The Dangers of Alternative Ways to Healing: How To Avoid New Age Deceptions

by David Cross, John Berry

Overview

Many forms of alternative therapies are available today and this book provides fascinating coverage of what they are with clear guidelines on how spiritually safe or unsafe they might be. The authors point to the early history and principles of alternative healing methods that enlighten the reader to the spiritual origins of new age healing practices. Many of these practices, including reflexology, yoga and acupuncture, to name just a few, have seen a rise in popularity even amongst some Christians. But are these healing practices spiritually safe and what are the consequences? This book highlights the dangers and provides positive steps to take in the right direction towards true wholeness and well- being in our lives. It will help those who have been involved in alternative therapies and want to free themselves from its effects. This book is part of Sovereign World's 'Truth & Freedom' series based on the renowned teaching program from Ellel Ministries International.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781852405373
Publisher:	Sovereign World Ltd
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Series:	Truth and Freedom
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.48(d)

About the Author

David Cross is a member of the International Executive of Ellel Ministries. He graduated from Nottingham University in 1969 and qualified as a chartered civil engineer, leading to a varied working career, which included building roads and bridges in the Highlands of Scotland and, in the early 1980's, overseeing the construction of new town development in the New Territories area of Hong Kong. It was here that a huge personal change of direction occurred when he gave his life to Jesus. Returning to Scotland, David became very active in church life and in leading ski tours in the Cairngorm Mountains. In order to further the Christian healing ministry in the Highlands, as an elder in the Church of Scotland, he and others in the local church made contact with Ellel Ministries in 1991, and two years later David and his wife Denise joined the Ministry at the international headquarters of Ellel Grange, near Lancaster. David and Denise have three children and eight grandchildren, all giving much joy in the midst of very busy lives. Besides the thrill of sharing God's truth through teaching and writing, David loves walking and photography. His authoritative explanation of God's word has brought understanding and healing to many who have been confused and damaged by the ungodly ideologies of today's world.

Born in 1949 into a Christian family, John's father was a Baptist minister. John was himself an accredited Baptist minister for thirty-three years, and before that was involved in running a group of building companies. He has been married for almost thirty-nine years to Jennie and has two children and six grandchildren. John and his wife were called to Ellel Ministries Glyndley Manor near Eastbourne three years ago as wardens and team pastors. Amongst his various roles, John also works as a modular school manager, is a teacher, and is also a member of the Leadership Support Group

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Understanding the Alternatives

Chapter 2 The Age-old Search for Healing

Chapter 3 What's the Attraction?

Chapter 4 Understanding the Roots

Chapter 5 A Closer Look at Alternative Diagnosis and Therapies

Chapter 6 A Closer Look at Alternative Medication, Exercise, and Martial Arts

Chapter 7 The Strategies of the Enemy

Chapter 8 Jesus - the Safe Alternative

Chapter 9 Finding Freedom and Wholeness

Chapter 10 Walking in Safety

Appendix A Summary of Some Treatments and Therapies which Could Have Spiritually Harmful Side Effects

About Ellel Ministries

About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

This book is so good. It gives warnings on the dangers of New Age deceptions and holistic therapies. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to arm themselves with knowledge. It clearly spells out the dangers without being over bearing. There is a section on prayers you can make to be released and set free from their influence. Highly recommended.

Anne

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