Video: Mike Oppenheimer and Ray Yungen on Mysticism and God’s Word
Mike Oppenheimer and Ray Yungen discuss mysticism and the emgerging church movement in comparison to God’s Word.
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The Deeper Teaching About “the Self” – The Delusion – Part 2
By Bill Randles LTRP Note: This is the second part of Bill Randles’ earlier article: Self Exalted Above God . . . The Delusion Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of … [Read more…]
“Temple Prostitutes” – Another “Fruit” of Contemplative Spirituality
By Lynn Lusby Pratt That title was a crack I made around 2006 when I became aware of the new wave of false teaching entering the church. One aspect of that teaching hinted that our experience with Jesus was (should be?) sexual. (Christians who use a mantra, as in contemplative prayer, and go into … [Read more…]
Christians Doing Yoga – A Betrayal of the Cross . . . And What a Hindu Yogi Says
We posted the following article in 2007. It is written by Yogi Baba Prem, who is a Hindu Yogi, a Vedavisharada trained in the traditional gurukural system. Because Yoga is growing in popularity among Christians today, we decided to post this again. We hope that Christians who are considering Yoga will read this. And please read some of … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Signs of the Times in Pennsylvania – Yoga for Children/Hinduism for Politicians
Dear Friends at Lighthouse Trails: Just thought I would send a few articles from our local paper about what is going on in our part of the country. Sounds like the many issues you so faithfully address. Thank you for your faithfulness to God’s truth. John Related Stories: Fresno, California “Church Calendar” Illustrates Major Paradigm … [Read more…]
Contemplative Prayer or the Holy Spirit – It Can’t Be Both
By Ray Yungen Two authors from Great Britain portray a stunningly clear picture of New Age spirituality. They explain: [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…]
“After Yoga, Meditation Breaks Into the Mainstream”
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes and not as an endorsement of the content (but rather as a warning): By Catherine Triomphe Agence France Presse (from the Daily Star) NEW YORK: It is 5 p.m., otherwise known as rush hour in Manhattan. Julia Lyons, 31, finishes work and … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Challenges in Trying To Warn Seniors in My SBC Church – Some Doing Yoga
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…]
The Perfect Spiritual Storm Looming
By T.A. McMahon The Berean Call Perfect storm defined: a mixture of seemingly varied events that converge together creating a greater magnitude of devastation. I remember as though it were yesterday a conversation I had with Dave Hunt not too long after he had moved to Bend, Oregon. He wanted me to move to Bend … [Read more…]
Letter to the Editor: Concerned About Charles Stanley/In Touch Ministry’s Adult Coloring Exercise
To Lighthouse Trails: I love your ministry and know that I’m talking to the choir when I say this, but it is mind blowing to me how widespread occultism has become. That said, I stumbled upon the following FREE offer from Charles Stanley’s In Touch Ministries. All I can say is “WOW!” https://www.intouchcanada.org/sharedjoy May God … [Read more…]
Yoga: How Did it Conquer the World and What’s Changed?
LTRP Note: Posted for informational and research purposes. June 21st was the United Nations International Day of Yoga. BBC News Millions of people around the world have rolled out their yoga mats to celebrate a tradition that was once the preserve of Hindu holy men but is now a worldwide phenomenon. Practitioners in more than … [Read more…]
The Blood of the Saints
By Ray Yungen One of the main tenets of New Age thought is peace, goodwill, and the unity of all humanity. Remember, the Age of Aquarius is to be the Age of Oneness. In context with this idea, the New Age term cleansing is quite disturbing. A number of books make reference to those who … [Read more…]
Commentary: What Do Hitler, Alice Bailey, and Replacement Theology Adherents Have in Common?
By Philip Gray Free-lance writer and contender of the faith What Do Hitler, Alice Bailey, and Replacement Theology Adherents Have in Common? Basically, the answer to that question is that in all three cases, they reject the Jews as God’s chosen people. Those who embrace Replacement Theology probably don’t realize that the thinking behind Replacement … [Read more…]
The Goal of Contemplatives: Changing the Consciousness of Humanity – One Contemplative Prayer After the Next
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…]
NEW BOOKLET: Alice Bailey, the Mother of the New Age Movement And Her Plans to “Revitalize” Christianity
NEW BOOKLET: Alice Bailey, the Mother of the New Age Movement And Her Plans to “Revitalize” Christianity by Ray Yungen is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet Tract. The Booklet Tract is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklet Tracts are designed … [Read more…]
Disney Kids’ Pixar Short: ‘Sanjay’s Super Team’ Shocks with Hindu Story!
By Lois Putnam Imagine the shock and confusion recently when a friend went to see the kids’ movie The Good Dinosaur, and was met with the short Sanjay’s Super Team. Without warning, or explanation this wordless seven minute film burst on the screen showing what appeared to be an Indian boy in front of a … [Read more…]
New Age Leader Deepak Chopra Asks? “Will Pope Francis Become a Holy Man for the World?”
By Ray Yungen and the Editors at Lighthouse Trails In an article released in January 2016 written by New Age leader Deepak Chopra titled, “Will Pope Francis Become a Holy Man for the World?,” Chopra states, Pope Francis I is poised to be more than a very popular pontiff . . . He could rise … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: Pope Francis and the Thomas Merton Connection
Pope Francis and the Thomas Merton Connection by Ray Yungen is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet Tract. The Booklet Tract is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklet Tracts are designed to give away to others or for your own personal … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: THE MYSTICAL REVOLUTION
The Mystical Revolution: How Millions of People Have Been Introduced to the Aquarian Age by Ray Yungen is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet Tract. The Booklet Tract is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklet Tracts are designed to give … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET Provides Irrefutable Evidence: A Serious Look at Richard Foster’s “School” of Contemplative Prayer
LTRP Note: For thirteen years, Lighthouse Trails has been warning about the contemplative prayer movement. In this new booklet, Ray Yungen has provided new information that makes the contemplative argument (against it) irrefutable. We intend to send a copy of this booklet to all of the major Christian leaders whom we have challenged including Beth … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: A Trip to India—to Learn the Truth About Hinduism and Yoga
A Trip to India—to Learn the Truth About Hinduism and Yoga by Caryl Matrisciana is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet Tract. The Booklet Tract is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklet Tracts are designed to give away to others or … [Read more…]
Contemplative Prayer or the Holy Spirit – It Can’t Be Both
By Ray Yungen Two authors from Great Britain portray a stunningly clear picture of New Age spirituality. They explain: [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…]
Letter to the Editor: What About Jeff Bethke’s Book Jesus > Religion? – A Book With An Agenda!
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…]
Lighthouse Trails Adds Death of a Guru to Book Collection—Warns of “Doorway to the ‘Nothingness'”
Lighthouse Trails has now added Death of a Guru written by former Hindu Rabi Maharaj with Dave Hunt to our collection of important and needed books for the body of Christ. The book has been in print for many years and is published by Harvest House Publishers (we are glad that HH is still publishing some books … [Read more…]
The Final Outcome of Contemplative Prayer – Interspirituality!
By Ray Yungen The final outcome of contemplative prayer is interspirituality. If you have truly grasped the portrait I have tried to paint in my book and articles, you have begun to see what this term signifies. The focus of my criticism of mystical prayer must be understood in the light of interspirituality. Just what … [Read more…]
Visualizing Jesus?
By Caryl Matrisciana (author of Out of India) Cheryl sat in my office and tearfully told me her strange story. Just the day before, her pastor had taken her by the hands as he counseled her. The dimly lit room had been hushed. He unfolded her tightly-closed fists and gently pressed her palms against his … [Read more…]
Congress Participates in First-Ever Hindu Diwali Observance on Capitol Hill
By Heather Clark Christian News Network WASHINGTON – Approximately two dozen U.S. Congressmen and women recently participated in the first-ever observance of the Hindu festival of lights, known as Diwali, on Capitol Hill. The observance was a bi-partisan effort organized by Democratic Representative Joe Crowley of New York and Republican Representative Peter Roskan of Illinois. … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: YOGA and Christianity – Are They Compatible?
YOGA and Christianity – Are They Compatible? written by Chris Lawson 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. Below is the content of the booklet. To order copies of YOGA and Christianity – Are They Compatible?, … [Read more…]
Redeemer Presbyterian Church (Pastor Tim Keller) Added to “Lectio Divina” List
A Lighthouse Trails reader brought it to our attention that Redeemer Presbyterian Church, pastored by Tim Keller, is promoting the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina. On this webpage, Lectio Divina – “Divine Reading,” instructions are given on how to practice Lectio Divina. A statement at the bottom of that page says the material is adapted from David … [Read more…]
“Churchless” Christianity – The New Way of Doing Missions
By Roger Oakland In an article titled “Christ-Followers in India Flourishing Outside the Church,” the following statement is made regarding the research of Herbert Hoefer, author of Churchless Christianity: In striking research undertaken in the mid-eighties and published in 1991, Herbert E. Hoefer found that the people of Madras City are far closer to historic Christianity … [Read more…]
