Written in the late 1800s by Egerton Ryerson Young (author of Stories from Indian Wigwams and Northern Campfires) I was interrupted one day while sitting in my study by the quiet entrance of a stalwart Indian whom I had not seen for a year. I had met him the previous summer in his own wigwam … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is an excerpt from Carolyn A. Greene’s novel, Castles in the Sand, the first novel published that addresses the contemplative prayer (spiritual formation) movement. In this excerpt, the young Christian Teresa [Tessa], now attending a Christian college, is in her dorm room, thinking about her new spiritual director, Ms. Jasmine, who … [Read more…]
By Maria Kneas (an excerpt from Maria’s book, Strength For Tough Times, LT, 2010) The Apostle Paul wrote nearly a fourth of the New Testament. He had amazing revelations about God. Much of our theology is based on his writings. Yet he said: For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. (1 Corinthians … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland (author of Faith Undone) Over 400,000 churches have now participated in Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven program. Quite obviously, millions of Christians have bought into the idea that the details of Christ’s return are none of our business, and we must help usher in a new reformation to eradicate the global problems facing … [Read more…]
By Nanci Des Gerlaise (First Nations Cree Canadian and author of Muddy Waters) The emerging church is a movement that is said to be a new way to do Christianity, a way that is supposed to reach out to the postmodern generation in a more relevant way than traditional Christianity. In reality, the emerging church, … [Read more…]
By Warren B. Smith (From False Christ Coming: Does Anybody Care?) As New Age believers years ago, my wife and I had no reason to doubt any of the “new revelation” that was coming our way. When we were students of A Course in Miracles in the early 1980s, it never occurred to us that … [Read more…]
By Nanci Des Gerlaise (author of Muddy Waters: an insider’s view of North American Native Spirituality) Nanci Des Gerlaise is a Canadian First Nations Cree. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Two weeks ago, we presented Part 1 of this story. By Roger Oakland (author of Let There Be Light, director of Understand the Times) For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other … [Read more…]
The following is a preview video clip of Sandy Simpson in the First Nations Movement DVD Series: For more information on this DVD series, click here.
Nanci is a First Nations Canadian Cree woman who is the daughter and granddaughter of medicine men. Growing up, her life was filled with the practices and mystical experiences brought on from Native Spirituality. Today, as a born-again Christian, Nanci warns of these dangers as she sees many of her Native American Christian brothers and … [Read more…]
Muddy Waters, Lighthouse Trails’ newest release has gone to press. Click here for more information or to order. Muddy Waters: an insider’s view of North American Native Spirituality By Nanci Des Gerlaise Chapter by Chapter Synopsis 1/A Medicine Man’s Daughter: In this chapter, Nanci describes her childhood on a Métis settlement in Canada, growing up with … [Read more…]
After posting an excerpt of the Lighthouse Trails novel Castles in the Sand last week, which we titled “An Afternoon with a Spiritual Formation Professor at a North American Bible School,” we received the following e-mail from a pastor. You give some good information in your letters that is useful. Why the garbage that no one … [Read more…]
Late last fall, Lighthouse Trails released Roger Oakland’s apologetics biography, Let There Be Light. We call this book an apologetics biography because interwoven in the pages of Roger’s life as an evolutionist-turned-creationist is a defense of the Gospel and a contending for the biblical Christian faith, addressing several vital issues (for example: the emerging church, road to … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Before reading this excerpt, please read a note we have written to explain why we have posted this excerpt: Reader finds “An Afternoon with a Spiritual Formation Professor at a North American Bible School” to be “Junk” Excerpt from the novel Castles in the Sand by Carolyn A. Greene A small twirling crystal, … [Read more…]
Trevor Baker, Canadian song writer, singer, and defender of the faith sings “Living Proof.” Here are the lyrics below. You can listen to 30 second clips of this song and other songs from his album, The Lonely Road by clicking here. “Livin’ Proof” You’ve heard all the sayings, they’ve been ’round for years Some folks make … [Read more…]
By Corrie ten Boom War. It was early in the morning when we heard the bombs. We knew the sound of the explosions were coming from Schiphol, the airport near Haarlem. I ran to Betsie’s room and found her sitting up in bed, pale and shaking. We put our arms around each other and trembled … [Read more…]
Another timely and meaningful message from Canadian song writer and singer, Trevor Baker. This is from his CD Only the Words Remain, which is a tribute to America. To listen to a 30 second clip of this song as well as other songs from this CD, click here. Only The Words Remain She stood so … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: If you know someone who is considering entering a Christian college or seminary or someone who is already enrolled in one, we encourage you to get that person a copy of Castles in the Sand. It is Lighthouse Trails novel on the contemplative prayer/spiritual formation movement in the Christians schools. The story alternates back … [Read more…]
As many of you know, we have been featuring the music of Canadian song writer and singer, Trevor Baker. His music is a gift and a blessing to those who are contending for the faith. Below are the lyrics to his song, I Don’t Wanna Go Back. If you would like to hear 30 second clips … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: For the past few weeks, we have been featuring the music of Canadian Trevor Baker. This week, we are posting the lyrics to his album, The Lonely Road. These lyrics below are to the title song, “The Lonely Road.” If you would like to listen to 30 second clips of this song and … [Read more…]
Faith Undone by Roger Oakland is back from press in its 8th printing. The book was released in 2007, and we believe it is still the most powerful and truthful book about the emerging church and the “new” spirituality that has overtaken much of the Christian church. Below is a chapter by chapter synopsis of this book. If you … [Read more…]
Compliments of Kjos Ministries This book tells the story of Mikhail (Misha) Khorev, a persecuted Russian pastor who gladly paid that “small price“: giving His life to God and sharing in the suffering of Jesus during Stalin’s cruel reign. In the process, he demonstrated God’s matchless love, endurance and forgiveness to all who knew him. In … [Read more…]
presented by Kjos Ministries The story of Mikhail (Misha) Khorev, a persecuted Russian pastor who gladly paid that price: sharing the suffering of Jesus — thus demonstrating God’s matchless peace, love, endurance and forgiveness! This first segment from Chapter 1 shows us the enduring faith of Misha’s Christian father and the unforgettable legacy he left for … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is from Anita Dittman’s book, Trapped in Hitler’s Hell, the true story of a Christian Jewish teenager during WWII in Germany. We have posted this excerpt before but are doing so again for those who may not have read it. While many are concerned over the economy, the growing immorality in our … [Read more…]
Chuck Crismier from Save America Radio interviews Castles in the Sand author, Carolyn Greene and Lighthouse Trails editor, Deborah Dombrowski: Click here to listen.
The Hiding Place: A listening adventure A dramatic audio presentation adapted from The Hiding Place, the story of Corrie ten Boom At one time Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that there would ever be a story to tell. For the first fifty years of her life, nothing at all out of … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is an excerpt from Diet Eman’s autobiography, Things We Couldn’t Say. Diet was in her early 20s when Holland was invaded by Hitler. Soon, she became part of the Christian resistance movement with her fiance and other young people. In this excerpt, Diet crosses paths with Corrie and Betsy ten Boom … [Read more…]
LTP Note: The following is our most recent YouTube video clip. This one is featuring Holocaust survivor and Lighthouse Trails author, Anita Dittman. The video is a ten minute segment of her DVD, The Story of Anita Dittman, based on her book, Trapped in Hitler’s Hell. Lighthouse Trails YouTube Video Clips courtesy of “Luke.”
