November 12, 2025

Recommended Reading on the Means of Grace and Contemplative Spirituality By Dave Jenkins Fall 2025 | Theology for Life For readers who want to go further in understanding the sufficiency of Scripture, the biblical means of grace, and the dangers of contemplative spirituality, here are some trusted resources: On the Means of Grace J.I. Packer, […]

Speaking the Truth in Love: How Church Members Can Address Contemplative Spirituality By Dave Jenkins Fall 2025 | Theology for Life Contemplative spirituality has become one of the most popular trends in the Church today. From books and conferences to podcasts and small group studies, many Christians are being invited to explore “new” ways of

Speaking the Truth in Love: How Church Members Can Address Contemplative Spirituality By Dave Jenkins Fall 2025 | Theology for Life Contemplative spirituality has become one of the most popular trends in the Church today. From books and conferences to podcasts and small group studies, many Christians are being invited to explore “new” ways of

8 Questions to Ask Before Joining a Spiritual Formation Class By Dave Jenkins Fall 2025 | Theology for Life Spiritual formation is one of the most talked-about concepts in evangelical circles today. Churches, colleges, and ministries frequently advertise classes, workshops, or retreats promising “deep transformation” or “ancient practices for today”. While the desire for spiritual

Contemplative Spirituality: Is it Biblical? By Marcia Montenegro Fall 2025 | Theology for Life “Contemplative Spirituality” is a term used to include what are called “contemplative practices”, which are also referred to as “Spiritual Disciplines”, “Spiritual Formation”, or sometimes “Spiritual Practices”. In some cases, the use of such terms may not refer to contemplative practices

Mindfulness and Christianity By Doreen Virtue Fall 2025 | Theology for Life Mindfulness has been widely promoted in modern Western culture as a therapeutic practice for stress reduction, emotional regulation, and mental health support. However, Christians must mark and avoid Mindfulness because its roots are drawn from Buddhism, Hinduism, and yoga. Many people are confused

Inner Healing and Its Dangerous Teachings By Dawn Hill Fall 2025 | Theology for Life Would you listen to someone as a Bible believing Christian who subscribed to such things as universalism, pantheism, New Age and New Thought practices? As a Christian, would you accept counsel from a minister who had attended seances or reportedly