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Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work

December 2, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 17 Comments

On November 25th, Lighthouse Trails received a link to a YouTube documentary titled “The Stain of Albert Mohler”(1) that documents how the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) passed a resolution (Resolution 9) this past summer (2019) which adopts “Critical Race Theory” (a theory that claims to be a solution to ending racism but according to critics … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, New Evangelicalism, Politics, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: abraham hamilton, albert mohler, critical race theory, critical theory, david platt, emergent, emerging church, intersectionality, j.d. grear, marxism, racial issues, racial reconciliation, racism, sbc, southern baptist convention, the gospel, voddie baucham, white supremacy

Letter to the Editor: Southern Baptist Convention Leaders Taking SBC Far From Its Biblical Moorings

April 26, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 21 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: As a Southern Baptist, I am concerned that powerful leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention are taking the denomination far from its biblical moorings. Bureaucracy within the organization is to blame, as are a few mega-church pastors who take turns filling decision-making posts whether elected or appointed. What can Southern Baptists do … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Saddleback, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: Beth Moore, christine caine, daniel plan, emerging church, joel osteen, joyce meyer, lgbt, lifeway bookstore, revoice, Rick Warren, russell moore, sbc, southern baptist convention

Letter to the Editor and Guest Commentary: “Southern Baptist Leadership’s Mixed Message on Homosexuality?”

April 15, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 23 Comments

To My Fellow Christians, Evangelists, & Ministers of the LORD: I am greatly concerned about the “state of the Churches,” particularly SBC [Southern Baptist Convention] Churches! Satan is actively seeking to “divide and conquer” the Southern Baptist Convention churches, and that will be a very sad day if he is able to succeed! (Although, it … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: apostasy, calvinism, Homosexuality, j. d. greear, Same-Sex Marriage, sbc, southern baptist convention

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

Christian Leaders – A New Openness . . .

March 7, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 7 Comments

By Ray Yungen It is not just a fluke or an aberration that the evangelical churches and the Catholic Church are coming into alignment with each other. The Catholic Church is taking a softer approach to the evangelical church, and the evangelical church is starting to downplay the traditional and significant differences that have kept … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, Road to Rome, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: alpha course, Beth Moore, catholic church, Ecumenism, lifeway, nicky gumbel, pope francis, Ray Yungen, Richard Foster, richard rohr, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, simple answers, southern baptists

Hundreds of Protestant Scholars and Pastors Sign “Reforming Catholic Confession,” But Can the Church Trust This Document?

September 20, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 2 Comments

Hundreds of Protestant and evangelical scholars, pastors, and theologians have signed a document called “Reforming Catholic Confession”  to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which will be commemorated on October 31, 2017. According to Dr. Timothy George, dean of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama, who co-chaired the Confession’s steering committee, “a significant motivating … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: chuck colson, Ecumenism, leith anderson, nae, pope francis, reformed theology, reforming catholic confession, Road to Rome, timothy george

Letter to the Editor: Challenges in Trying To Warn Seniors in My SBC Church – Some Doing Yoga

September 19, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 1 Comment

Dear Lighthouse Trails: In reading your latest offering, I am agreeing with every word. I’ve received Lighthouse Trails e-newsletters for years now, but have to speak out today. I’m a senior and love working with seniors. I recently moved to ___________ and soon joined a conservative Southern Baptist church. After a few months here, I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Hinduism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Southern Baptist Convention, YOGA Tagged: Hinduism, letter to the editor, sbc, southern baptist church, Yoga

“Southern Baptists Update Bible’s Language On Gender”

June 16, 2017 by Miscellaneous News Source Leave a Comment

LTRP Note: The following news story in the form of a radio transcript is posted for informational and research purposes and not as an endorsement of the content. We have also posted links to two other articles on the issue, one which (The Christian Post) is defending SBC’s actions. By Tom Gjelten NPR Faced with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Churches in Crisis!, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Word of God Tagged: christian standard bible, csb, KJV, nasb, southern baptist convention, southern baptists, the bible, translations

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

Letter to the Editor: My Story About Freemasonry in My Church

February 1, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I have just read the excellent booklet that you generously provided in your recent newsletter by Carl Teichrib; FREEMASONRY: A Revealing Look at the Spiritual Side. Back in the early 1990s, my family was able to relocate to a small town in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. We had previously been … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian & Missionary Alliance, Churches in Crisis!, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, New Age movement, Rick Warren, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: carl teichrib, christian missionary alliance, cma, freemasonry, john ankerberg, letter to the editor, masons, seeker-friendly, southern baptist church

Pastor Resigns From David Platt’s Southern Baptist Mission Board Over Legal Brief Supporting New Jersey Mosque

January 30, 2017 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Heather Clark Christian News Network A pastor who had served as a trustee of the Southern Baptist Convention’s (SBC) International Mission Board, led by “Radical” author and former Alabama pastor David Platt [see the LT articles on Platt below], has resigned out of his concerns over the board’s participation in an amicus brief supporting … [Read more…]

Posted in: Chrislam, Churches in Crisis!, One-World Religion, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: chrislam, Islam, mosques, new jersey, southern baptist convention, southern baptist mission board

Letter to the Editor: Serious Concerns Over Beth Moore’s New Series, “Entrusted”

December 7, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: We find it noteworthy that on the eve of our going to press with Roger Oakland’s new book, The Good Shepherd Calls, we read this letter to the editor that arrived in our inbox this morning. The things this letter talks about are some of the same things Roger discusses in the book. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Book/Film Reviews, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Beth Moore, Christian leaders, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, entrusted, letter to the editor, Richard Foster, Roman Catholicism, Signs of the Times, spiritual deception

Southern Baptist’s Gateway Seminary Added to Contemplative-Promoting College List – A Gateway to Apostasy

September 15, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

After a request by a Lighthouse Trails reader to check into Southern  Baptist Convention’s Gateway Seminary which has locations in five different US cities, Lighthouse Trails has added Gateway Seminary to the Lighthouse Trails Contemplative-Promoting College list. If you are not familiar with that list, it is a list of NOT recommended Christian colleges, universities, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Christian colleges, contemplative prayer, Dallas Willard, david benner, gateway seminary, mark buchanan, seminaries, spiritual formation, stillness, tilden edwards

Andy Stanley’s Dangerous Path – Tells SBC Leaders “Get the spotlight off the Bible.”

September 9, 2016 by A Ministry in His Service

By Jim Fletcher Used with permission. (Jim Fletcher is a writer, researcher, speaker and director of Prophecy Matters (prophecymatters.com).  He writes online for WorldNetDaily; Beliefnet; American Family Association; the Jerusalem Post; and Rapture Ready. He can be reached at jim@prophecymatters.com.) Almost 20 years ago, Andy Stanley—the son of Southern Baptist legend Charles Stanley—emerged as a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Israel, New Evangelicalism, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: andy stanley, bill hybels, church growth movement, emerging church, Israel, jim fletcher, Rick Warren

The Changing Face of the Southern Baptist Convention

June 16, 2016 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: Posted for information and research purposes. Incidentally, Ronnie Floyd, president of the Southern Baptist Convention, is one of the scheduled speakers for the ecumenical (Protestant/Evangelical/Catholic) upcoming event, Together 2016 (see our recent article “Dress Rehearsal for a False Revival?”). “Southern Baptists Go Beyond Conservative Politics at Meeting” By Travis Loller Associated Press NASHVILLE, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, Homosexuality, Israel, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: baptists, Ecumenism, Homosexuality, Israel, lgbt, Politics, racisim, ronnie floyd, sbc, southern baptist convention

DRESS REHEARSAL FOR A FALSE REVIVAL? – Evangelical, Charismatic, Emerging Leaders, & Pope Francis Unite for “Together 2016” in Washington, DC

June 13, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

According to a news release from PRWire titled “Pope Francis To Address Americans At National Mall Event ’Together 2016’ With Special Video Message,” Pope Francis will be joining (via video) evangelical leaders such as Ravi Zacharias, Luis Palau, Michael W. Smith, and Josh McDowell, emerging-church leaders such as Francis Chan, Ann Voskamp, Jennie Allen (IF), … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Assemblies of God, Charismatic, Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, Interspirituality, New Evangelicalism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: America, charismatic, chuck colson, dc, false revival, fill the mall, francis chan, franklin graham, if, jennie allen, josh mcdowell, kenneth copeland, Luis Palau, mark batterson, nick hall, pope francis, ravi zacharias, revival, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, together 2016, washington

Fletcher: “Christian Publishing Full of Rotten Fruit”

May 26, 2016 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Jim Fletcher WorldNetDaily Although few talk about it publicly, I continue to be astonished by the rotten fruit in the Christian book publishing industry. I feel almost forced to say this at the outset: There are still good publishers. There are still good authors. There is still some good material being produced. It’s just … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Churches in Crisis!, JESUS CALLING, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: apostasy, books, Christian publishers, deception, jesus calling, jim fletcher, publishers, The Shack

Ichabod Fulfilled in the Body of Christ

May 23, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRJ Note: Some who read this article and other similar articles by Roger Oakland and LT accuse us of “lumping” all Calvary Chapels together saying they are all bad. We find this line of reasoning troubling. Lighthouse Trails historically has challenged many denominations (and the leaders within those groups), Calvary Chapel being one of them. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Bethel Church (Redding), Calvinist/Reformed, Charismatic, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Creation/Evolution, Defending the Faith, Ecumenism, Free Methodist, Mennonites, Saddleback, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, The New (False) Spirituality, The Preaching of the Cross, Wesleyan Church, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: America, apostasy, Calvary Chapel, christian churches, discernment, let there be light, Roger Oakland, shepherds, spiritual deception, Understand the Times, watchmen

Just the Beginning: Southern Baptist Convention Boots South Carolina Congregation for Affirming Homosexual Behavior

February 29, 2016 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: As the Southern Baptist Convention continues turning a blind eye to contemplative mysticism, which has come into the church (including into SBC), we believe they are going to be doing more booting of churches accepting homosexuality in the future. When church members begin practicing contemplative prayer (going into the silence), as big-name SBC … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Beth Moore, contemplative prayer, evolution, Homosexuality, Rick Warren, Same-Sex Marriage, sbc, southern baptist convention

Lighthouse Trails Publishing to Make Contact with Over 100 Christian Leaders to Warn About Jesus Calling

February 25, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. (Isaiah 119:105) For nearly 14 years, Lighthouse Trails has been trying to warn Christian leaders and the body of Christ of the spiritual deception that has entered the church. While thousands of Christians have responded favorably to the work we do, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Assemblies of God, Bethel Church (Redding), Charismatic, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Christian Organizations, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Colleges, Defending the Faith, JESUS CALLING, Saddleback, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: cedric fisher, Christian colleges, Christian leaders, contending for the faith, cornerstone university, deception, emerging church, end-times, last days, spiritual deception, Warren B. Smith

Letter to the Editor: SBC President Ronnie Floyd to Speak At IHOP “Onething”

November 18, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am sending this email I got about the upcoming IHOP “Onething 2015” Conference which has on average 30,000 young people attending, who come for their “fix” of the deceptive euphoria of the hypercharismatic music, prayer, and visually intoxicating stimuli offered. These are sad times, but predicted times (by the Bible) of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Charismatic, Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, False Signs and Wonders, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, One-World Religion, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Ecumenism, francis chan, hyper-charismatic, ihop, letter to the editor, mike bickle, NAR, onething conference, ronnie floyd, southern baptist convention

Letter to the Editor: Heartbroken in Leaving Her Southern Baptist Church Over Deception Issues

October 19, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: Last December during our Church Council, they (pastor and his wife) announced that we would be studying The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, and the Sunday School teachers would  be teaching it.  As one of the teachers, I said “No, I will not teach it.  I don’t believe in it.”  One … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Denominations, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Beth Moore, blue like jazz, contemplative prayer, don miller, letter to the editor, purpose driven life, Richard Foster, southern baptist convention

Southern Baptist Leaders Call for a “Great Awakening” in US—But SBC Continues Promoting the Anti-Gospel New Spirituality

August 10, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In the Summer 2015 Journal of the Southern Baptist Convention, an article titled “Great Awakening” states: Thousands of messengers at the 2015 Southern Baptist Convention knelt in prayer and raised their hands to heaven July 16 as they prayed for revival in the church and a great awakening across the United States. . . . … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Spirituality, JESUS CALLING, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, New Age movement, New Evangelicalism, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: adele ahlberg calhoun, Brennan Manning, Brian McLaren, christan leaders, Christian leaders, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Dallas Willard, deception, emerging church, god calling, Henri Nouwen, jesus calling pete scazzero, lifeway resources, mysticism, New Age, new spirituality, Richard Foster, sbc, southern baptist convention, spiritual formation, tony campolo

Letter to the Editor: Does Lighthouse Trails Believe Beth Moore is Going in an Emergent Direction?

May 22, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: Good morning:  this question is asked in sincerity, not contention.  I believe I once read in one of your posts that Beth Moore was headed in the emergent church direction (or, perhaps it was in some sort of false teaching). I’ve recently attended one of her video courses and deliberately looked for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: be still dvd, Beth Moore, Contemplative Spirituality, emergent, emerging church, interspiritual, letter to the editor, Roman Catholicism, spiritual deception

Letter to the Editor: “Awakening America Alliance” Brings SBC President Ronnie Floyd Together with New Age Roma Downey

April 27, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

TO LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS: I’m sending you this e-mail (see below) that I got from the “Awakening America Alliance” about their recent biennial “RESET SUMMIT” held in Atlanta, Georgia. “Awakening America Alliance” states this as their ultimate goal: “The Alliance’s ultimate goal is serving kingdom initiatives for spiritual awakening and missional living. The Reset Summit is a … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Road to Rome, Roma Downey, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Catholicism, end-times, global spirituality, mark burnett, movies, New Age movement, Road to Rome, roma downey, ronnie lloyd, sbc, southern baptist convention, television

Letter to the Editor: “Add us to the list of those who have left their [Southern Baptist] churches.”

January 9, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: We have been readers of your research site, Warren Smith’s, Ray Yungen’s, and Roger Oakland’s discernment books for many years and praise the Lord for their willingness to educate and expose evil. Please add us to your growing list of the watchmen on the wall, called by some (most) in “churchianity” the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: deception, emerging church, heresy, new spirituality, sbc, southern baptist convention, spiritual deception

Southern Baptists, Openly ‘Gay Christians’ Break Bread at Conference

November 1, 2014 by Miscellaneous News Source

Wall Street Journal Courtesy of Christian News Network NASHVILLE, Tenn.—A gathering of Southern Baptists here opened this week with Albert Mohler, stalwart head of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, apologizing for “denying the reality of sexual orientation,” but saying orientation “can change.” It closed with a pastor saying “no one goes to hell for being … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: albert mohler, Brian McLaren, Homosexuality, philip yancey, Same-Sex Marriage, southern baptist convention, southern baptists, The Emerging Church

Is Your Denomination or Church A Sinking Titanic?

August 3, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International The Titanic was one of the greatest ships that has ever sailed the seas. When built it was considered unsinkable. Today, when the name Titanic is mentioned, we think of one thing – the boat that was, is no more. It’s at the bottom of the sea. What … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Contemplative Denominations, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, churches in crisis, denominations, pastors, Roger Oakland, spiritual deception, titanic, Understand the Times

Southern Baptists Unanimously Affirm Biblical Sexuality, Oppose ‘Transgenderism’

June 12, 2014 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Garrett Haley Christian News Network BALTIMORE – Southern Baptist leaders voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to affirm the biblical model of human sexuality, agreeing that gender identity is solely determined by biological sex and not by ‘one’s self-perception.’ As previously reported, church representatives at the annual Southern Baptist Convention in Baltimore considered a number of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Defending the Faith, Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Southern Baptist Convention, Transgenderism, Transgenderism Tagged: Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, southern baptist convention, transgenderism

Southern Baptist Convention To Take “Softer Tone” on Homosexuality?

June 4, 2014 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes only and not as an endorsement for the content or the source. By National Public Radio Fewer jokes and check your facts – those are two of the tips on handling homosexuality shared with Southern Baptist pastors gathered in Nashville [in April … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Abuse, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, southern baptist convention

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  • “Despite Common Core Promises, U.S. Kids Repeat Poor Performance On Latest Global Test”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 5, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    “Despite Common Core Promises, U.S. Kids Repeat Poor Performance On Latest Global Test” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. If you would like to read more about Common Core, see Berit Kjos’ article, “A ‘Common Core’ For a Global Community.” If you know a family whose children are in public school, please consider sharing a copy of Kjos’ article with them. ... [Read more...] The post “Despite Common Core Promises, U.S. Kids Repeat Poor Performance On Latest Global Test” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 2, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work On November 25th, Lighthouse Trails received a link to a YouTube documentary titled “The Stain of Albert Mohler”(1) that documents how the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) passed a resolution (Resolution 9) this past summer (2019) which adopts “Critical Race Theory” (a theory that claims to be a solution to ending racism but according to critics ... [Read more...] The post Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Letter to the Editor: Reminder About Study Showing Adverse Effects of Meditation
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 2, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Letter to the Editor: Reminder About Study Showing Adverse Effects of Meditation Dear Lighthouse Trails: This article came up in a feed, and I thought it might be a useful reminder to your readers. It’s a 2017 shallow academic re-run of what LHT has devotedly and thoroughly covered in depth for years! I imagine a title like: “Study Names 59 Categories of Unexpected and Unwanted Side Effects ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: Reminder About Study Showing Adverse Effects of Meditation appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 2, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans According to a November 2019 posting on the Salvation Army website titled, “World Leader of The Salvation Army General Brian Peddle meets His Holiness Pope Francis,” it appears that the Salvation Army is part of the growing ranks of evangelical organizations in the race toward unity at all costs. The post from the Salvation Army ... [Read more...] The post World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • A Word About Salvation Versus “the Contemplative Way”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 1, 2019 at 1:18 pm

    A Word About Salvation Versus “the Contemplative Way” By Ray Yungen Knowing Jesus Christ is not merely religion or spirituality but is rather a personal relationship with Him. Romans 10:2 speaks of those who have a “zeal for God but not according to knowledge.” Many contemplative writers describe a spiritual despondency they suffer before turning to mystical prayer as a remedy, and consequently ... [Read more...] The post A Word About Salvation Versus “the Contemplative Way” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Being Thankful Through It All
    by Lighthouse Trails author on November 28, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Being Thankful Through It All By Warren B. Smith In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Thankfulness is our attempt as believers to express the inexpressible—the amazing gratitude we feel for the amazing grace bestowed upon us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He not only ... [Read more...] The post Being Thankful Through It All appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 24, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” LTRP Note: The following is from Harry Ironside’s book Full Assurance. By Harry Ironside A comment put to me: “If I could only be sure I was in the right church, I would feel secure; but there are so many different churches that I get all confused and upset.” My response: The church is not ... [Read more...] The post Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Letter to the Editor From Man From India: Yoga is a Doctrine of Demons!
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 24, 2019 at 3:00 am

    Letter to the Editor From Man From India: Yoga is a Doctrine of Demons! Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am from a Hindu background. The word Yoga has developed from the word Yog. Yog means union. So when you do Yoga, you can expect your spirit to be in union with “divine spirit” completely. According to Bishnu Puran, one of the Hindu scripture yoga is “complete union between spirit of ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor From Man From India: Yoga is a Doctrine of Demons! appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 22, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship? Readers of A. J. Russell’s God Calling books and Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling series may reject the idea of becoming a medium, channel, or psychic if it is put plainly before them. However, if it is introduced indirectly through Christian-sounding devotions, and if the spirit being channeled is called “Jesus,” they might be more receptive.—BNES ... [Read more...] The post Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Dream Catchers—Those Popular Spidery “Sacred Hoops”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 21, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    Dream Catchers—Those Popular Spidery “Sacred Hoops” By Nanci Des Gerlaise (author of Muddy Waters: an insider’s view of North American Native Spirituality) Dream catchers—those spidery “sacred hoops” with feathers. They originated with the Ojibwa tribe during the ’60s and ’70s, supposedly to protect a sleeper by “catching” bad dreams or evil spirits. Then they caught on with other tribes and spread ... [Read more...] The post Dream Catchers—Those Popular Spidery “Sacred Hoops” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

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