Test all things; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil. — 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 You have likely heard the phrase, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” But what does that mean, exactly? Simply put, if something sounds so amazing that it’s hard to believe it’s true, then it is almost assuredly false. This adage has certainly been proved many times over the years, especially on the internet. However, as implied in the statement itself, there are some notable Continue Reading
Top Five Traits Of STRONG Biblical Discernment
These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. -Acts 17:11 Many of the biggest problems in the world today could be explained by this one thing: collectively speaking, there is an increasing amount of deception and, therefore, a diminishing belief in the truth. As a result, this is causing an increase in hatred, evil, and division throughout society, as well as Continue Reading
Meditation Or Mysticism?
MEDITATION: A SOURCE OF TRUE BLESSING OR GREAT HARM? Few things are more popular today than meditation. A recent study revealed that in just four short years there was a 2,900% increase in the number of people who meditate. There are now thousands of meditation apps—and even more articles and videos on the subject. Which brings up a pivotal question: hundreds of millions of people are meditating, but is that a good thing? It all depends on what kind of meditation is being practiced. Mark's Continue Reading
Rescued From Darkness
I used to be a practitioner in New Age. I had a full New Age practice and was performing healings and other forms of divination I now know to be an abomination to God. I am also a therapist and have a master certificate in life coaching. I have been in many forms of mental health most of my life beginning with therapy, hypnotherapy, healing, psychics, Reiki, and coaching. I am well versed in all forms of help, however, I still found myself in a state of unrest. Feeling like something was Continue Reading