“Planned Parenthood Partner: Some Aborted Babies Are Intact Before Dissected, Some Hearts Are ‘Beating Independently’”

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By Heather ClarkChristian News Network In a new video released by the same organization that conducted an undercover investigation into Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted baby parts, the procurement manager for Advanced Bioscience Resources (ABR), which services Planned Parenthood locations in southern California, acknowledged under oath that about every couple of months, an aborted baby “falls … [Read more…]

RNS Report: Emergent Pastor John Ortberg Puts Church’s Children at Risk of Sexual Abuse

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LTRP Note: The following out-of-house news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails has been concerned about John Ortberg’s contemplative/emergent propensities for many years. In this case, our concerns extend to the protection of children in the church. Lighthouse Trails has been a voice and an advocate for children since our inception … [Read more…]

Out-of-House Commentary: “America in Crisis”

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By Dr. Shelton SmithSword of the Lord Ministries The immediate past liberal Chicago mayor famously said, “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste.” He and a significantly large group of others seem to be sold on that philosophy. When a catastrophic crisis comes along, they utilize it fully to gain and maintain … [Read more…]

“That in Me Ye Might Have Peace”

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By Harry Ironside That in me ye might have peace. (John 16:33) How long it takes many of us to learn that peace is found in Christ alone. We seek for it everywhere else, but seek in vain, until at last, disappointed, disheartened, and distressed in soul, we come to the Lord Jesus, and lo, … [Read more…]

A Biblical Warning for America

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By Maria KneasThe following is an extract of How to Prepare for Hard Times and Persecution. If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their … [Read more…]

“Christians Don’t Need The ‘Black Lives Matter Movement’ To Defeat Evil”

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LTRP Note: The following commentary is posted for informational and research purposes. In addition to using the writings of Lighthouse Trails authors and editors, Lighthouse Trails posts out-of-house news stories, articles, and commentaries to help keep our readers informed. “Christianity steeped in neighborly love ended slavery and defeated Jim Crow. The gospel, not the BLM … [Read more…]

Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Admits: “We Are Trained Marxists”

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LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network ‘Queer’ Black Lives Matter Co-Founder: ‘We Are Trained Marxists,’ Effort Includes Fighting for ‘Transgenders,’ Homosexuals A video from 2015 is being circulated online of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors — a self-described “queer,” artist, author, organizer … [Read more…]

Out-of-House Commentary—”Top Ten Reasons I’ll Never Support the #BlackLivesMatter Movement”

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LTRP Note: The following out-of-house commentary is posted for informational and research purposes and will hopefully help readers to gain a better understanding of the Black Lives Matter movement. By Ryan Bomberger(author of Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong) Every life unjustly killed deserves justice. In the cause to make things right, I will not … [Read more…]

Saturday Interview with Richard Nathan – From Communist to Christian

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Former New Age follower Richard Nathan will be interviewed today on the Parker J. Cole Show. Richard will share how Christ rescued him from a life of darkness as a Marxist-Socialist and Atheist. The show will air online at 2pm E.T. today, June 20th. Richard Nathan grew up in San Francisco in a family of … [Read more…]

The Fear Factor and the COVID Conundrum: One Canadian’s Perspective

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By L.S. Perhaps there is a reasonable expectation for a duty of care when government takes away the care of duty.  So many people have lost their jobs during this coronavirus pandemic “crisis” or had to close or curtail their businesses; and with the government mandated shutdowns that followed, the government is handing out money … [Read more…]

Contemplative Prayer – Does Our Intent to Find Jesus Justify the Method?

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 [I]f you were to jump off a cliff with the intent to fly saying the word “fly, fly, fly” as you jump off and someone else jumped off the same cliff with the intent to hit the bottom saying “fall, fall, fall” as he jumps off, in either case both will hit the bottom. – Ray … [Read more…]

Toying with Death—Learning to Love Evil and Crave Violence

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LTRP Note: The following article was written by veteran discernment researcher and author, Berit Kjos, several years ago. The children she speaks of in this article who were growing up in environments that exalted violence and evil . . . are grown! Vile “entertaining” images mold the minds of children and youth around the world! … [Read more…]

Coronavirus, George Floyd, and Riots in the Streets—When God Discloses the Heart of Man

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By David Dombrowski Our nation is in the midst of civil unrest as we have not known for many decades. Still in the throes of the coronavirus, rioting, upheaval, and violence seem to have eclipsed it with frequent reports and video footage of communities being trashed, burnt, and pillaged all in the name of freedom … [Read more…]

Out-of-House Commentary – “You Can Be A Christian, You Can Be A Marxist, But You Can’t Be Both”

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LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Please also read the Lighthouse Trails article on “Critical Race Theory.” By Joshua LawsonThe Federalist It’s unclear how many Christians are going along with the current neo-Marxist collective guilt movement out of fear, a misunderstanding of what they’ve signed onto, or an authentic conversion to the … [Read more…]

Leftism: The Difference Between Spiritual and Political

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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) By Bill Randles Some find it very offensive when I decry “the Left” and when I espouse a “conservative” outlook. More than a few of … [Read more…]

How the Tragic Killing of George Floyd Has Been Exploited: Bob Woodson

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LTRP Note: Over the weekend, Lighthouse Trails editors watched a very compelling and informative interview (see below) with civil rights veteran and founder of the Woodsen Center, Bob Woodson. In light of the violence, rioting, and now the talk of defunding the police that has taken place over the last couple weeks in America, this … [Read more…]

“Charge That to My Account” – True Freedom to the Captive and Downtrodden

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LTRJ Note: In the Bible, there is a small book called Philemon, which tells the story of a slave, his owner, and an apostle of Christ who defended this slave. Today, with our current protests and demonstrations against racism (much of it resulting in looting and violence), many believe these are the things that will … [Read more…]

Comments From Lighthouse Trails Readers on America’s Present Upheaval

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Upheaval: “a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.” LTRP Note: The following comments are from Lighthouse Trails readers over the past several days. ____________________ I heard from a friend in California last night. Her home is near an area where businesses are boarding up their windows and doors because of riots and that’s … [Read more…]

Riots Spread to Canada: “Montreal Antifa Website Calls for Attacks on Police, Says Looting Is ‘Legitimate'”

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By Cosmin DzurdzsaTrue North News (Canada) A Montreal-based Antifa website has issued calls for further violence against police and more looting of Canadian businesses “because everyone should have nice things.”  Montreal Counter-Information has a longstanding history of instructing anarchists on violent tactics and sabotage. The website serves as a communications base where various groups and users share … [Read more…]

“DOJ Has Evidence That Antifa, Other Similar Groups Have ‘Instigated’ Violent Activity”

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By Bowen XiaoThe Epoch Times The Department of Justice has evidence that the far-left extremist organization Antifa and other similar groups have been behind the recent riots in order to fuel their own violent agenda, according to Attorney General William Barr. Barr told reporters at a June 4 presser that there are “three different sets of actors” involved, including … [Read more…]

In Such a Time as This, Let Us Pray . . .

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LTRP Note: As we witness the distressing events happening all around us, let those who name the name of Jesus Christ and put their trust in Him pray that God’s Word and the Gospel of Jesus Christ would go forth, that hearts would be softened, and that many would turn their lives over to the … [Read more…]

Media Falsely Claims Violent Riots Were Peaceful in a Nation Gone Mad

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LTRP Note: The following two news stories (and two more links below the stories) from NON-mainstream media are posted for research and informational purposes and to issue a warning to our readers to use discerning wisdom and judgment when choosing which media outlets to listen to during these challenging and perilous times. Remember, things are … [Read more…]

“St. Louis Police Captain [David Dorn] Killed by Looters at Pawn Shop”

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LTRP Note: The following is posted for research and informational purposes. By Robert GeartyFox News Authorities say looters shot and killed a retired St. Louis police captain early Tuesday, according to reports. David Dorn, 77, suffered a gunshot wound to his torso about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday and died on a sidewalk in front of the looted shop, Lee’s Pawn … [Read more…]

The Lisa/Isabella Miller Case—”Criminalizing Christianity in America”

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Lighthouse Trails has been reporting on the Lisa/Isabella Miller case for ten years as many of our readers know. 419Fund is a group that is helping to raise awareness and support for both Lisa and her daughter Isabella as well as for one of the men (Philip Zodhiates) who today sits in a federal prison … [Read more…]

“‘It’s Destructive Unity’: George Floyd’s Brother Condemns the Violence, Says His Brother ‘Was About Peace’”

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LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Posted from Christian News Network The younger brother of George Floyd is pleading with protesters not to “tear up your town” as violent demonstrations have taken place in numerous cities across the country. In an interview with ABC News’ Alex Perez on Sunday night, … [Read more…]

NEW BOOKLET: Public School or Homeschool?—How Public Schools Are Corrupting Children’s Values

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NEW BOOKLET: Public School or Homeschool?—How Public Schools Are Corrupting Children’s Values by Maria Kneas and Berit Kjos 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 … [Read more…]

“Satan Desires to Have Us” . . . The Slaying of George Floyd

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By Bill RandlesUsed with permission. And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. (Luke 22:31-32) I have no doubt that the warning Jesus gave … [Read more…]

“Churches Remain Shut Down While Riots Engulf The Nation”

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By Tristan JusticeThe Federalist Major cities across the U.S. saw their fourth day of protests and riots Friday night following the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. On Friday, Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Violent demonstrators from Minneapolis, to Atlanta … [Read more…]

Taking a Quantum Leap into the New Age

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From Roger Oakland and Caryl Matrisciana’s book, The Evolution Conspiracy. There is a clear but complex marriage between physical evolution and transcendental evolution. Ironically, while forcing out creationism, many scientists and educators push for an equally religious alternative. They cling to the Eastern concept that the next stage of man’s evolution will arrive in spiritual … [Read more…]

“CA Governor Witnessing ‘Free Exercise’ in Action”

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LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Chris Woodward and Steve JordahlOneNewsNow California’s liberal governor has backtracked over restrictions for church gatherings but added several questionable restrictions, and a religious liberty attorney says the First Amendment has the final say in the matter. Responding to President Donald Trump’s … [Read more…]