CHRISTIAN Journaling, JESUS CALLING, psyChic channeling?
When does Christian Journaling cross the line into the occult?
Spiritual Journaling, Christian Journaling, and newfound daily devotional spirit journaling “revelations” have become excessively popular. God Calling, A Course In Miracles, and Jesus Calling are three examples among a multitude. Many people claim to receive direct spirit revelations from God, and others, messages from Jesus Himself. Others claim to receive prompts from the Holy Spirit through Christian Journaling, many of which are not from God. Some famous Christian authors even fail to provide scriptural warnings as they teach people how to listen for “messages from God.” These practices can be spiritually hazardous! God Calling and Jesus Calling are two prime examples leading Christians astray.
Please use the share buttons below, read the online book Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling? (details below), and subscribe to our free newsletters.
Thanks for sharing our website with your friends!
The subtle deception of Christian mysticism and New Age/occult spirituality
While writing one’s thoughts in a Christian journal can be very beneficial, one needs to consider, “When does Christian Journaling and receiving spiritual messages cross the line into the occult?” Spiritual enlightenment and developing a renewed love for God are the goals of these practices. Yet, many people are deviating significantly from the teachings found in the Bible. Even many well-meaning yet undiscerning Christians are immersing themselves in mystical traditions and literature that can easily lead them into unbiblical practices. Unbeknownst to them, these practices can lead to varying levels of psychic channeling and literary mediumship. Knowing the Bible thoroughly is essential for Christians to safeguard themselves against spiritual deception. For further clarification on how Christian Journaling can cross the line into the world of the occult, you can read Brenna E. Scott’s book that is featured on our website. The book is titled, Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling?: A Critical Comparison of the Jesus Calling Series with Occult Training Literature. (View book details below.)
The need for exposing mystical and occult practices in the Church
Some of today’s most popular Christian devotional books, like the Jesus Calling Series, are jam-packed with false teachings and messages from a counterfeit “Jesus” and counterfeit “spirit.” Many claim these messages are from Christ and the Holy Spirit. Maybe they are spiritually inspired notes; however, they are not from the God of the Bible. The unbiblical principles, prompts, and teachings recorded by the people can be very unscriptural. Many books these days are promoted as “Christian literature.” But does this mean they are safe? No, and in many cases, they have proven downright dangerous. Therefore, it is critical that Christians study the Bible in context and “Prove [test] all things; [and] hold fast that which is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21).
Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try [test] the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
Our Mission
Our Spirit Journaling outreach is first and foremost committed to the risen Lord Jesus Christ and the integrity of His Word. The primary mission of our ministry is twofold: 1) To proclaim the Gospel and 2) To research, inform, and warn of the dangers of mystical and occult-based spirituality. This includes but is not limited to: 1) Exposing false teachings and unbiblical ideas about the risen Jesus Christ of Nazareth, 2) Exposing spiritual deception in the church and the world, 3) Exposing crafty, unbiblical “messages from Jesus” and the spirit world that threaten the body of Christ.
And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ. Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
With the same love and joy that Paul the Apostle found in Jesus Christ, we want to encourage all Christians to be steadfast in the faith as biblically discerning believers. If you find our site helpful, please share it, link to it, and subscribe to our free updates. We must tell the biblical truth, as it is in Jesus. Not “another Jesus,” but the biblical Jesus!
Thank you for your time and mutual concern. God bless!
Chris Lawson, Director
Recommended Resources
These first two books expose the mystical and occult teachings in Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling Christian devotional series. Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling? can be Read Online for Free (KJV Bible references) or downloaded (KJV Bible references or ESV Version). “Another Jesus” Calling is on Warren B. Smith’s website. The Taizé Community book expresses concerns about this mysticism-oriented, ecumenical movement.
Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling?
A Critical Comparison of the 'Jesus Calling' Series with Occult Training Literature
Read this book online for free or order a copy today.
Fingerprints of God Calling in Jesus Calling.
A Critical Comparison of God Calling with Sarah Young's Jesus Calling book series
Click here to read Fingerprints of God Calling in Jesus Calling.
"Another Jesus" Calling
How Sarah Young's False Christ is Deceiving the Church
View book at NewAgeToAmazingGrace.com.
Taizé
A Community and Worship: Ecumenical Reconciliation Or An Interfaith Delusion?
View book at ChrisLawsonStore.com
A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)
2nd Edition Booklet—Updated and Expanded Edition!
This booklet is not a diatribe against individual people. It is a catalogue of author names listed under subheadings. The booklet warns about various authors whose contemplative, mystical, New Age/occult, heretical teachings have entered Christian bookstores and many churches.
View booklet at ChrisLawsonStore.com.
“Another Jesus,” “another spirit,” and “another gospel”?
“Another Jesus” Deception? Are Your Being Led Astray?
The Bible warns clearly that people can have ideas about Jesus that are not only not biblical but are dangerous.