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Thanks guys! I think my biggest surprise was thinking of Mark and Avoid! “The ministry” is frustrating but then when I am talking about it with other ex members it’s sort of like what else would I call it?

I was at work and saw an acronym M&A and immediately went to mark and avoid in my head?!? What? It’s been around twenty years since our freedom into the wide open spaces of God’s grace free of performance and the constant pressure of measuring up. Why did my brain translate a hospital news article as mark and avoid? Also why do I still refer to the Way as “the ministry?” I catch myself doing that still and it frustrates me. So many really good ministries genuinely meeting people’s needs and teaching the God’s Word are out here-TWI doesn’t have a monopoly.

I understand how you could come to that conclusion and there is a forum in doctrinal. My main comment is, why should we believe or trust anything VPW said? Please don't allow his words to continue to have any say over your current life. I am thankful for all of us who have found freedom outside of TWI.

Twinky, congratulations, best wishes and many blessings on your special day!

No idea what that is but maybe like outreach athletes or something?

Just interested if anyone is attending ROA25. Wonder what the vibe will be. Seemed like lots of talk about scooters for mobility on social media world. Oh and I guess they are doing local Way Ambassadors to boost numbers?

Yeah remember those too. Even got to listen to him berate a group of people that I knew was me because of being told I was going to be dropped but had to wait for it to be finalized while I pretended nothing was wrong. So thankful that getting dropped is what led to FREEDOM and a real relationship with God.

Hello Seth!

Congratulations Twinky!! I'm so happy for you!!!

I agree!! Hope you are well! Missed you.

ROA 2025 Will be the first real rebooted Rock. They rebooted it for young adults first and have had two.

Welcome Kblosser!

Thank you OldSkool for all your contributions here. Many blessings to you and may the Lord continue to shine His face upon you.

They did a Young Adult Rock maybe two years ago? And they are having a Word in Culture Conference soon too. Also, they tried to spin Jesus Revolution movie by saying Doctor was a vital part of it.

Hello Ham!

Just found the series this week. Been interesting so far and slightly triggering.

When I first left twi, I had the "don't say Jesus, only Christ Jesus," pounded into my brain for so long that I had a hard time just saying Jesus. Obviously we had mostly ignored the Gospels where primarily his "humiliated" name was used.

Had a professor mention the quote, "it's about relationship, not religion." He stated that the quote normally refers to a dislike of organized religion. He asked would anyone want disorganized religion?"

Happy Saturday Eve. Enjoy your weekend.

Great clip of Heart. Saturday will be here before we know it. Every day could be the weekend?

I was hanging out with a bunch of teenagers! Hot dogs, Smores, karaoke, fire pit. Never did anything with teens during twi but I volunteer with our youth group now. It makes me feel plenty old. Heehee

Except I'm 3 days late and 3 glasses of wine short!

Looks like a year ago lots of countries were encouraged to sing and record this song. There's several versions listed on the Way YouTube channel.

Hey Ham. I was glad the week was over. Looking forward to a better one this week.

Except that the lyrics are from HQ way prod.