Jesus Calling Sarah Young

An Exposé​ Archive for the 'Jesus Calling' Devotional Series

Articles, Books, Audio, Video, Radio Interviews

Exposing New Age (occult/hidden) Teachings

Compiled by Chris LawsonUpdated 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 CallingThe 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."

Letting Sarah Young's "Jesus" Speak for Himself! from Chris Lawson on Vimeo.

Please first read my Introductory Statementat 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.

1. Extra-Biblical Names in the Jesus Calling Series
2. Extra-Biblical Concepts in the Jesus Calling Series​
3. Is the Jesus Calling Series "Consistent with Biblical Truth"?
4. Striking Similarities - Between God Calling and the Jesus Calling Series
5. The Voice of the 'Jesus Calling' Series: More Like Jesus Christ or More Like a Deceiver?
6. 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

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CHRISTIAN JOURNALING OR
PSYCHIC CHANNELING?

A Critical Comparison of the Jesus Calling Series with Occult Training Literature

Brenna E. Scott @2022Foreword 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

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• 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

2020March 30, 2020Letting Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling “Jesus” Speak for Himself!https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=32057by Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 16, 2020Letter to the Editor: Followers of Jesus Calling—All About Them, Not About Godhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=31295by Lighthouse Trails Editors

2019November 22, 2019Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship?https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=31015by Lighthouse Trails authorMay 6, 2019 The “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling” Tells Us to “Laugh at the Future”https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=30222by Lighthouse Trails authorFebruary 12, 2019Striking Similarities Between God Calling and the Jesus Calling Serieshttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29658January 17, 2019Letter to the Editor: I Was Seduced by the “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling”https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29515by Letters to the EditorJanuary 15, 2019Jesus Calling— “Co-creating” With Godhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=29488by Lighthouse Trails author

2018July 12, 2018Jesus Calling Devotional Bible—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Biblehttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28509by Lighthouse Trails authorMay 16, 2018Jesus Calling, Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, and Psalm 46:10https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28260by Lighthouse Trails authorApril 16, 2018Letter to the Editor: Church Sends Out Letter Apologizing for Distributing Jesus Callinghttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28145by Letters to the EditorFebruary 20, 2018Would Jesus Magnify His Presence Above His Word?https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27896by Warren B. Smith

2017December 14, 2017Jesus Calling – New Age “Messages”: Sarah Young’s Contemplative Prayer Method Identical to
Passive, Telepathic-Psychic Literary Mediumship!https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=27346by Lighthouse Trails authorNovember 2, 2017God’s Dream” – From the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling – A Deceptive Schemehttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=25772by Lighthouse Trails Editors

2016October 14, 2016Christian Leaders Finally Beginning to Speak Out About Jesus Calling, Saying: “WE LOVE IT!!”https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=21599by Lighthouse Trails EditorsMay 16, 2018Jesus Calling, Contemplative Prayer, the New Age, and Psalm 46:10https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=28260by Warren B. Smith

February 25, 2016 Lighthouse Trails Publishing to Make Contact with Over 100 Christian Leaders to Warn About Jesus Callinghttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18967by 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:

   Sarah Young’s perennial best-selling book, Jesus Calling, has sold over 15 million copies since it was first published in 2004. It continues to be enthusiastically read around the world and is available in over 20 different editions in English alone. With the book more popular than ever, there are entire Sarah Young’ sections in Christian bookstores that feature Jesus Calling and other related products. Sadly, most Christian leaders are either unaware of the book’s serious problems or are just choosing to stay away from the growing controversy surrounding Jesus Calling. Whatever the case, few, if any, warnings are being issued by those in Christian leadership.

   In case you happened to be unaware of the problems involving Jesus Calling, we have enclosed our recently published Lighthouse Trails booklet titled 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book. Hopefully, it will help you to understand why Sarah Young’s book is such a threat to the spiritual well-being of today’s church.

   Sincerely in Christ,
   The Editors at Lighthouse Trails PublishingThe List of Leaders We Are Reaching Out To
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(Not all of the names below are those in deception. This list has a variety of persuasions within the evangelical camp. We are compelled to send each of these people specific information on various important issues that are basically not being addressed in the church today.)

​​100 + leaders who will be receiving Warren B. Smith's new Booklet, 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Book:

Randy Alcorn - Eternal Perspective Ministries, John Ankerberg - John Ankerberg   Ministries, Kay Arthur - Precept Ministries International, Ted Baehr - MovieGuide, Mark Bailey - Dallas Theological Seminary, Jim Bakker - Morningside Church, Gary Bauer - American Values, Alistair Begg - Truth for Life, Steve Berger - Grace Chapel, John and Lisa Bevere - Messenger International, Pat Boone - Actor and Activist, Brian Broedersen - Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, Kirk Cameron - c/o Liberty University, Pastor Tom Carter - Dinuba First Baptist Church, Dan Cathy - Chick-fil-A, Matt Chandler - The Village Church Gary Chapman, Bryan Chappell - Grace Presbyterian Church, Roberta Combs - Christian Coalition of America, Ray Comfort - Living Waters, Jim Daly - Focus on the Family, Mart DeHaan - Our Daily Bread, Dr. James Dobson - Family Talk, Joni Eareckson-Tada - Joni and Friends, Jack Eggar - Awana CEO President, Dr. Tony Evans - Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Pastor Jonathan Falwell - Thomas Road Baptist Church, Jerry Falwell - Liberty University, Joseph Farah - World News Daily, Dr. Ronnie Floyd - Southern Baptist President Crosschurch, Jim  Garlow - Skyline Church (Costa Mesa), Norman Geisler - Summit Ministries, Louie Giglio - Passion City Church, Franklin Graham - Samaritan’s Purse, Dr. Jack Graham - Prestonwood Baptist Church, Anne Graham-Lotz - AnGel Ministries, David Green - Hobby Lobby Stores Inc, Pastor John Hagee Cornerstone Church, Ken Ham - Answers in Genesis, Hank Hanegraaff - Bible Answer Man, Jack Hayford - The Church on the Way, Pastor Skip Heitzig - The Connection, Hugh Hewitt - The Hugh Hewitt Show, Pastor Jack Hibbs - Real Life With Jack Hibbs, Pastor Dave Hocking - Hope for Today, Dr. Michael Horton - Westminster Seminary, Pastor Bill Hybels - Willow Creek Community Church, Pastor Robert Jeffress - First Baptist Church, Pastor David Jeremiah - Shadow Mountain Community Church, Bill Johnson - Bethel Church, Pastor Timothy Keller - Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Pastor R T Kendall - R T Kendall Ministries, The Kendrick Brothers - Film makers, Dan Kimball - Vintage Faith Church, Ben Kinchlow - 700 Club, Dr Tim LaHaye - Southern California Seminary, , Dr. Richard Land - President-Southern Evangelical Seminary, William Lane Craig - Biola University, Pastor Greg Laurie - Harvest America, Nancy Leigh DeMoss - Revive Our Hearts, Mike LeMay - Stand up for the Truth, Hal Lindsey - Hal Lindsey Ministries, Pastor Max Lucado - UpWords, Pastor Fred Luter - Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Dr. Erwin Lutzer - Moody Church, Pastor John MacArthur - Grace Community Church, Mike Macintosh - Horizon Christian Fellowship (Calvary Chapel), James McDonald - Walk in the Word, Josh McDowell - Josh McDowell Ministry, Janet Mefferd - Janet Mefferd Today, CEO Santiago “Jimmy” Mellado - Compassion International, Eric Metaxas - The Eric Metaxas Show, Joyce Meyer - Joyce Meyer Ministries, Chuck Missler - Koinonia House (K-House), Albert Mohler - Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Beth Moore - Living Proof Ministries, Elisa Morgan - Women of Faith, Dr Joel Mullinex - Rejoice in the Lord, Pastor Joel Osteen - Lakewood Church, Luis Palau - Luis Palau Association, Sarah Palin, Tony Perkins - Family Research Counsel, John Piper - Bethlehem Baptist Church, Dennis Pollock - Spirit of Grace Ministries, Thom Rainer - LifeWay Resources, Dave Ramsey - The Lampo Group, Dave Reagan - Lamb and Lion Ministries, Ron Rhodes - Ron Rhodes Ministries, Pastor Raul Ries - Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, Pat Robertson - 700 Club Christian Broadcasting Network, James & Betty Robison - LIFE Outreach International: LIFE TODAY, Rev. Samuel Rodrigues - New Season Christian Worship Church, Joel Rosenberg - Trident Media Group agent Scott Miller, Dennis Rydberg - Young Life Service Center, Philip Ryken - Wheaton College, Pastor Tim Savage - Camelback Bible Church, Mark Schoenwald - HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Bobby Schuller - Crystal Cathedral Church, Jay Sekulow - American Center for Law and Justice, Gary Smalley - Smalley Relationship Center, Larry Spargimino - Southwest Radio Church Ministries, Dr Charles Stanley - First Baptist Church, Brad Stine - Christian Comedian, Cameron Strang - Relevant Media Group, Steve Strang - Charisma Magazine, Jimmy Swaggart - Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, Leonard Sweet - SpiritVenture Ministries, Chuck Swindoll - Insight for Living Ministries, Tim Tebow - Tim Tebow Foundation, Jack and Rexella Van Impe - Jack Van Impe Ministries International, Pastor Joe Van Koevering - Gateway Christian Center, Sheila Walsch - musician, Pastor Rick Warren - Saddleback Church, David A.R. White - Founder Pure Flix Movies, Dr George Wood - Assemblies of God president, Dr Rick Yohn - Men of the Word, Dr Ed Young - The Winning Walk, Pastor Michael Youssef - Leading the Way, Ravi Zacharius - International Ministries, Charisma magazine, Board of Director - Bible Study Fellowship, Thomas Nelson.

January 30, 2016Letters to the Editor: Christian Radio Stations Promoting Jesus Callinghttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18887by Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 25, 2016NEW BOOKLET: 10 Scriptural Reasons Why Jesus Calling is a Dangerous Bookhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18852by Lighthouse Trails author

2015November 12, 2015Let’s Call it Like it Is: Jesus Calling Presents a “New Age” False Christhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18518by Lighthouse Trails authorOctober 16, 2015One Year Later – No Response From Thomas Nelson on Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=18376by Lighthouse Trails authorAugust 21, 2015Jesus Calling - "Co-creating" with Godhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17868by Lighthouse TrailsJune 28, 2015Letter to the Editor: Shared Concerns About Jesus Calling and A.D. Series With Pastor But to No Availhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17594by Lighthouse Trails EditorsMay 1, 2015 Letter to the Editor: Prospective Presidential Candidate Scott Walker Gives Jesus Calling Big Boost in Saleshttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17312by Lighthouse TrailsApril 28, 2015Letter to the Editor: Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) Handing Out Jesus Calling And Saying, “There are no wrong answers.”https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=17291by Lighthouse TrailsMarch 13, 2015Letter 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=17086by Lighthouse TrailsJanuary 26, 2015Channeled 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

2014November 18, 2014Warren B. Smith on Stand Up For the Truth Radio – Regarding Thomas Nelson and Sarah Young: Whitewashing Jesus Callinghttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=16396by Lighthouse TrailsNovember 11, 2014Lighthouse Trails Special EditionA SPECIAL "JESUS CALLING" EDITION—A NOTE TO OUR READERS ABOUT THIS ISSUEhttps://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, 2014Is Jesus Calling: Jesus Contradicts Himselfhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15857by Warren B. SmithJune 28, 2014Is 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 DiversionsMay 31, 2014Calvary 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.pdfby Chris Lawson (SRN May 2014 Newsletter)May 21, 2014One Woman’s Story About Jesus Calling: A Surprise I Never Expected That Changed My Life!https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=15536by A.R. / Lighthouse Trails EditorsMay 10, 2014Top Christian Bestseller Accused of Heresy: Former New Ager alleges 'Jesus Calling' is harmful to believershttps://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, 2014Jesus Calling Devotional Bible?—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Biblehttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14775by Warren B. Smith / Lighthouse Trails EditorsFebruary 23, 2014The 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-ofby 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 LanaganFebruary 3, 2014Thomas Nelson Deletes Controversial Material From Jesus Callinghttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14529by Philip GrayJanuary 30, 2014Jesus Calling Devotional "Bible" (Link inactive)https://standupforthetruth.com/2014/01/jesus-calling-devotional-bible/by Amy Spreeman (Stand Up For The Truth)January 19, 2014The Dark Night of Jesus’ Birth?https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14430by Warren SmithJanuary 17, 2014Letter 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=14440by Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 16, 2014A Book Review: ”Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith: Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriendhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14421by Michael (not real name), Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 14, 2014Jesus Calling Inspired by a Channeled New Age Book!https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14400by Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 11, 2014Calvary Chapel Bookstore on Jesus Calling: Hush!! It’s Controversial – We Keep it in the Back Roomhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14374by Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 7, 2014Reading Jesus Calling and Other Books – “Just Killing Time”https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14358by Lighthouse Trails EditorsJanuary 1, 2014Is 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.htmlSee also full SRN Newsletter (PDF)https://web.archive.org/web/20160325214824/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/f/SRN_0114Jan_WEB.pdfby Chris Lawson / Spiritual Research NetworkJanuary 1, 2014Happy New (Age) Year! – Top-Selling Christian Book, Jesus Calling, Derides Abraham, Father of the Christian and Jewish Faithhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14315​by Lighthouse Trails Editors

​2013December 28, 2013Jesus Calling is Amazon’s 5th best selling book for 2013https://web.archive.org/web/20140614193747/http://mywordlikefire.com/2013/12/27/jesus-calling-is-amazons-5th-best-selling-book-for-2013/by Lighthouse Trails EditorsDecember 21, 2013A Heartfelt Letter: Almost Bought the Wrong Books to Give to Relatives and Friendshttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14142by Lighthouse TrailsDecember 19, 2013About That Jesus Calling – 10 Things You Might Not Knowhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14118by Lighthouse TrailsDecember 9, 2013A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=14035by 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. Smithhttps://web.archive.org/web/20191025040754/http://herescope.blogspot.com/2013/11/another-jesus-calling.htmlby Sarah LeslieNovember 25, 2013PRESS ANNOUNCEMENT – LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS NEW BOOK RELEASE
Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce the release of “Another Jesus” Calling.https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13919by Lighthouse Trails EditorsNovember 17, 2013The 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 resourceshttps://web.archive.org/web/20180807131331/http://www.spiritual-research-network.com/new-spirituality-contemplative-sarah-young-jesus.htmlby Chris Lawson/Spiritual Research NetworkOctober 29, 2013Letter to the Editor: “Pastor’s Wife Gave Me Jesus Calling – I Should Have Known!”https://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13656From North Oregon_______, Lighthouse Trails EditorsOctober 25, 2013“Another Jesus” Calling Has Gone to Presshttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13606by Lighthouse Trails EditorsOctober 16, 2013Letter to the Editor: Jesus Calling Reminds Reader of Walsch’s Conversations With Godhttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13522by "Thanks again_______, Lighthouse Trails EditorsOctober 12, 2013Letter to the Editor: Concerned That His Church is Not Testing All Things When it Comes to Jesus Callinghttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13480by J.____, Lighthouse Trails EditorsOctober 7, 2013Important New Book By Warren B. Smith Examines Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling – A Biblical Critiquehttps://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=13301by Lighthouse Trails EditorsSeptember 2013Jesus Calling by Sarah Young: WUI (Writing Under the Influence)http://christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_JesusCalling.htmlA Commentary by Christian Answers for the New AgeSummer 2013Toxic Devotion: A Review of Sarah Young's--Jesus Callinghttps://cicministry.org/commentary/issue125.htmReviewed by Critical Issues Commentary, Issue 125January 2, 2013Is "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)

​2012July 5, 2012Is "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 TruthJuly 4, 2012Is Deception Calling? A review of Jesus Calling by Sarah Younghttps://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)

2010February 7, 2010Book Review: God Calling edited by A.J. Russellhttps://web.archive.org/web/20100212174150/http://www.lighthousetrailsresearch.com/blog/?p=3764by 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.htmlby Christopher LawsonDecember 1, 2008

The Jesus Calling Devotional SeriesA closer look at Sarah Young's New Age/Occult teachings

​Introductory Statement
​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,

• “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.

• “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

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