The annual some might call a vacation and a conference!

[Jana814]

I don't understand why they need to outline the Bible. Don't they basically have it memorized?

Good point! I don't get it either.

[ILoveJellybeans]

I don't understand why they need to outline the Bible. Don't they basically have it memorized?

For the same reason why they spend the day cleaning things that most people clean once a week. Keep them so overworked they have no time to think for themselves.

Also its not like theres much else to their education, which is basically learning to read, write, count and then the rest is fundie crap.

[Jana814]

The Lord blessed their conference and fixed Uriah's latest break when prayers were lifted. Hearts were open. The D family prepared lunch/dinner for them. Moms were so grateful for Teri's message. Their concert was well attended and their music well received. Set up/load out went well with the blessing of young volunteers.

Photos of families and young siblings, and Steve in earnest discussion with a few dads. People gathered around the sales table. Lunch on a paper plate. Steve at the wheel on the way home.

Place your bets. How many points will I have predicted?

Where did u see the review of their conference?

[thoughtful]

The Lord blessed their conference and fixed Uriah's latest break when prayers were lifted. Hearts were open. The D family prepared lunch/dinner for them. Moms were so grateful for Teri's message. Their concert was well attended and their music well received. Set up/load out went well with the blessing of young volunteers.

Photos of families and young siblings, and Steve in earnest discussion with a few dads. People gathered around the sales table. Lunch on a paper plate. Steve at the wheel on the way home.

Place your bets. How many points will I have predicted?

I think you nailed it. But, since poor Sarah writes these things, someone must be referred to as "sweet."

[Coconut Flan]

I found this one: www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/?arti ... umnid=3801

Skip the first part because probably almost everyone here knows how to do a basic outline. It gives a sample of what a Bible outline would be. They really make the kids do the entire Bible like that? How many years does that take?

[HoneyBunny]

John could have developed Clif's Notes, sold them to his three younger siblings, and bought a house for cash.

[Jana814]

Where did u see the review of their conference?

Forgive me. I just realize it was joking review. (I'm usually not a gullible person but I'm going on very little sleep). It was very good though!

[Marian the Librarian]

OK, 'fess up - who left this comment on their latest post?

Jorgelina says:

July 21, 2014 at 3:20 pm

I have a son starting high school this fall and have been looking for a project for him to do through out his high school. I would love to what exactly the assignment is. Your family has been such an encouragement to us.

Hope your trip and conference went well and that many were encouraged.

I am loving the name Jorgelina!!!

[WonderingInWA]

OK, 'fess up - who left this comment on their latest post?

I am loving the name Jorgelina!!!

Gotta be JohnHugh. Where is that guy, anyway? Haven't seen him around lately, but he loves messin' with the Maxwells!

[johnhugh]

Gotta be JohnHugh. Where is that guy, anyway? Haven't seen him around lately, but he loves messin' with the Maxwells!

I'm still here!1!!! Bless you for that! but no, it wasn't me, but :clap: to who ever did post that and to the other posts about what is Outlining the Bible ® ™ they must be from us - plus notice the name J'Michelle being used a couple of times.

I commented on poor Sarah's "We’re On the Road!" post where I asked if the conference was being part of their 'what some would call a vacation' trip to the lovely cabin, wonderful mountains etc, etc but Stevie deleted it. I have managed to get 'what some would call a vacation' passed before, but again it's further proof that Stevie reads here.

Hi Stevie!!1! :naughty: :naughty:

[Justme]

When 1TonOnRamp goes bust, they can teach classes in Bible Outlining.

[twin2]

"What some might call a vacation" still cracks me up to this day.

People call it a vacation, because that is what it is. You took a vacation Sarah. it's OK to say that. I know a 'vacation' implies something that is f#* and not Lord-honoring. But you won't go to hell for saying you took a vacation. I promise!

[snarkopolis]

Vacation from what? :?

[Trynn]

I dunno about outlining, but I wrote a small "book" of the bible. It included things such as "thou shalt not be a jerk" and "feed the hungry." Along with some "windows 95 is I the devil and thou shalt not use it" thrown in for good measure. Heh.

[SPHASH]

The conference report is up. Looks like attendance was sparse, and some relatives stopped by to visit. Oh and it was engaging, energizing, encouraging and challenging. And they were grateful for God and the church who opened doors for them and making new friends. Blech.

[Jana814]

I wonder which side of the family these relatives r from.

[Coco]

I dunno about outlining, but I wrote a small "book" of the bible. It included things such as "thou shalt not be a jerk" and "feed the hungry." Along with some "windows 95 is I the devil and thou shalt not use it" thrown in for good measure. Heh.

lol! sweet. That would be tempting to throw in some silly stuff, thinking the person grading it would just skim and miss the jokes...

But knowing the Maxwells they did probably READ the whole thing.

[NotALoserLikeYou]

I went ahead and looked up the churches they are attending. I noticed last time the beliefs of the churches did vary a bit.

CO: Grace Community Church, a regular non dom church with regular services, kids ministries, people in shorts.

TN: Midway Baptist Church. SC not IFB. A little more fundie. Talks about how christians should seek a christian education on its website, along with being against gays and abortion. Women are to submit, children are a blessing. No alcohol or porn. Clothing: non fundie

Friendly Avenue Baptist Church, NC: SB not IFB (there are no IFB churches on this schedule). Offers childcare and sunday school and contemporary worship with modern praise songs. Has a preschool (why? are the mothers WORKING?) Clothing: totally non fundie

Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, NH: Has its own christian school. Has sunday school and childcare and a college and career group. Clothing: normal and modest.

Fellowship AOG, GA: Whoa, an Assembly of God church! Website promotes the speaking of tongues. Has a pic of kids standing on the side of the street with various *Jesus heals* signs. Hands raised during worship. I would love to see the Maxwells attend their services. Clothing: normal (and they will only be at this church one day, not a whole weekend)

Faith Harvest Worship Center, FL: Non dom, but evangelical. Practices speaking in tongues and says holiness is the standard believers are held to. Has a christian school PreK-12th grade. They have an intercessory prayer warrior each service, which is interesting. Someone to pray the whole time for them all I guess. They actually link to the Maxwells on their website. Has a lot of non white members (looks like 50% black)

Bethel Baptist Church, GA: Doesn't have a website or social media. In the middle of nowhere. Very small church. Found some pics online and it's Duggar level fundie. Clothing: Maxwell modest, layer level 3.

First Baptist Church of Marion, MS: Hard to find website. Town has a population of 1300. I suspected fundie until I found their site. They have women in leadership positions and split with the Southern Baptists due to it. Instead are a part of Cooperative Baptist Fellowship which is more moderate because they believe women can be Pastors. Operates a daycare and is heavy into providing food for the local community. Clothing: modern/normal.

And that's it. My daughter came in and said, "Who are you stalking on google maps now, mom? It's the polygamists, isn't it?"

Smart Ass. It's the Baptists.

[Brittany15]

Good thing I am not a Maxwell as I would have just googled "Bilbe Outline" printed it out and pretended it was mine. I would have totally been eating wheat thins instead of taco bell every day.

[NotALoserLikeYou]

Eek! Apologies! The last church was a different one (same name, same brick looking building!) (things really got tricky when the Pastors name is the same as another Pastor in the same state) - so the one the Maxwell's are going to is the Southern Baptist one, not the moderate one. Still, more moderate than the Maxwells. They even have an Easter egg hunt on Easter. Clothing: modern. Pastor's wife wears shorts.

[Justme]

I see Mary talking to a dude in shorts! His knees are showing! How did she contain herself?

They each gave a "lightening" talk of the "burden of their hearts". What of earth is that?! Are they confessing sin (doubtful cause they are perfect) or criticizing the way others live?

[kpmom]

I see Mary talking to a dude in shorts! His knees are showing! How did she contain herself?

They each gave a "lightening" talk of the "burden of their hearts". What of earth is that?! Are they confessing sin (doubtful cause they are perfect) or criticizing the way others live?

I wondered about those lightening talks too. Sarah, who explains every detail of why Mary was wearing a sweatshirt in the bus, leaves us hanging with the lightening talks.

[LurkerOverThePond]

I wondered about those lightening talks too. Sarah, who explains every detail of why Mary was wearing a sweatshirt in the bus, leaves us hanging with the lightening talks.

Once, maybe a couple of years ago, she mentioned some new workout or something new they were doing and instead of explaining it to the readers she just told "google it for yourself". So much for making great conversationalists, Stevie.

[PrairieGirl]

Good thing I am not a Maxwell as I would have just googled "Bilbe Outline" printed it out and pretended it was mine. I would have totally been eating wheat thins instead of taco bell every day.

Not sure if I did the quote thing correctly.

But I seriously doubt that the Maxwells are even allowed to turn on the computer alone. Just imagine the horrifying possibilities of googling something by themselves!

[PrairieGirl]

Yeah, I didn't do the quote thing correctly.