going by my actual name nowadays. 

It’s nice to know someone appreciated my occasional aimless ramblings. 

I disappeared form the forum a few months as a result of extreme anger toward god in a win-less show of defiance over -no freewill-....(circumstances in life that resulted in decisions that resulted in circumstances...that resulted in decisions.....that resulted in circumstances)...........well, you get the point.

That ‘debate’, if one could call it that, went something along the idea of when I train horses.    I’m the boss-man.  That’s it.    My barn, my rules.    No discussion.   Got it god?

God was showing me sort of the same:  my creation, my rules.  That’s it.  Discuss all you wish.   ;D

Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: onelovedread on November 03, 2010, 12:42:48 PM
GaryK and lauriellen

"That ‘debate’, if one could call it that, went something along the idea of when I train horses.    I’m the boss-man.  That’s it.    My barn, my rules.    No discussion.   Got it god?"

That debate reminds me of the song I sing when my wife leaves the house - "I'm the boss of the house, when she's not home."

Yeah, so we can lay it down for God. I love it GaryK - " My barn, my rules." Yeah right!



 
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on November 03, 2010, 12:54:42 PM
GaryK...I am truly glad you are here....! 8).... You weren't recognised!  ;D  The way you are now is amazing! 8)

Blessings dear brother :-*
Arc
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Marky Mark on November 03, 2010, 01:52:51 PM
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I’m the boss-man.  That’s it.    My barn, my rules.    No discussion.   Got it god?
God was showing me sort of the same:  my creation, my rules.  That’s it.

Exo 9:14  For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.


Gary,welcome back.I didnt know you were the former horseman. 8)

Peace...Mark
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Roy Coates on November 04, 2010, 10:09:41 PM
Two thumbs up to all, nice thought Samson ;D
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: lauriellen on November 05, 2010, 12:21:55 PM
garyK, so glad your back..... ;D......still have the beautiful picture of the 'horseman' about to saddle up hanging on my office wall near the
computer.
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: GaryK on November 05, 2010, 12:40:03 PM
Thanks lauriellen.  I agree, that is a beaut.  Very down to earthy.
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: gmik on November 06, 2010, 07:28:53 PM
gosh, I bet I am the ole grandma on the forum!!!   :)

Susan, if you are out there give us a shout out.

Paula too...(Pknowles)...gosh so many I miss..glad Psalmsinger is hanging around.

I wish people would not actually quit but just stop posting till they come back. I don't post near as much as I did but I always check in.

I love this place!!
 :-* :-*
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: judith collier on November 07, 2010, 04:46:49 AM
gmik, looked up your info and believe I just might be the oldest gramma.
judy
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Deborah-Leigh on November 07, 2010, 08:20:04 AM

And where is Orien77 and Bobby....my space brothers?

And don't forget Darren!... our Yellow Brick Road member...He's HERE....Yellowstone...God bless you dearest brother of mine!

Arc
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: cherokee on November 07, 2010, 08:52:52 AM
According to the Internet Archive Wayback Machine, the first listing for Bibletruths was April 5, 2001. The first time a link for a discussion forum appeared was March 21, 2004 but it was founded Feb. 10, 2004 and had 118 members.

Sorry, but I could not access who they were.
Maybe someone who was a member back then could.



Blessings,
Suzie




Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Beloved on November 07, 2010, 06:23:58 PM
I cannot remember but I know I once had another moniker but cannot remember what it was before I chose "beloved"

I also remember the forum closing and re=signing in a couple times. There was a short time where google was considered but then you had to deal with advertisers. Yuk.

Then came the great "Simple Machine" see top of your page...then life was good.

Regarding members wher abouts. Remember we are not pew warmers. This is a journey and not a destination. We are told that we are to go on to maturity. In spirit we are all one.

 
(Eph 4:1)  I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
(Eph 4:2)  With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
(Eph 4:3)  Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
(Eph 4:4)  There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;
(Eph 4:5)  One Lord, one faith, one baptism,
(Eph 4:6)  One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
(Eph 4:7)  But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ.


Thanks Samson for the refreshening and rememberance  ;)

At any rate, Dennis can give the exact history sequence since he is the man behind the scenes



Beloved
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: gmik on November 07, 2010, 09:43:23 PM
Judy....wooohooooo..... ;)
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: GaryK on November 08, 2010, 11:20:32 AM

Regarding members wher abouts. Remember we are not pew warmers. This is a journey and not a destination. We are told that we are to go on to maturity. In spirit we are all one.
Beloved


That's good, and appreciated.

gk
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Marky Mark on November 08, 2010, 01:04:51 PM
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This is a journey and not a destination. We are told that we are to go on to maturity.



1Pe 4:17  For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

1Pe 2:2  As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

Gal 4:1  Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
Gal 4:2  But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
Gal 4:3  Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:

Heb 5:12  For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
Heb 5:13  For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.
Heb 5:14  But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

Heb 6:1  Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,
Heb 6:2  Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment.


 Heb 6:3  And this will we do, if God permit.  



Peace...Mark
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Akira329 on November 09, 2010, 01:31:56 AM
Also, let us not give the current members a false sense in thinking that those who are no longer with us are spiritually mature nor the ones who are still among us.
Mat 7:16  Ye shall know them by their fruits.
Many leave for many reasons.
Many stay for many reasons.

Antaiwan
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Marky Mark on November 09, 2010, 01:20:13 PM
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Also, let us not give the current members a false sense in thinking that those who are no longer with us are spiritually mature nor the ones who are still among us.
Mat 7:16  Ye shall know them by their fruits.
Many leave for many reasons.
Many stay for many reasons.

Antaiwan
All so very true Antaiwan. If any one of us is to reach Spiritual maturity,it will only be because of Gods will,it is not of something that we ourselves can bring about.

 Heb 6:3  And this will we do, if God permit.  


Peace...Mark
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: ez2u on November 12, 2010, 10:35:35 PM
okay  what happen to me  i still  here   peggy
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: gmik on November 13, 2010, 12:14:06 AM
 :) :)  Hey Peggy!!!  Good to "see" ya!! You are an ole timer too!!
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: dogcombat on November 13, 2010, 08:46:53 AM
Thanks Samson

God Be With You
Ches
Title: Re: Appreciation of Old Time Members
Post by: Akira329 on November 13, 2010, 01:04:49 PM
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Also, let us not give the current members a false sense in thinking that those who are no longer with us are spiritually mature nor the ones who are still among us.
Mat 7:16  Ye shall know them by their fruits.
Many leave for many reasons.
Many stay for many reasons.

Antaiwan
All so very true Antaiwan. If any one of us is to reach Spiritual maturity,it will only be because of Gods will,it is not of something that we ourselves can bring about.

 Heb 6:3  And this will we do, if God permit.  


Peace...Mark

So True Mark!

I do miss Joe. It would have been nice to stay in contact with him

Antaiwan