Jesus Calling Sarah YoungAn Exposé​ Archive for the 'Jesus Calling' Devotional SeriesArticles, Books, Audio, Video, Radio InterviewsExposing New Age (occult/hidden) Teachings |
Compiled by Chris Lawson
Updated June 8, 2023
Updated June 8, 2023
This video is on the homepage of our SRN sister site SpiritJournaling.com. This website deals with the potential dangers of "journaling" methods and the dangers of psychic and spirtistic practices, in the church and in the world. This video above also expresses a lengthy concern about Sarah Young's Jesus Calling Series. Suggested resources are also mentioned. See also our article, Is 'Jesus Calling' or is Jesus Warning?: Names of "spirits" masquerading as "guides" and "deceased loved ones".
The Bestselling Christian Daily Devotional Jesus Calling
The New York Times bestselling Christian daily devotional Jesus Calling by Sarah Young contains New Age buzzwords, extra-biblical names, pagan concepts, false teachings, and clairaudient (channeling/“clear hearing”) messages from a false Christ (spirit guide). When examining the entire multi-devotional Jesus Calling series as a whole, an elaborate integrated message system containing hidden (occult) teachings is exposed.
In summary, the Jesus Calling series is a “Christianized” training manual for clairaudient/clairvoyant mediumship (spiritism). Presented to a Christian audience and beyond, devoted Jesus Calling fans can be deceived into contacting the spirit world, thinking it is the “Jesus” of the Bible they are in conversation with. But don’t take our word for it. You should examine the irrefutable evidence presented by Sarah Young’s false Christ spirit guide. It is he who ascribes to himself the name “Jesus” and many pagan names and titles alike. Furthermore, it is he who speaks for himself--through Sarah Young. She claims she receives these messages from him! The proof is in Sarah Young’s books and millions of people are under the mistaken impression that it is the biblical Jesus Calling.
If this beginning paragraph seems a bit too much, you can further validate your concerns and the concerns of many committed Christians by searching these key phrases on the Internet: "Jesus Calling deception," "Jesus Calling false teaching," "Jesus Calling heresy," "deception calling," "Sarah Young false teacher," "Sarah Young deception," "Sarah Young Another Jesus Calling," and "God Calling and Jesus Calling."
The New York Times bestselling Christian daily devotional Jesus Calling by Sarah Young contains New Age buzzwords, extra-biblical names, pagan concepts, false teachings, and clairaudient (channeling/“clear hearing”) messages from a false Christ (spirit guide). When examining the entire multi-devotional Jesus Calling series as a whole, an elaborate integrated message system containing hidden (occult) teachings is exposed.
In summary, the Jesus Calling series is a “Christianized” training manual for clairaudient/clairvoyant mediumship (spiritism). Presented to a Christian audience and beyond, devoted Jesus Calling fans can be deceived into contacting the spirit world, thinking it is the “Jesus” of the Bible they are in conversation with. But don’t take our word for it. You should examine the irrefutable evidence presented by Sarah Young’s false Christ spirit guide. It is he who ascribes to himself the name “Jesus” and many pagan names and titles alike. Furthermore, it is he who speaks for himself--through Sarah Young. She claims she receives these messages from him! The proof is in Sarah Young’s books and millions of people are under the mistaken impression that it is the biblical Jesus Calling.
If this beginning paragraph seems a bit too much, you can further validate your concerns and the concerns of many committed Christians by searching these key phrases on the Internet: "Jesus Calling deception," "Jesus Calling false teaching," "Jesus Calling heresy," "deception calling," "Sarah Young false teacher," "Sarah Young deception," "Sarah Young Another Jesus Calling," and "God Calling and Jesus Calling."
Please first read my Introductory Statement
at the very bottom of this webpage.
—Chris Lawson
at the very bottom of this webpage.
—Chris Lawson
Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling?
These overviews about the multi-devotional Jesus Calling series clearly reveal the Occult (hidden) teachings and extra-biblical names and concepts in Sarah Young's devotionals.
These overviews about the multi-devotional Jesus Calling series clearly reveal the Occult (hidden) teachings and extra-biblical names and concepts in Sarah Young's devotionals.
- Extra-Biblical Names in the Jesus Calling Series
- Extra-Biblical Concepts in the Jesus Calling Series
- Is the Jesus Calling Series "Consistent with Biblical Truth"?
- Striking Similarities - Between God Calling and the Jesus Calling Series
- The Voice of the 'Jesus Calling' Series: More Like Jesus Christ or More Like a Deceiver?
- Training Manual for Mediums? - Quotations from the God Calling Books and the Jesus Calling Series
The above listed article, 'Training Manual for Mediums?"' has been updated extensively and published (2022) as CHRISTIAN JOURNALING OR PSYCHIC CHANNELING?: A Critical Comparison of the Jesus Calling Series with Occult Training Literature
Brenna E. Scott @2022
Foreword by Chris Lawson
Foreword by Chris Lawson
AUDIO MESSAGES - Radio Interviews, Conferences, Discernment Teachings
- Jesus Calling Messages Compared to Channeled Spirit Messages - Sarah Young's Contemplative Prayer Method Identical to Passive, Telepathic-Psychic Literary Mediumship! Chris Lawson (Nov 16, 2017). View Audio Outline.
- Jesus Calling: Whitewashing the Red Flags - Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth, Nov 13, 2014). Original link at http://standupforthetruth.com/2014/11/jesus-calling-whitewashing-the-red-flags/
- When Denominations Shift - Stand Up For the Truth interview with Calvary Chapel pastor Chris Quintana (Jan 11, 2014) Re: Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa carrying Sarah Young's Jesus Calling in the back room, because it's too controversial. Link inactive at https://standupforthetruth.com/2014/01/when-denominations-shift/ )
- Which "Jesus" is Calling? An Interview with Warren Smith - Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth, Nov 18, 2013, Link inactive at http://standupforthetruth.com/2013/11/which-jesus-is-calling-an-interview-with-warren-smith/ )
- Former New Ager Warren B.Smith talks about the New Age movement, Jesus Calling, and more - Janet Mefferd Show, Hour 3 (Nov 15, 2013). Now posted as 'Serious Problems with Jesus Calling.' Original link found at http://www.janetmefferdpremium.com/2013/11/15/janet-mefferd-radio-show-20131115-hr-3/?popup=true
VIDEOS - Conferences and Teaching
- "Another Jesus" Calling? - Chris Lawson (The Sanctuary Conference—The Coming Storm, 2016)
- "Another Jesus" Calling - Warren B. Smith (The Berean Call Bible Conference, 2014)
- "Another Jesus" Calling: False Christs in the World and the Church" - Warren B. Smith (Lamb & Lion Conference, 2014)
- Another "Jesus"! Warren B. Smith (Winnipeg Prophecy Conference - Part 3 /Session 12, 2011)
BOOKS - Extensive Biblical refutations proving that Sarah Young's "Jesus" is not the Lord Jesus Christ of Scripture
- "Another Jesus" Calling : How Sarah Young's False Christ is Deceiving the Church [EXPANDED 2ND EDITION] - Warren B. Smith. Includes Appendix A - Ten Basic Warnings About Deception, Appendix B - The Gospel of the True Jesus Christ, Appendix C - Ten Ways to Be More Discerning.
- Christian Journaling or Psychic Channeling?: A Critical Comparison of the Jesus Calling Series with Occult Training Literature - Brenna E. Scott. This book includes color photographs, two cited book title abbreviations for the God Calling books, sixteen different cited book title abbreviations for the Jesus Calling book series, Disclaimer, Note To Reader, Foreward, Prologue: My Reason for Writing, Definitions, Book Text, Appendix A: Problematic God Calling Quotations, Appendix B: Conscious vs. Full-Trance Channeling, Appendix C: Writing as an Entrée to Channeling, Appendix D: "Your Best Interests at Heart", Appendix E: References for Additional Quotations, Extra references for 50 the Steps of Channeling, Appendix F: Guide to the Symbolic Annotations, Sources, Children's Book Index, Author Index, and Topical Index.
BOOKLETS - Concise jam-packed biblical refutations revealing spiritual deception in the single Jesus Calling devotional
- 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book - Warren B. Smith (Jan 25, 2016)
- The New Age Implications of "Jesus Calling" - Warren B. Smith (Dec 22, 2014)
- Changing "Jesus Calling"—Damage Control for a False - Warren B. Smith (Nov 7, 2014)
FORMER SRN WEBSITE - JESUS CALLING EXPOSED ARCHIVE
- This link redirects to the WayBack Machine/Internet Archive, which may take a few seconds to load—please be patient!
- A New Age "Jesus" in Sarah Young's Jesus Calling - Articles and links exposing the New Age "Jesus" and New Age teachings in Sarah Young's Jesus Calling devotional series.
ARTICLES, NEWS & REVIEWS - By year from selected writers
2020
March 30, 2020
Letting Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling “Jesus” Speak for Himself!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=32057
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 16, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Followers of Jesus Calling—All About Them, Not About God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=31295
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
March 30, 2020
Letting Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling “Jesus” Speak for Himself!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=32057
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 16, 2020
Letter to the Editor: Followers of Jesus Calling—All About Them, Not About God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=31295
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
2019
November 22, 2019
Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship?
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=31015
by Lighthouse Trails author
May 6, 2019
The “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling” Tells Us to “Laugh at the Future”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=30222
by Lighthouse Trails author
February 12, 2019
Striking Similarities Between God Calling and the Jesus Calling Series
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29658
January 17, 2019
Letter to the Editor: I Was Seduced by the “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29515
by Letters to the Editor
January 15, 2019
Jesus Calling— “Co-creating” With God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29488
by Lighthouse Trails author
November 22, 2019
Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship?
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=31015
by Lighthouse Trails author
May 6, 2019
The “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling” Tells Us to “Laugh at the Future”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=30222
by Lighthouse Trails author
February 12, 2019
Striking Similarities Between God Calling and the Jesus Calling Series
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29658
January 17, 2019
Letter to the Editor: I Was Seduced by the “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29515
by Letters to the Editor
January 15, 2019
Jesus Calling— “Co-creating” With God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29488
by Lighthouse Trails author
2018
July 12, 2018
Jesus Calling Devotional Bible—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Bible
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28509
by Lighthouse Trails author
May 16, 2018
Jesus Calling, Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, and Psalm 46:10
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28260
by Lighthouse Trails author
April 16, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Church Sends Out Letter Apologizing for Distributing Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28145
by Letters to the Editor
February 20, 2018
Would Jesus Magnify His Presence Above His Word?
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27896
by Warren B. Smith
July 12, 2018
Jesus Calling Devotional Bible—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Bible
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28509
by Lighthouse Trails author
May 16, 2018
Jesus Calling, Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, and Psalm 46:10
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28260
by Lighthouse Trails author
April 16, 2018
Letter to the Editor: Church Sends Out Letter Apologizing for Distributing Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28145
by Letters to the Editor
February 20, 2018
Would Jesus Magnify His Presence Above His Word?
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27896
by Warren B. Smith
2017
December 14, 2017
Jesus Calling – New Age “Messages”: Sarah Young’s Contemplative Prayer Method Identical to
Passive, Telepathic-Psychic Literary Mediumship!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27346
by Lighthouse Trails author
November 2, 2017
God’s Dream” – From the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling – A Deceptive Scheme
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=25772
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
December 14, 2017
Jesus Calling – New Age “Messages”: Sarah Young’s Contemplative Prayer Method Identical to
Passive, Telepathic-Psychic Literary Mediumship!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27346
by Lighthouse Trails author
November 2, 2017
God’s Dream” – From the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling – A Deceptive Scheme
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=25772
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
2016
October 14, 2016
Christian Leaders Finally Beginning to Speak Out About Jesus Calling, Saying: “WE LOVE IT!!”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=21599
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
May 16, 2018
Jesus Calling, Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, and Psalm 46:10
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28260
by Warren B. Smith
October 14, 2016
Christian Leaders Finally Beginning to Speak Out About Jesus Calling, Saying: “WE LOVE IT!!”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=21599
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
May 16, 2018
Jesus Calling, Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, and Psalm 46:10
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28260
by Warren B. Smith
February 25, 2016
Lighthouse Trails Publishing to Make Contact with Over 100 Christian Leaders to Warn About Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18967
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
Lighthouse Trails Publishing to Make Contact with Over 100 Christian Leaders to Warn About Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18967
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
- Read entire Blog Post and Letter here: https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18967 . Following here is the letter and list of names that the letter and booklet tract were sent to:
- Booklet Tract: 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book
Dear Christian Leader: |
January 30, 2016
Letters to the Editor: Christian Radio Stations Promoting Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18887
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 25, 2016
NEW BOOKLET: 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18852
by Lighthouse Trails author
Letters to the Editor: Christian Radio Stations Promoting Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18887
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 25, 2016
NEW BOOKLET: 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18852
by Lighthouse Trails author
2015
November 12, 2015
Let’s Call it Like it Is: Jesus Calling Presents a “New Age” False Christ
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18518
by Lighthouse Trails author
October 16, 2015
One Year Later – No Response From Thomas Nelson on Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18376
by Lighthouse Trails author
August 21, 2015
Jesus Calling - "Co-creating" with God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17868
by Lighthouse Trails
June 28, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Shared Concerns About Jesus Calling and A.D. Series With Pastor But to No Avail
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17594
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
May 1, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Prospective Presidential Candidate Scott Walker Gives Jesus Calling Big Boost in Sales
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17312
by Lighthouse Trails
April 28, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) Handing Out Jesus Calling And Saying, “There are no wrong answers.”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17291
by Lighthouse Trails
March 13, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Her Pastor: “Warren B. Smith Not in Communion With Holy Spirit Because of “Another Jesus” Calling” | LT: “Church Will Bear Brunt of Pastor’s Negligence”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17086
by Lighthouse Trails
January 26, 2015
Channeled book “God Calling” spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous
(Previously titled, "God Calling" spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous, February 10, 2014)
https://web.archive.org/web/20160405064117/http://mywordlikefire.com/2015/01/26/channeled-book-god-calling-spiritually-influenced-alcoholics-anonymous/
by John Lanagan
November 12, 2015
Let’s Call it Like it Is: Jesus Calling Presents a “New Age” False Christ
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18518
by Lighthouse Trails author
October 16, 2015
One Year Later – No Response From Thomas Nelson on Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18376
by Lighthouse Trails author
August 21, 2015
Jesus Calling - "Co-creating" with God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17868
by Lighthouse Trails
June 28, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Shared Concerns About Jesus Calling and A.D. Series With Pastor But to No Avail
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17594
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
May 1, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Prospective Presidential Candidate Scott Walker Gives Jesus Calling Big Boost in Sales
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17312
by Lighthouse Trails
April 28, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) Handing Out Jesus Calling And Saying, “There are no wrong answers.”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17291
by Lighthouse Trails
March 13, 2015
Letter to the Editor: Her Pastor: “Warren B. Smith Not in Communion With Holy Spirit Because of “Another Jesus” Calling” | LT: “Church Will Bear Brunt of Pastor’s Negligence”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17086
by Lighthouse Trails
January 26, 2015
Channeled book “God Calling” spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous
(Previously titled, "God Calling" spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous, February 10, 2014)
https://web.archive.org/web/20160405064117/http://mywordlikefire.com/2015/01/26/channeled-book-god-calling-spiritually-influenced-alcoholics-anonymous/
by John Lanagan
2014
November 18, 2014
Warren B. Smith on Stand Up For the Truth Radio – Regarding Thomas Nelson and Sarah Young: Whitewashing Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=16396
by Lighthouse Trails
November 11, 2014
Lighthouse Trails Special Edition
A SPECIAL "JESUS CALLING" EDITION—A NOTE TO OUR READERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/newsletters/2014/newsletter20141110.htm
July 30, 2014
Is Jesus Calling: Jesus Contradicts Himself
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15857
by Warren B. Smith
June 28, 2014
Is Hit Book 'Jesus Calling' Pushing New Age?
(Exclusive: Jim Fletcher reviews scathing criticism of popular devotional)
https://web.archive.org/web/20151017173901/http://www.wnd.com/2014/06/is-hit-book-jesus-calling-pushing-new-age/
by Jim Fletcher, World Net Daily - WND Diversions
May 31, 2014
Calvary Chapel Bookstores - Beyond Accountability? (Selling Jesus Calling and other materials?)
http://web.archive.org/web/20160325213019/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/f/SRN_0514May_WEB.pdf
by Chris Lawson (SRN May 2014 Newsletter)
May 21, 2014
One Woman’s Story About Jesus Calling: A Surprise I Never Expected That Changed My Life!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15536
by A.R. / Lighthouse Trails Editors
May 10, 2014
Top Christian Bestseller Accused of Heresy: Former New Ager alleges 'Jesus Calling' is harmful to believers
https://web.archive.org/web/20151228045500/http://www.wnd.com/2014/05/top-christian-bestseller-accused-of-heresy/
by Jim Fletcher (World Net Daily)
February 27, 2014
Jesus Calling Devotional Bible?—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Bible
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14775
by Warren B. Smith / Lighthouse Trails Editors
February 23, 2014
The Strange Saga of ‘Jesus Calling,’ The Evangelical Bestseller You’ve Never Heard Of
A ten-year-old devotional written in the voice of God suddenly became a commercial juggernaut. Now, its publisher is trying to reconcile its New Age origins with evangelical orthodoxy.
https://web.archive.org/web/20170913092044/http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-strange-saga-of-jesus-calling-the-evangelical-bestseller-youve-never-heard-of
by Ruth Graham (writer for The Daily Beast)
February 10, 2014 (Updated January 26, 2015)
Channeled book “God Calling” spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous
(Previously titled, "God Calling" spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous)
http://mywordlikefire.com/2015/01/26/channeled-book-god-calling-spiritually-influenced-alcoholics-anonymous/
(Link currently inactive)
by John Lanagan
February 3, 2014
Thomas Nelson Deletes Controversial Material From Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14529
by Philip Gray
January 30, 2014
Jesus Calling Devotional "Bible" (Link inactive)
https://standupforthetruth.com/2014/01/jesus-calling-devotional-bible/
by Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth)
January 19, 2014
The Dark Night of Jesus’ Birth?
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14430
by Warren Smith
January 17, 2014
Letter to the Editor: On Jesus Calling, My Wife and I Thought You Were Wrong, But We Have Been Deceived!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14440
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 16, 2014
A Book Review: ”Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith: Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriend
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14421
by Michael (not real name), Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 14, 2014
Jesus Calling Inspired by a Channeled New Age Book!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14400
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 11, 2014
Calvary Chapel Bookstore on Jesus Calling: Hush!! It’s Controversial – We Keep it in the Back Room
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14374
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 7, 2014
Reading Jesus Calling and Other Books – “Just Killing Time”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14358
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 1, 2014
Is Jesus Calling or Is Jesus Warning? . . . And A Word About Jesus Calling for Kids?
https://www.spiritualresearchnetwork.org/is-jesus-calling-or-is-jesus-warning.html
See also full SRN Newsletter (PDF)
https://web.archive.org/web/20160325214824/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/f/SRN_0114Jan_WEB.pdf
by Chris Lawson / Spiritual Research Network
January 1, 2014
Happy New (Age) Year! – Top-Selling Christian Book, Jesus Calling, Derides Abraham, Father of the Christian and Jewish Faith
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14315
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
November 18, 2014
Warren B. Smith on Stand Up For the Truth Radio – Regarding Thomas Nelson and Sarah Young: Whitewashing Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=16396
by Lighthouse Trails
November 11, 2014
Lighthouse Trails Special Edition
A SPECIAL "JESUS CALLING" EDITION—A NOTE TO OUR READERS ABOUT THIS ISSUE
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/newsletters/2014/newsletter20141110.htm
- A Phone Call to Lighthouse Trails: Jesus Calling Took Preeminence Over God's Word—And She Began Having Mystical Experiences
- NEW BOOKLET TRACT: Changing "Jesus Calling"—Damage Control for a False Christ
- Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriend
- WorldNetDaily: “Is hit book ‘Jesus Calling’ pushing New Age?”
- On Jesus Calling: Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, & Psalm 46:10
- Is Jesus Calling or Is Jesus Warning? . . . And A Word About Jesus Calling for Kids?
- Happy New (Age) Year! – Top-Selling Christian Book, Jesus Calling, Derides Abraham, Father of the Christian and Jewish Faith
- Which “Jesus” is calling? An interview with Warren Smith
- The Jesus Calling Resource Pack
- Jesus Calling Booklet Tract Pack - 10
July 30, 2014
Is Jesus Calling: Jesus Contradicts Himself
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15857
by Warren B. Smith
June 28, 2014
Is Hit Book 'Jesus Calling' Pushing New Age?
(Exclusive: Jim Fletcher reviews scathing criticism of popular devotional)
https://web.archive.org/web/20151017173901/http://www.wnd.com/2014/06/is-hit-book-jesus-calling-pushing-new-age/
by Jim Fletcher, World Net Daily - WND Diversions
May 31, 2014
Calvary Chapel Bookstores - Beyond Accountability? (Selling Jesus Calling and other materials?)
http://web.archive.org/web/20160325213019/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/f/SRN_0514May_WEB.pdf
by Chris Lawson (SRN May 2014 Newsletter)
May 21, 2014
One Woman’s Story About Jesus Calling: A Surprise I Never Expected That Changed My Life!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15536
by A.R. / Lighthouse Trails Editors
May 10, 2014
Top Christian Bestseller Accused of Heresy: Former New Ager alleges 'Jesus Calling' is harmful to believers
https://web.archive.org/web/20151228045500/http://www.wnd.com/2014/05/top-christian-bestseller-accused-of-heresy/
by Jim Fletcher (World Net Daily)
February 27, 2014
Jesus Calling Devotional Bible?—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Bible
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14775
by Warren B. Smith / Lighthouse Trails Editors
February 23, 2014
The Strange Saga of ‘Jesus Calling,’ The Evangelical Bestseller You’ve Never Heard Of
A ten-year-old devotional written in the voice of God suddenly became a commercial juggernaut. Now, its publisher is trying to reconcile its New Age origins with evangelical orthodoxy.
https://web.archive.org/web/20170913092044/http://www.thedailybeast.com/the-strange-saga-of-jesus-calling-the-evangelical-bestseller-youve-never-heard-of
by Ruth Graham (writer for The Daily Beast)
February 10, 2014 (Updated January 26, 2015)
Channeled book “God Calling” spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous
(Previously titled, "God Calling" spiritually influenced Alcoholics Anonymous)
http://mywordlikefire.com/2015/01/26/channeled-book-god-calling-spiritually-influenced-alcoholics-anonymous/
(Link currently inactive)
by John Lanagan
February 3, 2014
Thomas Nelson Deletes Controversial Material From Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14529
by Philip Gray
January 30, 2014
Jesus Calling Devotional "Bible" (Link inactive)
https://standupforthetruth.com/2014/01/jesus-calling-devotional-bible/
by Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth)
January 19, 2014
The Dark Night of Jesus’ Birth?
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14430
by Warren Smith
January 17, 2014
Letter to the Editor: On Jesus Calling, My Wife and I Thought You Were Wrong, But We Have Been Deceived!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14440
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 16, 2014
A Book Review: ”Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith: Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriend
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14421
by Michael (not real name), Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 14, 2014
Jesus Calling Inspired by a Channeled New Age Book!
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14400
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 11, 2014
Calvary Chapel Bookstore on Jesus Calling: Hush!! It’s Controversial – We Keep it in the Back Room
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14374
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 7, 2014
Reading Jesus Calling and Other Books – “Just Killing Time”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14358
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
January 1, 2014
Is Jesus Calling or Is Jesus Warning? . . . And A Word About Jesus Calling for Kids?
https://www.spiritualresearchnetwork.org/is-jesus-calling-or-is-jesus-warning.html
See also full SRN Newsletter (PDF)
https://web.archive.org/web/20160325214824/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/f/SRN_0114Jan_WEB.pdf
by Chris Lawson / Spiritual Research Network
January 1, 2014
Happy New (Age) Year! – Top-Selling Christian Book, Jesus Calling, Derides Abraham, Father of the Christian and Jewish Faith
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14315
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
2013
December 28, 2013
Jesus Calling is Amazon’s 5th best selling book for 2013
https://web.archive.org/web/20140614193747/http://mywordlikefire.com/2013/12/27/jesus-calling-is-amazons-5th-best-selling-book-for-2013/
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
December 21, 2013
A Heartfelt Letter: Almost Bought the Wrong Books to Give to Relatives and Friends
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14142
by Lighthouse Trails
December 19, 2013
About That Jesus Calling – 10 Things You Might Not Know
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14118
by Lighthouse Trails
December 9, 2013
A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14035
by Chris Lawson
November/December 2013
“Another Jesus” Calling—Which Jesus is Calling on You? - A book review of "Another Jesus" Calling by Warren B. Smith
https://web.archive.org/web/20191025040754/http://herescope.blogspot.com/2013/11/another-jesus-calling.html
by Sarah Leslie
November 25, 2013
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT – LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS NEW BOOK RELEASE
Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce the release of “Another Jesus” Calling.
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13919
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
November 17, 2013
The New Spirituality, Contemplative Spirituality, the New Gospel, the Emerging Church and Sarah Young's "Jesus Calling"?
Book announcement: "Another Jesus" Calling by Warren Smith, and other resources
https://web.archive.org/web/20180807131331/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/new-spirituality-contemplative-sarah-young-jesus.html
by Chris Lawson/Spiritual Research Network
October 29, 2013
Letter to the Editor: “Pastor’s Wife Gave Me Jesus Calling – I Should Have Known!”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13656
From North Oregon_______, Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 25, 2013
“Another Jesus” Calling Has Gone to Press
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13606
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 16, 2013
Letter to the Editor: Jesus Calling Reminds Reader of Walsch’s Conversations With God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13522
by "Thanks again_______, Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 12, 2013
Letter to the Editor: Concerned That His Church is Not Testing All Things When it Comes to Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13480
by J.____, Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 7, 2013
Important New Book By Warren B. Smith Examines Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling – A Biblical Critique
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13301
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
September 2013
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: WUI (Writing Under the Influence)
http://christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_JesusCalling.html
A Commentary by Christian Answers for the New Age
Summer 2013
Toxic Devotion: A Review of Sarah Young's--Jesus Calling
https://cicministry.org/commentary/issue125.htm
Reviewed by Critical Issues Commentary, Issue 125
January 2, 2013
Is "Jesus Calling" In Your Library? (Link inactive)
https://standupforthetruth.com/2013/01/is-jesus-calling-in-your-library/
by Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth)
December 28, 2013
Jesus Calling is Amazon’s 5th best selling book for 2013
https://web.archive.org/web/20140614193747/http://mywordlikefire.com/2013/12/27/jesus-calling-is-amazons-5th-best-selling-book-for-2013/
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
December 21, 2013
A Heartfelt Letter: Almost Bought the Wrong Books to Give to Relatives and Friends
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14142
by Lighthouse Trails
December 19, 2013
About That Jesus Calling – 10 Things You Might Not Know
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14118
by Lighthouse Trails
December 9, 2013
A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14035
by Chris Lawson
- Note: Sarah Young is listed as a "NOT Recommended" author in section one of booklet: " #1—The New Spirituality in the Church Each of the following authors professes to be Christian and/or uses biblical terminology in his or her writing, yet promotes at least one of the following serious false teachings: contemplative spirituality (i.e., Spiritual Formation), the emergent, progressive “new” spirituality, the seeker-friendly, church-growth movement (e.g., Willow Creek, Purpose Driven) and/or Yoga."
November/December 2013
“Another Jesus” Calling—Which Jesus is Calling on You? - A book review of "Another Jesus" Calling by Warren B. Smith
https://web.archive.org/web/20191025040754/http://herescope.blogspot.com/2013/11/another-jesus-calling.html
by Sarah Leslie
November 25, 2013
PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT – LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS NEW BOOK RELEASE
Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce the release of “Another Jesus” Calling.
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13919
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
November 17, 2013
The New Spirituality, Contemplative Spirituality, the New Gospel, the Emerging Church and Sarah Young's "Jesus Calling"?
Book announcement: "Another Jesus" Calling by Warren Smith, and other resources
https://web.archive.org/web/20180807131331/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/new-spirituality-contemplative-sarah-young-jesus.html
by Chris Lawson/Spiritual Research Network
October 29, 2013
Letter to the Editor: “Pastor’s Wife Gave Me Jesus Calling – I Should Have Known!”
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13656
From North Oregon_______, Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 25, 2013
“Another Jesus” Calling Has Gone to Press
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13606
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 16, 2013
Letter to the Editor: Jesus Calling Reminds Reader of Walsch’s Conversations With God
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13522
by "Thanks again_______, Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 12, 2013
Letter to the Editor: Concerned That His Church is Not Testing All Things When it Comes to Jesus Calling
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13480
by J.____, Lighthouse Trails Editors
October 7, 2013
Important New Book By Warren B. Smith Examines Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling – A Biblical Critique
https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13301
by Lighthouse Trails Editors
September 2013
Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: WUI (Writing Under the Influence)
http://christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_JesusCalling.html
A Commentary by Christian Answers for the New Age
Summer 2013
Toxic Devotion: A Review of Sarah Young's--Jesus Calling
https://cicministry.org/commentary/issue125.htm
Reviewed by Critical Issues Commentary, Issue 125
January 2, 2013
Is "Jesus Calling" In Your Library? (Link inactive)
https://standupforthetruth.com/2013/01/is-jesus-calling-in-your-library/
by Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth)
2012
July 5, 2012
Is "Jesus Calling" A Wrong Number? (Book Review)
http://standup.lakeshorecomm.org/2012/07/is-jesus-calling-a-wrong-number-book-review/
(Original link is no longer active)
by Amy Spreeman, Stand Up For The Truth
July 4, 2012
Is Deception Calling? A review of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
https://steakandabible.com/2012/07/04/is-deception-calling-a-review-of-jesus-calling-by-sarah-young/
(Original link no longer active)
by Julia (Steak and a Bible)
July 5, 2012
Is "Jesus Calling" A Wrong Number? (Book Review)
http://standup.lakeshorecomm.org/2012/07/is-jesus-calling-a-wrong-number-book-review/
(Original link is no longer active)
by Amy Spreeman, Stand Up For The Truth
July 4, 2012
Is Deception Calling? A review of Jesus Calling by Sarah Young
https://steakandabible.com/2012/07/04/is-deception-calling-a-review-of-jesus-calling-by-sarah-young/
(Original link no longer active)
by Julia (Steak and a Bible)
2010
February 7, 2010
Book Review: God Calling edited by A.J. Russell
https://web.archive.org/web/20100212174150/http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=3764
by Dwayna Litz & Charisse Graves
February 7, 2010
Book Review: God Calling edited by A.J. Russell
https://web.archive.org/web/20100212174150/http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=3764
by Dwayna Litz & Charisse Graves
2008-2009
Redefining Jesus Christ - The Biblical Jesus versus the Counterfeits
https://web.archive.org/web/20081201122954/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/redefiningjesuschrist.html
by Christopher Lawson
December 1, 2008
Redefining Jesus Christ - The Biblical Jesus versus the Counterfeits
https://web.archive.org/web/20081201122954/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/redefiningjesuschrist.html
by Christopher Lawson
December 1, 2008
The Jesus Calling Devotional Series
A closer look at Sarah Young's New Age/Occult teachings
A closer look at Sarah Young's New Age/Occult teachings
Introductory Statement
by Chris Lawson
by Chris Lawson
Jesus Calling and Sarah Young's entire Jesus Calling devotional series contain much more than meets the eye. The compiled research material and links here on the Spiritual Research Network website reveal this in precise detail.
As you begin to investigate the problems with Jesus Calling, you too will see a spiritual language (terms, concepts, names, buzzwords) that has been craftily embedded into the Jesus Calling devotional series. This spiritual language from Sarah Young and the spirit that is influencing her (that refers to itself as "Jesus") are foreign to sound biblical theology.
Here you can find out about the dangerous meditative/contemplative prayer method that Sarah Young has engaged in, in order to produce "journals" that she claims come from the actual guidance, inspiration and words of "Jesus" himself. As can be proven in various ways, this is nothing more than literary penmanship inspired by the spirit world, influencing and speaking to and through Sarah Young (via scribing Jesus Calling material). This is not the "Jesus Christ" of the Bible speaking to Sarah Young. Listen here, Jesus Calling Messages Compared to Channeled Spirit Messages - New Age "Messages": Sarah Young's Contemplative Prayer Method Identical to Passive, Telepathic-Psychic Literary Mediumship!
Many spiritistic/psychic channelers claim that "Jesus" speaks through them, however their non-Christian occult belief systems and principles are shown forth in the written communications that are published. We believe Sarah Young's "Jesus" is similar in nature, but with much craftier intent and with more beguiling terminology, terminology that has been heavily fused with Scripture. The end result is the subtle indoctrination and deception of millions of undiscerning Christians.
When examining the details in-depth, it is a matter of fact that Sarah Young's "Jesus" refuses to identify himself as the "Lord Jesus Christ" of Nazareth. Not only this, Sarah Young's "Jesus" gives many "names, titles, and descriptors" of himself that are far from biblical. One colleague of mine has noted that, "In the Jesus Calling series (for adults), Sarah Young’s “Jesus” refers to himself with hundreds of different names, titles, and descriptors, using variations on common biblical names such as Christ, Creator, God, Helper, King, Lamb, Lord, Redeemer, Rock, Savior, and Shepherd. However, he completely avoids other familiar names and titles: Advocate, High Priest, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Mediator, Servant, Son of David, Son of God, Son of Man. Instead, he opts for creative names that are not in the Bible but can be found in mythology, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Theosophy, New Thought, New Age, psychic literature, and modern culture…" See the article, Extra Biblical Names in the Jesus Calling Series.
Furthermore, Sarah Young's "Jesus" speaks of many unbiblical concepts that are foreign to Scripture. One fellow researcher states, "The Jesus Calling Series appears to draw from sources outside of Christianity for many of its ideas and metaphors: 5th Dimension, Attention Bridge, Between Trapezes, Bubbling Thoughts, Carrying the Calm, Golden Cord, Light-Bearers, Living on Two Planes, Maximizing Your Potential, Mind Like Water, Monkey Mind, Multiple Brain Tracks, Negative Thought Patterns, Positive Focus, Present Moment Awareness, Self-Forgetfulness, Thought Forms, ‘Treasure House, Gold Mine Within, I Am,’ True Self. These twenty-one terms are expanded below with quotations from Buddhism, Hinduism, Theosophy, New Thought, New Age, Psychology, Neuroscience, Hypnotism, mythology, classic poetry, psychic literature, inspirational literature, and the Jesus Calling Series." See the article, Extra-Biblical Concepts in the Jesus Calling Series.
Preferring to mix many biblical names and titles of God with numerous unbiblical concepts and many names and titles and ascriptions from pagan, cultic and occult belief systems, it is very clear that Sarah Young's "Jesus" is hostile to the biblical Jesus of Nazareth, the Lord God of eternity.
Our SRN archive page can also refer you to well-documented information about the Jesus Calling damage control and textual changes made by Sarah Young's publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers (see, Changing "Jesus Calling"—Damage Control for a False). Sarah Young's publisher advertises this way — “Thomas Nelson Publishers | Everything Christian For Less,” and “Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content, with over 250 new, original books and Bibles published each year.” One wonders why Thomas Nelson Publishers and Sarah Young don't publicly apologize for playing fast-and-loose with God's Word.
The research material here will also help you see the truth that when combined together, all of the Jesus Calling devotional series books—as an integrated body of literature—are a training course in New Age philosophy (The New Age Implications of “Jesus Calling”) and practical mediumship (see, Training Manual for Mediums? - Quotations from the God Calling Books and the Jesus Calling Series).
But who would ever imagine these things to be so? The Jesus Calling series is filled with Bible verses, and Sarah Young claims to be a Christian, and Thomas Nelson Publishers publishes mountains of Christian literature —right? Indeed, right!
But Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the risen Lord Jesus Christ, whom Sarah Young's "Jesus" is theologically and philosophically contrary to, warned,
As you begin to investigate the problems with Jesus Calling, you too will see a spiritual language (terms, concepts, names, buzzwords) that has been craftily embedded into the Jesus Calling devotional series. This spiritual language from Sarah Young and the spirit that is influencing her (that refers to itself as "Jesus") are foreign to sound biblical theology.
Here you can find out about the dangerous meditative/contemplative prayer method that Sarah Young has engaged in, in order to produce "journals" that she claims come from the actual guidance, inspiration and words of "Jesus" himself. As can be proven in various ways, this is nothing more than literary penmanship inspired by the spirit world, influencing and speaking to and through Sarah Young (via scribing Jesus Calling material). This is not the "Jesus Christ" of the Bible speaking to Sarah Young. Listen here, Jesus Calling Messages Compared to Channeled Spirit Messages - New Age "Messages": Sarah Young's Contemplative Prayer Method Identical to Passive, Telepathic-Psychic Literary Mediumship!
Many spiritistic/psychic channelers claim that "Jesus" speaks through them, however their non-Christian occult belief systems and principles are shown forth in the written communications that are published. We believe Sarah Young's "Jesus" is similar in nature, but with much craftier intent and with more beguiling terminology, terminology that has been heavily fused with Scripture. The end result is the subtle indoctrination and deception of millions of undiscerning Christians.
When examining the details in-depth, it is a matter of fact that Sarah Young's "Jesus" refuses to identify himself as the "Lord Jesus Christ" of Nazareth. Not only this, Sarah Young's "Jesus" gives many "names, titles, and descriptors" of himself that are far from biblical. One colleague of mine has noted that, "In the Jesus Calling series (for adults), Sarah Young’s “Jesus” refers to himself with hundreds of different names, titles, and descriptors, using variations on common biblical names such as Christ, Creator, God, Helper, King, Lamb, Lord, Redeemer, Rock, Savior, and Shepherd. However, he completely avoids other familiar names and titles: Advocate, High Priest, Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, Mediator, Servant, Son of David, Son of God, Son of Man. Instead, he opts for creative names that are not in the Bible but can be found in mythology, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Theosophy, New Thought, New Age, psychic literature, and modern culture…" See the article, Extra Biblical Names in the Jesus Calling Series.
Furthermore, Sarah Young's "Jesus" speaks of many unbiblical concepts that are foreign to Scripture. One fellow researcher states, "The Jesus Calling Series appears to draw from sources outside of Christianity for many of its ideas and metaphors: 5th Dimension, Attention Bridge, Between Trapezes, Bubbling Thoughts, Carrying the Calm, Golden Cord, Light-Bearers, Living on Two Planes, Maximizing Your Potential, Mind Like Water, Monkey Mind, Multiple Brain Tracks, Negative Thought Patterns, Positive Focus, Present Moment Awareness, Self-Forgetfulness, Thought Forms, ‘Treasure House, Gold Mine Within, I Am,’ True Self. These twenty-one terms are expanded below with quotations from Buddhism, Hinduism, Theosophy, New Thought, New Age, Psychology, Neuroscience, Hypnotism, mythology, classic poetry, psychic literature, inspirational literature, and the Jesus Calling Series." See the article, Extra-Biblical Concepts in the Jesus Calling Series.
Preferring to mix many biblical names and titles of God with numerous unbiblical concepts and many names and titles and ascriptions from pagan, cultic and occult belief systems, it is very clear that Sarah Young's "Jesus" is hostile to the biblical Jesus of Nazareth, the Lord God of eternity.
Our SRN archive page can also refer you to well-documented information about the Jesus Calling damage control and textual changes made by Sarah Young's publisher, Thomas Nelson Publishers (see, Changing "Jesus Calling"—Damage Control for a False). Sarah Young's publisher advertises this way — “Thomas Nelson Publishers | Everything Christian For Less,” and “Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content, with over 250 new, original books and Bibles published each year.” One wonders why Thomas Nelson Publishers and Sarah Young don't publicly apologize for playing fast-and-loose with God's Word.
The research material here will also help you see the truth that when combined together, all of the Jesus Calling devotional series books—as an integrated body of literature—are a training course in New Age philosophy (The New Age Implications of “Jesus Calling”) and practical mediumship (see, Training Manual for Mediums? - Quotations from the God Calling Books and the Jesus Calling Series).
But who would ever imagine these things to be so? The Jesus Calling series is filled with Bible verses, and Sarah Young claims to be a Christian, and Thomas Nelson Publishers publishes mountains of Christian literature —right? Indeed, right!
But Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the risen Lord Jesus Christ, whom Sarah Young's "Jesus" is theologically and philosophically contrary to, warned,
- “And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many…And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many…23 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not…For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.” (Matthew 24:4-5,11,23-26, KJV)
We suggest you begin your personal investigation into these matters with the resources and links we have provided, and work from there to our audio and video material. See also our extensive SRN Jesus Calling Expose' page on our former SRN website (WayBack Machine) for excellent research materials from numerous sources (first link below).
As you examine the compiled documentation and work through the biblical refutations of the Jesus Calling series, it will become very clear that there is irrefutable evidence proving that Sarah Young's "Jesus" is indeed a deceiving spirit.
As you examine the compiled documentation and work through the biblical refutations of the Jesus Calling series, it will become very clear that there is irrefutable evidence proving that Sarah Young's "Jesus" is indeed a deceiving spirit.
- “Now the [Holy] Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils [demons]; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron…” (1 Timothy 4:1-2)
- “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine. For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.” (2 Timothy 4:1-4, KJV)
Looking unto Jesus of Nazareth, King of kings and Lord of lords,
—Chris Lawson
—Chris Lawson
