Weekly News in Review from Understand the Times
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by Kevin Reeves (author of The Other Side of the River) History is filled with stories of those who have stood for truth, many of whom gave their lives to defend the faith God had put in their hearts. History is also filled with those who tried to squelch that truth. In his riveting account … [Read more…]
To Lighthouse Trails: Last year I ordered at least 10 copies of “Another Jesus” Calling to give to others who had greatly enjoyed Jesus Calling or to others who have shared my concern about the book. Both of my daughters in their mid-twenties began reading Jesus Calling a few years ago, but praise the Lord, … [Read more…]
From Cindy Hartline, Love for the Truth Radio: Click here to listen to interview. Is My Church Acting Like A Cult? Have some seemly “Bible believing Churches” become Cults? Many people have been hurt by such churches because of their cult-like operation and attitude. The most knowledgeable person I know to discuss this topic is … [Read more…]
By Harry A. Ironside From a very early age, God began to speak to me through His Word. I doubt if I could go back to the first time when, to my recollection, I felt something of the reality of eternal things. My father was taken from me, ere his features were impressed upon my … [Read more…]
On February 20th, 2015, Tamara Hartzell passed away. Tamara is best known for her two exhaustive volumes: In the Name of Purpose (2006), which exposes the false teachings of the Purpose Driven movement and “Reimagining” God: Turning the Light off to Look for “Truth” in the Corner of a Dark Round Room) (2012), which is … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I have been an enthusiastic reader of your information and newsletter that are sent to me. I have ordered some of your books, and I always look forward to your e-mails. Thank you for your diligent work and God bless you and your staff. However, sometimes I am discouraged and confused. If … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This past week, a caller to LT asked if we knew anything about the IF: Gathering with emergent Ann Voskamp. At the time, we had not heard of the conference. “Co-incidentally,” this weekend, C.H. Fisher of Truthkeepers, one of the writers Lighthouse Trails turns to, sent us the following article warning about the … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Please refer to our previous post titled “Rick Warren: Protestants, Catholics Must Unite to Defend Life, Sex, Marriage – ‘We’re on the Same Team’” to understand what we mean by the title of this article. “An Account of the Persecutions in Italy Under the Papacy” By John Foxe (author of Foxe’s Book of … [Read more…]
By David Dombrowski Editor at Lighthouse Trails 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 … [Read more…]
Lighthouse Trails has always made great efforts to speak the truth in love. We attempt to never be vitriolic or judge one’s motives, not even the “worst” of them. We leave that part up to God. We also attempt to make sure any article we link to by a fellow researcher is of the same caliber. … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network DURHAM, UK – A Christian school in the UK is being shut down and another under scrutiny after investigators quizzed random students and found them to have “discriminatory views” toward others. According to reports, last November, members of the Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) visited Durham Free School … [Read more…]
By Ray Yungen Just what exactly is God’s desire for mankind? Does He want to send people to Hell? Does He want anyone to live eternally without Him? Scripture is very clear about this when it says: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Georgi Vins was a Baptist pastor who was imprisoned for his faith in the Soviet Union for a total of eight years. When he was first imprisoned, he was 32 years old. By Georgi Vins (author of The Gospel in Bonds) One Sunday evening I stepped out of the hot, stuffy barracks to … [Read more…]
On January 21st, about 30 of contemporary Christian music’s most well-known singers from the last four decades will be joining New Age sympathizer and devout Roman Catholic Roma Downey for a special live online concert called “We Will Stand.” The concert is being presented by CCM United and has a motto of “One Message, Many … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Today, there are many stories being highly publicized (and books being published) about people who supposedly have come back from the dead or near-dead, telling of their experiences in Heaven. The general public’s willingness (including multitudes of proclaiming Christians) to gobble such stories up shows how easily people are deceived. Many of the … [Read more…]
Note: Warren B. Smith interviewed from this week on this topic. You can listen to it below. Audio Player http://media.blubrry.com/standupforthetruth/p/standupforthetruth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/A-false-revival-is-coming.-Do-you-hear-laughter_.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 52:02 — 23.8MB) FALSE REVIVAL COMING?—Part 1: Holy Laughter or Strong Delusion?” by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print Booklet. The Booklet is … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network RICHLAND, Wash. – A judge in Washington has ruled that the state may hold a florist personally liable for declining to provide flowers for a regular customer’s same-sex “wedding,” thus authorizing authorities to go after her personal assets should she lose the legal battle. As previously reported, Baronelle Stutzman … [Read more…]
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…]
At the end of every year, Lighthouse Trails presents its YEAR IN REVIEW. Over the next few days, we will post a number of different categories with our top most important stories from each category. Our first category this year is our “Top 10 Out-of-House News Stories.” This is an opportunity to read important articles and news stories, … [Read more…]
Regeneration: “Ye Must Be Born Again.” by Harry A. Ironside is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print 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 … [Read more…]
By John Foxe (from Foxe’s Book of Martyrs) William Tyndale was a special instrument appointed by the Lord as God’s pick-axe to shake the inward roots and foundation of the pope’s proud churchdom. The prince of darkness, with his impious imps, had a special malice against him, leaving no way unsought to craftily entrap him, … [Read more…]
By Tamara Hartzell (author of In the Name of Purpose and “Reimagining” God: Turning the Light off to Look for “Truth” in the Corner of a Dark Round Room) “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26) In today’s shifting Christianity, people think it is simply a matter … [Read more…]
By Jim Fletcher WorldNetDaily Commentary Writer < img src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-d9XxhfbZ3mYSM.gif" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="Quantcast"/>< /div> Oddly, within American evangelicalism and media circles, a concept and term have emerged that place conservative Christians on the outside, in effect, becoming “other.” And we all know what happens when a group is labeled “other” (see Jews, World War II). … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Taking a stand from a biblical perspective with regard to purpose-driven-emerging Christianity is not very popular these days. Those working towards establishing the kingdom and “getting closer to Jesus” through contemplative practices rooted in eastern mysticism are very outspoken. If you are not in favor of what they … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International On November 17-19, 2014, an interreligious conference was hosted at the Vatican to discuss the sanctity of marriage under the definition that marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman. Beside numerous representatives of the Roman Catholic Church, the conference was attended and addressed by members … [Read more…]
The Awesome Wonder of God’s Word by Warren B. Smith is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print 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…]
LTRP Note: Posted for informational purposes and for a reminder to pray for our brothers and sisters in Kenya. BBC News The slaughter of 28 people on a bus in Kenya is a bid to start a religious war, a senior adviser to President Uhuru Kenyatta has told the BBC. Abdikadir Mohammed called on Kenyans … [Read more…]
By L. Putnam “Pay attention” is the watchword of this book. And “pay attention” is what I would like to challenge the reader to do. Pay attention and awaken to who Ford once was. Pay attention and awaken to who Ford now is. In addition, pay attention to “the hours of our lives, ” and to the … [Read more…]