The Devil as a Roaring Lion... “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” 1 Peter 5:8 I've made mention more than a few times that I was once a New Age seeker. When I was into that scene, I'd experiment with different meditation techniques, … [Read more...]
Jesus and Buddha?
Jesus and Buddha - what do they have in common? Well, lots of things....at least according to some people. Some time ago my wife received a health news email promoting an event called "Rediscovering the Buddha and Jesus." The catchy teaser asked: "Buddha & Jesus: Cross -Training with Both?" I guess cross-training … [Read more...]
Testimony of a Redeemed Mormon
The video below is the testimony of a redeemed Mormon. Micah Wilder was interviewed by Doreen Virtue, who also came out of the New Age. Wilder's testimony is convicting and encouraging. It is a testament to the power of God's Word, as found only in Scripture. What is Mormonism? The Mormon Church (The Church of … [Read more...]
Virtue & Childers on Progressive Christianity
In the video below, Doreen Virtue interviews Alisa Childers on Progressive Christianity and the New Age. Kudos must go to Virtue for asking intelligent questions and providing a forum for Childers. In the past, Virtue's testimony and her sincerity have been questioned by a couple of "discernment" ministries. Yes, I … [Read more...]
Broken Bridge to Self-Enlightenment
The path to self-enlightenment is like a blind person walking across a broken bridge. They think the bridge is sturdy, with no holes or gaps. But it's a death trap. Self-enlightenment (whatever that may personally mean for different seekers) is a bridge to destruction. I recently went down some rabbit holes and … [Read more...]
Kything Co-inherence Oneness and Communion
What are Kything Co-inherence Oneness and Communion? How are they related? I'm reaching back to my past. And some thoughts about Communion with God. Lost at Sea in a Christian Bookstore When I was searching for meaning, I came across several books in a Christian bookstore which shouldn't have been there. There … [Read more...]
A Good Person
I'm a good person. And so are you. You just have to find the love inside and set it free. Huffington Post featured a column by Christine Horner. It took the form of a letter to Pope Francis to end the religious ritual that devalues human life. I didn't know the pope read Huff Post. He seems to have a busy schedule. … [Read more...]
Conversations With God?
Can one really have conversations with God? I mean other than praying to Him. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against … [Read more...]
On the Silence of the Church
On the Silence of the Church The following is an article by former New Ager Warren B Smith author of False Christ Coming: Does Anybody Care? The Eerie Silence of a Silent Church Why is there almost no call for spiritual discernment within the Church? . . . Why are there so few warnings about a counterfeit “new … [Read more...]
Where are you heading, Friend?
“I’ve drunk of every fount of pleasure and quaffed every cup of fame, yet, alas, I die of thirst!” ~ Lord Byron I haven't been able to ascertain if this attribution to Byron is correct. But, true or not, it seems appropriate to begin this article with it. The quote came across my desk after watching a conference … [Read more...]
