So what does Cru mean — aside from college slang for crusade? Right now, nothing – and anything. From Orlando Sentinel blog The Campus Crusade for Christ’s recent announcement that the organization plans to change its name to Cru has left lots of people scratching their heads — especially after the ministry said it went … [Read more…]
In 2006, Calvary Chapel made a public stand against contemplative spirituality and the emerging church; they also stated: “The teaching and positions of Rick Warren have come into conflict with us at Calvary Chapel. Pastor Chuck has directed us to discontinue this product effective immediately. Chuck Smith read Deceived on Purpose, A Time of Departing, and Faith … [Read more…]
From Discern the Times The Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee decided earlier this week that a church’s membership in a pro-gay Baptist group does not automatically disqualify it from being part of the conservative Baptist denomination. A membership condition for the SBC, the nation’s largest Protestant denomination, states that a church is disqualified from being … [Read more…]
by John Lanagan A Lighthouse Trails Special Report Prove all things; hold fast to that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22) For years Bible Gateway has been relied upon for accurate Bible translation. In 2008, Bible Gateway was purchased by Zondervan Publishing, and for some months now, Bible Gateway’s … [Read more…]
Roger Oakland, author, lecturer, missionary is saying farewell to a 29-year relationship with Calvary Chapel. It began for Roger in 1977 where he taught Biology from an evolutionary perspective at a Canadian university to becoming a born-again, Bible-believing Christian. His life had been turned right side up by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Roger zealously became a servant … [Read more…]
FOLLOW UP NOTE 11/19/10: ON NOVEMBER 19TH, PERSONNEL FROM VOICE OF THE MARTYRS CONTACTED US BY E-MAIL AND ASKED US TO GIVE THE FOLLOWING LINK TO OUR READERS FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT THEM REGARDING THIS ISSUE. http://www.persecution.com/public/contact.aspx?clickfrom=bWFpbl9tZW51 This person who contacted us told us that Tom White is the one responsible for the … [Read more…]
From Roger Oakland of Understand the Times On August 5,2010, it will be nine years since our son Bryce suddenly passed from this world to his eternal home in heaven. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of him and long for his presence. He was twenty-seven when he left us. If he … [Read more…]
Bible Study Fellowship, a ministry of Bible studies that has been around for over 50 years, is utilized by many Bible believing Christians. On the BSF website, it states: “In all, there are over 1,000 BSF classes with 200,000 class members in 38 nations across six continents! Over 800 of the classes are held in the … [Read more…]
As the organized Christian church and church leaders continue in their plunge toward apostasy, turning their heads and ignoring the truth, all the while attempting to discredit those who are trying to warn, more and more people are being pulled into this tidal wave of deception. When Lighthouse Trails wrote a press release in 2005 … [Read more…]
Contact: Underground Apologetics, 608-469-7956 MADISON, Wisc., Nov. 9 /Christian Newswire/ — Olympic ministry Lay Witnesses for Christ announced that ten-time Olympic medalist Carl Lewis would lead the ministry’s efforts at the 2012 London Olympics. He was appointed Chairman of the Athletic Executive Committee for the London Olympics. He is also on the board of directors for … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following article discusses the recent CBA (Christian Bookseller’s Association) annual convention. In light of most major Christian publishing houses having turned to contemplative and emerging spiritualities to find profits and growth, we believe this article has some interesting insights. Below the article, please see our links to related topics. By Dale … [Read more…]
The number of Christian camps and retreat centers that are promoting contemplative is growing rapidly. We have found a few Christian camps that do not promote contemplative. Calvary Chapel Conference Center –California Camp Id-Ra-Ha-Je West – Colorado Good Tidings Bible Conference – New York Kings Camp – Louisiana Torchbearers – Texas Note: If you know … [Read more…]
