This is a caution against mantra meditation (contemplative prayer) in the church. In mantra meditation, a word or phrase is repeated for several minutes until an altered state of consciousness…
Mantra Meditation in the Cults
Kirtan—a Problem for Certain
Well, friends, it’s hard to keep up. Terms that I’ve never heard of (even though “All Things Bizarre” is my major!) continue to show up and promise us exotic spirituality.…
“Step into My Parlor,” Said the Spider
People often defend practices like yoga and visualization, saying that such things are actually neutral . . . and are problems only if we put religious aspects into them. Is…
Is It or Isn’t It?
There are a number of spiritual practices accepted in the church these days that authorities admit originated in Eastern religions or occult ritual. But we’re assured that the questionable aspects…
And That’s the Truth!
My daughter, Karis, and I were discussing telling ourselves the truth—and not giving the enemy the satisfaction of hearing our continuous repeating of the negative or seemingly hopeless situation. I…