Heather’s story
January 22nd, 2009
I’d love to share this story at some point as part of our actual podcast but I figure — why wait? It’s already out there for everyone to listen to, download, listen, share it and talk about it. It’s worth it.
Our God is a God of Justice and I believe once we understand that, we will no longer be okay with the things that aren’t okay…
…Another thing that’s been pressing on me lately is just how relentless God is. He wants us and He will stop at nothing to reach us. So often our arms are jammed so tightly into our sides that we won’t let Him embrace us, but He doesn’t quit. He doesn’t give up on us. Ever.
That was evident with Heather’s story as she shared it with our body last weekend.
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I’m glad that Heather came into the light. Although it’s tempting to do the “us and them” in looking at this situation, in terms of the fact that our beliefs are not the same as the jehovah’s witness sect, I think it’s important we learn from Heather’s story a different lesson–that in light of the threat to children this kind of behavior can involve, every community must be completely vigilant, including our own communities, and also completely protective to ensure that victims are believed and their needs are met.
I’m glad that Heather came into the light. Although it’s tempting to do the “us and them” in looking at this situation, in terms of the fact that our beliefs are not the same as the jehovah’s witness sect, I think it’s important we learn from Heather’s story a different lesson–that in light of the threat to children this kind of behavior can involve, every community must be completely vigilant, including our own communities, and also completely protective to ensure that victims are believed and their needs are met.
Thanks for your comment, “gurdonark”. I want to make sure that the listeners understand that the story isn’t to show me against “them” (Jehovah’s Witnesses) it is the story of me being rescued by the love of Christ. I wasn’t calling out JW’s specifically, because there are many great people in the JW organization (although they are without the love of Christ). It just happened to be my personal experience.
My great hope and prayer is that no matter what the beginning and middle of their stories are, I pray for the same ending – the love of Christ healing hurts and hearts everywhere! This is why I shared my story.
Love in Christ,
Heather Moritz
Thanks for your comment, “gurdonark”. I want to make sure that the listeners understand that the story isn’t to show me against “them” (Jehovah’s Witnesses) it is the story of me being rescued by the love of Christ. I wasn’t calling out JW’s specifically, because there are many great people in the JW organization (although they are without the love of Christ). It just happened to be my personal experience.
My great hope and prayer is that no matter what the beginning and middle of their stories are, I pray for the same ending – the love of Christ healing hurts and hearts everywhere! This is why I shared my story.
Love in Christ,
Heather Moritz