LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor was written in response to our recent post “Letter to the Editor: Yoga at Our CMA Church in Canada Broke Our Hearts.” Dear Lighthouse Trails: I too was once in a C&MA church in Southwestern Ontario. I attended from 1999 to 2001. I witnessed the whole shift … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: Freedom of religion is being seriously challenged in Canada. Freedom of speech will be next! Christian organizations (perhaps including the Salvation Army, because who knows whether they will sign) which offer charitable programs (after school activity etc.) funded by the government are now required to sign that they will tolerate sins acceptable … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I read your article this morning; the possible block for mailing out this booklet to Canada should not be a surprise, but if anyone here in Canada who has a printer and would like to share this article with others would take the time to highlight the booklet as you have posted … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — The Anglican Church of Canada has voted to approve of same-sex “marriage” a day after a miscount resulted in reports that the measure had been struck down. “A minister may only solemnize a marriage between persons of the same sex if authorized by the diocesan … [Read more…]
Protestants and Catholics in Vancouver, BC, area will be holding two events at the end of February calling the weekend the “Weekend of Protestant and Catholic Discovery.” The Church for Vancouver website states: One of the signs of hope in Vancouver is the way the Holy Spirit is helping Catholics and Protestants to find inspiration … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times International Over the past several decades, the world has seen amazing changes take place as the rapid advancement of technology leads the entire planet towards a “cashless society.” While this may not cause concern to a younger generation that has been conditioned to accept that global electronic transactions are … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: In the spring of 2011, Lighthouse Trails published Stories From Indian Wigwams and Northern Campfires. The book, written by Egerton Ryerson Young, an itinerate preacher and missionary to the Canadian Native Americans in the late 1800s, is a fascinating and inspiring account of Young’s work with the Cree people. Amazingly, as we were in … [Read more…]
Lighthouse Trails is now distributor for the wholesome Christian film, The Adventures of Jake’s Farm, produced by Broyden Bros. Pictures and On Fire Films. Isaac Broyden, son of Jimmy Broyden who was stunt director for the movie Courageous. directed the film. The Adventures of Jake’s Farm was awarded the Dove Foundation’s Family Seal of Approval … [Read more…]
It is with deep concern that the following information is being presented to warn believers who are looking for a good Christian college to attend or in which to send their children. Several years ago (2007), Lighthouse Trails posted an article about Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada that started out like this: Prairie Bible … [Read more…]
Dear Friends at Lighthouse Trails, Thank you so much for your ministry! I could tell you stories that would seem utterly unbelievable to most, but they have happened to me! My girlfriend and I meet every week for coffee and always choose a book for study when we meet. I have a [relative] who is married to a former … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I thought this link would interest you. The Western Canadian District of the C&MA in Canada is promoting (yet with a disclaimer!) a number of books that teach the practices of contemplative prayer. I was surprised to see it promoted so blatantly on their website. http://www.transformcma.ca/resources-2/ There is also something called a … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for research and informatonal purposes only and not as an endorsement of either content or the source. “Saskatoon gay couple 1st to be married in Mennonite church” New Year’s Eve is a special time for many, and for Craig Friesen and Matt Wiens, it was especially meaningful. … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Egerton Ryerson Young was a young Canadian missionary in the late 1800s, who, with his wife and two small children, spent years with the Native people in Canada, living among them, loving them, and sharing the Gospel and the Word of God with them. This is one of the stories from the “Wigwam” book. … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: After one of our readers notified us today about the Mark Centre in Canada (affiliated with the Mennonite Brethren), we saw the need to post the following book review about a book written by the directors of the Mark Centre, Steve and Evy Klassen. If you, or someone you know, is planning on attending a retreat center, … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is a story from the book Stories From Indian Wigwams and Northern Campfires. The book was written by Egerton Ryerson Young, a young Canadian missionary in the late 1800s, who, with his wife and small children, spent years with the Native people in Canada, living among them, loving them, and sharing the Gospel and the Word … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: In the spring of 2011, Lighthouse Trails published Stories From Indian Wigwams and Northern Campfires. The book, written by Egerton Ryerson Young, an itinerate preacher and missionary to the Canadian Native Americans in the late 1800s, is a fascinating and inspiring account of Young’s work with the Cree people. Amazingly, as we were in … [Read more…]
Washington Post Associated Press MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguayan lawmakers voted to legalize gay marriage, making the South American country the third in the Americas to do so. Supporters of the law, who had filled the public seats in the legislative building, erupted in celebration Wednesday when the results were announced. The bill received the backing … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network Courtesy My Word Like Fire Ministries Ottawa, Ontario – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Biblical speech opposing homosexual behavior, including in written form, is essentially a hate crime. On Wednesday, the court upheld the conviction of activist William Whatcott, who found himself in hot water after … [Read more…]
Kay Arthur Will be Sharing the Platform Again With Contemplative/Emergents at the Break Forth in Canada in 2013. Why does it matter? In 2007, Bible teacher Kay Arthur shared the platform at the Canadian Break Forth conference with mystic Tony Campolo and other emergents. Lighthouse Trails spoke with Ms. Arthur’s assistant that year. We were told that … [Read more…]
To Nanci Des Gerlaise (Lighthouse Trails author of Muddy Waters) from a Lighthouse Trails Reader [excerpts used with permission from writer and author] Just a little note to express my thankfulness to you for writing Muddy Waters. I praise God for the grace He provided you in courageously writing and publishing this book. My husband and I … [Read more…]
Yoga for children is exploding! Children are being introduced to it everywhere you turn. All you have to do is check out the news, and you can’t miss it, such as this article, “Yoga for Kids Trend Sweeping Northcentral Wisconsin,” where the article admits that “yoga for kids” is sweeping not just Wisconsin but the … [Read more…]
By Canadian Cree First Nations Author Nanci Des Gerlaise From chapter 1 of Muddy Waters: an insider’s view of North American Native Spirituality The darkness clutched me like a shroud, alive with evil, poking, prodding, whispering and hissing its unmistakable message: Fear. Slavery. Terror. Death. Buried under my blanket, I held my breath, with my … [Read more…]
Lighthouse Trails has written in the past about Breakforth, an annual conference that takes place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada each year, because of its promotion of emerging and contemplative speakers. What makes this conference even more spiritually dangerous is that the speaker list is a mixture of truth and apostasy. For example, one year both Kay … [Read more…]
ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO- Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper won his coveted majority government in elections that changed Canada’s political landscape with the opposition Liberals and Quebec separatists suffering a shattering defeat. Harper, who took office in 2006, has won two elections but until Monday’s vote had never held a majority of Parliament’s 308 … [Read more…]
This weekend, Lighthouse Trails authors Ray Yungen, Roger Oakland, and Warren Smith are each speaking in three different locations. Ray Yungen is speaking at the Southern Manitoba Prophecy Conference in Winkler, Manitoba. The conference began on April 7th and will go through Sunday, April 9th. No cost to get in. Roger Oakland is speaking in Saskatoon, … [Read more…]
by Pastor Adam Gislason Great Adventure Ministries A good friend of mine recently emailed me and posed this question about Joel Rosenberg speaking at the Break Forth Canada Conference that is being held January 29-31, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta: “If Rosenberg can wake thousands up at this conference, wouldn’t that be a good thing?” It’s … [Read more…]
Special Commentary Relating to a Recent Lighthouse Trails Report by Pastor Adam Gislason This is a hard blog for me to write and let me clearly state that this isn’t just about Joel Rosenberg. This blog is about all Christian leaders who are participating in the Break Forth Canada Conference January 29-31, 2010 and other … [Read more…]
by Finding the Truth in Jesus Lighthouse Trails recently reported on the fact that Joel Rosenberg and Frank Peretti have been slated to speak at the upcoming Break Forth conference in Alberta, Canada. They will be sharing the stage with New Age sympathizers, and mystic/emerging proponents, such as William Paul Young (The Shack), Leonard Sweet … [Read more…]
From the Lighthouse blog is a non-interactive blog. That means that readers can’t leave comments. Lighthouse Trails has it set up that way because of time restraints which would not allow us to moderate comments. But we always appreciate emails and phone calls we receive. Yesterday, we received many emails in response to our article … [Read more…]
Joel Rosenberg says he will speak at Break Forth, but serious implications should be considered Dear Concerned Christian, If your head is spinning, trying to keep up with the latest happenings of the leaders of the evangelical Christian church, it’s no wonder. For many, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to see clearly through the muddy waters … [Read more…]
