Russ,

I have discovered that many people have had similar experiences as you with this type of energy. The first I discovered was from a catholic that wrote a book about it.

This field of "energy" is of great interest to me and I am currently researching it broadly. There is a possibility that beyond supernatural power of the occult and the God's spiritual forces, there is an element of human, or soul, power. This is part of what I am looking at from a theological perspective. I would be interested in hearing about your experiences.

God is good to save us and continue to purify us as we grow in Christ. It is good that people are looking out for the flock that can easily be mislead by manifestations that lead one away from God.

I'm not of the camp that believes in simple answers to complex issues and I appreciate the research that goes into this site.

I have friends involved in healing ministry but they don't have some kind of "power" to wave around. I'm suspicious of a lot of the pentecostal history and experience, but am open to the sincerity of love for God that many have. We all seem to be misguided in one way or another in our various affiliations.

I question at times, which is worse the selfish, materialistic, consumerist greed of many American Christians that ignore the "true religion" of caring for the poor, the widows and orphans OR those that get caught up in fleshly manifestations, seeking intense sensual experiences? These are questions I wrestle with.

Of course, the latter creeps me out more!

Blessings to you all!