In many churches and circles, courses in "Christian meditation" are offered. In one of these, for example, in four evenings the Lectio Divina, Ignatian prayer, contemplative prayer and imagery meditation[1] are mainly discussed. When someone addresses the preacher about this, he writes back, among other things, "Our word meditation is ...
Read more ...Category: Idolatry
Messages related to the question of what the Bible says about worshiping idols.
Esau the unholy one
It occurs several times in the Bible: two brothers who go a different way in life and make different choices. One of them works out and the other does not. For starters, think of Cain and Abel. But also Esau and Jacob, twin brothers even. From ...
Read more ...Manna for the soul? No, thank you!
Recently, someone sent me a page from the new Reading and Listening Guide (Summer 2017). In a box is a number of editions from various publishers that I'm sure will do well again. "For the soul" it says above. What goes above it: be warned! Of course, you may ...
Read more ...Ann Voskamp: the way of contemplation (1)
In recent weeks, Ann Voskamp, author of the widely read book "A Thousand Thanks" [1], visited me several times. Figuratively speaking, that is. That's why we pay attention to it in this post. We discuss the teaching and practice she promotes because that is in fact nothing more than what ...
Read more ...There is more! (2)
A week ago I wrote something about the leadership conference "There is more" being held in September. Only then did it dawn on me that there was something very important to say about this event. Something that had eluded me the first time. And then it's about what is called "impartation," that ...
Read more ...The Reformatorisch Dagblad about Christian mindfulness
The Reformatorisch Dagblad of July 2 pays extensive attention to Christian mindfulness. Six or seven experts and theologians have their say. As many views that are usually not compatible with each other. Yet God's Word makes it clear that we should stay far away from all these methods and therapies. "Your Word is truth", that still applies today!
Read more ...Opwekking 2016 attracts 50,000 visitors
Opwekking 2016 is a celebration for many Christians. But the question is whether the Lord God is also pleased. He does not leave Himself unmoved: "(...) Who makes known to man what his thoughts are (...)" (Amos 4:13). He reproaches His people for having served other gods and not the Lord (Amos 5:21-27). It is also a serious message for our time!
Read more ...Coloring for mature Christians?
Coloring for Adults. Coloring for Christians is here now. It is an alternative for meditation. It calms you down, clears your head, all kinds of difficult thoughts and worries disappear. It is a relatively new and simple way to make contact with the invisible world. Also for sale in the Netherlands: Christian coloring books for adults!
Read more ...Food does not bring us closer to God
Food does not bring us closer to God. Yes, logical right? But many believe that there are all kinds of ways to experience God and get closer to Him!
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