Many churches and circles offer courses in 'Christian meditation'. In one of these courses, for example, the Lectio Divina, Ignatian prayer, contemplative prayer and image meditation are discussed in four evenings[1]. When someone is ...
Read more ...Category: Idolatry
Messages related to the question of what the Bible says about worshiping idols.
Esau the unholy one
It happens several times in the Bible: two brothers who go a different way in life and make different choices. One brother works out and the other does not. Remember...
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 ...
Read more ...Ann Voskamp: the way of contemplation (1)
In recent weeks Ann Voskamp, author of the widely read book "Thousand Thanks" [1], visited me several times. Figuratively speaking. That's why we pay attention to it in this post. We discuss the teachings ...
Read more ...There is more! (2)
A week ago I wrote something about the leadership conference 'There is more' that will be held in September. Only then did it dawn on me that there was something very important to say about this event. Something 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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