In this edition of the Fighting for the Faith radio program Chris Rosebrough takes us through the highlights (maybe they should be called low lights) of the sad state of the apostate Christian church in America. This is a sobering look at Christianity in America and at the end of the program Rosebrough offers us [...]

Talk Show host Genn Beck, a baptized and practicing Mormon, recently had Focus on the Family pull a promotion piece they had initially run concerning Beck’s book. In this piece is an offer of hope for the new year for Beck.

I recently had my personal spiritual retreat on Monday afternoon (December 29th), in order to seek God especially for His direction for the new year (2009). I have been clearing leave during this season so I have had the free time to slow down and take stock of this passing year, and Monday afternoon was the time [...]

Christianity Astray Today is running a piece online called “Benedictine Wisdom.” Does anyone even remember the Protestant Reformation actually happened? Yep, sure did. In this new missive, as an ex-Roman Catholic, I offer a little reductio ad absurdum from an ex-Roman Catholic for your listening and dancing pleasure in the ecumenical Emerging Church rebellion against Sola Scriptura [...]

As you’ll see in this post containing the latest response from RZIM they continue dismissing the results of study by Apprising Ministries into Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism (CSM) as well as that of others who belong to what RZIM calls “various ‘watch’ groups.” Unfortunately RZIM is still equivocating with words as they go on defending Ravi Zacharias’ claim that Roman Catholic monk Henri [...]

It’s pretty sad when as a “Protestant” evangelical one’s teaching on meditation can be picked up and used byFranciscan Roman Catholics as has “Sister Patricia Proctor” as you’ll see in a short post at Apprising Ministries.

Apprising Ministries is aware that apologist Ravi Zacharias continues to defend his praise of apostate (at best) Roman Catholic mystic Henri Nouwen as “One of the greatest saints of recent memory.” And in addition RZIM is still spreading misinformation concerning the Contemplative/Centering Prayer Nouwen practiced and taught. In this short post, for those not too lazy to look for themselves, are [...]

It may seem that the Political Correctness Award for the last week of 2008 will go to Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Community Church in Orange County, California. Quoted in OneNewsNow.com, Mr. Warren said, “I have in no way ever taught that homosexuality is the same thing as a forced relationship between an adult and [...]

From Baltimore City Paper: Something About Mary – An Emmitsburg Woman Receives Messages From Above. Not Everyone Is Happy About It. Mary Blanchard reads an excerpt from a letter–officially, a “pastoral advisory”–that was sent by Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien to all churches in the Baltimore Archdiocese in October. The letter regards an Emmitsburg woman ( [...]

Apprising Ministries continues to look at a letter from RZIM defending the work of Roman Catholic apostate (at best) Henri Nouwen and by extention apostate Roman Catholicism along with its Counter Reformation corrupt Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism. That RZIM would so agressively defend him shows that Nouwen—as a Roman Catholic mystic—has penetrated deeply into the mainstream of Christianity. In this article we show some examples of his [...]

“Can the rush grow up without mire?”-Job 8:11 The rush is spongy and hollow, and even so is a hypocrite; there is no substance or stability in him. It is shaken to and fro in every wind just as formalists yield to every influence; for this reason the rush is not broken by the tempest, [...]

Rick Warren is supposed to be a Christian pastor. That means he has the Biblical duty of shepherding God’s flock and the ministry of publicly preaching God’s Word. Warren’s Biblical job description is very simple. But when did pastors begin needing to employ security teams and P.R. experts? When did pastors have to start worrying [...]

Here is an interesting quote: “If Christ was on Earth today undoubtedly he would stand with the people in opposition to bullying, ill-tempered and expansionist powers,” “If Christ was on Earth today undoubtedly he would hoist the banner of justice and love for humanity to oppose warmongers, occupiers, terrorists and bullies the world over. If [...]

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This is a follow up to the Apprising Ministries article Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Defend Universalist Henri Nouwen and Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism. Therein we posted the letter from RZIM defending the work of Roman Catholic apostate (at best) Henri Nouwen and by extention apostate Roman Catholicism along with its Counter Reformation corrupt Contemplative Spirituality/Mysticism. In this piece AM begins to walk you [...]

From CNS News: As Nazareth’s Christians prepare to celebrate Christmas, they are playing down the appearance of a confrontational Islamic banner that challenges an elemental Christian belief. Journalists visiting the city saw two large banners–one in English, one in Arabic–hanging in the plaza in front of the Basilica of the Annunciation, with a verse from [...]

Over at Slice of Laodicea Ingrid Schlueter writes: For those wondering about the strength of concern about Henri Nouwen and his defenders like Ravi Zacharias, here is an excerpt of a new book from David Cloud about this new mystical fascination in evangelicalism. This is taken from a press release regarding the book… (Online source) [...]

A while back Apprising Ministries ran a piece called Ravi Zacharias Answers “Can A Person Live A Sincere Christian Life As A Homosexual?” where you can hear Protestant evangelical apologist Zacharias say, “One of the greatest saints of recent memory was Henri Nouwen.” Just the other day an AM reader sent along to us the letter that you can read in [...]

Here is Brian McLaren singing about the “Jesus” he believes in. McLaren’s poor social justice “Jesus” has more in common with Ghandi than with the Jesus of the New Testament. While listening to McClaren keep this passage of scripture in mind. Revelation 19:15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down [...]

What is the cost of Rick Warren’s blatant attempt to navigate a middle course between conservatism and liberalism ? Answer: A compromise of Biblical truth? Case in point: The Saddleback church website used to contain language that clearly stated that unrepentant homosexuals could not be members of Saddleback Church. But, now that Rick Warren will [...]

From CNEWS: Amsterdam hosted a Christmas celebration for its gay community Sunday featuring a nativity tableau with a male Mary in drag that church organizations denounced as an affront to traditional values. Organizers said the event was meant to raise Amsterdam’s profile as a gay capital at a time when homosexuals feel threatened.  Christians for [...]

From Christian Newswire: Contact: Steve McConkey, Underground Apologetics, 608-469-7956 MADISON, Wisc., Dec. 22 /Christian Newswire/ — Focus on the Family has a story on Glenn Beck, a Mormon, on their CitizenLink Website. Glenn Beck was a CNN host and will move to Fox News in January. Beck is currently promoting his book, “The Christmas Sweater.” [...]

Marsha West begins her latest article by pointing out: Recently we learned that President Bush, an evangelical Christian, doesn’t take the Bible literally. During an interview ABC’s Cynthia McFadden asked him if the Bible is literally true and he replied “probably not.” He said he does believe you can learn a lot from the Bible, [...]

Joseph Farah shares a recent letter he sent to Southern Baptist pastor Rick Warren. Farah asks why would Warren participate in the presidential inauguration full well knowing that president-elect Obama promotes the wholesale slaughter of innocent human beings. Barack Obama is opposed to any and all restrictions on the killing of unborn children and has [...]