Evangelical White Magic

Evangelical White Magic

By Brannon Howse (An excerpt from his new book What Every Christian Should Know: Understanding and Defending Biblical Truths) For most of the past century, Walt Disney productions have entertained millions of people with animated tales of magic. Since Mickey Mouse first starred in The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, we’ve seen the supposed wonders of the supernatural at work. It’s all meant for fun, of...

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A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)

A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)

Written & Compiled by Chris Lawson It is no secret these days that Christian bookstore and ministry resource databases are often jam-packed with so-called Christian resources that are actually promoting anything but biblical Christianity. Special care may be taken by bookstore owners and ministry leaders alike to ensure that ministry and business are “in order,” but, when a close look is...

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Rick Warren’s New Book “Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life” Awash With Doctrines of Demons

Rick Warren’s New Book “Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life” Awash With Doctrines of Demons

By Marsha West Rick Warren is one of America’s most influential Christian ministers. He’s so popular that many folks call him “America’s Pastor.” Warren has earned a reputation as larger than life and until a couple of years ago he was large around the middle! Because of health concerns he decided to shed a few pounds. But why go it alone? After all, he had his own...

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The Circle Maker Heresy–Witchcraft In The Church

The Circle Maker Heresy–Witchcraft In The Church

By BeginningandEnd.com A book called The Circle Maker has started making the rounds through churches as the latest “new method” to access untold blessings from God. Written by Pastor Mark Batterson of National Community Church in Washington D.C., The Circle Maker teaches a new method of prayer by drawing a circle – either on the ground or in the Bible – is based on an old Jewish...

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Calvary Chapel & Purpose Driven Pastors Doing Yoga?

By Chris Lawson Spiritual Research Network Calvary Chapel & Purpose Driven Pastors Doing Yoga? (11:12) from Chris Lawson on Vimeo. Not only do we cover Yoga and contemplative prayer in The Submerging Church, but we also highly recommend Caryl Matrisciana’s video “Yoga Uncoiled: From East to West” which provides an in-depth look into Yoga and its origins. You can learn more...

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The “Spiritual Disciplines Handbook”

The “Spiritual Disciplines Handbook”

How Christian Organizations, Seminaries and Ministry Leaders Are Incorporating This Mystical Primer Into Christian Education By Lighthouse Trails Research Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun is a primer on contemplative mysticism, bursting with contemplative meditation instruction along with references and quotes by some of the movement’s most...

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