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John Piper Says No to Catholic Contemplatives But Yes to Protestant Contemplatives

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John Piper Says No to Catholic Contemplatives But Yes to Protestant Contemplatives

March 11, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

This past week we received an e-mail from a reader who brought to our attention a video online showing where popular Calvinist teacher John Piper is asked the question: “Is there such a thing as contemplative prayer or Christian meditation in the Reformed and Puritan tradition?” Piper answers by first attempting to define contemplative prayer: [T]here … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: bethlehem baptist, Catholicism, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Henri Nouwen, John Piper, meditation, purpose driven, Ray Yungen, reformed theology, Richard Foster

John Piper Interview: Rick Warren is “Biblical” – “He’s Been Slandered”

October 7, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In a Christianity Today interview with popular evangelical teacher John Piper, Piper is questioned for his recent invitation of Rick Warren to his Desiring God conference, which brought criticism to Piper. In the interview, Piper states the following: CT: You invited Rick Warren; would you say he exemplifies [your] “thinking”? Piper: No, I don’t think … [Read more…]

Posted in: Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren Tagged: contemplative, emerging, purpose driven, Rick Warren

John Piper Invites Rick Warren to Speak at Desiring God Conference

April 4, 2010 by A Ministry in His Service

Update: See our more recent article on this topic: John Piper Interview: Rick Warren is “Biblical” – “He’s Been Slandered” LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails finds it no surprise that popular preacher John Piper has invited New Age sympathizer Leonard Sweet co-worker Rick Warren to speak at his upcoming Desiring God conference.  In 2006, Piper invited contemplative proponent … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Saddleback, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, driscoll, John Piper, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, Rick Warren

Desiring God (i.e., John Piper) Says OK to Mark Driscoll at Conference

September 13, 2006 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

This is a follow up of a report we released last week regarding John Piper’s Desiring God conference. The report stated: The Desiring God 2006 National Conference, to be held on September 29th, will be addressing “the Supremacy of Christ in a postmodern world.” According to John Piper, founder of the Desiring God ministries, speakers … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, The Emerging Church Tagged: driscoll, John Piper, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill

Does Mark Driscoll Belong at John Piper’s Conference?

September 13, 2006 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In the following video (See video.) John Piper responds to criticisms about his bringing Mark Driscoll into his Desiring God conference (taking place on September 29th). In the video, Piper rightly analyzes the dangerous trend of the trivialization of doctrine by the emerging and seeker friendly churches. However, incorporating Mark Driscoll into his conference (who … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Denominations Tagged: driscoll, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill

WARNING: John Piper Conference Includes Contemplative Promoting Speaker

September 1, 2006 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The Desiring God 2006 National Conference, to be held on September 29th, will be addressing “the Supremacy of Christ in a postmodern world.” According to John Piper, founder of the Desiring God ministries, speakers for the national conference are “eager to speak on behalf of the risen Lord of the universe, Jesus Christ.” However, one … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Emerging Church Tagged: John Piper, Mark Driscoll

False Revival Kick-Started by Francis Chan, Rodney Howard Browne, Benny Hinn, Bill Johnson, and Todd White

March 29, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 27 Comments

How do you start a true revival with key controversial NAR leaders—ask Francis Chan; he was there. Former pastor Francis Chan, who recently spoke at The Send conference in Florida with numerous NAR leaders such as Benny Hinn, Bill Johnson, Todd White, and Rodney Howard Browne, said in his own defense for sharing such a platform:

Posted in: Conference Alerts, False Signs and Wonders, FOR MILLENNIALS, Signs of the Times, The New Spirituality Tagged: apostasy, bill johnson, discernment, false revival, francis chan, lou engle, NAR, revival, rodney-howard browne, spiritual deception, the send, todd white, Warren B. Smith

John MacArthur Long-Standing Broadcast Favorably Quotes Dallas Willard – Why This is a Bad Move

August 26, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

This past weekend, Lighthouse Trails received the following letter from one of our readers: To Lighthouse Trails: Please listen to the sermon dated August 21st [at Grace to You].  I was shocked when John MacArthur promoted Dallas Willard.  Has anyone else contacted you concerning this endorsement? After receiving this letter, we  found the August 21st 2013 Grace to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation Tagged: agnes sanford, Contemplative Spirituality, Dallas Willard, deception, grace to you, harry fosdick, john macarthur, laurie cabot, m. scott peck, meditation, Richard Foster, silence, soren kierkegaard, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation, sue monk kidd, The Emerging Church, the spirit of the disciplines, Thomas Merton, Yoga, youth specialties

NEW BOOKLET: Psychedelic Seduction: Drugging the World and the Church

February 10, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

Psychedelic Seduction: Drugging the World and the Church by Richard and Linda Nathan is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the content … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Churches in Crisis!, Drugs/Marijuana, Health, Native Spirituality, Politics, RESOURCES, Signs of the Times, Youth and Drugs Tagged: aldous huxley, America, cbd, drug culture, drugs, hallucinations, linda nathan, marijuana, mysticism, pot, psychedelics, richard nathan, thc, youth

A Word From the Past for Today: “Open Letter To Evangelical and Protestant Pastors – Now is the Day to Turn Back to God’s Word”

March 29, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 3 Comments

LTRP Note: Ten years ago, author and evangelist Roger Oakland wrote an open letter to evangelical pastors beseeching them to turn away from false teachings, complacency, and ecumenicalism and stand true to God’s Word in these last days. Although Roger is no longer in active ministry, his words and warnings are as relevant today as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Ecumenism, Eschatology, One-World Religion, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Saddleback, The Emerging Church, The Gospel, The New Spirituality Tagged: apostasy, Calvary Chapel, Ecumenism, ichabod, one world religion, purpose driven, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland

Heart-Felt Letter From a Prisoner

December 7, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 2 Comments

LTRP Note: Over the years, Lighthouse Trails has heard from numerous men (and some women) who are incarcerated in U.S. prisons. Those who have written to us have expressed their love and commitment to the Lord because of their gratitude for what He has done in their lives. Most of these inmates do not have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Encouragement, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith, RESOURCES, The Word of God Tagged: doctrine, false teachings, harry ironside, John Piper, letter to the editor, prisoners, spiritual deception

Letter to the Editor: Is “New City Catechism” by Gospel Coalition OK?

January 28, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 22 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: Enclosed please find this announcement that was in our church’s bulletin (see image below) titled “New City Catechism.” We do not have a computer to do research on this, and we were wondering if you would be so kind as to do this for us. We are wondering if it is a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: calvinism, contemplative prayer, emergent church, john calvin, John Piper, new city catechism, reformed, timothy keller

Lighthouse Trails 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Stories

December 31, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

See also Part 1, Part 2,  Part 3 and Part 4 of our 2018 Year in Review. The following are the 10 top stories for 2018 written by the editors at Lighthouse Trails. Listed in order of date posted. 1. Moody Bible Institute—Trying to Hold on to a Biblical Heritage While Riding the Wave of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Priscilla Shirer, Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: anti-Semitism, Bible Study Fellowship, BSF, contemplative prayer, Ecumenism, focus on the family, francis chan, jewish people, kenneth copeland, Missions, Moody Bible Institute, new missiology, priscilla shirer, Roman Catholicism, sexual abuse, tony palmer, transgenderism, YWAM

Lighthouse Trails 2018 Year-in-Review – Part 3 – Top 9 Articles by Like-Minded Ministries

December 28, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

See also Part 1, and Part 2 of our 2018 Year in Review. The following are the Top 10 stories written in 2018 by like-minded ministries (most of whom are also authors Lighthouse Trails represents). In order of date posted (oldest to newest): 1. Biometrics and Big Brother by Roger Oakland – A trend is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: bill randles, biometrics, carl teichrib, cedric fisher, children, Christian leaders, discernment, emerging churdh, end-times, francis chan, god's dream, gregory reid, lois putnam, maria kneas, mike oppenheimer, New Age, persecution, Roger Oakland, transgenderism, Warren B. Smith

Yoga at T.D. Jakes’ Church . . . And the Rest of the Story

August 21, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 7 Comments

In an August 13th Christian Post article titled “Serita Jakes’ Endorsement of Yoga at Potter’s House Sparks Debate,” popular pastor T.D. Jakes’ wife is reportedly promoting Yoga to congregants at Jake’s church. The CP article begins: Serita Jakes, wife of popular televangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes, has reignited debate over the practice of yoga among Christians … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Spirituality, Saddleback, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation, YOGA Tagged: catholic mysticism, contemplative prayer, jesus calling, John Piper, Richard Foster, spiritual formation, t.d. jakes, The Shack, Thomas Merton, Yoga

Letter to the Editor: Reflections of a Calvinist “Unelect”

July 28, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 25 Comments

LTRP Note: Over the past few months, since we released Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy (which caused such a firestorm), we have received many letters, phone calls, and e-mails similar to the one below. We tell you this so you do not think that what this letter is saying is just an isolated case. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Defending the Faith, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged: calvinism, churches in crisis, letter to the editor

NEW BOOKLET: How to Find a Good Church (And What To Do if You Can’t)

May 28, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 6 Comments

NEW BOOKLET: How to Find a Good Church (And What To Do if You Can’t) by the editors at Lighthouse Trails is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, New Evangelicalism, On Christian Faith, Persecution, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, The Word of God Tagged: apostasy, believers, booklet, church, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, fellowship, finding a church, purpose driven

Is Francis Chan Right That God Will Destroy Those Who Challenge Christian Leaders?

May 11, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 14 Comments

By Mike Oppenheimer Let Us Reason I’m going to use an example of a disturbing sermon from a popular teacher* to show why the church is being misled by false teaching and starving for truth in God’s Word. Recently, Francis Chan spoke to a group at Bethel Church, and using Bible verses, he warned that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Bethel Church (Redding), Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, New Evangelicalism, Persecution, The Emerging Church Tagged: ananais, ark of the covenant, Christian leaders, discernment, francis chan, judgment, persecution, sapphira, uzza

Francis Chan Warns Those Who Criticize Christian Leaders: “God Will Destroy You”

April 9, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 44 Comments

A recent YouTube video that has been viewed over 50,000 times thus far* of highly prolific and popular Christian author and speaker Francis Chan creates a very disturbing scenario of how the Body of Christ should operate. Speaking to a group at Bethel Church, he strongly implied that God will destroy (kill) anyone who questions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Charismatic, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, FREEDOM, Persecution, Spiritual Deception Tagged: ananias, bethel church, discernment, francis chan, persecution, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, sapphira

The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible. “A Dream Come True”?

March 6, 2018 by Guest Writers 17 Comments

 Written and compiled by Art K. Introduction to a Study on The English Standard Version First, why I compared the KJV to the ESV is because the ESV study Bible has received such high praise for being an excellent literal translation. Second, in the Preface under “Translation Legacy” page 19, we read: The English Standard … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, esv, god's word, KJV, niv, the bible, Word of God

Letter to the Editor: The Handwriting on the Wall . . . and Rightnow Media

February 3, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 15 Comments

To Lighthouse Trails and readers: As I stood at the bedside of my dad in a hospital, in shock at his unexpected passing, I looked up at the wall, and there on the whiteboard was written, “Last rites- 2:00 pm.” I had spent two and a half months visiting daily in the hospital while my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, Labyrinths, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Rick Warren, Spiritual Deception, The New Spirituality Tagged: ann voskamp, Beth Moore, bill hybels, Dallas Willard, deception, Ecumenism, examen, francis chan, Gary Thomas, if: gathering, ignatian practices, john ortberg, John Piper, letter to the editor, patrick lencioni, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, rightnow media, Roman Catholicism, shawna niequist

How to Find a Bible-Believing Church

May 6, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

We have often been asked, “How do I find a good Bible-believing church?” There are many believers who are struggling to find one in their own communities. To start with, we usually recommend they make phone calls to potential churches and ask a few concise questions such as: “Do you have a Spiritual Formation program … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, The Word of God Tagged: bill hybels, chris lawson, churches, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, purpose driven, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, spiritual deception, the Message, Willow Creek

Guest Post: Albert Mohler Gives Air Time to Author of “The Benedict Option” (A Monastic/Catholic Promoting Book)

March 16, 2017 by A Ministry in His Service

LTRP Note: This is another example of a major Christian leader laying aside the integrity of biblical faith and giving credence to the Roman Catholicism and contemplative mysticism for the sake of “unity” and “morality.” By Cathy Mickel (Author of Spiritual Junk Food: The Dumbing Down of Christian Youth) Where is the wisdom in Albert … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, Southern Baptist Convention, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: abbey, al mohler, albert mohler, benedict option, benedictine monks, Catholicism, Contemplative Spirituality, Ecumenism, lectio divina, monks, morality, orthodox, protestant, Richard Foster, rod dreher, Southern Baptist, Thomas Merton, unity

The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible. “A Dream Come True”? – UPDATED

May 4, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails is not what some term “KJV Only.” However, we have come to trust the King James Bible more than other versions, and this is what we use for our articles and books. That said, we have strong concerns about many of the new modern translations (and paraphrases that are treated like … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, The Word of God Tagged: Bibles, english standard version, esv, king james bible, KJV, Warren B. Smith, Word of God

Letter to the Editor From a Former Young Life Leader: Watered-Down Gospel, Contemplative Authors, & Emergent Leanings

September 14, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In 2012, Lighthouse Trails posted an article titled “Young Life’s History of Embracing Contemplative Authors Continues,” showing that the Christian youth organization, Young Life, was introducing Young Life leaders and kids to contemplative/emergent authors and speakers. The article we wrote talked about a meeting we had in 2002 with the Young Life director of training … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Christian Organizations, Contemplative Organizations, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, The Emerging Church, The New Missiology Tagged: contemplative prayer, emerging church, letter to the editor, new missiology, young life, youth, youth groups, youth leaders

Would Jesus Magnify His Presence Above the Word of God?

July 21, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Warren B. Smith (from his book “Another Jesus” Calling) In Jesus Calling, “Jesus” promotes the experience of his presence above God’s Word. Psalm 138:2 tells us: I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, JESUS CALLING, New Age movement, The Word of God Tagged: "another jesus" calling, deception, god calling, god's word, jesus calling, New Age movement, occult, presence, presence of god, sarah young, Warren B. Smith

Letter to the Editor: What About Jeff Bethke’s Book Jesus > Religion? – A Book With An Agenda!

July 6, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I was wondering if you have any info on Bethke’s latest book, Jesus > Religion, or know of anyone who has done a review on it? All I need to know is that Mark Driscoll endorsed it but I have a friend who will want more info… J.C. Our Comment: The book … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Book/Film Reviews, Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Spirituality, Eschatology, Hinduism, Homosexuality, Interspirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, pantheism & panentheism, Rick Warren, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception, The Emerging Church, The Preaching of the Cross, Universalism Tagged: Beth Moore, Henri Nouwen, jeff bethke, Rick Warren, Rob Bell, the Beatles

Letter to the Editor: ConvergePacWest Using Contemplative Books and Authors to “Grow Spiritually”

June 13, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: After reading Seduction of Christianity by Dave Hunt years ago, I have watched the insidious encroachment of mysticism into the evangelical Christian church.  When I discovered you several years ago, I used some of your resources to help inform the small part of the flick that I have contact with. There is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged: contemplative, Contemplative Spirituality, convergepacwest, Dallas Willard, discipleship journal, john ortberg, John Piper, phiip yancey, Richard Foster, ruth haley barton, tim keller

Newly Elected Southern Baptist Convention Mission Board President, David Platt, Says “Sinner’s Prayer” Unscriptural and Superstitious

September 22, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Editor’s Note: We know some people are going to be upset with our article about David Platt. Please understand that there is more here than meets the eye. This issue goes far beyond the scope of this article. There is a lot more at stake here than rejecting a “sinner’s prayer.” Editors at Lighthouse Trails … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, New Evangelicalism, The Gospel, The New Spirituality Tagged: Beth Moore, bill hybels, david platt, emerging church, imp, John Piper, missional, reformed theology, Rick Warren, robert sheffey, salvation, sheffey, sinner's prayer, southern baptist convention, spiritual deception, the gospel

Letter to the Editor: In Looking for a Good Church, “What’s a Sheep to do?”

July 10, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: Hello there, I am hoping you can provide some assistance with this question I have. With the influx of the heresies that are being introduced into the church, how am I supposed to go about finding a church that’s not being infiltrated. I keep looking for churches where I have recently moved … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, churches, good churches, heresy, letter to the editor, sheep, shepherds, spiritual deception
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  • Viral Margaret Sanger Clip Reminds Us That Planned Parenthood Victimizes the Vulnerable
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on June 3, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    Viral Margaret Sanger Clip Reminds Us That Planned Parenthood Victimizes the Vulnerable By Evita Duffy-AlfonsoThe Federalist Anow-viral clip of a 1957 interview between Margaret Sanger and Mike Wallace is exposing the depravity of Planned Parenthood’s founder. The clip reveals to millions the eugenicist origins of America’s largest abortion provider, which since its founding has preyed on the vulnerable, from the poor and disabled to the gender confused. ... [Read more...] The post Viral Margaret Sanger Clip Reminds Us That Planned Parenthood Victimizes the Vulnerable appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • The Trinity: Christology
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on June 1, 2023 at 12:45 pm

    The Trinity: Christology By Mike Oppenheimer From his book, The Trinity: The Triune Nature of God If we are to grasp who God is, we must understand the core doctrine of the nature of God. Acceptance of the biblical view is what separates one from other views such as the polytheism found in Hinduism or the strict monotheism ... [Read more...] The post The Trinity: Christology appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Discernment Detractors: Calling Good Evil
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 31, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Discernment Detractors: Calling Good Evil By Warren B. Smith Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! —Isaiah 5:20 In the first book of Kings, God comes to Solomon in a dream and tells him he can ask for anything that ... [Read more...] The post Discernment Detractors: Calling Good Evil appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 23, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church LTRP Note: The information in this article was written a few years ago, but it remains as relevant today as it did back then—in fact, more so as you can see from the articles we link to at the bottom of this article. If you do not understand what the Catholic Church really teaches and stands ... [Read more...] The post Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Is Your Church Doing “Spiritual Formation”? (Important Reasons Why They Shouldn’t)
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 18, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Is Your Church Doing “Spiritual Formation”? (Important Reasons Why They Shouldn’t) Editor’s Note: Lighthouse Trails wrote this report in 2014. Since then, we have watched “Spiritual Formation” explode within the church. After over twenty years of warnings, to our dismay, the issue has not been challenged or even questioned by most of today’s Christian leaders and pastors. By Lighthouse Trails Editors Is your church involved in ... [Read more...] The post Is Your Church Doing “Spiritual Formation”? (Important Reasons Why They Shouldn’t) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Civil Rights Activist, Bob Woodsen, Provides Insights on “Reparations”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 13, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    Civil Rights Activist, Bob Woodsen, Provides Insights on “Reparations” Back in the summer of 2020, when terms like Critical Race Theory, Black Lives Matter, White Fragility, and so forth were being brought forth by activists and mainstream media (insisting that all white people were racists just for the mere fact of the color of their skin), Lighthouse Trails learned about the work of veteran ... [Read more...] The post Civil Rights Activist, Bob Woodsen, Provides Insights on “Reparations” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • A Story of Full Assurance of Salvation—”The Kindly Old Gentleman”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 13, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    A Story of Full Assurance of Salvation—”The Kindly Old Gentleman” By Harry IronsideAn excerpt from his book, Full Assurance: Finding Settled Peace With God Many years ago, I was holding a series of evangelistic meetings in a little country schoolhouse some miles out of Santa Cruz, California. One day, I was out driving with a kindly old gentleman who was attending the services nightly but ... [Read more...] The post A Story of Full Assurance of Salvation—”The Kindly Old Gentleman” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Two New Books From Lighthouse Trails – Now Available
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 10, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    Two New Books From Lighthouse Trails – Now Available Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce the arrival of two new books! Book #1: The Truth Set Us Free: Twenty-three Former Nuns Tell Their Stories Lighthouse Trails is excited to release the third edition of this book. It was first published in 1997 by Winepress and then in 2010 by Solid Ground Christian Books. It ... [Read more...] The post Two New Books From Lighthouse Trails – Now Available appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Check Out the Lighthouse Trails Online Store
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 5, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    Check Out the Lighthouse Trails Online Store Lighthouse Trails Publishing began in 2002 in order to publish Ray Yungen’s unpublished manuscript, A Time of Departing. Two years later in 2004, we began Lighthouse Trails Research Project as a way to provide free research material to our readers. That second website grew into a large site with hundreds of web pages and articles ... [Read more...] The post Check Out the Lighthouse Trails Online Store appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “A Life With Purpose” – A Glimpse at the Past to Better Understand the Present
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 4, 2023 at 10:33 am

    “A Life With Purpose” – A Glimpse at the Past to Better Understand the Present LTRP Note: In 2012, a man named George Mair passed away. He had written a glowing biography about Rick Warren, and what followed broke his heart and revealed many things that would clarify the roots of where the church was heading. By Warren B. Smith(The following is from Warren Smith’s book, A “Wonderful” Deception, chapter 5.) ... [Read more...] The post “A Life With Purpose” – A Glimpse at the Past to Better Understand the Present appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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