The devil has done something so deceptive and twisted that it should serve to make us angry. He has taken prayer and made it to be - not unto God - but a way for he and his demons to enter the minds of those who practice this method called "contemplative or centering prayer". And when we encounter warnings about this, it has the potential to make those of us who love speaking to the Father to … [Read more...] about What Really Is Contemplative Prayer?
Lysa Terkeurst – Some Helpful Articles
We have heard Lysa Terkeurst mentioned by women with rave reviews. And we honestly hoped she was a solid biblical teacher. We wanted to let it go at that and in a sense, buried our heads in the sand. Then some information came across our desk that both surprised and saddened us. And so here we are again . . . We have concerns for several reasons. Reason #1 Lysa … [Read more...] about Lysa Terkeurst – Some Helpful Articles
What Comes Out of Bill Johnson’s Bethel Church
You may have heard of Bill Johnson who founded the Bethel Church in Redding, CA. He and Kris Vallotton are the main leaders of it. They have several ministries: Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) From their website: "Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry (BSSM) is committed to the truth that God loves people, gave Himself for them and has given His … [Read more...] about What Comes Out of Bill Johnson’s Bethel Church
How Do We Actually Love God With All Our Hearts?
*Editor's note: This is part of an article that was first published on my wife's personal blog and reshared here. Thanks! How Then Shall We Love Him? "Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked Him a question, tempting Him, and saying, Master, which is the great commandment in the law? Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy … [Read more...] about How Do We Actually Love God With All Our Hearts?
The Message Bible – Is It Truth?
We have been concerned about The Message Bible by Eugene Peterson for quite some time now. And even as we post this, we ask that you pray for discernment as you read what we share - and the articles we will refer you to. God's Spirit is the one who gives us discernment (2 Corinthians 3:5) It appears Peterson tried to get the Bible to fit into our culture and adapted … [Read more...] about The Message Bible – Is It Truth?
When You Are More Effective As a Team
Power in a team is not a one-man show. Instead power comes by a giving up of one's self . . . so that God may be praised unto the heavens. The other night I was woke up with a whisper from the doorway, "Mom!" Sometimes when that happens, I find it hard to go back to sleep. So finally about an hour later, I decided to take myself off to the living room. Realizing … [Read more...] about When You Are More Effective As a Team