Thank you for sharing your heart, Chloe! I agree with everything you said. As broken hearted as I am, I’m filled with hope and joy when I see people like you - the next generation - who are determined to live with integrity. You’re the real deal, and your “ordinary” life touches the heart of Jesus infinitely more than anyone doing religious rituals & living in pride or a double life at IHOP.
As a former staff member of Morningstar, I have also been watching this mess. Things are changing, for the better. The former foundations are getting shaken all the way back to Christ.
Thanks for writing this. This echoes many of my experiences at other, less famous, places of worship. For me, the next step was when I began to see the writers of the bible in the same light as the leaders who fail the modern American church today. The agendas and differences between narratives throughout the bible emerged and I realized the religion that I completely devoted myself to for the first half of my life was very different than what I thought I knew and was taught with such confidence! It is a long, painful and sometimes lonely journey, but seeking truth and peace is not something easily commoditized and sold. Jesus' message didn't package for sale well - men and women will continue trying to do so, however.
I didn't go to IHOPKC but another house of prayer, and 85 percent of this resonates with me. I was one of the outcasts. When you aren't in the in-group, you are trash. It's been 13 years since I left this movement and it still deeply impacts me. It has taught me how not to treat other people and how to stay clear of a cult.
Love your honest sharing. I pray that the relational parts of our faith are not overlooked as we need healthy community . It really sounds very religious rather than relational.
I'm in tears. My daughter was there for 5 years. She has expressed her utter disappointment and sense of betrayal regarding the sacred trust she was required to sign while those holding it over her head were breaking it left and right. I'm going to share this with her. I think she'll find comfort in your words and the validation they bring. Thank you.
Oh dear Chloe you probably don’t remember me but I used to babysit you some. You’re certainly not so little anymore 🩷. You were such a smart & funny little thing! I was in an internship in 2003 with precious Jeehye Shin- you may remember her. Then lived with Amy Beth W/K & I moved back home in 2007 but stayed connected.
I want to be in rhythm with our Lord’s heart as He responds to this with us. He is obviously not shocked, He’d been going through it already. Doing what we kept asking Him to do- to shake everything that can be shaken. You are right there was SO much good that still happened because the Lord responds to sincere hunger of the people. There is great opportunity for the Body as He’s doing the shaking; Transformation. Going up higher. Praying, sharing, talking, writing, searching our hearts & leaving them wide open to HIM is all part of that process. For me, it’s also a reminder if one person or ministry failing completely rattles our faith, then we’ve made the mistake of possibly making them an idol. It should hurt because it’s God’s desire for us to be a healthy family, but HE Is still our #1. He’s so steady. Proud of you little Chloe,
Thank you for sharing your heart, Chloe! I agree with everything you said. As broken hearted as I am, I’m filled with hope and joy when I see people like you - the next generation - who are determined to live with integrity. You’re the real deal, and your “ordinary” life touches the heart of Jesus infinitely more than anyone doing religious rituals & living in pride or a double life at IHOP.
Thank you Andy!
As a former staff member of Morningstar, I have also been watching this mess. Things are changing, for the better. The former foundations are getting shaken all the way back to Christ.
Amen! Let us be in agreement with your heart Jesus!
Thanks for writing this. This echoes many of my experiences at other, less famous, places of worship. For me, the next step was when I began to see the writers of the bible in the same light as the leaders who fail the modern American church today. The agendas and differences between narratives throughout the bible emerged and I realized the religion that I completely devoted myself to for the first half of my life was very different than what I thought I knew and was taught with such confidence! It is a long, painful and sometimes lonely journey, but seeking truth and peace is not something easily commoditized and sold. Jesus' message didn't package for sale well - men and women will continue trying to do so, however.
I didn't go to IHOPKC but another house of prayer, and 85 percent of this resonates with me. I was one of the outcasts. When you aren't in the in-group, you are trash. It's been 13 years since I left this movement and it still deeply impacts me. It has taught me how not to treat other people and how to stay clear of a cult.
I can imagine how hard that must have been. I'm glad that you were able to identify those feelings and learn to treat people differently.
Love your honest sharing. I pray that the relational parts of our faith are not overlooked as we need healthy community . It really sounds very religious rather than relational.
I'm in tears. My daughter was there for 5 years. She has expressed her utter disappointment and sense of betrayal regarding the sacred trust she was required to sign while those holding it over her head were breaking it left and right. I'm going to share this with her. I think she'll find comfort in your words and the validation they bring. Thank you.
Oh dear Chloe you probably don’t remember me but I used to babysit you some. You’re certainly not so little anymore 🩷. You were such a smart & funny little thing! I was in an internship in 2003 with precious Jeehye Shin- you may remember her. Then lived with Amy Beth W/K & I moved back home in 2007 but stayed connected.
I want to be in rhythm with our Lord’s heart as He responds to this with us. He is obviously not shocked, He’d been going through it already. Doing what we kept asking Him to do- to shake everything that can be shaken. You are right there was SO much good that still happened because the Lord responds to sincere hunger of the people. There is great opportunity for the Body as He’s doing the shaking; Transformation. Going up higher. Praying, sharing, talking, writing, searching our hearts & leaving them wide open to HIM is all part of that process. For me, it’s also a reminder if one person or ministry failing completely rattles our faith, then we’ve made the mistake of possibly making them an idol. It should hurt because it’s God’s desire for us to be a healthy family, but HE Is still our #1. He’s so steady. Proud of you little Chloe,
Tana Eagon