On October 13th, Lighthouse Trails author (and friend) and Holocaust survivor Anita Dittman passed into glory. She was 93 years old. Anita was twelve years old in 1939, living in Germany with her sister and Jewish mother. Her Aryan father had by then abandoned them to avoid the cost of being married to a Jew. … [Read more…]
By David Dombrowski The expression “Where are we going?” is not an uncommon one, but whether it be a child asking a parent or a fellow traveler posing the question, it usually denotes a sense of being lost and one of concern. Then, of course, posing the question to a stranger could be one of … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: In 2017, Lighthouse Trails released a booklet titled Circle Making and “Prayer Circles” Versus the Straight Line of Truth because many Christian leaders have been promoting and endorsing a book (and its practice) called The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson. Earlier this month, one of our readers called and was concerned that Christian … [Read more…]
Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets three times a year to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. If you would like your pastor or a church leader to begin receiving these mailings, please send the name and a valid mailing address to us at editors@lighthousetrails.com. The names and addresses on … [Read more…]
Editor’s Note: In Harry Ironside’s book Full Assurance: Finding Settled Peace With God, he has a section titled “Difficulties That Hinder Full Assurance.” He begins that section by saying: It is now my purpose to consider some of the difficulties and perplexities which keep souls from entering into peace and enjoying the full assurance of … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This warning by former New Ager Johanna Michaelsen is also available as a Lighthouse Trails booklet, suitable to give to others. This year, we have also put together a special Halloween Give-Away Pack. The pack is only $2.75 and includes the booklet below plus two Gospel tracts (Tricky Treat and Heaven Is No Trick) and … [Read more…]
By Mike Oppenheimer The great rebellion is upon us; we see this in both the world and the church. If we are in the middle of an apostasy—“the great apostasy”—as many of us believe, the only ones who survive are those who adhere to the Word, who love the truth (2 Thess. 2). These are … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: As our editors and authors have expressed clearly for 18 years, Lighthouse Trails loves the Jewish people and believes that the nation of Israel has significance in Bible prophecy. We are grateful for The Berean Call’s answer below. Over the last six years, four different sets of people (Lighthouse Trails Readers) have shown … [Read more…]
I can’t help but think that Jesus weeps for those little ones who fall into the hands of child predators. I also believe Jesus weeps over the despair and hopelessness we experience as communities because of the crimes committed against our children.—Patrick Crough In September, Lighthouse Trails author Patrick Crough was awarded the Florida “State … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: On September 25th and 26th, an event took place in Washington, DC called The Return in which this letter to the editor below addresses. While sincere Christians undoubtedly long to see revival in America, many of us have deep concerns about false revival that will appear to be true revival. As believers in … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Jordan DavidsonThe Federalist A California school district announced that what “appeared to be a noose” was found hanging from a tree in front of home within the district. Local police concluded it was not a noose, but a rope swing for … [Read more…]
By Gregory Reid This is a time when everything is being shaken. One of the difficult parts of this time is that it is almost impossible to talk about anything that is happening without it being politicized; and you risk being misunderstood if you take a stand on an issue. But it is clear to … [Read more…]
A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? (Jeremiah 5:30-31) Today, a growing number of Christian leaders are holding public events calling for national … [Read more…]
Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smith’s new book, The Titanic and Today’s Church: A Tale of Two Shipwrecks. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, has gone to press and is now available for pre-order through Lighthouse Trails. It will also be available to order through most major online book outlets and … [Read more…]
A September 22 article by The Christian Post titled “Jim Caviezel on ‘Passion of the Christ’ sequel: ‘It’s going to be the biggest film in world history’” reported that a sequel to the 2004 highly popular film The Passion of the Christ is being planned.(1) Many evangelical churches, pastors, and leaders got behind and praised … [Read more…]
By Harry Ironside A great many people make the mistake of trying to live the life before they receive the life. The hardest thing I know is to try to live the Christian life when you do not have it to live. There must be a Christian life first before you can exemplify and manifest it. … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted as an update to an earlier post and is posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network A California church that had been fined more than $100K for holding indoor church services in violation of county COVID regulations moved services back outside on Sunday as members … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is an article from The Federalist that shows how today’s riots and violence after the death of George Floyd is propagated by Marxist/Socialist-driven instigators who are not helping black people in the cities but rather are using them for their own purposes. We have posted this for informational and research purposes. … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Brenda Nickel is featured in Caryl Matrisciana’s film Wide is the Gate, Vol. 2. Her book on Calvinism was on Caryl’s website for a number of years until Caryl’s passing in 2016 after which the website was dismantled. Today, Brenda has a website called Calvinism No More. My Journey Into Calvinism by Brenda Nickel My Introduction to … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: For 18 years, Lighthouse Trails has been warning about the contemplative prayer movement and its role in creating an “emergent” “progressive” church. Part of our investigative research scope has included Christian universities and seminaries, a majority of which now promote contemplative spirituality. Liberty University, one of the largest Christian universities in the U.S., … [Read more…]
By Heather ClarkChristian News Network Season three of “Star Trek: Discovery” on CBS All Access will introduce the franchise’s first “transgender” and “non-binary” characters in the history of the science fiction drama. “Star Trek has always made a mission of giving visibility to underrepresented communities because it believes in showing people that a future without … [Read more…]
By Bill Randles Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. (Romans 12) I happened upon the formation of a Black Lives Matter protest, on a University campus not far from my home. I was helping a friend preach Christ in the Open air, and it just so happened that this group was … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: S is for Social Justice The Language of Today’s Cultural “Revolution” by Mary Danielsen 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 … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkeChristian News Network In an interview posted to social media, Black Lives Matter (BLM) Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors, along with BLM Los Angeles Co-Founder Melina Abdullah, discussed the “spiritual” component of the movement, explaining the practices and “rituals” performed to remember and “invoke” … [Read more…]
By Warren B. Smith Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.—1 Corinthians 15:58 overcome—to get the better of in a struggle; to conquer.succumb—to give way (to), to yield, to submit (to succumb … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: The following article and video are posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network A Baptist church in California has been fined $10,000 for holding a morning and evening service indoors and for also including singing during those gatherings. The church has been warned that continued violations of the Santa … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Harry Ironside wrote his book Holiness: The False & the True after spending his first six years after conversion in what is called “the holiness movement.” Lighthouse Trails published his book after seeing the role that legalism has played in the lives of so many Christians, causing many to swing to the extreme … [Read more…]
By Mike Oppenheimer(From his book The Trinity: The Triune Nature of God) Today, the word Trinity, or Trinitarian theology, is taking on a whole new meaning, one of which most Christians are unaware but one that is working its way into the church through the highly popular book, The Shack. Let me explain. Many people have defended … [Read more…]
Update: Some news reports are saying that this was an isolated incident and that the phrase was included in most of the DNC’s quoting of the pledge of allegiance. LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Kylee ZempelThe Federalist A Democratic National Convention moderator omitted sacred words from the Pledge of … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. For many months, Lighthouse Trails has reported on the story of Canadian father, Rob Hoogland, who has fought to save his teenage daughter from transitioning from a girl to a boy with the help of transgender activists and doctors. We warned such … [Read more…]
