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Tyler Staton

Do certain scriptures in the Bible indicate that God may pass by if we are not trained to hear him? Is God’s “native language” a whisper? This message from Tyler Staton is examined, along with the Bible passages he cites, in this article.

I have had many questions over the years about astral travel, something I experienced. Initially, it was spontaneous, but later it also happened during meditations if I focused a certain […]

Tyler Staton has increasing influence. As a contemplative who attended Ruth Haley Barton’s Transforming Center, Staton displays many of Barton’s traits such as misuse of Scripture and the belief that mystical contemplation is superior to normative prayer.

Can spells really work? This is one of my top questions so I answer it here.

Pete Greig claims Jesus had 4 unanswered prayers while on earth. Is this true?

Peter Greig, the founder of the 24/7 Global Prayer Movement, and author and teacher on prayer, is heavily promoted by JOHN MARK COMER. The term “24/7 Prayer” sounds good until one investigates what Greig teaches about prayer.

The practice of Lectio Divina, or “sacred reading,” is a monastic practice that officially started in the 6th century and developed in the Middle Ages into a process of four […]

Are Christians aware of what John Mark Comer teaches in this book? If not, they need to be. Despite Comer’s avowal of not being an Open Theist, the god in this book is closer to Open Theism than to the true God of Scripture. Beware is the word for this book.

Photo of cover of "Hearing God"

       Dallas Willard (1935-2013) was a highly regarded pastor, professor, and Christian philosopher. His main influence has been on what I call Contemplative Spirituality. He partnered with Quaker […]

What is taught in the videos on prayer and solitude on John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way Website? Read this article to get some thoughts on these two videos.