“Thoughts are things.” “Believe it and receive it.” “Think positive.” What do Helen Keller, “Queen of Affirmations” Louise Hay, Dr. Oz, Oprah, the editors of the Chicken Soup […]
(An edited, modified version of this article appeared in the Spring, 2007 issue of Midwest Christian Outreach Journal) What do Oprah Winfrey, the Unity Church/Unity School of Christianity, Chicken […]
On Feb. 8, 2007, the topic of a book and newly released DVD called The Secret debuted on Oprah Winfrey’s television show.1 Due to the immense response, a follow-up show […]
The message that staying in your head is a bad thing is done to provoke emotional or even irrational responses. Teaching that you are thinking too much or in your head too much is a maneuver to undermine logical or clear thinking . This idea of thinking too much or that you should get out of your head is found throughout the teachings of cult leaders, Eastern spiritual beliefs, mysticism, the New Age, New Thought, and even in the Star Wars franchise. This is a ploy to downgrade critical thinking, an indispensable tactic for speakers like Robbins, cults, and belief systems that are by nature against the true God.
First written June, 2003. Updated October, 2023 The Human Potential Movement and related teachings are based on human-centered psychology, much of it stemming from Abraham Maslow, his ‘heirarchy of […]
“Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His […]
Read part 1 first The Threefold Appeal One of Dyer’s recent books is Being In Balance:9 Principles for Creating Habits to Match Your Desires. Part of the description states: “In […]
“Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.” Proverbs 27.20 Wayne Dyer is a motivational speaker and prolific bestselling author who appeared often on […]
Who was Edgar Cayce? Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), who came to be known as the “sleeping prophet,” was a Sunday School teacher and member of the Disciples of Christ Church. Despite […]
Affirmations are popular and seen as helpful “positive” messages to boost confidence. But there is much more to it than that. I received a message from someone who wrote […]