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Hey, thanks for asking The class was called Cleansing Stream and we meet each Sunday evening for about three hours from fall to summer. There were five one hour videos on the following topics: Walking with God Leaning on God Speaking words of life Pressing forward Each video was informative and interesting. After the video session, we would discuss questions in a workbook on that topic. I enjoyed the practical discussions where people shared how they applied the information they learned. I like to talk. :) Then after the fourth session, we went to a retreat. At the retreat, each presenter would speak for about 15 minutes about an area of sin. After the presentation, participants would go up and ask for pray in that area. Who is without sin? ( I went to the front and got prayed for all the topics) There many people who committed the weekend to praying for others. In between prayer times where times of praise singing. Of course, if you read my other thread there were some unorthodox methods there as well but they didn't hurt me and I profited from the new experience. At the retreat, someone leaned over and said, " You might think that some of this is strange." I replied, " I don't think so, I know so., but I am not a stranger to strange." After the retreat we had the final session which was the best! I would like to hear it again. I wish I could remember the guys name. He is a minister in Pittsburgh. My main purpose was for fellowship not content. I gained a lot of wonderful spiritual companions. Not doctrinal kinship. In summary, I don't regret the journey that God has taken me on with its twists and turns. I am enjoying the scenery as I travel the road toward home. Hi Sudo. Miss you buddy. I went to the dentist today and thought about you. Go Yankees!

As I rode past the AT & T stadium in San Francisco, people were crowding to get in to watch the Yankees beat the Giants. That's not what happened, is it? :) Not that I care... I would have rather meet the infamous Karl Kahler in San Francisco. (Didn't find him.) Anyone know where he is these days?

I admit I did a lot of strange things for God before I entered WayWorld I admit I did a lot of strange things in an attempt to serve God while in The Way But When will it end? Just about a month, I found myself at a religious retreat in Flint Michigan (First of all, why would anyone go to Flint for anything?... Sorry Wolverines) While I was there I... Slapped water on my face to wash away the shame Clapped away devil spirits during a public declaration And when the conference was ending, I received a "double portion of blessing" for picking up all the ripped up papers that the audience had written their sins on and cast them to the floor My challenge... Can you top this? While you are probably thinking about recommending a good counselor for me right now, let me tell you about my fortune cookie I just opened... You have an ability, to sense and know higher truth. (That's deep :))

So may wonderful replies... Thoughtful Thought provoking Funny Clever Perceptive Goofy Yeah! We get to spend an eternity together! developmentally retarded with no where to fit in...I can relate..lol This world is not my home, I have been held captive btw, did I mention I am loving the Beth Moore studies I am taking?

Last night I thought about what I would answer... The way for me was more than a religion... more than a church... It was an addiction I was addicted to the work of the ministry Therefore, the x-way site is a support group for the abuse and pain and help to move forward We DO need x-rays to examine what went wrong and so we don't repeat it again like WWII (Good thing we have a dentist on this forum) When I first came to this site, it was to vent. Hey, writing therapy is a proven effective option. Second, I came here to play. After I had released the anger, sadness and confusion, I enjoyed the strangeness of it all. You're right, who else would believe our stories and who else could relate? But now it bothers me that I return. I come with a bit of embarrassment because I think I should be ready to let go. I have let go of the past so many times. I read a book titled The Bait of Satan which was helpful to move into forgiveness. Now I do not harbor any anger toward the violators. Yesterday I said to some preacher, "I miss my cult." Maybe I come here to find what I miss. ???

I notice that x-Catholics don't have a site where they go frequently to talk about the old days in the Catholic church. Or the x- Methodists don't get together to talk about the good and the bad times of their former lives as Methodists. Or the x-Presbyterians, imagine them getting online to find other former Presbyterians to discuss how their world has changed since they left the Presbyterian church. What about those x-Baptists, do they meet and party with other former Baptists? I used to be a Calvinist, but I don't go online and try to bond with former Calvinists. What draws me back here again and again? Have we really left if our thoughts are tied up with our old group?

I don't care who wrote the book or what the book is about.... I just want to know... Who did the illustrations?

Many of us experienced the home fellowship when we were in The Way. There are many other groups discovering this idea also. What can anyone tell me about the House Church topic? Specifically leaders in the movement.... leading books on this topic, you may have read... house churches in international countries... I read Barna and wanted to learn more Imagine That!

"How to Be a Good Finder" I listened to his "Four D's of Doulos Doings" over and over again while I was on the WOW field. I found it very helpful. I enjoyed many of his teachings, but most of all like someone said...He was NOT boring! Who knew what he would do or said next? He raised three very wonderful children. He had a crazy sense of humor that kept us laughing many times.

Kit I started reading Watchman Nee lately and I am so enjoying it! Imagine That!

First of all, I am not afraid of your responses. I been on the site for years and I know about wild bunch who post here. I welcome all replys. I don't take offense easily! Secondly, my "tone" was teasing as I don't take life too seriously. ;) Although, don't think that means I don't have a reason to be skeptical. I was also hurt by The Way as well as you. :( I was skeptical about The Way while I was in and asked lots of troublesome questions. Actually, I was looking for some who may have had Personal Experience rather than alarmists who have second hand information and call anything they haven't explored "waylike." I know there are still those who still seek God and the Power of Pentecost as I do. If this be waylike then I accept that criticism.

First of all I am not afraid to investigate teachings. I have attended almost every church in town. Secondly, I already signed up and paid the $56. You can't believe everything you read. :) I finished the first session and found it interesting and doctrinely pure...if I cared about that sort of thing. It was a very practical session about walking by the spirit. The people I have been fellowshipping with are hosting the class and it is in their home. They are from the Assembly of God church and have been wonderful so far. For ten years I have longed for spirtual friends and fellowship in our local area. Cyberspace buddies don't count the same as those who are present. Each Sunday I look forward to the services because of the spirtual content and connection. Thank you everyone that cautioned me. I may share my adventure with all you skeptics!

I just signed up for a class really... I said a class from a group called really...On The Way The course is called Cleansing Stream Does anyone have any experience with this? or knowledge about this? Maybe it has been discussed already and I missed it

I am the old ( Don't ask how old? ) Mz Imagine The very same Imagine That ( I forgot my former password and had to reregister) I do like that song... I Can Only Imagine

I remember that Rev. Tr@cy used to say something like this: The Way is just a bunch of young kids playing church. I often think about that statement.