tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post8586515876262666690..comments2023-09-09T05:40:35.753-05:00Comments on LIFE AS A BONTRAGER: Life Update Bontrager Family Singershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01185506849472759648noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-87615659753013460282016-01-21T09:32:21.510-06:002016-01-21T09:32:21.510-06:00Good morning Todd,
It has nothing to do with who ...Good morning Todd, <br />It has nothing to do with who gets the last comment. We would've kept posting all of your comments except that the last one (the one we didn't publish) contained inappropriate language about our Lord and Savior and as we say plainly above the comment box "comments containing hateful or unkind words or profanity will not be posted". Everyone knows that we are more than willing to post comments in which people disagree or even speak against our family. That is fine-we believe this is a free country. =) <br />But when it comes to slandering the Lords name we will draw the line. You are welcome to have the "last word" as long as you can do so in a decent manner.<br />Blessings!<br /> -the BontragersBontrager Family Singershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185506849472759648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-30155131507362230822016-01-21T01:10:15.972-06:002016-01-21T01:10:15.972-06:00I see Matt gets the last word huh. Who would have ...I see Matt gets the last word huh. Who would have thought....<br />-ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-88090630103132644072016-01-20T11:55:24.336-06:002016-01-20T11:55:24.336-06:00I love your pictures. You guys definitely have a b...I love your pictures. You guys definitely have a busy life! I hope you are having a great time on tour! God bless you!!<br /> -JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-62634325800977190882016-01-16T00:04:15.810-06:002016-01-16T00:04:15.810-06:00In response to Todd,
I have not been pulled in t...In response to Todd, <br /><br />I have not been pulled in to anything. I sit in church with this family. They have helped my campaign effort in this area. I haven't asked for anything from any of their family members except for some time volunteering to do get out the vote efforts. They've done great work in that area. <br />It sounds like you tried to get to know someone and when they didn't respond in the exact right way you wanted them to, you became spiteful. I don't appreciate your tone or your attempt to psychoanalyze me or any of the Bontrager family members. <br />The only reason I posted the link to that blog post is the invitation to Marion Avenue Baptist Church has changed my life for the better and Marlin and the rest of the family have been a blessing. I hope to be able to carry the message of Marion Avenue to the world. There is no selfish pretense in what they did. Other than having shared interests regarding politics, leadership, faith and values, they have gained nothing financially from me nor I from them. What I have gained is a great group of friends and church home with a great pastor and people dedicated to winning souls for Jesus Christ. <br />I might suggest that you actually get to know people before you speak out of turn against them. Feel free to respond to me personally if you need. My user name at gmail dot come will get you to my personal email.<br />bigredmatt1011https://www.blogger.com/profile/01420615303020313398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-25826554191998043932016-01-15T18:12:46.063-06:002016-01-15T18:12:46.063-06:00Matt you've have glorified this family and mad...Matt you've have glorified this family and made them perfect in your eyes. I'm no stranger to falling for a persons personality, or their ability to speak meaningful words that captures your heart. Perhaps at a time in life where you feel a little low and beaten down. You run across or meet someone you think has got it dialed in, and they speak to your heart or maybe make you think they are someone you can reach out too or entrust with one of your needs. In you're case, you all but credited them with picking you up and breathing life back into you. Matt I'm happy for you and glade you found your place in this world. I wish you nothing but success and all the bright rainbows your heart desires.However, be careful who you trust with you're heart, never put all your faith and trust in man or a family. I've seen it too many times. People using the name of God for personal gain. Claiming that their greatest desires are to serve God and reach the people of the this world. When in fact its all about getting as many people as they can to follow them and buy their products. I reached out to a member of that family with a very special family prayer request on an issue I'm still dealing with to this every day. Two months later I find out that 1. My confidential request was shared with another member of that family. And 2. I find out the reason for this disrespect is simply because I'm a man. However, had my email been a request to purchase CD's, I would have been promptly replied to with lots of smiles :) and kind words. So with that I learned that apparently God leads certain people to ignore other people even their prayer request. Yet finds it acceptable for these people to do business transactions with men. And then all but telling me my mother is dommed to go to hell because she divorced a man who beat her and my brothers sometimes to the point of needing medical treatment. So yes my heart has grown cold towards these people and those like them and those who lick their boots. As for you Matt, you haven't seen the side I have. But lucky for you with this reply, I have no doubt they will pull you in as deep as they can to keep you praising them for being the best thing to ever happen to you. Due to some of the wording your response id say filled your ears with plenty about me. And thats fine ive made my stance. Don't be sucked in Matt, stand on your own two feet. Don't be a follower be a leader. <br /><br />On a side note, I have read some of your work on the cruz campaign and i did enjoy it. The only thing any of us can agree on is that he would make a fine President. <br /><br />-ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-29594758789953023612016-01-15T12:15:47.046-06:002016-01-15T12:15:47.046-06:00Todd,
Excuse me. Why the sarcastic, troll like res...Todd,<br />Excuse me. Why the sarcastic, troll like response. Do you know me or any of the members of this family? <br />I sat around the dinner table with 5 members of this family last night. <br />We talked about work and current events and the next tour that they are getting ready to head out on. <br />What are your issues with what I said? bigredmatt1011https://www.blogger.com/profile/01420615303020313398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-5514488680620536792016-01-14T20:33:06.327-06:002016-01-14T20:33:06.327-06:00That was a great post Matt. You make it sound as i...That was a great post Matt. You make it sound as if you visited two magical places, where the unicorns run free and the rainbows are so bright....don't drink all the kool-aid at once bub. :)<br />-ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-69279857451906586422016-01-14T11:43:05.265-06:002016-01-14T11:43:05.265-06:00I wanted to write a thank you to all of you. I pos...I wanted to write a thank you to all of you. I posted it on my blog. http://bigredmatt1011.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-gift.html bigredmatt1011https://www.blogger.com/profile/01420615303020313398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-81217888526925632562016-01-13T18:12:12.151-06:002016-01-13T18:12:12.151-06:00Your family is so inspirational and beautiful.Read...Your family is so inspirational and beautiful.Reading your blog and looking at all the wonderful photos is like witnessing a piece of heaven on earth! Thank you xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051973784848238962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-1259799765815183422016-01-13T10:45:32.849-06:002016-01-13T10:45:32.849-06:00I love this! It is so fun to see all these pictur...I love this! It is so fun to see all these pictures of hard work/play/enjoying each other from the past couple of months. Have to say that the couple of family pics on the porch swing are great-love 'em! Love the autumn table setting, + the fantastic napkins=) Denver+Liz' hunting problems made me laugh, also the deer-hunting ban note=) And wow...the backstage crazies?! Chels, that picture of you+Josh is hilarious, as well as Carson+Rebs...was that an attempt at multitasking-as-in-workout-while-you-wait?=)) Taylor's meal looked scrumptious and that was such a sweet idea. All of the smiles+games! yes, yes, Dutch Blitz is the best. Family camp memories...we'll have to do that again! =)<br />Much love and God bless!<br /><br />{haha, EB. Great BB reference=)}Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059372330645826434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-72351558310912001562016-01-11T13:40:26.555-06:002016-01-11T13:40:26.555-06:00I just love this!! And the theme of diligent hard ...I just love this!! And the theme of diligent hard work followed by vibrant, competitive play. A slightly random handful of comments: the 1st + last pics are priceless! Taylor’s huge smile in the 2nd picture makes.my.day. Oh, so many great stories + sweet pictures: the deer hunting note, Allison’s new violin, surprised birthday expressions, Liz & Denver hunting/talking (I’m not surprised ;)), horns honking at the concert, backstage craziness (ya’ll have the.best. silly/crazy pictures!), creative apple-picking (reminds me of a friend who often says, “work made fun gets done!”), the bday picture (Rebecca is so grown up + your parents so timelessly young :)), Denver’s hunting score (atta boy!), and we had fun seeing the Sweet Sue clown pictures! Alli’s studies were a huge blessing. (And I’m stoked about her new business endeavors!) Recognize those napkins. :) THE BROTHERLY LOVE PICTURE. Absolutely hilarious + classic Josh & Denver. :) The menu for T’s meal looks amazingly delish + it’s totally like him to think of an idea like that - such a gentleman. I’m sure those many pies by Allison were downed in record time, YUM. And speaking of yum, craving Cars’ jerky – that stuff is THE last word in jerky. The babysitting picture made me smile…thinking that room is probably decorated by your pastor’s wife who loves all things zebra + pink, yes? 4-wheelers do make for some pretty memorable adventures – Drew+I were tearing around the snow under the stars this wkend.:) I shall end my (lengthy! sorry!) rambling, but “loving the love” in these pictures, as a certain moderator would say :), and looking forward to the upcoming recaps! many blessings + much love!Elizabeth.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15593938706150820634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-59353617246321296222016-01-10T13:36:57.720-06:002016-01-10T13:36:57.720-06:00Yay!! So happy to read this post...made me smile. ...Yay!! So happy to read this post...made me smile. :) So glad y'all are doing good...hope to see all of you before long!<br />In Christ,<br />Olivia Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-14197789414825629432016-01-10T06:41:34.832-06:002016-01-10T06:41:34.832-06:00Such a wonderful post!
And an example of living li...Such a wonderful post!<br />And an example of living life to the fullest... Now I am motivated :)<br />Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538360263241823524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-4171827136652905882016-01-09T21:02:28.672-06:002016-01-09T21:02:28.672-06:00Loved your post! Got excited when you mentioned wa...Loved your post! Got excited when you mentioned watching the Andy Griffith show! It's one of our family favorites:-)Elizabeth Tuttlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-78801703562466790032016-01-09T20:04:46.235-06:002016-01-09T20:04:46.235-06:00Yay u got my email or red my mind hehe I lov this ...Yay u got my email or red my mind hehe I lov this post lov the pics I can't wait for the next several recaps my mind is goana go crazy ahhh yay thanks so much post this hugs lov u guys an God bless u guys ;)DaughterofGOD1998:)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03383437498535519267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-26017169395349985082016-01-09T17:01:47.112-06:002016-01-09T17:01:47.112-06:00This is the first time that I've looked at you...This is the first time that I've looked at your blog, and I thought that it was gr8!!!! I'm also from a big family-12 children. It looks like ya'll have tons of fun singing and farming!! Keep up the good work and I look forward to more post!!!<br /><br />#unashamed <br /><br />heresclo.blogspot.comThe Chloe Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-75674401642531030362016-01-09T16:04:18.898-06:002016-01-09T16:04:18.898-06:00Love the pics, especially the last one of the whol...Love the pics, especially the last one of the whole family. What a beautiful Godly family!! It was hilarious about Denver and Liz trying to go hunting with "sanguine" personalities. You had me laughing there. Lord Bless your upcoming travels. Just know you have prayers being prayed for all of you from Indiana. Can't wait for you to return to this area.<br /><br />Love,<br />Bethany<br />(P.S. I'm so glad I was able to meet you here in the fall!)Bethany Myersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8050230488064224810.post-89660665569723217902016-01-09T14:15:02.871-06:002016-01-09T14:15:02.871-06:00Thanks for taking time to update! What a fun post!...Thanks for taking time to update! What a fun post! Looks like ya'll have been busy!! =) maggie burnetthttp://www.10burnetts.comnoreply@blogger.com