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Letting Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling “Jesus” Speak for Himself!

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By Chris LawsonSpiritual Research Network Christian sounding devotional books with striking similarities to psychic-medium channeled material? New Age/New Spirituality/occult concepts and buzzwords? Blasphemous names, titles, and self-descriptions from a counterfeit “Christ”—in relation to himself? Messages from Sarah Young’s “Jesus” that wants his readers to experience his “Presence” and go through lengthy and intensive “training” so … [Read more…]

Emergent Calvinist SBC President, J.D. Greear, Will Remain 1 More Year Due to Coronavirus

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By Philip Gray According to a Christian Post article, “Southern Baptist Convention Cancels Annual Meeting Amid COVID-19 Outbreak,” emergent Calvinist SBC president, J.D. Greear, will remain as president one more year: Messengers at the SBC’s Annual Meeting this year were scheduled to vote for a new president to replace pastor J.D. Greear, who has served … [Read more…]

Trusting God Through It All

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By Warren B. Smith “Trusting God,” for a serious Christian, means trusting the God of the Holy Bible. And the Bible is very explicit about who God is and how and why He is worthy of our complete and total trust. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Matthew 22:32). He is the … [Read more…]

Bryce Homes in Kenya Report

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LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails readers have been supporting Roger Oakland’s Bryce Homes for Widows and Children Program in Kenya for many years. Please pray for these Bryce families in Kenya as the coronavirus spreads across Africa where in many communities (such as the ones where the Bryce Homes are located), there is inadequate clean water … [Read more…]

Man “Reimagining” and Resisting God

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By Tamara Hartzell Exalting man above God is not minor in any way, shape, or form. God makes that abundantly clear from Genesis to Revelation. Even so, this idolatry is at the heart of the transformation that is changing every aspect of today’s shifting Christianity. More and more people are seeking to “rethink” and “reimagine” … [Read more…]

Hedged In!

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“What does God’s Word say about times of isolation, imprisonment, and confinement? Much actually.” By Sarah LeslieHerescope Blog It was late Spring of May 1984 when I first noticed there was a problem. After a trip to the doctor with an ultrasound I was sent home with very strict orders: “Lie back propped up, don’t … [Read more…]

When Will They Ever Learn?

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By Judson Casjens Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing?Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago?Where have all the soldiers gone?Gone to graveyards, everyone.Oh, when will they ever learn?Oh, when will they ever learn? So went one of the stanzas of the 1970s song by Peter, Paul & Mary about social … [Read more…]

“Father of Trans-identified Teen, Christian Broadcaster Facing Charges for Defying Court”

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Please see a copy of the Canadian-banned interview with this father. Click here. LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails has been following and reporting on this story related to parental rights (or the lack of them) in Canada and the transgenderism of under-age children. On February 20, … [Read more…]

Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day

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By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent … [Read more…]

The Goal of Contemplatives: Changing the Consciousness of Humanity – One Contemplative Prayer After the Next

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By Ray Yungen Two authors from Great Britain portrayed a stunningly clear picture of New Age spirituality. They explained: [T]he keynote of it appears to be a movement for synthesis derived from an understanding of the underlying unity behind all things and the sense of oneness that this brings. This oneness of all life is … [Read more…]

Guest Commentary: “COVID-19—What Could We Learn?”

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By Eric Barger THE GOOD NEWS: “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” “If God be for us, who can be against us?” – Romans 8:28, 31 THE WAKE UP Last night I went to the store. … [Read more…]

Emergent Manifesto of Hope Despair Revisited—How It Has Affected Today’s Church

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In 2007, Lighthouse Trails wrote a book review on a book titled Emergent Manifesto of Hope. Today, thirteen years later, we are seeing the “fruit” of the emergent church (that, incidentally, was spawned by leaders like Rick Warren, Bob Buford, and Bill Hybels as is documented in Faith Undone by Roger Oakland). The so-called fruit … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Concerned About “Neighborly Faith”—a “Third Way” to Befriend Muslims

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LTRJ Note: As we were preparing to post this letter to the editor that came to us recently, we came across Christian radio host Janet Mefferd’s Twitter comments about Southern Baptist Convention president J.D. Greear’s involvement with a “Neighborly Faith” event on March 5th titled “Hope in the Current Age: A Conversation on Christianity and … [Read more…]

Lighthouse Trails 18th Anniversary! – Reader Appreciation 3-Day Storewide Sale

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Note: This sale notice is in lieu of our regular e-newsletter that is e-mailed out 1-2 times a month. Check out our e-newsletter archives. Lighthouse Trails is 18 years old! It was March of 2002 when Lighthouse Trails officially began. Six months later, we published our first book, A Time of Departing by Ray Yungen. … [Read more…]

Live Podcast on Saturday on “Christians and Marijuana”

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Join Richard and Linda Nathan on a Live Podcast as they discuss Christians and Marijuana. Saturday, March 7, at 2pm ET  http://tobtr.com/s/11687110 Linda Nathan is the author of the Lighthouse Trails booklet, The Cross and the Marijuana Leaf. Her and her husband Richard are also authors of the newly released novel (based on true facts) … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: “Critical Race Theory”—A Political Tactic That Results in Cultural/Marxist Segregation

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LTRP Note: The following letter is written in response to yesterday’s post regarding the SBC and Critical Race Theory. Dear Editors: “Critical Theory” and “Critical Race Theory” (CT/CRT) stratagem originated with the Frankfurt School where some Marxists came up with the more subtle scheme of “Cultural Marxism”—it is a political tactic which is all about … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Please Further Explain “Cultural Marxism” and “Critical Race Theory”

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Dear Lighthouse Trails: Your article about SBC adopting CRT was well-written and quite interesting. I hope you continue to talk about this and keep informing us of the vast changes going on in most of today’s denominations. Your comments about Calvinism overtaking SB churches is true, too. I’m a member of a Baptist church here … [Read more…]

Boy Scouts of America File for Bankruptcy Amid Sexual Abuse, Homosexual, and Transgender Allowances

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LTRP Note: The following is a commentary by an out-of-house source, providing some insight into the demise of The Boy Scouts of America. We are posting this for informational and research purposes. “What Happened to the Boy Scouts?“ By Madeline FryWashington Examiner Commentator The Boy Scouts of America is filing for bankruptcy in “what could … [Read more…]

Ironside: A Missed Train for a Divine Appointment

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By Harry IronsideFrom his book, Full Assurance: Finding Settled Peace With God For the most of my life, I have been an itinerant preacher of the Gospel, traveling often as much as thirty to forty thousand miles a year to proclaim the unsearchable riches of Christ. In all these years, I only recall two occasions … [Read more…]

The American Legion Gives Big Push for Veterans to Practice Transcendental Meditation

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In a 2020 three-part series titled “Mysteries of the Mind,” The American Legion magazine tells veterans they should practice transcendental meditation if they feel stressed, saying that TM “can help veterans confronting PTSD.” Writer of the article, American Legion magazine editor Jeff Stoffer, enthusiastically adds: Those who practice TM say the key to unlocking clear … [Read more…]

“Heartbroken Dad Of Trans Teen Breaks Gag To Beg For End Of ‘State-Sponsored Child Abuse’”

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LTRJ Note: This is a follow up article from our post on February 14th regarding Rob Hoogland, the Canadian father who has gone against court orders to try and save his daughter from sex-change treatments. “Heartbroken Dad Of Trans Teen Breaks Gag To Beg For End Of ‘State-Sponsored Child Abuse’” By Jeremiah KeenanThe Federalist For … [Read more…]

Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match

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According to Wikipedia, Lent is: . . . a solemn religious observance in the Christian liturgical calendar that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends approximately six weeks (40 days) later on Holy Thursday, the memorial of the Lord’s supper the Thursday of Holy Week before Easter Sunday. The purpose of Lent is the preparation of … [Read more…]

LECTIO DIVINA – What it is, What it is not, and Should Christians Practice it?

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There’s a lot of talk about it today; umpteen books are published and more are on the way about lectio divina; and an increasing number of evangelical/Protestant figures are writing about it, endorsing it, and teaching it. Some people think lectio divina simply means to read a passage of Scripture slowly (or “praying the Scriptures”) … [Read more…]

Lilly Endowment’s Contemplative-Focused Clergy Renewal Program Updated Lists

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In 2013, we posted an article titled “What’s Up with Lilly Endowment – Funding Pastoral Sabbaticals with a Contemplative Agenda.” Below is a copy of that article (with excerpts from a related 2007 article). In it, it provides a link to the list of churches whose pastors were “winners” of the 2012 Lilly Endowment grants. … [Read more…]

New Booklet: A Glittering Web Glossary of New Age Terms

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NEW BOOKLET: A Glittering Web Glossary of New Age Terms 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 … [Read more…]

BREAKING FROM CANADA: “Father Ignores Publication Ban by Psychotic Judge—Ends Silence on Daughter’s ‘Transitioning'”

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Update, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020: For those following this story, the video we linked to has been taken down, per court order by a Canadian court. The woman who interviewed the Canadian father has posted this today on YouTube explaining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwV4BSLUylQ. Thanks to one of our readers below, a link was provided to download the … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Is the EFCA Lining Up With the Emergent Church?

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Dear Lighthouse Trails: I know you have posted some things regarding the EFCA back in 2013-2014 and contemplative spirituality, but I haven’t seen anything more current so I thought I would share some things with you that I see. As a member (Technically) of an EFCA church, I accidentally stumbled across some things that, if correct, … [Read more…]

Philip Zodhiates – Remains in U.S. Prison For Helping Former Lesbian Mother

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Since 2010, Lighthouse Trails has been reporting on the story of former lesbian Lisa Miller and her then-eight-year-old daughter, Isabella. After Lisa committed her life to Christ, she left her lesbian partner when Isabella was about a year old and quit the homosexual lifestyle. Obeying the law, Lisa allowed her young daughter visits to her … [Read more…]

D is for Deception – The Language of the “New” Christianity

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By Kevin Reeves and the Editors at Lighthouse Trails A number of years ago, a book written by emerging-church leaders Brian McLaren and Leonard Sweet was released. The book was called A is for Abductive: the language of the emerging church. Going through the alphabet, the authors identified many terms they hoped would be picked … [Read more…]