The Ignatian Prayer of Examen is spreading through churches like a virus. Is the Examen a good practice? See whether there is a sound biblical basis for it.
Using the word “shaman” with “New Age healers” is somewhat redundant since New Age healing is related to shamanism, which is essentially sorcery ( the use of plants for altered […]
I knew about tantra when I was in the New Age. Tantra is a system within Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism that is also connected to Kundalini Yoga. (In Buddhism, it […]
The article, “Magic Charms Enchant Apostolic-Prophetic Movement,” in the Christian Research Journal about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) was written by Holly Pivec and quotes Marcia Montenegro several times comparing […]
(Note: Please see links to further information on each doctor at the end of the article, after the Addendum). Health care has become infected with New Age and occult […]
There is nothing wrong with choosing to treat Sunday as a day of rest or selecting a day of rest and withdrawal from the usual activities. This article is not about that.
The issue is that this teaching on Sabbath is part of Contemplative teachings and Spiritual Disciplines, and these teachings do not have biblical support as I have shown in many articles on this website, as well as discussing the topic in online interviews. The so-called discipline of Sabbath, like the other disciplines, tends to take over and dominate what Scripture teaches on living the Christian life. But “Sabbath” sounds so biblical, therefore, people assume any teaching about it must be good. However, this article will attempt to demonstrate why the teaching in these videos is not based on the Bible….
Contemplative teachings use ordinary words or words from the Bible but have layers of hidden meaning in them…Translating Contemplative teachings is like peeling an onion and sometimes the layers seem to never end but only lead to other onion-like words with their multi-layers of meaning.
From Christianity to Taoism The Bowen Technique, or Bowen Therapy, was started by Thomas Bowen (1916-1982), a professing Christian (with no medical training). However, Bowen Therapy is not consistent with […]
You may be wanting to speak to your church leaders if you have had concerns with John Mark Comer’s teachings, particularly if the church is using the Practicing the Way […]
Four videos from the Bible Project made in consultation with Dr. Michael Heiser present several disturbing issues, including claims not found in the Bible and a few contradicting it. This constitutes yet more concern about Tim Mackie and his Bible Project that churches need to be aware of.
Most of the book, Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools, by Tyler Staton, is not about Contemplative practices. Staton uses what is often called the Lord’s Prayer as a template […]